Rae's groundbreaking debut album helped to bring the flavour of flossing to wax as well as the use of the moniker among Wu brethren and other prominent emcees. The single "Verbal Intercourse" featured the first appearance of Nas Escobar, Nas' alter ego. Similarly, Raekwon and Ghostface Killah, who served as Rae's partner in rhyme throughout the entire Cuban Linx album, also developed a slew of other identities. Identities like Lex Diamond, one of the flashy, witty and intellectually stimulating personas of the multifaceted Raekwon.
In the years after the release of Cuban Linx, Raekwon continued to record several albums with the Clan including the platinum Wu-Tang Forver (1997) and The W (2000), as well as the gold Iron Flag (2001). He also starred in the critically acclaimed film Black and White, before releasing his second solo album, Immobilarity in 1999. Four years later, it's time for another masterpiece from Raekwon.
The Lex Diamond Story, Raekwon's forthcoming third solo album is that desperately needed effort. This new LP is as much a reflection of his first musical triumph Cuban Linx, as it is a manifestation of the future and what is to come from this great emcee. Raekwon is like the E.F. Hutton of hip-hop: when he speaks, everyone listens. The current void in hip-hop is filled with this rap veteran's
crafty verbal gymnastics and artistic form of storytelling. The Lex Diamond Story takes the top shelf elements of the Wu's first album and the finest sentiments of Raekwon's debut and joins them together to deliver another classic album to the masses.
A lyrical gourmet meal, The Lex Diamond Story shows that The Chef still possesses the recipe to cook up a jambalaya of words with the main ingredient being superior skills. Animated and intense, Raekwon's stealth delivery is filled with emotion, skilled cadence and an array of diverse stories, hooks, and topics. The track, "All Over Again (The Way We Were)" touches on the flavour of "Can It Be All So Simple" with its tale of street survival. Meanwhile, "Pit Bull Fights" is reminiscent of the ferocious lyrical beating inflicted on "Incarcerated Scarfaces." Raekwon is indisputably at his creative beast. Unchained and uninhibited, he is assertive with his music and focused on his goals.
Blue Diamond
Raekwon Lyrics
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Call me the flyest jewel thief in the town jewelry nympho with info
All I need is three hold me down where the joints at chill
Its one big rockless glass And its blue play it low when we snatch that
Be the driver chill out kid Snatch the glass the we all on hold on Lord
Who holding it who bought the idea duke Its over with
No funny guy business what is this its just realness
Its only us who willing to steal this
Got my whole life on it Mans wife on it throw my black Nikes on it
With sons ready to Ike for it my position is contain yal
Sort of like dope fame on yal
Blowing game on yal Lets get this paper
Start vaporizing think about legalizing
Plus you went wrong now im Penalizing
[Chorus 2x: Chip Banks]
Diamonds, grande y azul
Aiyyo we got chopo
And you can get some too
Take money
[Raekwon]
Yelling out asta la vesta last name masesta mean feon smoke with feces
Publicize this im go rise don in disguise
that will throw his arm out of five that fly
Jewel specialist fool specialist
Move like Professionalist strengthen paper excellent
Might be painting your town
Throw the drink down blowing it real-estate style
Feel my weight now Chilling healthy
and came up game up tore the frame up
Got to vote for the mayor later
Snatch something I believe in some call it thieving
But I call it extra dough on the weekend
Me and my family breezing so much ice its Freezing
the Dean switching up for a reason out of nature we be g'ing
Some of these spots Korean That saten gleam got me peeing??
[Chorus 2x: Chip Banks]
We get chop dough?
And you know its true
Ayo we get chop dough
And you can get some to
[Raekwon]
Ayo the topic is laying in the tropics ill ass clique to rock with
We deligating on the block kid money invested in a deal
Lets stress it on the real side burning big phills holding bills
Technique Made us all meet Made me sit back repeat each
Started from the fame of the week
This is glory mandotory phat dough
Rocking my hand to bring cash to support me
[Chorus: 2x]
The song "Blue Diamond" by Raekwon and Chip Banks is an ode to their jewel heist lifestyle. Raekwon starts off the track introducing himself as the "flyest jewel thief in the town" with a lust for jewels that he trades for money. He only needs three people to steal a piece of jewelry which he describes as a "big rockless glass" that is blue. He narrates the process of the heist including the driver and keeping a low profile while stealing it. Raekwon emphasizes that their business is just "realness" where they are the only ones willing to risk committing an act of theft for monetary gain.
