Description
Description
The long-awaited follow-up to the Wu-Tang Clan classic, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… Pt. II arrived in 2009 as a triumphant return to the mafioso rap blueprint Raekwon helped pioneer. More than a sequel, the album cemented Rae’s legacy as one of hip-hop’s sharpest storytellers, pairing vivid narratives with cinematic production from legends including J Dilla, Dr. Dre, RZA, Pete Rock, and The Alchemist. A spiritual continuation of the Purple Tape legacy, OB4CL2 delivers gritty crime tales, street wisdom, and Wu-Tang brotherhood, with standout appearances from Ghostface Killah (who recently released his, Method Man, Inspectah Deck, GZA, and more. Hailed as one of the best hip-hop albums of the 2000s, the project balances nostalgia with evolution – connecting the past to the present. The packaging has also been revisited to highlight Danny Hastings’ original photography with updated design elements, creating a fresh presentation that honors the aesthetic of the 2009 release. To further connect back to the lineage of the OG Purple Tape, it also features a new “Shallah Raekwon” signature, a subtle nod to the tag first seen on the original Only Built 4 Cuban Linx.
- Tracks
- 1Return of the North Star (Feat. Papu Wu)
- 2House of Flying Daggers (Feat. Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killah, Method Man)
- 3Sonny’s Missing
- 4Pyrex Vision
- 5Cold Outside (Feat. Ghostface Killah)
- 6Black Mozart (Feat Rza, Inspectah Deck)
- 7Gihad
- 8New Wu (Feat. Ghostface Killah, Method Man)
- 9Penitentiary (Feat. Ghostface Killah)
- 10Baggin Crack
- 11Surgical Gloves
- 12Broken Safety (Feat. Jadakiss, Styles P)
- 13Canal Street
- 14Ason Jones
- 15Have Mercy (Feat. Beanie Sigel, Blue Raspberry)
- 1610 Bricks (Feat. Cappadonna, Ghostface Killah)
- 17Fat Lady Sings
- 18Catalina (Feat. Lyfe Jennings)
- 19We Will Rob You (Feat. Slick Rick, Masta Killa, Gza
- 20About Me)
- 21Mean Streets (Feat. Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killah)
- 22Kiss the Ring (Feat. Inspectah Deck, Masta Killa)
- 23Walk Wit Me
- 24Badlands (Feat. Ghostface Killah)
- Released: 2025-09-26
- Format: Vinyl
- Genre: Hip-Hop
- Format: Vinyl
- Genre: Hip-Hop
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