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Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II

Raekwon · 2009

71 min · 22 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop

A cinematic blend of lush production and gritty narratives steeped in street authenticity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • cinematic storytelling experiences
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • immersive narrative exploration

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2009, 'Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II' is Raekwon's long-awaited sequel to his influential 1995 debut. At this point, he was solidifying his legacy as a key figure in East Coast hip-hop while also navigating a resurgence of interest in the genre after years of commercial decline.
Stylistic neighbors
Ghostface Killah· Inspectah Deck· Nas
If this clicks, go next to
Wu-Massacre — Continues the cinematic vibe with collaborations and street narratives.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Return of the North Star".

  • 1 Return of the North Star Start here 2:39
  • 2 House of Flying Daggers 3:51
  • 3 Sonny’s Missing 2:28
  • 4 Pyrex Vision 0:54
  • 5 Cold Outside 4:40
  • 6 Black Mozart 3:24
  • 7 Gihad 2:57
  • 8 New Wu 3:50
  • 9 Penitentiary 2:35
  • 10 Baggin Crack 1:58
  • 11 Surgical Gloves 3:24
  • 12 Broken Safety 2:45
  • 13 Canal Street 3:37
  • 14 Ason Jones 3:06
  • 15 Have Mercy 3:51
  • 16 10 Bricks 3:16
  • 17 Fat Lady Sings 2:17
  • 18 Catalina 3:28
  • 19 We Will Rob You 3:15
  • 20 About Me 3:59
  • 21 Mean Streets 4:29
  • 22 Kiss the Ring 4:09

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