Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... (commonly referred to as the Purple Tape) is the debut studio album by American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon, released on August 1, 1995, by Loud Records and RCA Records. The album was loosely composed to play like a film with Raekwon as the "star", fellow Wu-Tang member Ghostface Killah as the "guest-star", and producer RZA as the "director". It features appearances from most members of the Wu-Tang Clan. The album also features debut appearances from affiliates Cappadonna and Blue Raspberry, and an acclaimed guest appearance from rapper Nas, which marked the first collaboration with a non-affiliated artist on a Wu-Tang related album.
Tracklist
Striving for Perfection
Knuckleheadz
Knowledge God
Criminology
Incarcerated Scarfaces
Rainy Dayz
Guillotine (Swordz)
Can It Be All So Simple (remix)
Shark Niggas (Biters)
Ice Water
Glaciers of Ice
Verbal Intercourse
Wisdom Body
Spot Rusherz
Ice Cream
Wu-Gambinos
Heaven & Hell
North Star (Jewels)
Cat no: 8718469537754
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... (commonly referred to as the Purple Tape) is the debut studio album by American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon, released on August 1, 1995, by Loud Records and RCA Records. The album was loosely composed to play like a film with Raekwon as the "star", fellow Wu-Tang member Ghostface Killah as the "guest-star", and producer RZA as the "director". It features appearances from most members of the Wu-Tang Clan. The album also features debut appearances from affiliates Cappadonna and Blue Raspberry, and an acclaimed guest appearance from rapper Nas, which marked the first collaboration with a non-affiliated artist on a Wu-Tang related album.
Tracklist
Striving for Perfection
Knuckleheadz
Knowledge God
Criminology
Incarcerated Scarfaces
Rainy Dayz
Guillotine (Swordz)
Can It Be All So Simple (remix)
Shark Niggas (Biters)
Ice Water
Glaciers of Ice
Verbal Intercourse
Wisdom Body
Spot Rusherz
Ice Cream
Wu-Gambinos
Heaven & Hell
North Star (Jewels)
Cat no: 8718469537754
