• Only Built 4 Cuban Linx (1995) is the classic solo debut from Raekwon, featuring cinematic street narratives and a cohesive mafioso rap concept
• Produced by RZA, with heavy appearances from Ghostface Killah, including standout tracks like Ice Cream and Criminology
• For fans of: Wu-Tang Clan (Enter the Wu-Tang), GZA (Liquid Swords), Mobb Deep (The Infamous)

This is the crown jewel of the Clan’s solo efforts. All the early Wu solo joints were strong, but what separates Linx is the finesse. The record has the mandatory hype Wusingles (“Glaciers of Ice,” “Ice Cream,” “Incarcerated Scarfaces”), but it’s the moody non-single joints that really feel. The centerpiece is the lyrically delicate but rugged “Verbal Intercourse.” “Live on the run, police paying me to give in my gun, trick my wisdom with the system that imprisoned my son, smoke a gold leaf I hold heat nonchalantly I’m raunchy, but everything I do is real, It never haunts me” – Nas delivers with the verse of that year (’95), elevating Rae and Ghost’s at the same time. “Knuckleheadz,” “Rainy Dayz,” “Guillotine,” “Can It Be All So Simple (remix),” “Ice Water,” “Heaven or Hell.” It doesn’t stop. Recommended.