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free2jumpoff said: "This album changed hip hop direction, kinda like the Cool mo Dee/ bizzyBe battle, if Bizzy Be won that battle can you Imagine how niggas would be Spitin? lol any way back to FREE MONDAY NIGHT CLASSIC ( every monday i will Pick what should be a classic in my opinion) Only Built 4 Cuban Linx is arguably the best quasi-solo Wu-Tang album (Ghostface Killah literally gets equal billing & props). Most of contemporary hip-hop's Mafioso-inspired themes and MC street aliases are inspired by the "Wu-Gambinos" motif introduced on this 18-cut LP. As the Wu's preeminent storyteller, Raekwon (a.k.a. "The Chef") paints Technicolor [B]Kool G Rap-style [/B] pictures of high-stakes drug trafficking on "Criminology," and then mixes his street sensibility with 5% Nation of Islam reasoning on "Knowledge God." This album is loaded with the [B]RZA's[/B] finest production moments, as he samples a gang of kung-fu flick sound bites, plays discordant keyboards on "Incarcerated Scarfaces," and utilizes some eerie female vocals on "Rainy Dayz." Only Nas makes the guest on this album, nas was realy tight w/ the Wu niggas, (pick up God son, listen to track 4 "Last real nigga Alive") here are the lyrics if U didn't know [URL=http://www.lyricsfind.com/n/nas/god's-son/last-real-nigga-alive.php]http://www.lyricsfind.com/n/nas/god's-son/last-real-nigga-alive.php[/URL] [u]The track list[/u] 1. Striving for Perfection,.. 2. Knuckleheadz.. [B]this joint, Rae, Ghost & U-God fictitiously detailing their murderous exploits. Rae rhymes:[I] “Lay on the crime scene, sippin’ fine wines/ Pullin’ nines on, UFO's, takin’ they fly clothes/ They eyes closed, we getting’ loot/ No doubt, check the word of mouth, unheard about/ Guns go off and now a murder bout/ I'm out/ My raps play the part like a Get Smart secret agent[/I][/B] 3. Knowledge God 4. Criminology 5. Incarcerated Scarfaces..[B]A real grimy combo of bassline and keys accompany the solo where Rae really loosens his shackles and delivers a commanding lyrical performance. Even though the two emcee's occasionally switch to their alter-ego's, Lou Diamonds (Rae) and Tony Starks (Ghost), things are handled just as skilfully as if they're rapping normally.[/B] 6. Rainy Dayz 7. Guillotine (Swordz) 8. Can It Be All So Simple 9. Shark Niggas (Biters) 10. Ice Water 11. Glaciers of Ice 12. Verbal Intercourse 13. Wisdom Body 14. Spot Rusherz 15. Ice Cream 16. Wu-Gambinos...[B]Method Man, Rza and Masta Killah practice their mafia philosophising alongside Raekwon and Ghost on the unsurprisingly titled. After this joint, thats when All other Mc had Multiple Alias, Wu started this, meth apears as Jonny Blaze, rea as lou Diamonds, Ghost as tony Starks etc. before this Mc's went by one Name[/B] 17. Heaven & Hell 18. North Star (Jewels) OVERAL 9.5/10 even tho its a rea Album tecnecly All WU had somethin to do w/ this classic record. It was back when Meth didn't have to run around w/ Red, RZA didn't have All these Movies asking him for beats. I know Some of y'all is 15 or 17, yo ask any real Hip hop head, this Album should be mentioned w/ the ready to Die, me against the worlds, etc. Theres A reason why Dr. Dre and Busta rhymes are Co executive Producin ONLY BUILT 4 CUBAN LINX II: productions from Both Dre and Rza Only. Any way we will wait and see, but for Now,..this is the masterpiece. [CENTER][IMG]http://img.epinions.com/images/opti/63/bc/184867-resized200.jpg[/IMG] [/CENTER] Do i Recommended? hell fuckin yeah"

free2jumpoff said: "[QUOTE=Jaybsty]^^^ I've always heard it was a hot album, haven't seen a copy of it anywhere though down here... :rolleyes: Damn thorough review though Free, making me wanna go look for a copy of it now...lol[/QUOTE] i feel ur pain missin out on this Album, is like humans Living w/out electricity :eek: jay i want to mail you a copy no lie, 4 real b, this shit is sick with it....get at me 4 real if u can't Download it. will burn u a Copy, or send u mine, Im buyin the re-realesed version (10th year aniversary)"

-Sniper- said: "one of ma fave albums off all time...i cant wait till only built for cuban linxs 2 comes out....i belive januray is the street date.."

