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.
F.I.L.A. World
Raekwon Lyrics
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7:30 nigga slick coupe with him, see ma?
I'm rich, my bitch, before and after, kept her well
Sit right there, enjoy the chapter
Bounce, two ounces get burnt
Thinkin' bread now, buy more lead, get the dread town
Let's smoke on the furlough king
Switch to Merlot, I know them niggas is bird, they swerve dope
Little kids growin' up fast, teens is wickeded
No jobs, no checks
It's like rockin' an Olex
Rolex, her father is Cotex
Mother is so vexed, brothers is on ex
Niggas is slummin' it, I'd rather see no necks
Dumb niggas, this the decade of bum niggas
It won't work, no matter how much bread you jerk
Inhale it
Inhale it
Inhale it
Weed so loud, all my neighbors say they hear it
Roll up the strong, inhale it
Roll up the strong, inhale it
Roll up the strong, inhale it
Weed so loud, all my neighbors say they hear it
I'm usually in the lawsuits frontin'
Comin' out Bank of America, big knot on me, I'm comfy
Roll the joints, jumpin' in joints
Niggas with coins beat the point
And we want appointments, yo nigga, get some ointment
Stop playin', start prayin', I just might start sprayin'
Niggas is ass and all day with it
No style with no pals, niggas is so foul
It shows how I only fuck with real, them niggas know now
I slow down, don't wanna catch a charge and go down
I'm too large, drop a bag, use a marksman
Pause, said, you don't want no parts of me, kid
I'm just shootin' you real rap, so go wash with it
A legend with his hands up, suits is glammed up
I'm just bowlin' for millions out in Japan, what
Plannin' somethin', niggas ride around wearin' somethin'
Other than that or rap, I'd rather fade black
Inhale it
Inhale it
Inhale it
Weed so loud, all my neighbors say they hear it
Roll up the strong, inhale it
Roll up the strong, inhale it
Roll up the strong, inhale it
Weed so loud, all my neighbors say they hear it
These niggas is dead already, I use machetes to eat spaghetti
They really couldn't ride a mile on my Pirellis
Bags so heavy the damns collapsed
Conversate about me, that's a chain reaction
Pressure to press in past aggression
Hope your body guard got pain protection
One in the chamber, middle finger, no fornicate
So many bullets in the clip, it's 'bout to suffocate
My uncle was late, my aunt ain't show up
How you gon' tell an old man to grow up
It's like comparin' Earl to throw up
Same frame of mind but a different poster
I'm 'posed to be what I wanna be
Dream so big for the world to see
First class, fruits and tea
And usually the only black man is me
Inhale it
Inhale it
Inhale it
Weed so loud, all my neighbors say they hear it
Roll up the strong, inhale it
Roll up the strong, inhale it
Roll up the strong, inhale it
Weed so loud, all my neighbors say they hear it
The lyrics of "F.I.L.A. World" by Raekwon depict a reality of wealth, drugs, and street life. The first verse suggests that the rapper is living a lavish life, dressed in FILA and cruising around with a slick car. He contemplates his riches and mentions how he takes care of his woman. He then indulges in weed and wonders about those around him. The following verses highlight the reality of the street life, where people struggle to make ends meet, and how drugs have affected the youth. The lyrics also touch on the issue of unemployment and how difficult it is for people to find jobs.
The chorus repeats the phrase "inhale it" multiple times to suggest that the rap artist enjoys smoking weed to escape reality. The second verse sheds light on the luxurious lifestyle of the rapper, who carries around a big knot of money and smokes and drives fancy automobiles. He mentions how niggas with coins beat the point and talks about fame and music. Raekwon also includes a reference to the Japanese market, where he is pursuing his musical aspirations. The last verse focuses on the rapper's personal life, talking about family issues and his dreams.
Overall, "F.I.L.A. World" paints a vivid picture of the different worlds that exist in society: the prosperous and the struggling. The lyrics are a reminder of the various circumstances that people find themselves in and how different decisions can shape their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Dressed in FILA, change in the beehive
I'm wearing outfit from FILA and I've got change that I'm storing in a teapot.
7:30 nigga slick coupe with him, see ma?
I'm cruising around in my smooth car with my homie at 7:30. See me mom?
I'm rich, my bitch, before and after, kept her well
I'm wealthy, and my girlfriend was taken care of both before and after the cash.
Sit right there, enjoy the chapter
Just sit here with me and relax while we enjoy the moment.
Bounce, two ounces get burnt
We're rolling up two ounces of weed and getting high.
Thinkin' bread now, buy more lead, get the dread town
I'm thinking about money, buying more guns, and heading to a dangerous area.
Let's smoke on the furlough king
Let's smoke on this good weed like we're kings on break from prison.
Switch to Merlot, I know them niggas is bird, they swerve dope
Let's drink Merlot and I can tell the guys around us are acting shady with drugs.
Nobody gettin' it, whores is wicked with it
Nobody understands what's going on, but prostitutes are definitely involved.
