Corey Woods (born January 12, 1970), a.k.a. Raekwon (/ɹeɪˈkwɒn/), is an Ame… Read Full Bio ↴Corey Woods (born January 12, 1970), a.k.a. Raekwon (/ɹeɪˈkwɒn/), is an American rapper, one of the nine Wu-Tang Clan members. Raekwon joined Wu-Tang Clan, a hip hop group based in Staten Island, New York in 1992. When the time came for him to release his first solo album, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... (1995), hip-hop, once again, underwent a momentous transformation. The album moves from track to track like a film moves from scene to scene. With its invigorating instrumentals and dramatic lyrical tales, Raekwon painted vivid pictures and presented powerful imagery through his enchanting verbal expression.

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.

Soundboy Kill It
Raekwon Lyrics

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Ay yo life's good cashmere sweaters and a Rover
Pull up at the club gettin' love pull 'em over
Jump out the luxury stroller for ballers
We sit burn money all day blow and roll up
Fly broads around, that's fly, that's a low ball
Paper settlin' it's real for my gold club come up
You ain't even know nothing, last week all on the street
Yelling let me hold something

Now shorty throw your booty up, niggas with cash
Keep it above, we and Louis stuff
Sit back, blasted, do me something
When it comes to you, me and this rap shit
I'm quick to tooly up
My style, my fly, my weather
Yeah I drive high plus fly
You a devil
Mean days in Ciroc with the kettle
Throwing cream at shorty's, love it, he a rebel

Watch the soundboy, he 'gon kill it
To every ghetto that's far, we here.
Yeah, watch the soundboy, he 'gon kill it
I seen so many scars from it, yeah
No, we can't turn back the rain
Now we gotta find another way
'Cause we grind it, burn it, street life's
Got me caught up can't you
Can't you see it's 'bout to blow?
Can't you see it's 'bout to blow?
Raekwon, kill it!

Ay yo, wagwan, you know what it is!
Assassin, soundboy gangsta, let's go!

Reminisce about the bag a zip up like a ziplock
Murder soundboy, kill the disc-jock
He a baller general six-pack
Cyphers on me like rick-rock
Raekwon we got the game in our hand
Control the dance like Cesar Milan
Assassin on the yo call it microphone inside
We murder every beat that we on
Then soundboy ya murder dead freezer upon
This ain't no free attempt make these are you gone
Raekwon now tell me Assassin is the man
Yuh no fraida take the bees in the want
Me seh a song fi dem, whole click a dem
When me set the sound is the speaker dem
Amstel the control ah the dream a dead

Watch the soundboy, he 'gon kill it
To every ghetto that's far, we here
Yeah, watch the soundboy, he 'gon kill it
I seen so many scars from it, yeah
No, we can't turn back the rain
Now we gotta find another way
'Cause we grind it, burn it, street life's
Got me caught up can't you
Can't you see it's 'bout to blow?
Can't you see it's 'bout to blow?
Raekwon, kill it!

It's real, man
The Chef, Assassin, Melanie Fiona
Word up all my soundboy killers
The DJs, all the fuck down man, word up man

Hundred cases of motherfuckin' Guinness
Nigga you know how we win this

Song feels so real 'til I finish this shit
Ah!

Overall Meaning

In "Soundboy Kill It," Raekwon raps about his luxurious lifestyle, money and cars, and being in control of his life. He boasts about his wealth and the power that comes with it. Raekwon describes how he rolls up to the club in a Rover, wearing cashmere sweaters, and attracts attention from women. He also touches upon how he has overcome obstacles, such as people asking him for money, and does not let anything get in the way of his success.

The hook of the song, "Watch the soundboy, he 'gon kill it," is a warning to competitors to beware of the soundboy gangsta, as they are the best in the game. The soundboy, according to the song, is in control of the music, and they are not to be messed with. The verses continue to express the power and control of the gangsta soundboy, something that no one can take away.

One interesting fact about the song is that it features Canadian singer Melanie Fiona singing the chorus. This is not typical for a rap song. Another interesting fact is that the song was produced by Jerry Duplessis, who has worked with prominent artists such as Shakira and the Black Eyed Peas. "Soundboy Kill It" also features Jamaican reggae artist Assassin, adding to the strong Jamaican influence heard throughout the track.

Line by Line Meaning

Ay yo life's good cashmere sweaters and a Rover
Life is good, I have expensive clothes and a luxury car.

