Raekwon

from WikiMusicGuide, the free music guide. Your music wiki.

Jump to: navigation, search
Raekwon
Enlarge
Raekwon

Raekwon is an American hip-hop rapper and a former member of the hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan. He released his debut-solo album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx which is one of the famous albums in the 90's.

Contents

About

Early Career

Raekwon (Corey Woods) was born on January 12, 1970 in Brooklyn, New York. In 1993, Raekwon was one of the members of a rap group, Wu-Tang Clan along with Ghostface Killah, Method Man, RZA, GZA, Inspectah Deck, Masta Killa and Ol' Dirty Bastard. The clan released their debut album, Enter The Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers. The Wu-Tang Clan was a new wave that started a trend in the hip-hop scene. Not long after their success, the beats and lyrical vibe were being followed by other rappers.

Solo Career

Raekwon is a great emcee and a talented writer. In 1995, he released his debut-solo album, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. The hip-hop scene went through a tremendous change. The album was an ultimate success. After the release of the album, Raekwon continued working on Wu-Tang Clan’s 1997 album, Wu-Tang Forever, The W in 2000 and 2001’s Gold Iron Flag.

The rapper was not satisfied with his music career alone. He also tried acting. Raekwon starred in a film titled, Black and White. In 1999, his follow-up album, Immobilarity, soon followed. He took a 4-year hiatus from the industry. In 2003, The Lex Diamond Story, was issued.

Raekwon needs no introduction. He is both a great emcee and a crafty lyricist. He has a great talent gift for storytelling. When Raekwon speaks, everybody listens. His songs are filled with strong emotions and it has great rhythmic flow.

Awards & Certifications

Certifications

Year Album Certification
1995 Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Certified Platinum in U.S.
1999 Immobilarity Certified Gold in U.S.

Chart Toppers

Year Title Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks Hot Rap Singles Billboard Hot 100 Album
1995 Criminology/Glaciers Of Ice 32 5 43 Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...
1995 Incarcerated Scarfaces/Ice Cream 37 5 37 Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...

News

Tours & Concerts

No upcoming tours and concerts for this artist.

Announcements

Discography

Albums

Singles

Year Single Label Album
1995 Criminology/Glaciers Of Ice Loud Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...
1995 Incarcerated Scarfaces/Ice Cream Loud Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...

Compilations & Live Releases

Other artists

Similar artists

Influences

Contemporaries

Trivia

  • He has a daughter named after him and his mother Cori Andrea Woods.
  • Has a three year old son named Jabairi with long time girlfriend.

Reviews

The best in the Wu-Tang clan. Raekwon is a great lyricist and he has the gift to convey stories when he raps. When he raps people listen to every word that he says. A living legend in the music industry. --Mimi 12:35, 13 April 2007 (PST)

External Links

Personal tools
Sponsors