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.
M&N
Raekwon Lyrics
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Majestic, marvelous, mind over matter more
My murderous militant mutilate millions
Monsters with the most masculine muscle
Maxing in a major way, munchin' making more moves maintainin'
Multimillion dollar mansions manufactured melanin mud, through this metropolis
Millimeters are met with the mufflers
With sergeant mentality mechanisms
I'm medicated materials methane meet the master massive
Y'all monkeys no match, make a mistake and get mauled by this mamba
Movin' with the mobsters of Molotov
When I mingle in a midnight, moments are muggy
Marlsberg mind your motion
Get molded in the morgue
Your mouth is muted, mockin' my music
Got your wife mutilized, bank account minimized
The most malicious, 'membered for meltin' mics be my mission
We milimetre speakers, M&N, back to back rap, relax
You featherweight cats can catch this
P.U.R.E one electric, we fine like coke that stretch quick
So aggressive, we got now
Fuck who the next is
Narcotics, narcos, negotiate this nice diss
Nah, never that's a negative, it's nonnegotiable
Nemesis they need to fill the nines
Nonchalant narrators
Navigatin' niggas are nauseous, bro
Because they numerals are nathin', none, nada
Nefertiti women neutralizing our nectar, they so naughty
Advise y'all nerves to be neutral
All of that nonsense should kick us not no wedding living off the land with no mans
Nah, level nostalgic
We notable, notice the nozzles
These nuclear nose brothers are nonsensical
Nuisance is not a necessity
We necessary, we the new nickel mans
So just ask Nancy
Nominated and so notorious, get ya neck broke for ya numbnut negligence
Your life is numbered, highly respected
Ninety-nine attributes
Now you know who's recognized as the nobles
Peace to Nova Scotia
We milimetre speakers, M&N, back to back rap, relax
You featherweight cats can catch this
P.U.R.E one electric, we fine like coke that stretch quick
So aggressive, we got now
Fuck who the next is
The entirety of Raekwon's song "M&N" is filled with intricate wordplay and metaphorical references. The overall theme of the song seems to be dominance and power, both physically and mentally. He starts off the verse by listing off traits that all start with the letter "M." He then goes on to describe a world where the strong dominate the weak and the only way to survive is by being even stronger. The lyrics are filled with violent descriptions of Raekwon's actions towards those who oppose him. He mentions how he and his colleagues are like "monsters" and how they are "movin' with the mobsters of Molotov." He even boasts about how his music is so powerful that it can "melt mics."
The song has a very distinct tone of aggression and confidence, which is emphasized by the repetitive use of the letter "M." The lyrics seem to be a critique of society, with Raekwon portraying himself as a symbol of power and strength in a world where weakness is punished. The song ends with Raekwon declaring that his group is "the new nickel [men]," meaning that they are the new standard for success and power.
Line by Line Meaning
Majestic, marvelous, mind over matter more
My greatness is beyond what you can perceive, it's something that surpasses mere material objects
My murderous militant mutilate millions
I'm a fighter, a warrior who represents the struggle of my people. My goal is to bring down anything that harms my community, no matter the cost.
Monsters with the most masculine muscle
I'm a powerful figure, someone who dominates wherever I go, and I'm not afraid to use my strength to stand up for what I believe in.
Maxing in a major way, munchin' making more moves maintainin'
I'm always on the lookout for my next opportunity, never settling for less, and constantly making moves to maintain my success.
Multimillion dollar mansions manufactured melanin mud, through this metropolis
Despite all the obstacles against me living in a city dominated by those in power, I've succeeded in creating a luxurious life for myself despite being Black.
Millimeters are met with the mufflers
I won't allow anyone to silence my voice or stop my movements, no matter how small their attempts may be.
My method is meditative musical medicine
My music is not just entertainment, but a healing force for my community.
With sergeant mentality mechanisms
I'm a leader, someone with a strategic mindset who is always thinking ahead and making calculated moves.
I'm medicated materials methane meet the master massive
I'm a master at crafting my lyrics, and my words are so potent they could be described as an explosive gas.
Y'all monkeys no match, make a mistake and get mauled by this mamba
Don't underestimate me, or you might get hurt. I'm a predator, someone who can strike with deadly force if I so choose.
Movin' with the mobsters of Molotov
I'm associated with a group of powerful, dangerous individuals who are not afraid to use violence to achieve their goals.
When I mingle in a midnight, moments are muggy
When I'm out at night, things feel tense and uncertain. However, I'm still confident because I've got my crew with me.
