Raekwon News

Hip-hop acts know all about cashing in with sequel albums, but other artists are more devious when trading on past glories.

Wu-Tang member Raekwon proved his worth with the release of 1995's "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx," a highly influential album in both the gangsta rap and underground hip-hop scenes.

Raekwon brings Only Built for Cuban Linx 2 to Masquerade, Sat. Dec. 5. Published 12.02.09 WED/2 BILLY JOE SHAVER, KEN WILL MORTON Shaver has been called "the best" by Willie Nelson and seems to prove it with every new album.

Earlier today, we posted a Q&A with Brikabrak and Naeem Oba , and now we present you with a free track from the pair to download.

BlakRoc is the collaboration between the Black Keys and a whole bunch of rappers assembled by Roc-a-fella co-founder Damon Dash and their debut self titled album is such an audacious attempt at mixing rock and rap that genres literally liquify and drain away in this albums presence.

Ocean's 7 falls in love with strippers, Keri Hilson gets dolled up, and Raekwon gets sick with his sword... Ocean's 7 - "I Need That Girl" Keri Hilson - "I Like" Melanie Fiona - "Bang Bang" Raekwon Feat.

SanFran alt-folk band Thao with the Get Down Stay Down get down to Casbah tonight.

After a lengthy delay, Ghostface Killah emerged through a cloud of smoke to greet the crowd.

Tour runs from November 6th a ' December 18th - For tour dates, visit www.likeblood.com WASHINGTON, D.C. a ' November 13, 2009 a ' Buzzing from the success of their "Jazz in the Diamond District" soundtrack release, "Red Carpet," which debuted as "New Joint of the Day" on BET's "106 & Park" and peaked at 89th on the Urban Mainstream Billboard ...

Last month, AllHipHop.com hosted the 6th Annual Social Lounge panel discussion in Newark, New Jersey at the NJPAC Center.

TOP CHEF: Hoping to break the Wu Tang curse of poorly received shows in S.B., flow master Raekwon the Chef hits Velvet Jones this Tuesday, November 17.

Duck Down Records' Sean Price is promoting his official mix CD, Kimbo Price , by joining Raekwon on the East-Coast leg of his current tour.

II." The trek, which kicked off last week in the Northeast, continues Tuesday night in Philadelphia.

There ain't been as much sunshine since Bill Withers walked away from his hit-making music career 23 years ago.

Warren G's beats had that thing. That special bah-bum-bum thing that made your head bob when his jams came on the radio.

In the unlikely success story of the rap group/ militia/religious cult/consumer goods company the Wu-Tang Clan, Ghostface Killah has authored the unlikeliest individual success story.

Wu-Tang Clan overcame arrest and death to tour Oz, writes Craig Mathieson. He's back where it all began.

Only Built For Cuban Links 2:A A In some interviews, Raekwon said some things about OB4CL2, which I can not remember.A He might have said that they were seperate in many ways, and the same in many ways as well.A I shall talk about how this album would be better received if certain things were done.A A This album is like a movie, if one looks at it ...

Here are some recommendations for tonight's CMJ showcases: Atlas Sound and Broadcast, at Music Hall of Williamsburg are a psychedelic yin and yang.

"Kill the track, annihilate the sequel" - Dilated Peoples People, people, people.