Szn 5 Episode 64 - Built to Last: 30 Years of Cuban Links

About this episode

The episode celebrates the 30th anniversary of Raekwon's debut album 'Only Built 4 Cuban Links' and discusses its impact on hip hop and culture.

Happy 30th anniversary to Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Links as his debut solo project featuring Ghostface Killah as his co-star of this incredible album that feels like a feature mafia movie. We will revisit the album and its early beginnings and its place in Wu Tang Clan and hip hop lore. Even the South Beach Jacket and the Air Max 95 Neon are looked at as 90's fashion iconic pieces in part to Raekwon wearing them in videos. Truly a culture changing record.

People in this episode

Host: Lionel K. McDonald Jr.

Topics covered

• Raekwon
• hip hop
• Wu Tang Clan
• 90's fashion
• Cuban Links
• music history
• album review

Keywords

• Raekwon
• Only Built 4 Cuban Links
• Ghostface Killah
• Wu Tang Clan
• 90's fashion
• hip hop history
• album anniversary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wu Tang Clan

Products: Air Max 95 Neon, South Beach Jacket

Books & works: Only Built 4 Cuban Links

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