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.
Heat Rocks
Raekwon Lyrics
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Fire in your face
Time to take these streets again you heard
No more playing man, I want it. (Chef)
[Chorus:]
It was a Friday everybody was caken'n
And the house was shake'n and the beats was bang'n
That DJ brought the heat rocks
That DJ brought the heat rocks
That DJ brought the heat rooooocckks
(Let's go) Come, Get some, You little bum
I bake the cake but you can't get a crumb
From, Get physical, Lyrical, Spiritual
Ultimate, And all that good shit
I love brag'n, Gots to rag it, Flash the dragon
Back in nine-five with the wagon
Create drama when I hunt for cream
And I pack em in mean, My sweet sixteen
Is fly, My vibe is live, I gots to ride
A smoke a bone you know it when Cochise died
Hell up in Harlem, Note to Staten
When niggas do hits rock sixes black man
The black brand, Wu-Tang Clan, I smack hands
Then drive through the Hammerstein, Fronts and black bands
Cool'n, School'n, Everything around me
Might fire one off in clique's around me
I won't stand it, Dammit, Murder the planet
I more like a sign man, My coke just landed
You know, Get money nigga, The fly poet
Who only write rhymes and the track exploded
[Interlude:]
Ayo, Come see me man, Come see me I'm back up baby
Whatever you need, Come on man, Word up
Don't bring no people I don't know man
[Chorus]
Back again, Son put the fronts back in
Fresh like a new wash or glass of gin
I got many kins ready to hit niggas
Plenty men, Blend with a new spaceship, That's what's in
Caught a whirl when Shallah shit drop
Crys pop, Got Barrack with me, Come get me, Ashy glock
You know it's cool even if I flop
Ain't no more real niggas left I just sit in the box
With all the fliest, Livest, Multi-buyers
Niggas eat money up, Most ya'll liars
Catch the kid in Hawaii tired
New-New Roll, You talking to my hoe you fired
Superstar Keyon quite
When I talk got every burroughs in a smash cause I am
The greatest, Pay this, Latest, Famous painters say this
Two more strong for your play list
New Yorker, Hulker, Call me Orca
Army jacket down to the floor I soak you up
This is a master classic rap shit
Play at five in the morning, Get the gun and mask kit
Smoke like an Indian, Pass it
And I'm not stopping no more, That's it your ass is lit
[Chorus]
[Outro:]
Yeah, Uhh huh, Yeah, You know it ain't over nigga
It's going down again baby, For real, For Real
I'm a come see you soon alright, Word up
Ya'll know who you are, Word up, I want it
For real, Chef, Yeah, The builder burgers nigga
We want in
The song "Heat Rocks" by Raekwon is a classic hip hop track showcasing Raekwon's lyrical prowess over an uptempo beat. The song begins with a sample of someone shouting "fire in your face," setting the tone for Raekwon's no-nonsense, take no prisoners attitude. The hook is catchy and delivered in a party-style chant with Raekwon boasting about the heat brought by the DJ. The verses feature Raekwon's signature style of storytelling, discussing his experience in the rap game and life on the streets. He spits about his skills on the mic and his ability to make money, while also touching on social issues like crime and violence. The song ends with Raekwon threatening to keep the heat coming and dominate the rap game.
Overall, "Heat Rocks" is a testament to Raekwon's skill as a rapper and his ability to command the mic. The song has been hailed as one of the best tracks on his debut solo album, "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx," and is still considered a classic in the rap genre today. The high-energy beat and memorable hook make it a party anthem, while the clever and insightful rhymes showcase Raekwon's talent as an artist.
