Raekwon Talks New Mixtape, Aftermath Rumors and Cuban Linx 2

J-Banks · 11-21-2008, 01:05 PM

Raekwon Talks New Mixtape, Aftermath Rumors and Cuban Linx 2
November 21st, 2008

While his Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 album doesn't drop until March of '09, Raekwon says he has a few projects lined up in the meantime. While out on business in LA, Rae talked with LA Weekly about how he plans to hold down a demanding fan base for the next few months.

"We’re definitely making a Cuban Link bonus DVD for everyone to check out that’s worth a look," The Chef says. "At the same time, we’re doing a book called the Purple Book, which is the memoirs of everything that I’ve been through in this game and what the significance of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx is."

Raekwon added that a mixtape entitled "Burning Bags" will be dropping shortly, possibly as a free Internet release. Rae also explained why he thinks the year-long delay of the album is worth the wait.

"The RZA, the legendary J Dilla, Dr Dre. and just those three elements there, that’s really dangerous, the heat is crazy," Raekwon says. "It’s an underground record. I kept each producer in the zone. You’d never know that the record had all these different producers if I didn’t tell you, because they came with gritty beats to make a gritty album. We came with a couple energy boosters to get the stadiums jumping but for the most part, it’s the same type of storytelling."

Raekwon plans to release Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 on his own Ice Water Inc. label, aborting plans of what many hoped would be a Hip Hop fans dream collaboration.

"Well, me and the label, we couldn’t come to the right terms," Rae says of his hopes to join Aftermath Entertainment. "Dre had a lot of projects he was working on and you know me, knowing how important OB4CL2 was, I needed him next to me the way I wanted...but we kept a mutual respect and friendship. We both big fans of each [other], and it wasn’t a big thing. Dre is somebody who’s very busy and who works hard like me."

Source: hiphopdx

MostWanted00 · 11-21-2008, 01:10 PM

props cuban linx 2 gonna be crazy!! and lmao at dr dre is busy on other projects, he releases on average two beats a year, shit is stupid

26shotz · 11-21-2008, 01:28 PM

^^^^^ No shit and why would anyone join Aftermath now?

8JOKER8 · 11-21-2008, 01:43 PM

interscope, single handedly fucking up rap

BlackBauer · 11-21-2008, 03:37 PM

"The RZA, the legendary J Dilla, Dr Dre. and just those three elements there, that’s really dangerous, the heat is crazy,"

this shit will be so fuckin epic

Bearcat · 11-21-2008, 05:17 PM

Ghostface Killa announces release of new album at the end of '08
new songs plus greatest hits.

red man · 11-21-2008, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8JOKER8

interscope, single handedly fucking up rap

wha make u say dat?

MostWanted00 · 11-21-2008, 09:16 PM

^because the only hip hop album theyve managed to make platinum this year is soulja boy

TeGo · 11-21-2008, 11:18 PM

well Dre is (apparently) still on the album so it aint' much of a big deal rly..

good looks..

2 LP's to look forward to in march so far

Shyne · 11-21-2008, 11:40 PM

cant wait to hear what type of Dilla and RZA beats Rae has in store, I just hope the shit actually drops.

LawrenceSouljah · 11-22-2008, 09:23 PM

Gat'damn Shame I say. But at least it won't turn into no bullshit beef like some rappers in the game.

Ezzid · 11-23-2008, 07:01 AM

propzzz.....