Marlsberg mind your motion
Be careful and strategic in your movements, as anything could happen in these dangerous streets.
Get molded in the morgue
Don't cross me or my crew, or you might not live to see the light of day again.
Your mouth is muted, mockin' my music
Stop hating on me, and instead appreciate the art I'm creating. Your negative comments won't stop me from succeeding.
Got your wife mutilized, bank account minimized
I have the power and influence to take everything you have. So don't cross me.
The most malicious, 'membered for meltin' mics be my mission
I'm not just making music, I'm destroying the competition. My goal is to be remembered as one of the greatest MCs of all time.
We milimetre speakers, M&N, back to back rap, relax
Me and my crew are at the top of our game, and we're so in sync we can rap together with ease.
You featherweight cats can catch this
Don't try to come at me with weak bars, because I'll crush you with ease.
P.U.R.E one electric, we fine like coke that stretch quick
Our skills are polished and smooth, like a line of cocaine that quickly takes effect.
So aggressive, we got now
We're not holding back and waiting for our chance to shine, because we're already in the spotlight and dominating the scene.
Fuck who the next is
We don't care about the competition, because we're the best and they know it.
Narcotics, narcos, negotiate this nice diss
You can't stop me with your drugs and gangster tactics, because my rhymes will always come out on top.
Nah, never that's a negative, it's nonnegotiable
I won't change my ways or compromise my morals for anyone. My values are set in stone and unchanging.
Nemesis they need to fill the nines
My enemies will try to come at me with guns, but they'll never be able to take me down completely.
Nonchalant narrators
We're cool, calm and collected, even as we dominate the scene.
Navigatin' niggas are nauseous, bro
Our competition is confused and feeling sick to their stomachs at the thought of going up against us.
Because they numerals are nathin', none, nada
The competition means nothing to me, and I'll crush them with ease.
Nefertiti women neutralizing our nectar, they so naughty
Even women are trying to bring us down with their seductive powers, but we won't let them get in our way.
Advise y'all nerves to be neutral
Stay out of our way, because we're not afraid to use our power to take out anyone who tries to stop us.
All of that nonsense should kick us not no wedding living off the land with no mans
Stop with the nonsense, because we're not going anywhere. We'll keep living our lives to the fullest, even if it means living off the grid.
Nah, level nostalgic
We're not looking back at the past, because we're too focused on dominating the present and future.
We notable, notice the nozzles
We're a force to be reckoned with, and we want everyone to know it.
These nuclear nose brothers are nonsensical
The competition doesn't make any sense to us, and they're no match for our skills.
Nuisance is not a necessity
We won't waste our time on petty things or people who won't help us to achieve our goals.
We necessary, we the new nickel mans
We're the ones who matter, the ones who will bring about change and represent our community.
So just ask Nancy
Our power and influence is so great, even people in positions of authority know to respect us.
Nominated and so notorious, get ya neck broke for ya numbnut negligence
We're respected by everyone, and those who try to cross us will face serious consequences.
Your life is numbered, highly respected
You better watch your back, because we're always on the lookout to take down anyone who opposes us.
Ninety-nine attributes
We're not just good, we're damn near perfect in every way.
Now you know who's recognized as the nobles
We're the ones who are truly respected, because we've worked hard and earned our place at the top.
Peace to Nova Scotia
Ending on this line, the music is paying homage to the Canadian Maritime province, a nod to the Ice H20 out of Canada. The music indicates that while they have enjoyed success, things can end when you least expect it. So peace to Nova Scotia is wishing the best and sending off on a good note.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: Corey Woods, D Greese
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@quintonwilliams8586
Rae hit it out the park with this album
@jameseckert169
Quinton Williams just said that shit to my boy lol
@benmoore701
Hell yea
@dalecumberbatch6601
Crazy slept on.
@dardastar
One of my favorite songs from Raekwon's new album.
@eschocolateboywonder7169
my nigga chef my nigga keep doin your thing been down with wu tang
@haneefshaheed9985
Peace. Do y'all realize how remarkably breathtaking these bruddas' verbal exchanges were?!!!
@bangemsmurf9349
shit sound like '95 Smooth Da' Hustla style. Chef keep the blades sharp!
@TreLove722
My bro P.U.R.E. killed this shit! #EDUB #WP4Lyfe
@tone-tt1ur
Mannnn that dude is like a new and improved chef rae I'm mad he he took his track belly of beast off here that shit was a flamethrower