Line by Line Meaning
Fire in your face
Ready to take on the world and conquer anything in my way
Time to take these streets again you heard
It's time to hit the streets and show what I'm made of
No more playing man, I want it. (Chef)
I'm done playing games and I want success, just like a head chef wants Michelin stars
It was a Friday everybody was caken'n
Everybody was partying hard on a Friday night, having a good time
And the house was shake'n and the beats was bang'n
The music was so loud and the bass was thumping so hard that the house was literally shaking
And it won't be long that everybody know'n
It won't be long before everyone knows that the DJ brought the fire tracks
That DJ brought the heat rocks
The DJ had killer tracks that had everyone on their feet
Come, Get some, You little bum
Come on and face me, don't be a coward
I bake the cake but you can't get a crumb
I'm the one making the moves and the decisions, and you're not getting a piece of it
Get physical, Lyrical, Spiritual
I'm not only physically fit, but also mentally and spiritually strong
Ultimate, And all that good shit
I am the ultimate package - strong, smart, and successful
I love brag'n, Gots to rag it, Flash the dragon
I love to boast about my accomplishments and show off my success like a medieval knight would
Back in nine-five with the wagon
I was making moves and living my best life back in 1995
Create drama when I hunt for cream
I find excitement and thrill in the hunt for success and wealth
And I pack em in mean, My sweet sixteen
I bring in a lot of money and people to my shows, and my rhymes are better than what most produce at the age of sixteen
Is fly, My vibe is live, I gots to ride
I look great and I feel alive, and I need to continue to ride the wave of success
A smoke a bone you know it when Cochise died
I like to smoke and feel relaxed, especially when I need to reflect on my mortality and the brevity of life
Hell up in Harlem, Note to Staten
Things were bad in Harlem, and I want people in Staten Island to take note and take action
When niggas do hits rock sixes black man
When people have success and hit it big, they buy black SUVs
The black brand, Wu-Tang Clan, I smack hands
I love being part of the Wu-Tang Clan and enjoy interacting with fans
Then drive through the Hammerstein, Fronts and black bands
I like to drive around town in my fancy car wearing my jewelry
Cool'n, School'n, Everything around me
I'm keeping cool and focused on my dreams, and it affects everything around me
Might fire one off in clique's around me
I might need to shoot someone who is not respecting me or getting in my way
I won't stand it, Dammit, Murder the planet
I won't tolerate anyone or anything that doesn't give me the success I deserve, and I won't be afraid of drastic actions
I more like a sign man, My coke just landed
I have a sixth sense and an intuitive nature that helps me succeed, which is like my shipment of cocaine that just arrived
You know, Get money nigga, The fly poet
My goal is to get rich, and I will achieve this through my success as a poet
Who only write rhymes and the track exploded
I specialize in writing rhymes and my songs have blown up due to my talent and skill
Ayo, Come see me man, Come see me I'm back up baby
Hey, come visit me and see how successful I've become and how I am, baby
Whatever you need, Come on man, Word up
I can provide my friends with anything they need, no problem - word up!
Don't bring no people I don't know man
I only want to be surrounded by people I trust, and strangers will be unwanted
Back again, Son put the fronts back in
I'm back and feeling fresh, so I want to show off by wearing my shiny grill
Fresh like a new wash or glass of gin
I feel brand-new and feel as refreshing as a glass of gin right after it's made
I got many kins ready to hit niggas
I have many friends and crew members who are ready to attack or go into action if needed
Plenty men, Blend with a new spaceship, That's what's in
I have many people on my side who are getting involved, and we are all following the next big thing
Caught a whirl when Shallah shit drop
I became very popular when I released a new song wrtitten by Shallah
Crys pop, Got Barrack with me, Come get me, Ashy glock
Everyone knows the name Raekwon, and even President Barack Obama was with me, proving my status as a superstar. I am ready to face anyone who might contest that
You know it's cool even if I flop
Even if I were to briefly fail, I know it would be ok since I am very talented and have had many successes in the past
Ain't no more real niggas left I just sit in the box
There are not many true, loyal people left in this world, and I feel like I'm just stuck or trapped in a box because of this fact
With all the fliest, Livest, Multi-buyers
Despite my feelings, I'm still surrounded by some of the most fashionable, fun-loving, and wealthy people
Niggas eat money up, Most ya'll liars
People are greedy and consume money in a bad way, and therefore many people lie about what they're up to
Catch the kid in Hawaii tired
I might be in Hawaii taking a break and relaxing
New-New Roll, You talking to my hoe you fired
I just got a new car and if you start talking to the girl I'm interested in, you're out
Superstar Keyon quite
I'm a famous rapper with the status of a superstar
When I talk got every burroughs in a smash cause I am
I'm so popular that I could get every borough of New York City to get hyped just by speaking a few words because I am that influential
The greatest, Pay this, Latest, Famous painters say this
I am the greatest rapper of all time and even people outside of hip-hop (like famous painters) acknowledge this fact
Two more strong for your play list
This song adds even more strength to my overall music catalog
New Yorker, Hulker, Call me Orca
I'm a New Yorker and I'm tough and strong like The Hulk or a killer whale
Army jacket down to the floor I soak you up
I wear an army jacket that is so long and covers me completely, and I will soak up any challenge that comes my way
This is a master classic rap shit
This song is an amazing and classic piece of rap music
Play at five in the morning, Get the gun and mask kit
This song is so good that it's worth sneaking into someone's house at 5 am and stealing anything they have for me to get my hands on it!
Smoke like an Indian, Pass it
I smoke like a Native American and share it with others
And I'm not stopping no more, That's it your ass is lit
I won't stop until I reach the very top, and I am hot on your tail trying to reach you
Contributed by Xavier I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.