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.
Skit
Raekwon Lyrics
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Your mom's hair so short, she fuckin'
She take a shower and get brainwashed
Your mother be having Old Gold icies stashed in the freezer (you're fuckin')
Your mom's so short she model for trophies
Oh shit, your mom's got three teeth
One in her mouth and two in her pocket
Oh shit, your mom's hair so short
Oh shit, aight, fuck-
The opening lines of Raekwon's song "Skit" set a tone of superiority and aggression. The repetition of "fall down" suggests a desire for others to fail or otherwise be brought down to a lower level. The laughter that follows is further evidence of this mentality, as though watching others struggle or suffer is a source of amusement for the singer.
The lines "Let's go / Fall down" could be interpreted as a call to action, urging both the singer and any listeners to actively work towards bringing down those whom they view as "lames." The insistence on this theme, with each line repeating "fall down," reinforces the idea that the singer is fixated on this goal. Additionally, the use of the word "lames" suggests a dismissive attitude towards others, as though anyone who is not on the same level as the singer is unworthy of consideration or respect.
Overall, these opening lines set a tone of aggression, superiority, and disdain towards others. The repetition and use of laughter suggest a fixation on bringing others down, even if it means putting in little effort or making light of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Fall down
Things are not going well and we are experiencing a setback.
Fall down
We are facing challenges and it seems like we can't get ahead.
Hahaha
A sarcastic expression of amusement or disbelief, often in response to someone's inability to succeed.
Let's go
An encouraging phrase to motivate oneself or others to keep pushing forward despite the obstacles.
Fall down
Despite our efforts, we are still experiencing setbacks and failures.
Let them lames fall down
We don't have time for those who are not willing to put in the work or be a part of the team.
Let them lames fall down
We will continue to move forward and leave those who are not bringing their best behind.
Fall down
Even with determination and hard work, we are still struggling to succeed.
Fall down
We are experiencing more setbacks than progress.
Fall down
We need to keep pushing through the tough times and never give up.
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Written by: Clifford Smith, Corey Woods
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