Raekwon

Avg Rating: 43211   4.2 ( 32 total votes )

Raekwon - House of Flying Daggers

Artist: Raekwon

Featuring: Ghostface Killah , Method Man , Inspectah Deck

Producer: J Dilla

Album: Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II

Label: Ice H20 Inc./EMI

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When he stepped into the Booth for an exclusive interview back in April, Raekwon the Chef told DJ Z that, if he were to serve one Cuban Linx II track to his fans on a silver platter, it would be House of Flying Daggers.  Well, listeners rejoice—dinner is served!  Featuring guest contributions from a whopping four of Rae’s fellow Wu-Tang emcees (Inspectah Deck, GZA, Ghostface, and Method Man), the newly-selected street single is a little much to digest in one sitting, but the end result is nothing if not addictive.  Accompanied by the late J Dilla‘s relentless, claustrophobic soul stomp of a beat (complete, of course, with a few kung-fu-film vocal samples), all five turn in plenty of vintage, Wu-style street lyricism.  Suffice it to say, HoFD is less an entrée and more of a musical feast in its own right—if this gourmet cut leaves you patting your stomach, pay your compliments to the Chef by picking up a copy of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II when it hits stores Sept. 8th.

This song first appeared on the Rap Chart on August 10, 2009

   

Listen to More: Raekwon , Ghostface Killah , Method Man , Inspectah Deck     Written by richard


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Brooklyn Savage
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Brooklyn Savage
Total Ratings: 177
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Bedstuy on the check in, classic spit! Wu stand up!


Posted on Aug 03, 2009    

joshL
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wat "Brooklyn Savage" said.


Posted on Aug 03, 2009    

Emma Lane
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Emma Lane
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Love it baby! : )


Posted on Aug 03, 2009    

Lazynes
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Total Ratings: 50
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J Dilla+ Wu-tang = Banger.


Posted on Aug 03, 2009    

Mr.Top Hat
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Mr.Top Hat
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Arguably the five greatest MCs in the Wu over a killer J Dilla beat?? Hello Cuban Linx II!
Ok, so GZA only makes a brief appearance here (but providing an excitingly reminiscent hook), but four of the greatest Wu-Tang MCs spitting good old fashioned up North bragging, boasting, and smack-talking verses over a Dilla beat is nothing to scoff at. With tracks like this hitting the ears of the public, doubt for the potential greatness of Cuban Linx II is at an all-time low .... 4.5
Meth and GFK crushed the beat.


Posted on Aug 03, 2009    

GStan10
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The production really set the tone and you can't go wrong with 5 Wu emcees rapping on it. This album is gonna be sick.


Posted on Aug 03, 2009    

GStan10
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Total Ratings: 1327
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I still got "Flashback Memories" in my rotation and that's just from the mixtape. Wow.


Posted on Aug 03, 2009    

HoamBoy
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HoamBoy
Total Ratings: 544
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I've been waiting for this joint. Totally met my expectations! Method was my favorite but everyone else also came hard as well.


Posted on Aug 03, 2009    

DJ Z
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DJ Z
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This is evidence of why WTC is/was the greatest collective in hip hop history and why J. Dilla will forever be missed. This has had me officially excited for this new Raekwon project.
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Posted on Aug 03, 2009    

djmadlogic
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djmadlogic
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It's good, taking me back to the blue and cream days


Posted on Aug 03, 2009    

DJ Something
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DJ Something
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classic cut


Posted on Aug 03, 2009    

BDF44
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BDF44
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1st off R.I.P. Baatin! SV lives on!!!! Dilla handed us some great music b4 he left us. This is one of um. This was MADE FOR THE WU! I CAN TELL YOU THIS! OBFCL2 IS GONNA BE THAT JOINT! In a time where colorful production and melody is everything, this is gonna be a breath of fresh air for all true hip hop heads. I can't wait!


Posted on Aug 03, 2009    

sweeta_smoka
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Total Ratings: 28
this is another reason y the statement ''wu tang clan aint nuthing to f**k with" is true


Posted on Aug 03, 2009    

DiazdaGreat
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Total Ratings: 1
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Song was so hot that I had to go back into my kung fu movie stash and figure out where the last quote came from....Shaolin vs. Lama. Chef is gonna take us through 36 more deadly chambers...can't wait for 9-8-09


Posted on Aug 04, 2009    

JayCL
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JayCL
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wu tang killed it, dam shit ish is hot


Posted on Aug 04, 2009    

DaMAK
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Total Ratings: 99
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agreed Wu killed this track something serious, Dilla did it again, no surprise there, this beat was tailored for Wu.


Posted on Aug 04, 2009    

Craigmack
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Total Ratings: 47
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straight hip-hop all i gotta say


Posted on Aug 05, 2009    

croatia
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amazing stuff


Posted on Aug 05, 2009    

Slut Monkey Animal
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Slut Monkey Animal
Total Ratings: 47
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I thought the Wu was over after that 8 diagrams fiasco..guess I was wrong..Love this..love the harbour masters album


Posted on Aug 05, 2009    

Fisticuffz
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Fisticuffz
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this takes me back 2 36 chambers, dis and da slaughterhouse album on da same day?! BEAUTIFUL!!!!


Posted on Aug 06, 2009    

dizzydom
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This is RIDICULOUS!


Posted on Aug 08, 2009    

tophhlyrics
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tophhlyrics
Total Ratings: 99
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No.. just reminds me of Wu-Tang - Triumph.. nothing spectacular about this song, it's a safe bet, it's an ok song...


Posted on Aug 08, 2009    

Positive Vibe
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Positive Vibe
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definitely cannot wait for OB4CL2


Posted on Aug 09, 2009    

Da Bo$$
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Da Bo$$
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Perfect beat......this track was perfectly suited for all of em,


Posted on Aug 09, 2009    

IceProds
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Posted on Oct 04, 2009    

jaye
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Total Ratings: 87
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true classic!!


Posted on Oct 11, 2009    

DJ DMP
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WU & DILLA! CAN'T GET BETTER THANT HIS!!!


Posted on Nov 10, 2009    

rj029
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Posted on Dec 15, 2009    

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I've been on my corporate ish waaaay too much. And with this economy going the way it is...yo, didn't know Rae' dropped until I heard he made Time Magazine Top 10 List. Poker and work...need that life sustainer..need that Rae' ASAP...flatline..pulse..pulse..pulse...bloods flowin..WU WU WU WU.


Posted on Dec 22, 2009    

The 149th
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The 149th
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Nice to here from WTC again, this is decent 2.5


Posted on Jan 01, 2010    

Dee J
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Posted on Jan 02, 2010    

R.E.U.B.
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joint is crazy


Posted on Jan 03, 2010    

DJ SonicFLOOD
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I never hear from WTC from a long time.

Good to hear a bit of oldschool amongst the newage.


Posted on Jan 08, 2010    

So Sick Wit It
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one word: RIDICULOUS


Posted on Jan 11, 2010    

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Posted on Feb 03, 2010    

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