Raekwon returns with The Emperor’s New Garments, a feature-heavy album that unites Wu-Tang Clan, Griselda and Nas for a July 18 launch.
Raekwon is bringing heavyweight bars and iconic collaborations to the forefront with The Emperor’s New Garments, his eighth solo album arriving July 18 through Mass Attraction, full of Hip-Hop legends like Nas and fellow Wu-Tang Clan members Ghostface Killah, Methodology Man and Inspectah Deck.
The Raekwon undertaking additionally ropes within the Griselda trio — Westside Gunn, Conway The Machine and Benny The Butcher — together with soulful contributions from Stacy Barthe and British singer Marsha Ambrosius. Behind the boards, manufacturing is dealt with by Swizz Beatz, Nottz, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Frank G and Roadsart.
“The Emperor’s New Garments is greater than an album — it’s a press release. A declaration of evolution, mastery, and the uncooked essence of New York soul,” Raekwon stated in a press launch.
Raekwon first made his mark with Solely Constructed 4 Cuban Linx…, a 1995 basic that helped outline the mafioso rap subgenre. Practically three many years later, his lyrical sharpness stays intact and his affect continues to echo by means of generations of emcees.
The upcoming album marks one other milestone in a profession that has spanned eras with out shedding relevance. From mentoring rising stars to collaborating with Hip-Hop’s elite, Raekwon has stored his pen sharp and his presence felt.
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