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.
Last Trip To Scotland Ft. Lloyd Banks
Raekwon Lyrics
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Yo
What up man
What's good
Gimme the joint man
Yea, nigga hold this money right here
We already got it knocked out ya know
Don't stress it
"Niggaz got mad coke inside a Luvs... Luvs Pamper box nigga"
Ya niggaz is stupid
[Raekwon:]
That nigga pussy doin pig Latin
He can't come to the hood
Might kill him off top up in the Staten
Son think he better than niggaz
I think his rebels is resentful
Tried to kill him in his rental
He had an Idi Amin approach
Hittin the roach, had a hunger face
He drove his mom's 7 in the ocean
He's a wild cowboy slangin' heron
Who rock a dead arm
Knock a DEA agent out his Chevron
All of his Eli's machette'd up stainless
[Sample]
Never heard nothing, all you hear is the guns bangin'
Rockin' pastel blazers with a shorty from Iceland
Who old dad put 'em up on white sand
Starving to make a wack debut he came through the lobby
Three culture Devilles with him, a whitey
This pathetic, braggin' monkey face faggot deaded
Comin' through the stairs with blow in his mouth, desperate
Watchin' him lookin' stupid, son know we on foot patrol
Come through the hole, niggaz is swoopin'
700 shots, all leather gloves, 6 thugs
Two had a mask on, they took 'em off what
We got you now nigga knowin' you down
Niggaz is foul, this is trauma king, by any means baow
They pushed his face in, fell out his Saconies
Snatched his homeys, took his Glock
You gonna be my Tenderonies?
[Lloyd Banks:]
Metal exchanges, the hoods a gun range
Everybody's a target, depending on how you aim
Dice games and ice chains, pennants spellin' your name
OG's settin' the wrong example, tellin' the same
Look at Shorty Shit Stain, grew up to be a fuckin' mess
Before his clique came
He banged and never tucked his chest
Project full of them thangs he caught the gun connect
Ridin' round with A and Lou, Nino when they want respect
Son cold, Nino want to show
Everybody know they straight shippin' hood bitches to the bungalow
Pillow talking led to birds talking
Chattin' bout what happened and when and where they comin' back in
Champagne slackin' traffickin' while they travel
Word got back at old time friends and snakes rattled
Two different 'burbans but the one that dropped the birds got tailed
Information for the ones who light the steel got mill.
Pussy power made the plans sour
Apartment full of party powder outside a stakeout for hours
Click clacks from big gats and rags
Soon as the door squeaks they runnin' up on the grass
BANG FLASH shots right on path, broken glass
Comedy of laughs while they haul ass with the bags
Legends in my hood play back
Twin Benz's whippin' in black
And that was like the old Maybach
In Raekwon's "Last Trip To Scotland" featuring Lloyd Banks, the song's overall theme revolves around street culture and gang activity, primarily in the projects in Raekwon's hometown of Staten Island. The lyrics describe a series of events that transpired leading up to a gang murder. The song begins with an intro in which Raekwon's associate holds the money before stating "Niggaz got mad coke inside a Luvs... Luvs Pamper box nigga" insinuating that they have a lot of coke stored inside a diaper box. Raekwon goes on to describe how they are after his target, but no matter what measures he takes, he cannot escape their clutches.
The lyrics are very descriptive and take the audience on a journey through the streets of Staten Island, painting vivid images of gang activities through their slang and jargon. The bold lyrics showcase the harsh realities of the streets and the violence that occurs daily in these areas. Lloyd Banks adds his verse and provides additional insight into the street culture and the mentality of those involved. The song also incorporates a sample throughout to emphasize the beats and rhythms at various intervals.
Line by Line Meaning
That nigga pussy doin pig Latin
This person is hiding and disguising their true intentions
He can't come to the hood
This person is not welcome in the community
Might kill him off top up in the Staten
This person could be in grave danger if they come around here
Son think he better than niggaz
This person believes they are superior to others
I think his rebels is resentful
His followers may not be happy with his leadership
Tried to kill him in his rental
Someone attempted to assassinate him while he was in a car
He had an Idi Amin approach
He had a dictatorial, oppressive approach
Hittin the roach, had a hunger face
He was smoking marijuana and looked desperate
He drove his mom's 7 in the ocean
He drove a car into the ocean
He's a wild cowboy slangin' heron
He is a reckless drug dealer
Who rock a dead arm
He carries a weapon that is hidden in a sling or a disabled arm
Knock a DEA agent out his Chevron
He can take down a DEA agent with ease
All of his Eli's machette'd up stainless
All of his weapons are outfitted with stainless steel machetes
Metal exchanges, the hoods a gun range
There are frequent gun battles in the neighborhood
Everybody's a target, depending on how you aim
Everyone is at risk of being shot, depending on the shooter's accuracy
Dice games and ice chains, pennants spellin' your name
People gamble and show off their jewelry and team flags
OG's settin' the wrong example, tellin' the same
The older generation is perpetuating negative behavior and ideals
Son cold, Nino want to show
This person is ruthless and Nino wants to impress them
Everybody know they straight shippin' hood bitches to the bungalow
They are trafficking women to a private villa
Information for the ones who light the steel got mill.
They have an informant who provides them with information about weapons
Pussy power made the plans sour
An attraction to women led to the downfall of the plan
Comedy of laughs while they haul ass with the bags
They are laughing while making a quick getaway with their loot
Twin Benz's whippin' in black
Two Mercedes-Benz cars are driving around in black
And that was like the old Maybach
This is reminiscent of the luxurious and expensive Maybach brand
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER CHARLES LLOYD, MARC D. SHEMER, COREY WOODS
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