Pull up at the club getting love pull 'em over
I arrive at the club with attention and love, everyone wants to be near me.

Jump out the luxury stroller for ballers
I step out of my expensive car and show my wealth and status.

We sit burn money all day blow and roll up
We spend our entire day spending and smoking money, living extravagantly.

Fly broads around, that's fly, that's a low ball
There are attractive women present, they are attractive and easy to win over.

Paper settlin' it's real for my gold club come up
Money is settling accounts in my favor, I am successful in my career.

You ain't even know nothing, last week all on the street
You had no knowledge before but last week you were asking me for money.

Yelling let me hold something
You yelled at me to give you some money.

Now shorty throw your booty up, niggas with cash
Now the woman is showing off her body, attracted to men with money.

Keep it above, we and Louis stuff
We keep our status high, wearing expensive Louis Vuitton items.

Sit back, blasted, do me something
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the moment with drugs.

When it comes to you, me and this rap shit
I am lethal and quick to use violence when it comes to you or anything related to rap.

I'm quick to tooly up
I am quick to access my gun and use it for protection.

My style, my fly, my weather
My clothes, my status, and my demeanor are impressive and noteworthy.

Yeah I drive high plus fly
Yes, I drive while being high and it adds to my coolness.

You a devil
You are wicked and evil.

Mean days in Ciroc with the kettle
I have been having enjoyable days drinking Ciroc and smoking marijuana.

Throwing cream at shorty's, love it, he a rebel
Flirting and partying with women, it's fun and I feel like a rebel.

Watch the soundboy, he 'gon kill it
Be alert to the soundboy, he is going to do well.

To every ghetto that's far, we here.
We are present and supportive to every distant ghetto.

I seen so many scars from it, yeah
I have seen many people become hurt from this experience.

No, we can't turn back the rain
We cannot change the past and our mistakes.

Now we gotta find another way
We should seek a new path for our future and success.

'Cause we grind it, burn it, street life's
Because we work hard, party hard, and live on the streets.

Got me caught up can't you
I am trapped in this lifestyle.

Can't you see it's 'bout to blow?
Don't you realize that something is going to happen soon?

Raekwon, kill it!
Raekwon, you did it perfectly!

Ay yo, wagwan, you know what it is!
Hey, what's up? You already know what's happening!

Assassin, soundboy gangsta, let's go!
Assassin, the soundboy's boss, let's start!

Reminisce about the bag a zip up like a ziplock
Remembering my bag of marijuana, which is closed like a ziplock bag.

Murder soundboy, kill the disc-jock
Defeating and outdoing the other soundboys and DJs.

He a baller general six-pack
Referring to a high-status and wealthy man.

Cyphers on me like rick-rock
I have ciphers on my body, showing my status and wealth.

Raekwon we got the game in our hand
We control and rule the game of hip-hop music.

Control the dance like Cesar Milan
We control the dancefloor and the crowd's movement, similarly to how Cesar Milan controls dogs.

Assassin on the yo call it microphone inside
I am the boss on the microphone and I take control of the music.

We murder every beat that we on
We are killing every beat of every song we perform.

Then soundboy ya murder dead freezer upon
The soundboy I am competing against is losing in this battle and he is speechless.

This ain't no free attempt make these are you gone
I am not free, I am paid for my performances, don't waste my time.

Raekwon now tell me Assassin is the man
Confirming and acknowledging that I, Assassin, am the boss and in charge.

Yuh no fraida take the bees in the want
Don't be scared, accept the challenge and come through with it.

Me seh a song fi dem, whole click a dem
I am making a song for them, for their whole group.

When me set the sound is the speaker dem
When I perform, my sound is so loud that it shakes the singers.

Amstel the control ah the dream a dead
I am taking control and making people dream, feeling dead and numb after experiencing my music.

Hundred cases of motherfuckin' Guinness
I have 100 cases of Guinness beer, an alcoholic drink.

Nigga you know how we win this
You know how we achieve success, I don't need to explain it.

Song feels so real 'til I finish this shit
This song feels so truthful and relatable until I finish writing it.

Ah!
An expression of excitement and satisfaction at the end of the song.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KASSEEM DEAN, ARDEN ALTINO, JEFFREY CAMPBELL, JERRY DUPLESSIS, ANGELA HUNTE, COREY TODD WOODS

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