{"title":"Raekwon Vinyl Records","description":"\u003cp\u003eRaekwon is an American rapper, songwriter and member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1970 and is considered one of the greatest rappers of all time. His most acclaimed album, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, was released in 1995 and is considered a classic in hip-hop. The album featured production by Wu-Tang's RZA, and includes the singles \"Ice Cream\" and \"Verbal Intercourse\". His second album, Immobilarity, was released in 1999 and featured the single \"Heaven \u0026amp; Hell\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2009, Raekwon released his third studio album, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II. This album featured production from Dr. Dre, RZA, and J Dilla and included the singles \"New Wu\" and \"House of Flying Daggers\". In 2011, he released his fourth album Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang, which featured the single \"Rock N Roll\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaekwon has collaborated with a variety of artists over the years, including Ghostface Killah, Jay-Z, and 2 Chainz. He has also appeared on the television series The Wire, as well as on the soundtrack for the video game NBA 2K15.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn interesting fact about Raekwon is that he once owned a chain of pizzerias in Staten Island, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"raekwon-only-built-4-cuban-linx-40922","title":"Raekwon – Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... (2xLP)","description":"\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e Brand New\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips from: \u003c\/strong\u003e Melbourne\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRelease details\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTracklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Description tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly Built 4 Cuban Linx... (1995) is Raekwon’s landmark debut and one of the defining albums of 1990s hip-hop. Produced entirely by RZA, it expands the Wu-Tang Clan universe into cinematic territory, crafting a vivid underworld of ambition, loyalty, and betrayal. Raekwon’s intricate storytelling and smooth delivery, paired with Ghostface Killah’s dynamic presence, turn the record into a two-man epic. Tracks like “Criminology,” “Incarcerated Scarfaces,” and “Ice Cream” combine razor-sharp lyricism with lush, sample-heavy beats that feel both luxurious and menacing. \nMore than just a solo record, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... became a blueprint for Mafioso rap — sophisticated, gritty, and full of coded narratives. RZA’s production, drenched in soul loops and cinematic flair, gives the album a timeless atmosphere, while Raekwon’s vivid language elevates street tales into modern mythology. Nearly three decades later, it remains a cornerstone of East Coast hip-hop: a work of precision, mood, and unmatched storytelling power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“One of the most influential rap albums ever made — cinematic, complex, and endlessly stylish.” – Rolling Stone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Raekwon and RZA at their absolute peak — a masterpiece of world-building and wordplay.” – Pitchfork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A gritty, elegant classic that set the standard for New York rap.” – The Guardian\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\n    \n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Release tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003e Raekwon\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel: \u003c\/strong\u003e Loud Records, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/buy-music-on-vinyl-records-online-label\"\u003eMusic On Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rca-records-record-label\"\u003eRCA\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n          \n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat: \u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnits: \u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vinyl-records-store-australia\/country_europe\"\u003eEurope\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hip-hop-music-vinyl-records\"\u003eHip Hop \u0026amp; RnB\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \n            \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/boom-bap\"\u003eBoom Bap\u003c\/a\u003e, \n          \n            \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardcore-hip-hop\"\u003eHardcore Hip-Hop\u003c\/a\u003e\n          \n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Tracklist tab content --\u003e\n  \n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA1 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Raekwon+Striving+For+Perfection\"\u003eStriving For Perfection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA2 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Raekwon+Knuckleheadz\"\u003eKnuckleheadz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA3 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Raekwon+Knowledge+God\"\u003eKnowledge God\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA4 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Raekwon+Criminology\"\u003eCriminology\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA5 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Raekwon+Incarcerated+Scarfaces\"\u003eIncarcerated Scarfaces\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB1 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Raekwon+Rainy+Dayz\"\u003eRainy Dayz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB2 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Raekwon+Guillotine+(Swordz)\"\u003eGuillotine (Swordz)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB3 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Raekwon+Can+It+Be+All+So+Simple+(Remix)\"\u003eCan It Be All So Simple (Remix)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eC1 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Raekwon+Shark+Niggas+(Biters)\"\u003eShark Niggas (Biters)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eC2 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Raekwon+Ice+Water\"\u003eIce Water\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eC3 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Raekwon+Glaciers+Of+Ice\"\u003eGlaciers Of Ice\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eC4 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Raekwon+Verbal+Intercourse\"\u003eVerbal Intercourse\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eC5 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Raekwon+Wisdom+Body\"\u003eWisdom Body\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eD1 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Raekwon+Spot+Rusherz\"\u003eSpot Rusherz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eD2 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Raekwon+Ice+Cream\"\u003eIce Cream\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eD3 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Raekwon+Wu-Gambinos\"\u003eWu-Gambinos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eD4 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Raekwon+Heaven+\u0026amp;+Hell\"\u003eHeaven \u0026amp; Hell\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Loud Records, Music On Vinyl, RCA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32270905180225,"sku":"7331918","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1474\/5258\/files\/8718469537754.jpg?v=1784081454"},{"product_id":"raekwon-the-emperors-new-clothes-332378","title":"Raekwon – The Emperor's New Clothes","description":"\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e Brand New\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips from: \u003c\/strong\u003e Melbourne\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRelease details\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTracklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Description tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Emperor’s New Clothes is the eighth studio album by Raekwon, released in July 2025 on Ice H20 and Mass Appeal Records. It includes guest appearances from Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Inspectah Deck, Westside Gunn, Benny the Butcher and Nas, with production by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Nottz, Swizz Beatz and others. The record continues Raekwon’s trademark street narratives and gritty lyricism, blending boom-bap traditions with polished modern production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album has been described as a mix of strengths and shortcomings: Raekwon’s rapping remains sharp and authoritative, while some critics note the beats lean on nostalgia and familiar formulas. It feels both like a celebration of legacy and an effort to hold ground in a shifting hip hop landscape, rather than a bold stylistic leap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The Emperor’s New Clothes—the second entry in Mass Appeal’s Legend Has It series… It’s one of those Wu albums that doesn’t feel like a Wu album, brimming with horns and Akai drums. The songs are defined less by sounds or ideas than by their sanded-down edges: plodding beats from Nottz and J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, histrionic Marsha Ambrosius hooks, putative passings of the torch.” — Pitchfork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The entire musical palette lacks any intrigue or seductiveness. Everything feels like it’s cranked up too loud in the mix and pasted with a synthetic and unappealing gloss. However, Raekwon himself is on solid form.” — Clash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you like:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWu-Tang Clan, Nas, Method Man, Griselda (Westside Gunn, Benny the Butcher), Gang Starr\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\n    \u003c!-- Genres --\u003e\n    \n      \u003cp\u003eGenre: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hip-hop-music-vinyl-records\"\u003eHip Hop \u0026amp; RnB\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\n    \n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Release tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003e Raekwon\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel: \u003c\/strong\u003e IceH20 Records, Mass Appeal\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n          \n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat: \u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnits: \u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vinyl-records-store-australia\/country_canada\"\u003eCanada\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hip-hop-music-vinyl-records\"\u003eHip Hop \u0026amp; 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