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.
Wyld In Da Club
Raekwon Lyrics
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Holla at me, yo, yo, ice water, yo, yo, yo, yo
Try me, PC'll put a clip in a nigga
Fuck a hole, my bullets'll dig a ditch in a nigga
Listen, I've been reppin', only pack big weapons
One shot to the stomach, you missin' ya midsection
Stick his ass to the rooftop, toss 'em off
Hit the ave with the rooftop off the porch
I get money 'cause it costs to floss, nigga you feelin' me?
And if not then fuck what you gotta deal with me
I'm only here for a minute but haters wanna get rid of me
PC creep with at least three heats
And a shotgun stashed underneath the backseats
You niggas actin' like you don't feel a draft
You seen ya man, tell him I'ma kill his ass
And I don't, wanna talk I want a mill in cash
I come through 'tards shittin', lookin' ill in the past
'cause it's the, ice water, don't get it confused
And one false move'll cause me to spit at you dudes
It's stumic, motherfucker and I'm pickin' ya food
And ain't no one out you know that my niggas'll do you
Let's spit on 'em, rush these niggas
[Incomprehensible] dead with a punctured liver
Only kid in the hood with a mustard ninja
Heard you broke down good, well I fucked ya sister
Eh yo we wyld in da club, style in the club
This is for my niggas gettin' down in the club
At the bar throwin' down rounds in the club
Talk slick and get the four pound in ya mug
Yo we wyld in da club, style in the club
This is for my niggas gettin' down in the club
At the bar throwin' down rounds in the club
Talk slick and get the four pound in ya mug
Yo I keep my gun on me, what the fuck y'all want from me?
Y'all touch my property somebody gon' die, uh huh
This ain't no joke, it's for real, my niggas they totin' they steel
All it takes is a phone call and they ready to ride
Eh yo the cards are dealt, the words are spoken
Nigga, welcome to the hell, the gates is open
Gatekeeper, first degree murder through the speaker
Who deep enough to flow with the reaper?
Stuck in the middle, I spit a little riddle
Leavin' niggas crippled, my niggas ball 'em like Kerry Kittles
You niggas makin' it hard, it's really kinda simple
If a nigga gotta pull it out I'm puttin' it in ya temple
Official I do this, rude maneuver
I use the rugers to keep the bullets movin' through ya
Weak anatomy, fuck the small talk and flattery
Ya power is weak, to beef you need much more batteries
Keep it genetic, or dead it, ice water inc we said it
Whoever so-called did it or said it, promote it and spread it
Fake it or front it, get ambushed and confronted
With slugs in ya head, back, chest and stomach
Niggas don't want it or ask for it, so we give it to 'em dead in the club
And let them things spit and rip through 'em dead in the club
Is you gon' fuck around and be the nigga dead in the club?
Eh yo we wyld in da club, style in the club
This is for my niggas gettin' down in the club
At the bar throwin' down rounds in the club
Talk slick and get the four pound in ya mug
Yo we wyld in da club, style in the club
This is for my niggas gettin' down in the club
At the bar throwin' down rounds in the club
Talk slick and get the four pound in ya mug
Egyptian look, gazelles on, L's lit, this how it's goin' down
Ski mask, channel shit, move like a terrorist click
Nineteen eighties babies, worldwide, ya girl on our dick
All you know is Rae look good, he hood, envision the flips
I make money like them niggas who take money
Fresh out the can, Duran look, astro van
The ill Castro, rap son of Sam
More rugers, more bow and arrows still no losers
Forty five dollars ahead, I go at niggas shootin' lyrical leads
Stop absorbin', break shit knock that gay shit out ya head
Wyld in da club, style in the club
This is for my niggas gettin' down in the club
At the bar throwin' down rounds in the club
Talk slick and get the four pound in ya mug
Yo we wyld in da club, style in the club
This is for my niggas gettin' down in the club
At the bar throwin' down rounds in the club
Talk slick and get the four pound in ya mug
Raekwon's "Wyld In Da Club" is a rap song about living wild and recklessly, with lyrics that describe committing violent acts without any remorse. The song's overarching theme is about partying in the club and living life on the edge, with lines such as "At the bar throwin' down rounds in the club" and "This ain't no joke, it's for real, my niggas they totin' they steel."