free2jumpoff said: "[QUOTE=Chief Rocka]tight review Free....i gotta say this album is the shit. i've had it for a while and i still can't stop listening to it...lol. but yea, y'all who aint heard it, need to get it. my fav is Incarcerated Scarfaces. big up's Free...-OnE-[/QUOTE] aaah me too, But i'm offering to send my copy to a lucky mo'fucka on HHW, cuz im copin the 10th year Re-realeased one. CAN WE HAVE MORE NIGGAZ LIKE CHIEF STEP UP AND GIVE US THERE FAV. JOINTS ON THIS ALBUM, OR IF THEY AGREE W/ THIS REVIEW AND WHY"

free2jumpoff said: "[QUOTE=STACKS][I]my fav....Rainy Dayz...why?...cuz its an everyday thing...gettin money and ghetto livin...niggas did it to the fullest..good review free...cant wait till next monday lol...oh and Shark Niggaz{biters}....y cuz it reminds me of the old HHW lol[/I][/QUOTE] yeah Shark niggas is funny,...ha ha ha Old HHW lol man Stack nigga u always buggin, man u just made me laugh hard every time that skit gona come on i will be thinkin of the old HHW ha ha ha. Aiight back to this review,..pls step up tell us What u liked about this album, I would love to hear from Anybody that just Got cuz of this review tell us what' realy good"

free2jumpoff said: "Yo this is a review Section, where does it say it was mine? how bout the news section where do u think niggas get thre news from? Nigga I posted a review 3/4 of what on was on the Link i provided (on the link)..."

free2jumpoff said: "[QUOTE=Tremor]well free usuallywhen you start taking compliment on how nicely it was done, you'd admit that it wasnt all yours....but you seemed to like the attn....[/QUOTE] what Attention? ha ha ha u a hater then, u fuckin bicth. theres alot of info i provided that It wasn't on that review. Im no jounalist, i love my hip hop. plus i was pointed by some Dude that they have seen parts of that review but i was good. So u keep hatin well i will keep breakin,"

HooDFeLLa said: "that album was the chef's greatest recipie... UnO"

Stacks said: "[I]my fav....Rainy Dayz...why?...cuz its an everyday thing...gettin money and ghetto livin...niggas did it to the fullest..good review free...cant wait till next monday lol...oh and Shark Niggaz{biters}....y cuz it reminds me of the old HHW lol[/I]"

Jaybsty said: "^^^ I've always heard it was a hot album, haven't seen a copy of it anywhere though down here... :rolleyes: Damn thorough review though Free, making me wanna go look for a copy of it now...lol"

Tremor said: "yo free this is a solid review!! the descriptoins were in depth, and very insightful....let ya know what this cds really all about!!! well done more should be done like this one!! great detail!!! cheers"

Tremor said: "[QUOTE=free2jumpoff]Yo this is a review Section, where does it say it was mine? how bout the news section where do u think niggas get thre news from? Nigga I posted a review 3/4 of what on was on the Link i provided (on the link)...[/QUOTE] well free usuallywhen you start taking compliment on how nicely it was done, you'd admit that it wasnt all yours....but you seemed to like the attn...."

Palmer said: "man good shit, i love this album, one of the best albums wu ever did by far, definatly recommended"

Chief Rocka said: "tight review Free....i gotta say this album is the shit. i've had it for a while and i still can't stop listening to it...lol. but yea, y'all who aint heard it, need to get it. my fav is Incarcerated Scarfaces. big up's Free...-OnE-"

Buck said: "[I]This Is A Tight Album And A Very Good Review....GET THIS ALBUM It Is Considered A Top 5 Album By So Many Includin Most Artists...It Expresses Hip Hop Very Well.[/I]"

phyphe said: "this is greatly detailed.......ima have to cop this one good looks free"

Melo said: "[I]My favorite joint on this? Knowledge God...Rae was in lyrical fitness, spittin real shit, wit an advanced flow. The hook was off the chain! This was a great album fareal...anybody who doesn't have it, needs to get it...NOW! I can't wait fa 2![/I]"

TheTruth said: "i havent heard this joint ima have to check it out sounds good fa real"

δφℓℓαbℓε δсίεηсε said: "That was a fucking nice review. Not too much Not too little, not filler just straight info. i havnt heard it prolly heard some songs but not all. send me a copy"

Monotamy said: "I've read parts of this review before, or at least similar parts, its a nice review. Yeah, it is a classic, personally I prefer Liquid swords but its still a classic. One thing i disagree on is the different alter egos, I swear Kool kieth aka Dr. Octagon, aka spankmaster aka black elvis did it first. But any way, nice review, and everyone get this CD."

supreme clientele said: "classic album. Only Built 4 Cuban Linx inspired much of the mafioso-style hip hop that was popular back then (check "It Was Written", "Reasonable Doubt", etc.) this albums is a banger."