Only Built 4 Cuban Linx
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Only Built 4 Cuban Linx is the first solo album by the hip-hop rapper Raekwon. It was produced by the rapper RZA. Other guests in the album are Ghostface Killah, Nas, Method Man, Ol' Dirty Bastard and Poppa Wu.
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About
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx was released on August 1, 1995 under RZA records. The album was Certified Platinum and ranked no.4 on the Billboard 200. The first single in the album "Heaven And Hell" featuring Ghostface Killah ranked no.21 on the Hot Rap Singles. The second single "Glaciers Of Ice/Crimonology" featuring 60 Second Assassin, Blue Raspberry, Ghostface Killah and Masta Killa ranked no.2 on the Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales. The third single "Incarcerated Scarfaces/Ice Cream" hit no.37 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Striving for Perfection | 1:43 |
| 2 | Knuckleheadz | 4:05 |
| 3 | Knowledge God | 4:27 |
| 4 | Criminology | 3:49 |
| 5 | Incarcerated Scarfaces | 4:30 |
| 6 | Rainy Dayz | 5:17 |
| 7 | Guillotine (Swordz) | 4:21 |
| 8 | Can It Be All So Simple | 4:10 |
| 9 | Shark Niggas (Biters) | 1:39 |
| 10 | Ice Water | 4:02 |
| 11 | Glaciers of Ice | 4:54 |
| 12 | Verbal Intercourse | 4:07 |
| 13 | Wisdom Body | 2:34 |
| 14 | Spot Rusherz | 3:51 |
| 15 | Ice Cream | 4:16 |
| 16 | Wu-Gambinos / Method Man | 5:09 |
| 17 | Heaven & Hell | 4:57 |
| 18 | North Star (Jewels) Bonus Track | 4:00 |
Awards & Certifications
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... | Certified Platinum in U.S. |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles | Billboard Hot 100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Criminology/Glaciers Of Ice | 32 | 5 | 43 |
| 1995 | Incarcerated Scarfaces/Ice Cream | 37 | 5 | 37 |
Credits
Performance Credits
Raekwon Primary Artist, Vocals
Method Man Track Performer
Nas Vocals
Masta Killa Vocals
Technical Credits
RZA Arranger, Producer, Engineer
Tom Coyne Mastering
Dennis Coles Executive Producer
Robert Diggs Executive Producer
Mitchell Diggs Executive Producer
Oli Grant Executive Producer
Trivia
- The album was originally to be titled Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Niggaz in 1995.
- It was referred to as the "The Purple Tape" because the original cassette's plastic was color purple.
Shop
- Find this CD on Amazon
Song Meanings
Reviews
External Links
Categories: Album | Rap | Hip-Hop