The lyrics also depict the use of guns and violence as a way of gaining respect and power, with lines such as "Only kid in the hood with a mustard ninja," and "It's stumic, motherfucker and I'm pickin' ya food." Additionally, the song includes multiple references to Raekwon's Ice Water crew, who are known for their violent and dangerous reputation.
Overall, "Wyld In Da Club" highlights the darker side of the rap world, where success and respect can be gained through violence and aggressive behavior. The song depicts a lifestyle where anything goes, no matter the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't take it personal, it's only music
Don't take offense, this song is just entertainment
Holla at me, yo, yo, ice water, yo, yo, yo, yo
Get my attention, I'm the one in charge here
Try me, PC'll put a clip in a nigga
Don't test me, I have people who will shoot you
Fuck a hole, my bullets'll dig a ditch in a nigga
Don't mess with me, my bullets will cause serious harm
Listen, I've been reppin', only pack big weapons
Pay attention, I've been representing my crew and carry powerful weapons
One shot to the stomach, you missin' ya midsection
A single gunshot to your stomach will cause serious injury
I'm off the wall, dog, I could off ya balls
I'm unpredictable, I could even harm your most sensitive parts
Stick his ass to the rooftop, toss 'em off
I'll immobilize him on the rooftop and throw him off
Hit the ave with the rooftop off the porch
Driving through the streets with the car's roof removed
I get money 'cause it costs to floss, nigga you feelin' me?
I make money because it is expensive to show off, do you understand?
And if not then fuck what you gotta deal with me
If you're not understanding, I don't care about your opinion
I'm only here for a minute but haters wanna get rid of me
I won't be around for long, but my haters still want me gone
PC creep with at least three heats
My crew silently moves with at least three guns each
And a shotgun stashed underneath the backseats
And we hide a shotgun under the backseats of the car
You niggas actin' like you don't feel a draft
You guys are acting like you're not afraid or worried
You seen ya man, tell him I'ma kill his ass
If you see your friend, let him know I'm going to harm him
And I don't, wanna talk I want a mill in cash
I don't want to negotiate, I want a million dollars in cash
I come through 'tards shittin', lookin' ill in the past
I appear intimidating, causing fear in my enemies from past events
'cause it's the, ice water, don't get it confused
This is the ice water crew, don't mistake us for someone else
And one false move'll cause me to spit at you dudes
Making a wrong move will lead me to start disrespecting you verbally
It's stumic, motherfucker and I'm pickin' ya food
It's stumic, meaning it's serious, and I'm taking everything you have
And ain't no one out you know that my niggas'll do you
There's no one in your circle who can protect you from my crew
Let's spit on 'em, rush these niggas
Let's disrespect and attack these individuals
'cause it's the, ice water, don't get it confused
This is the ice water crew, don't mistake us for someone else
And one false move'll cause me to spit at you dudes
Making a wrong move will lead me to start disrespecting you verbally
It's stumic, motherfucker and I'm pickin' ya food
It's stumic, meaning it's serious, and I'm taking everything you have
And ain't no one out you know that my niggas'll do you
There's no one in your circle who can protect you from my crew
Yo I keep my gun on me, what the fuck y'all want from me?
I always carry my gun, what more do you want?
Y'all touch my property somebody gon' die, uh huh
If you mess with my belongings, someone will lose their life
This ain't no joke, it's for real, my niggas they totin' they steel
This is serious, my crew carries their firearms with them
All it takes is a phone call and they ready to ride
With just a phone call, my crew is willing to go into action
Eh yo the cards are dealt, the words are spoken
Now that the situation is set, I'm expressing myself
Nigga, welcome to the hell, the gates is open
Welcome to a dangerous situation, there are no barriers
Gatekeeper, first degree murder through the speaker
I control access, and my words can cause deadly impact
Who deep enough to flow with the reaper?