The chorus, sung by Chip Banks, talks about diamonds that are big and blue, mentioning that their gang has control over them while inviting others to join and share the wealth. Rae continues rapping about his expertise being a jewel thief, being a professional in such an area where he refers to himself as a "jewel specialist, fool specialist." He mentions that he and his gang move as professionals, strengthening paper money and that they may hit your town. He goes on to talk about his wealth, stating how much ice he has; so much that it’s "freezing."
Overall, the lyrics in "Blue Diamond" are a cautious boast about their success in their criminal endeavor. They work hard to make ends meet, and the riches and rewards they receive from being a successful band of jewel thieves justify their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Call me the flyest jewel thief in the town jewelry nympho with info
I am a skilled and sophisticated thief who is obsessed with stealing precious jewelry and has knowledge about the jewelry market.
All I need is three hold me down where the joints at chill
I only need three accomplices to hold down the people in possession of the jewelry and locate it without any trouble.
Its one big rockless glass And its blue play it low when we snatch that
The target jewelry is one big blue diamond and it's kept in a secure, glass case. We have to keep a low profile to avoid getting caught while stealing it.
Rock your black outfit kid Im going out kid you all mouth kid
Get ready in your all-black outfit and stop talking, we are about to execute the heist.
Be the driver chill out kid Snatch the glass the we all on hold on Lord
You drive the car while I break the glass case and steal the diamond, and then we wait for everyone to get in the car and escape without getting caught.
Who holding it who bought the idea duke Its over with
Whoever is in charge or came up with the idea of holding the diamond is about to lose it to us because we are stealing it.
No funny guy business what is this its just realness
This is not a joke or a comedy, we are in the business of stealing valuable jewelry and making money from it.
Its only us who willing to steal this
We are the only ones brave enough and equipped to steal this particular diamond.
Got my whole life on it Mans wife on it throw my black Nikes on it
I am risking my entire life, and even my family's well-being, to successfully steal this diamond. I am lacing my black Nike shoes to execute the heist.
With sons ready to Ike for it my position is contain yal
My sons are ready to go to war and fight anyone who tries to stop or catch us while stealing the diamond. I need to ensure everyone stays calm and contained.
Sort of like dope fame on yal
This is similar to the drug business where fame and reputation are important, and we want to be known as skilled jewel thieves.
Blowing game on yal Lets get this paper
I am trying to impress everyone with my skills and reputation, and let's steal the diamond to make a lot of money.
Start vaporizing think about legalizing
Let's avoid getting caught by disappearing quickly and also consider how we can launder the money we make from the heist.
Plus you went wrong now im Penalizing
If you mess up or make a mistake during the heist, I will punish you accordingly.
Diamonds, grande y azul
The diamonds we are targeting are large and blue.
Aiyyo we got chopo And you can get some too Take money
We have the connection to acquire guns and you can also get them too. We will use them to take money from our victims during the heist.
Yelling out asta la vesta last name masesta mean feon smoke with feces
I am shouting goodbye to everyone and invoking my last name 'Masesta', which means I smoke with chemicals that are toxic and just as dangerous as feces.
Publicize this im go rise don in disguise that will throw his arm out of five that fly
I am going to publicize and brag about my successful heist, and it will make me as famous as a professional athlete throwing his arm five times in the air after a game-winning shot.
Jewel specialist fool specialist Move like Professionalist strengthen paper excellent
I am a specialist in stealing jewels and manipulating people to succeed in the heist. We move like professionals with the goal of strengthening our monetary position.
Might be painting your town Throw the drink down blowing it real-estate style
We might use this stolen diamond's money to invest in your town and make it more beautiful. We will celebrate and drink after successfully stealing it.
Feel my weight now Chilling healthy and came up game up tore the frame up
You can feel my confidence and the weight of my reputation in the heist. I am chilling, healthy, and prepared. My skills are elevated and I am tearing up the plan for the heist.
Got to vote for the mayor later Snatch something I believe in some call it thieving
I am planning to vote for the mayor later, but now I am stealing this diamond because I believe in it. Some call it thieving, but I see it as a lucrative opportunity.
But I call it extra dough on the weekend Me and my family breezing so much ice its Freezing
I view this as a way to make extra money on the weekend. My family and I are going to enjoy ourselves with all of this expensive jewelry, we will have so much ice that it will feel like freezing.
the Dean switching up for a reason out of nature we be g'ing
The dean, who is the authority or boss of this heist, is changing the plan for a reason, which we can trust as we follow our natural instinct and handle the situation like gangsters.
Some of these spots Korean That saten gleam got me peeing??
Some of the locations we are targeting belong to Koreans who have advanced security systems. The sight of the shiny and valuable diamond is making me anxious and uneasy.
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