Little kids growin' up fast, teens is wickeded
Kids are growing up too quickly and teenagers are up to no good.
No jobs, no checks
There aren't any job opportunities or forms of income available.
It's like rockin' an Olex
It's like wearing a fake watch instead of a real one.
Rolex, her father is Cotex
Her dad is overprotective and paranoid like a condom brand.
Mother is so vexed, brothers is on ex
Her mom is highly annoyed, and her brothers are addicted to drugs.
Niggas is slummin' it, I'd rather see no necks
Guys are down on their luck and I'd rather not see them at all.
Dumb niggas, this the decade of bum niggas
Stupid people, this is a time where people are down on their luck.
It won't work, no matter how much bread you jerk
It doesn't matter how much cash you have, it won't solve your problems.
Inhale it, Inhale it, Inhale it
Take a deep breath, take another deep breath, and one more deep breath
Weed so loud, all my neighbors say they hear it
This weed smells so strong that my neighbors can smell it.
Roll up the strong, inhale it
Let's roll up some strong weed and smoke it.
I'm usually in the lawsuits frontin'
I'm often seen in front of the courthouse fronting.
Comin' out Bank of America, big knot on me, I'm comfy
I'm leaving Bank of America with a large sum of money and feeling comfortable.
Roll the joints, jumpin' in joints
Rolling up joints and hopping into cars.
Niggas with coins beat the point
People with money understand the real point.
And we want appointments, yo nigga, get some ointment
We're setting appointments and if you're late, you better have a good excuse.
Stop playin', start prayin', I just might start sprayin'
Stop messing around and start praying, or I might start shooting.
Niggas is ass and all day with it
Guys are full of crap and talking about it all day.
No style with no pals, niggas is so foul
No sense of fashion or friends, these guys are gross.
It shows how I only fuck with real, them niggas know now
It proves that I only associate with genuine individuals, and these guys know it now.
I slow down, don't wanna catch a charge and go down
I'm slowing down because I don't want to get into trouble and be arrested.
I'm too large, drop a bag, use a marksman
I'm too important, I can pay a hitman to do the job if needed.
Pause, said, you don't want no parts of me, kid
Hold up, let me tell you, you don't want to mess with me.
I'm just shootin' you real rap, so go wash with it
I'm just giving you the truth, whether you like it or not.
A legend with his hands up, suits is glammed up
A person who's famous and wearing fancy clothing.
I'm just bowlin' for millions out in Japan, what
I'm just playing the game of bowling and making millions of dollars in Japan.
Plannin' somethin', niggas ride around wearin' somethin'
I'm planning something big and my guys are driving around with guns.
Other than that or rap, I'd rather fade black
Apart from this lifestyle and rapping, I'd rather just disappear into the background.
These niggas is dead already, I use machetes to eat spaghetti
These guys are as good as dead, and I cut my spaghetti with a machete.
They really couldn't ride a mile on my Pirellis
These guys couldn't handle my high-end car tires for even one mile.
Bags so heavy the damns collapsed
My bags are so heavy that they're breaking!
Conversate about me, that's a chain reaction
Talking about me leads to a chain reaction and gets others involved.
Pressure to press in past aggression
The pressure to succeed leads to previous aggression coming back.
Hope your body guard got pain protection
I hope your bodyguard is ready to deal with some pain.
One in the chamber, middle finger, no fornicate
One bullet left in the gun, middle finger aimed, no sex.
So many bullets in the clip, it's 'bout to suffocate
There are so many bullets in the gun that the clip is about to break.
My uncle was late, my aunt ain't show up
My uncle was late and my aunt didn't come at all.
How you gon' tell an old man to grow up
How can you expect an old man to change his ways?
It's like comparin' Earl to throw up
It's like comparing something good to something really bad.
Same frame of mind but a different poster
We have the same way of thinking but with different approaches.
I'm 'posed to be what I wanna be
I'm supposed to be able to follow my dreams and be what I want to be.
Dream so big for the world to see
I have huge dreams that I want the entire world to see.
First class, fruits and tea
Traveling first class and enjoying fresh fruit and tea.
And usually the only black man is me
And I'm usually the only black man in this setting.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: COREY WOODS, JERRY DUPLESSIS, MARC SHEMER, TAUHEED EPPS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Monkey Humour Films
Definetly my favourite song and beat off the album
Dragan Petreski
Pure luxurious rap music RAE as always with grimy tracks
Carl Pierre
The chef stay cooking 😂😂😂🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Trinity LegacyGroup
The Chef steady cooking up marvelous shit.
Vincente’
Fax
QUAY Savvy
This shit so fire
Jumah Brady
chef dropped another gem
Vincente’
Raekwon didn’t disappoint at all. I can do wit out 2 Chainz doe. But what Eva✌🏿
Anthony Vigil
The Chef in IMAX "I'm just shooting you real rap so go wash with it"
Bill Jones
dope