Raekwon's birthday
Meet Raekwon, the Wu-Tang Clan’s culinary master of rhymes. His smooth flow and raw storytelling provide hip-hop fans with dishes that are both flavorful and satisfying. His lyrics include references to crime, drugs, street culture as well as family, loyalty, and redemption – providing plenty for everyone’s palate!
Raekwon was born Corey Woods on January 12th 1970 in Staten Island, New York and raised amongst tough neighborhoods. Growing up, he developed an appreciation of hip-hop music but it wasn’t until he met RZA and joined the Wu-Tang Clan that his passion for emceeing truly blossomed.
Raekwon’s career took off in the mid-90s when Wu-Tang Clan released their debut album, “Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)” (1993), which became an enormous success. He quickly established himself as one of their most talented members and went on to release several solo albums such as “Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…” (1995) and “Immobilarity” (1999), cementing himself as a gifted storyteller and adept wordsmith.
Since then he has released several more studio albums, such as “The Lex Diamond Story” (2003), “Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… Pt. II” (2009) and “The Wild” (2017).
Flavorful Facts about Raekwon
From his humble beginnings on Staten Island to his current status as a hip-hop legend, there’s more to Raekwon than meets the eye. Here are some fun facts to get you excited:
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His nickname is “The Chef”
Raekwon earned the nickname “The Chef” due to his use of food metaphors and storytelling in his lyrics.
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He helped create Wu-Tang Clan
Raekwon is a founding member of the legendary hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan, which he helped form in the early 1990s.
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He has his own record label
Raekwon is not only a rapper, but also an entrepreneur. In 1998 he established “ICE H2O Records”, his record label and production company that still exists today.
Raekwon is renowned for his raw storytelling and ability to paint vivid pictures with words. His album “Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…” has become a classic in the genre, while his contributions to Wu-Tang Clan have won him fans around the world. A true Hip Hop pioneer, Raekwon’s influence can still be felt today in many contemporary artists’ works, cementing him as one of the most respected emcees in the game.
Raekwon FAQs
How did Raekwon become part of Wu-Tang Clan?
Raekwon met RZA in the early 90s and was inspired by RZA’s passion for hip-hop music, joining other emcees to form Wu-Tang Clan – which would go on to become one of the most successful hip-hop groups ever.
What does the name “Cuban Linx” signify?
The term refers to Cuban link necklaces which many rappers used to wear at that time, made of thick and strong links that would be difficult to break – much like the bonds shared between those who grew up together on the streets.
What is Raekwon best known for?
Raekwon is widely considered one of the most influential emcees of his generation and also celebrated for his involvement with Wu-Tang Clan and successful solo career.
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