Raekwon

Corey Woods (born January 12, 1970), better known by his stage name Raekwon (/reɪˈkwɒn/, ray-KWON), is an American rapper. He rose to prominence as a founding member of the hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan, which achieved mainstream success following the release of their debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), in 1993. Raekwon would subsequently pursue a solo career, releasing his first solo album, entitled Only Built 4 Cuban Linx..., in 1995. The album received critical acclaim, and is regarded by many critics as one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time, as well as a staple of 1990s rap.

For other people with the name, see Raekwon (name).

Raekwon
Raekwon at the 2010 Pitchfork Music Festival
Background information
Birth nameCorey Woods
Also known as
  • Raekwon The Chef
  • Shallah Raekwon
  • Lex Diamonds
Born (1970-01-12) January 12, 1970
OriginBrownsville, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper
DiscographyRaekwon discography
Years active1985–present
Labels
Member ofWu-Tang Clan
Websiteraekwondachef.com

Whereas his next two albums, Immobilarity in 1999 and then The Lex Diamond Story in 2003, drew mixed reviews, his fourth album, long delayed, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II, released in September 2009, was likened to The Godfather 2. Recognized for his "street epics" that are "straightforward yet linguistically rich," Raekwon is ranked among leading rappers. Meanwhile, he founded the record label ICE H20 Records.

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