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.
Own My Mind
Raekwon Lyrics
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It's like... real niggaz blow off a fucking head
Ya'll niggaz don't know provides, this the real story
[Raekwon]
Six degrees all the way to the black Lee's, the mac squeeze
Catch you in the open, click-clack, pass the keys, homey
Moving through the town, we there, out of towners get the stare down
You a wild comrade, well I'm a wilder one
We've been pumping crack since nine, I run foul with a pile of sons
Moving through the city getting thousands
Digging them wallets, slide in to Olive Garden, wilding
Fourty cal's and eagles, buying teeth, gleamy on the set
Fly to Union Square, we legal, pussy niggaz jet
The old code better blow to the death, get ya niggaz out the yard
No behind bars, we buying niggaz jets
It's just a movement that came right out of a blueprint
Two bents, this is how real we gotta roll, think Cuban hit
This is how a general remains, always be a soldier, don't tell
When real niggaz die in reign, while we come blow shit now
Moving in them fly roses, it's all old to us, dick, rubbing our noses
I should of bought my momma a plane, matter fact
Two helicopters and a motherfucking chain that stay built
Your son is your man, let him do what he provides for you
Buy you some land, ride for you
Jet to the highest estate, cake out and just bling on it
[Outro: Raekwon]
Yeah, lord, that's what I'm talking bout family
Word up, we need like, fourty more of them, lord
And we gon' just let you get in, youknowhatimsayin?
You know you that nigga, Daddy-O, youknowhatimean?
We just wanna hear more of that street shit, man
Just give me some more, lord, word up, man
I'm faithfull, go 'head, yo, yo, you know I get down for you
Cuban Linx Part 2...
The opening lines of "Own My Mind" by Raekwon set the tone for the rest of the song. He talks about how real gangsters do not mess around and that there is more to the story than people know. The song then moves on to talk about the life of a gangster and how they operate. Raekwon talks about how they move through the city and how out-of-towners get the stare down. He also talks about how they utilize guns to take their rivals out and even rob them. It is a vivid and dark depiction of life on the streets.
The song also talks about the importance of family and loyalty. Raekwon implies that the reason they do what they do is to provide for their loved ones. He talks about how a son is a man's best friend, and you should let him do what he can to provide for his family. Moreover, the song also alludes to the high life of gangsters. He talks about getting to the highest estate, buying land, and having the money to do whatever they want.
Overall, the song "Own My Mind" is a typical gangster song that sheds light on the life of those who operate on the streets. Through their struggle, one can see the importance of family and loyalty, and also the high rewards of living a dangerous life.
Line by Line Meaning
It's like... real niggaz blow off a fucking head
Real gangsters can kill without hesitation
Ya'll niggaz don't know provides, this the real story
You guys don't understand what it takes to survive in the streets, this is the real truth
Six degrees all the way to the black Lee's, the mac squeeze
I have connections all over and a gun ready to use
Catch you in the open, click-clack, pass the keys, homey
I can catch you off guard and rob you of your keys, friend
Moving through the town, we there, out of towners get the stare down
We own this city and outsiders are not welcome
Clap you for your blue Nike air's
I will shoot you for your brand name shoes
You a wild comrade, well I'm a wilder one
You may be crazy, but I am even crazier
We've been pumping crack since nine, I run foul with a pile of sons
I have been dealing drugs since I was young and have a lot of followers
Moving through the city getting thousands
I make a lot of money by selling drugs in this city
Digging them wallets, slide in to Olive Garden, wilding
I rob people and then go to a fancy restaurant to spend the money
Fourty cal's and eagles, buying teeth, gleamy on the set
I have powerful guns and buy expensive jewelry to show off
Fly to Union Square, we legal, pussy niggaz jet
I travel in style and people who are not tough like me fly economy
The old code better blow to the death, get ya niggaz out the yard
If anyone violates the rules, they should be killed and their associates should leave
No behind bars, we buying niggaz jets
We avoid getting caught by the law and use our money to buy planes
It's just a movement that came right out of a blueprint
Our success was planned and calculated in advance
Two bents, this is how real we gotta roll, think Cuban hit
We have expensive cars and need to live a lavish lifestyle like in the movie Scarface
This is how a general remains, always be a soldier, don't tell
I need to stay strong and loyal like a military leader, don't give away any secrets
When real niggaz die in reign, while we come blow shit now
When gangsters die, we take over their territory and continue the violence
Moving in them fly roses, it's all old to us, dick, rubbing our noses
Driving fancy cars is now ordinary for us, we even boast about it
I should of bought my momma a plane, matter fact
I am so rich that I wish I could buy my mom a plane
Two helicopters and a motherfucking chain that stay built
I would rather buy two helicopters and an expensive chain that will last forever
Your son is your man, let him do what he provides for you
Your son is your protector, let him make money for you
Buy you some land, ride for you
Invest in property and take care of you
Jet to the highest estate, cake out and just bling on it
Travel to luxurious places, show off my wealth and be flashy
Yeah, lord, that's what I'm talking bout family
Yes, that's what I'm talking about, my people
Word up, we need like, fourty more of them, lord
We need more songs like this, my people
And we gon' just let you get in, youknowhatimsayin?
We are going to give you an opportunity to rap, you understand what I mean?
You know you that nigga, Daddy-O, youknowhatimean?
You are talented, Daddy-O, you understand what I mean?
We just wanna hear more of that street shit, man
We want to hear more songs about the street life
Just give me some more, lord, word up, man
Please make more songs like this, my people
I'm faithfull, go 'head, yo, yo, you know I get down for you
I am loyal, go ahead and ask for more songs, I am ready to perform for you
Cuban Linx Part 2...
This is just the beginning, there will be more songs like this in the future
Contributed by Jacob R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
tom sawyer
nice
The Chef
tom sawyer it's off the Vatican mixtape bro
tom sawyer
@The Chef merci pour l’information!👌🏾