February 24, 2020: Raekwon debut album “Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...” was certified platinum by RIAA. | Silvano Wu-Tang Forever

Raekwon is #35 on our Greatest Emcees of All-Time list His 1995 debut solo album “Only Built 4 Cuban Linx” is one of the TOP 10 ALBUMS IN HIP HOP HISTORY! “I grew up on the crime side, the New York Times side” The discography is incredible Top 50 Emcees (NOT RAPPERS!) of All-Time list is out now! Criteria: 1. Based off of style, live performance, delivery, consistency, wordplay and battles 2. Rappers with a “questionable pen” are disqualified 3. Record sales are not counted Comment “POD” for the

#TTLessentials: Raekwon Ghostface Killah's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx..., the crown jewel of the Clan’s solo efforts. All the early Wu-Tang Clan solo joints were strong, but what separates Linx is the finesse. Purple vinyl pressing via Get On Down. ↳ get yours here: turntablelab.com/LinxPurple | Turntable Lab

Thirty years after the release of his classic Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Raekwon is releasing a documentary about the album. The Purple Tape Files includes a who’s who of Hip-Hop luminaries, including Nas, Rakim, Alchemist, DJ Premier, 9th Wonder, Kendrick, Snoop, Rapsody, Q-Tip, Slick Rick, Fat Joe and, of course, Rae and his Wu-Tang brethren. The first trailer for the film looks absolutely incredible. Full video at Raekwon. | Ambrosia For Heads

October 24, 1994: Raekwon released “Heaven & Hell” featuring Ghostface Killah and Blue Raspberry, as the lead single off his solo debut 'Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...’ Produced by RZA | Silvano Wu-Tang Forever