One of the most groundbreaking albums of hip-hop history turns 20 today.
Only Built For Cuban Linx is Wu-Tang member Raekwon’s first solo gem. Classically labeled as The Purple Tape for its origin packaging, this gem sold over 100,00 copies in its first week. This album was bound to become a classic. With Ghostface as the co-star, RZA on the production handles, along with fellow lyrical blows from Wu brothers and a notable verse from Nas, Raekwon blow the grounds for mafioso rap. This album set the stone in hip hop for the Chef and Starks duos, which also threw Staten Island, New York on the map in every way, shape and form. The lyrical potency and rawness of gangsta New York City vibes is at large on this gem. Hit singles like Criminology, Heaven & Hell, Ice Cream, Rainy Dayz and Incarcerated Scarfaces opened the world to the Chef’s storytelling ability.
This album will forever be honored by the hip-hop community as a trendsetter for the use of alter-egos, Cristal champagne and gangsta creativity.
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