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.

Wu Chant
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Wu-Tang

Overall Meaning

Clan, we be the strongest team

Wu-Tang Clan, we be the strongest team

"Wu Chant" is a track by American rapper Raekwon, a member of the iconic New York City hip-hop collective Wu-Tang Clan. As the title suggests, the song features a repetitive chant of the group's name, which serves as a declaration of their collective strength and unity. The lyrics are simple but powerful, reminding listeners of the Wu-Tang's legendary status in the rap game and their unwavering commitment to one another.

The track was released in 1994 as part of the Wu-Tang Clan's debut album, "Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)." The album went on to become one of the most influential hip-hop records of all time, introducing the world to the group's unique brand of hardcore street poetry and their nothing-to-lose attitude. "Wu Chant" is a standout moment on the album, a moment of pure energy and aggression that captures the essence of what the Wu-Tang Clan was all about.

Overall, "Wu Chant" is a celebration of the Wu-Tang Clan's collective identity and strength. The repetitive nature of the chant serves as a reminder of the group's unbreakable bond and their commitment to representing the streets and the people who live there. It is a testament to the power of hip-hop as a form of protest and cultural expression and a tribute to the Wu-Tang Clan's enduring legacy in the world of rap.

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