Who can rhyme with the grim reaper, representing death?
Stuck in the middle, I spit a little riddle
Caught in the middle of a situation, I rap with clever wordplay
Leavin' niggas crippled, my niggas ball 'em like Kerry Kittles
Causing people to be paralyzed, my crew dominates like Kerry Kittles
You niggas makin' it hard, it's really kinda simple
You guys are making things difficult, when it can be resolved easily
If a nigga gotta pull it out I'm puttin' it in ya temple
If someone provokes me, I'll shoot them in the head
Official I do this, rude maneuver
I am official and skilled, I make disrespectful moves
I use the rugers to keep the bullets movin' through ya
I use my guns to continuously fire bullets at you
Weak anatomy, fuck the small talk and flattery
You have a weak physical presence, I don't care about your compliments
Ya power is weak, to beef you need much more batteries
Your strength is lacking, you need much more power to challenge me
Keep it genetic, or dead it, ice water inc we said it
Stay true to your roots or abandon it, that's what ice water inc stands for
Whoever so-called did it or said it, promote it and spread it
Whoever claimed to have done or said something, share and spread it
Fake it or front it, get ambushed and confronted
If you pretend or act tough, you will be caught off guard
With slugs in ya head, back, chest and stomach
Getting shot in your head, back, chest, and stomach
Niggas don't want it or ask for it, so we give it to 'em dead in the club
People don't want a confrontation, so we give it to them violently in the club
And let them things spit and rip through 'em dead in the club
We let our guns shoot and cause damage to them in the club
Is you gon' fuck around and be the nigga dead in the club?
Are you foolish enough to mess with us and end up dead in the club?
Yo we wyld in da club, style in the club
We go crazy in the club, showing off our unique style
This is for my niggas gettin' down in the club
This is for my friends who are partying in the club
At the bar throwin' down rounds in the club
At the bar, buying rounds of drinks in the club
Talk slick and get the four pound in ya mug
If you talk disrespectfully, you'll get shot in the face with a gun
Egyptian look, gazelles on, L's lit, this how it's goin' down
Gotta an Egyptian style, wearing Gazelle sunglasses and smoking marijuana, that's how it is happening
Ski mask, channel shit, move like a terrorist click
Wearing a ski mask, representing danger and chaos, moving like a group of terrorists
Nineteen eighties babies, worldwide, ya girl on our dick
Representing the generation born in the 1980s, we are known globally and admired by women
All you know is Rae look good, he hood, envision the flips
All you know is that I, Rae, look good and act tough, but imagine the criminal activities I'm involved in
I make money like them niggas who take money
I make money like those people who engage in illegal activities to acquire it
Fresh out the can, Duran look, astro van
Just released from prison, looking tough like Roberto Duran, driving an Astro van
The ill Castro, rap son of Sam
I'm the sick and dangerous leader, the rap version of the notorious Son of Sam
More rugers, more bow and arrows still no losers
We have more guns and weapons, yet we are still undefeated
Forty five dollars ahead, I go at niggas shootin' lyrical leads
Putting up $45 per person, I confront and outperform rappers with my powerful lyrics
Stop absorbin', break shit knock that gay shit out ya head
Stop imitating and spread real content, get rid of the useless notions
Wyld in da club, style in the club
We go wild in the club, showing off our unique style
This is for my niggas gettin' down in the club
This is for my friends who are partying in the club
At the bar throwin' down rounds in the club
At the bar, buying rounds of drinks in the club
Talk slick and get the four pound in ya mug
If you talk disrespectfully, you'll get shot in the face with a gun
Yo we wyld in da club, style in the club
We go wild in the club, showing off our unique style
This is for my niggas gettin' down in the club
This is for my friends who are partying in the club
At the bar throwin' down rounds in the club
At the bar, buying rounds of drinks in the club
Talk slick and get the four pound in ya mug
If you talk disrespectfully, you'll get shot in the face with a gun
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: COREY WOODS, J. BRATCHER, DELMAR COWARD, A. MCCAIN, J. MURPHY, A. WILLIAMS
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