11-21-2008, 01:05 PM	#1
J-Banks Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 21,015 Repped: 5,294 Repped 53,425 Times in 7,839 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Neg Reps: 53 Neg Repped at 93 Times in 86 Posts	Raekwon Talks New Mixtape, Aftermath Rumors and Cuban Linx 2 Raekwon Talks New Mixtape, Aftermath Rumors and Cuban Linx 2 Raekwon Talks New Mixtape, Aftermath Rumors and Cuban Linx 2 November 21st, 2008 While his Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 album doesn't drop until March of '09, Raekwon says he has a few projects lined up in the meantime. While out on business in LA, Rae talked with LA Weekly about how he plans to hold down a demanding fan base for the next few months. "We’re definitely making a Cuban Link bonus DVD for everyone to check out that’s worth a look," The Chef says. "At the same time, we’re doing a book called the Purple Book, which is the memoirs of everything that I’ve been through in this game and what the significance of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx is." Raekwon added that a mixtape entitled "Burning Bags" will be dropping shortly, possibly as a free Internet release. Rae also explained why he thinks the year-long delay of the album is worth the wait. "The RZA, the legendary J Dilla, Dr Dre. and just those three elements there, that’s really dangerous, the heat is crazy," Raekwon says. "It’s an underground record. I kept each producer in the zone. You’d never know that the record had all these different producers if I didn’t tell you, because they came with gritty beats to make a gritty album. We came with a couple energy boosters to get the stadiums jumping but for the most part, it’s the same type of storytelling." Raekwon plans to release Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 on his own Ice Water Inc. label, aborting plans of what many hoped would be a Hip Hop fans dream collaboration. "Well, me and the label, we couldn’t come to the right terms," Rae says of his hopes to join Aftermath Entertainment. "Dre had a lot of projects he was working on and you know me, knowing how important OB4CL2 was, I needed him next to me the way I wanted...but we kept a mutual respect and friendship. We both big fans of each [other], and it wasn’t a big thing. Dre is somebody who’s very busy and who works hard like me." Source: hiphopdx __________________ JBanksblog.com - check it out __________________

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11-21-2008, 03:37 PM	#5
BlackBauer Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Europe Posts: 8,106 Repped: 3,713 Repped 9,644 Times in 707 Posts Neg Reps: 88 Neg Repped at 30 Times in 24 Posts	"The RZA, the legendary J Dilla, Dr Dre. and just those three elements there, that’s really dangerous, the heat is crazy," this shit will be so fuckin epic __________________ ''Where I'm from, there is no plan B. So take advantage of today because tomorrow is not promised'' - 50 Cent

11-21-2008, 11:18 PM	#9
TeGo Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: In Ya Bedroom Wit Da Nina, Where The Lube At? :ninja: Posts: 8,273 Repped: 1,076 Repped 1,597 Times in 722 Posts Neg Reps: 23 Neg Repped at 121 Times in 91 Posts	well Dre is (apparently) still on the album so it aint' much of a big deal rly.. good looks.. 2 LP's to look forward to in march so far __________________

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Shyne Sons Of Liberty Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 5,552 Repped: 3 Repped 2,054 Times in 849 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 151 Times in 95 Posts	cant wait to hear what type of Dilla and RZA beats Rae has in store, I just hope the shit actually drops. __________________ myspace.com/vocabthemc http://coldglassofoj.blogspot.com

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MostWanted00 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: U.K Posts: 347 Repped: 16 Repped 117 Times in 19 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 1 Time in 1 Post	props cuban linx 2 gonna be crazy!! and lmao at dr dre is busy on other projects, he releases on average two beats a year, shit is stupid

11-21-2008, 01:28 PM	#3
26shotz Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Providence Posts: 3,548 Repped: 883 Repped 565 Times in 173 Posts Neg Reps: 37 Neg Repped at 69 Times in 46 Posts	^^^^^ No shit and why would anyone join Aftermath now?

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MostWanted00 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: U.K Posts: 347 Repped: 16 Repped 117 Times in 19 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 1 Time in 1 Post	^because the only hip hop album theyve managed to make platinum this year is soulja boy

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LawrenceSouljah Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,206 Repped: 703 Repped 147 Times in 88 Posts Neg Reps: 2 Neg Repped at 7 Times in 5 Posts	Gat'damn Shame I say. But at least it won't turn into no bullshit beef like some rappers in the game. __________________ I see you using an old style, I wondered where you had learned it from. You know very well, it's yours too Last edited by LawrenceSouljah; 11-23-2008 at 04:06 PM.

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Ezzid Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: US Posts: 107 Repped: 42 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 1 Time in 1 Post	propzzz.....

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