1/3 covers for Rae+Ghost+Method Man’s Wu-Massacre (March 30th, Def Jam).

Raekwon teases new “Canal Street” video from OB4CL2, plus premiered a new track “Lizz”, produced by DJ Scratch, on Angela Yee. [Source: TY] Listen: Raekwon – “Lizz” (prod. DJ Scratch)

We told you a long time ago! This track actually leaked a year or so ago during Raekwon’s OB4CL2 recording sessions. The track didn’t make the final cut and honestly was missed (not that the album needed anything else). Here it is retooled and retitled as version 2.5, now including a verse from Mr. Mef, and [cont.]

Raekwon’s Ice Water crew serves up new heat, produced by Dame Grease, propelled by Lil’ Jon. IceH20 feat. Capone – “Okay!” (MP3)

Respect due to dirt_dog, who unearthed this incredible classic Raekwon freestyle from the original 1996 Only Built For Cuban Linx cassette snippet tape. Good call, old chum. Raekwon “OB4CL Snippet Tape Freestyle (1996)” (MP3)

Madlib + Strong Arm Steady’s In Search Of Stoney Jackson is available now on Stones Throw Records.

Hmmmm…..Another one from Inspectah Deck’s Manifesto… Like the track, not what I’d expect from Wu-Tang, but the beat by itself is dope, and Deck and Rae are a natural fit, even though they’ve essentially traded grime for synth. Not sure about the autotuned hook tho…..Hopefully the album can keep the balance…. Inspectah Deck + Raekwon [cont.]

Poor Ghost, he had to sit there next to Rae and Meth snickering at his interview with Angela Yee and she touches upon his When In Rome “chick-flick” cameo and how he is a very sensitive man. That’s rough….

Raekwon leaked the artwork for the upcoming Method Man + Raekwon + Ghostface “Wu Massacre” album via Twitter today,  which drops March 30th on Def Jam. Coincidentaly, preorders also began today at Amazon.com. Rae further tweets “I forgot the album won’t be called “Wu Massacre” wit my brothers it will be called “THREE, THE HARD [cont.]

Confused yet? Yes, Raekwon, Method Man & Ghostface will join together to drop the Wu-Massacre LP on Def Jam next month. However Rae recently revealed details about his next solo album, Shaolin Vs. Wu-Tang, in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. EW: What’s Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang? Raekwon: Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang is another album that I promised [cont.]

UPDATE: More action from the director’s chair, this time direct frm Three/21 Media. Wu-Massacre: Behind The Scene from Mazi O. Video on Vimeo. Raekwon, Ghostface, and Method Man break down the concept for the “Our Dreams” video, from the forthcoming Wu-Massacre LP. What’s great about these interviews with the guys is that they are speaking [cont.]

Raekwon releases new heat out into the wild with “Pioneers”, produced by Vin Tha Chin, which he’s been pubing loudly on Twitter. Not quite OB4CL3 material, but that haunting spaghetti western samurai flick whistle animates things nicely. “Live as a white man with black skin.” Raekwon – “Pioneers” (MP3)

TRACKLIST: 01. Happy New Year Ft. ODB 02. Coke Up In Da Dollar Bill 03. I Wanna Rock 04. Blood Missles Ft. AZ 05. History 06. Trenchman 07. The Set Up 08. Real Talk 09. Stick Up Muzik Ft. Busta Rhymes & Uncle Murda 10. Yessir Ft. Ghostface & Crooked I 11. Crime Wave 12. [cont.]

Over the last few years, we’ve heard the cries that “hip-hop is dead”. Perhaps a more accurate diagnosis is, “the hip-hop album is dead”. Reason being, the days of multiple, seminal classic albums being released each year are gone, as the music industry is now more focused on single track sales and ringtones. Today, the [cont.]

On June 30th, E1 Music will release the new album from “Wu-Tang”, entitled “Chamber Music”. That is not to be confused with The Wu-Tang Clan, it’s just labeled as “Wu-Tang”. What does this mean exactly? Lord knows, there have been tons of albums with the Wu insignia on them over the years, some used to [cont.]

     At the end of GZA/Genius’s “Duel Of The Iron Mic” from 1995′s seminal classic, Liquid Swords, a vocal sample states “At the height of their fame and glory, they turned on one another / Each struggling in vain for ultimate supremacy / In the passion and depth of their struggle / The very art, [cont.]

 Once you hit your peak, the only place to go is down. Such is the case with Raekwon’s second solo LP Immobilarity, the follow up to his 5 @ classic Only Built For Cuban Links. With Cuban Links, Raekwon and the Wu-Tang Clan changed the sound of that old New York rap. That album set so [cont.]