Corey Quontrell Woods (born January 12, 1970), better known by the stage nameRaekwon, is an Americanrapper and a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He released his solo debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... in 1995, and has since recorded numerous solo albums, as well as continuing to work with Wu-Tang and providing an extensive number of guest contributions to other hip hop artists' works. He is the founder of his own label ICEH20 Records.
Raekwon has been cited as a pioneer of Mafioso rap. In 2007, the editors of About.com placed him on their list of the Top 50 MCs of Our Time (1987–2007).
The Miami New Times described Raekwon's music as being "street epics" that are "straightforward yet linguistically rich universes not unlike a gangsta Iliad."
Music career
Wu-Tang Clan
Corey Woods joined the Wu-Tang Clan, a nine-member hip hop group based in the Staten Island borough of New York City, in 1992. He performed under the stage name Raekwon the Chef as well as the aliases Shallah Raekwon, Shallah Diamond, and Lex Diamond. Wu-Tang Clan debuted one year later with Enter the Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers. Singles from the album included "Protect Ya Neck" and "C.R.E.A.M.", the latter of which reached #8 on the Billboard rap chart.Wu-Tang Forever followed in 1997 and was certified four times platinum by the RIAA, quadruple the certification given Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). Alongside other solo albums by its members, Wu-Tang continued recording as a group, releasing The W in 2000, Iron Flag in 2001, and 8 Diagrams in 2007.
Raekwon and Ghostface Freestyle back in the mid 90's
published: 05 Dec 2007
Raekwon & Ghostface Killah freestyle | KITH x Knicks
Hip Hop legends Ghostface Killah and Raekwon of Wu-Tang Clan deliver a 2-minute freestyle.
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published: 07 Nov 2022
Common Spits 8-Minute Freestyle Over Raekwon's "Incarcerated Scarfaces" & Group Home's "Livin Proof"
Directed, filmed & edited by @atribecalledhiphop
Truly a transcendent genius in the culture of hip-hop freestyle, the incomparable Common made his return to the LIFTOFF show with Justin Credible and DJ Sourmilk to cement another historical Power 106 L.A. Leakers moment.
Taking the latest Freestyle installment #119 to a new height, the veteran emcee flexes his off-the-top prowess over not one, but two instrumentals for a nearly eight-minute offering. The Chicago native spit complete precision over Group Home's "Livin' Proof," which is a DJ Premier classic, and wrapped up the feature with additional bars on the RZA-produced "Incarcerated Scarfaces" from Raekwon.
During his freestyle, the freestyle King leaves no moment unturned with every bar dropped, spitting, "Some of my guys move keys...
published: 09 Sep 2021
Raekwon - Freestyle (2004)
Freestyle Raekwon on the bus of the show in 2004
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published: 19 Nov 2019
RAEKWON!! BLOOD ON CHEFS APRON FREESTYLE!!
DIRECTED BY DJ ABSOLUT AND CORPORATE MAC!!!
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published: 10 Aug 2009
Your Old Droog, Talib, K'Valentine and Raekwon Freestyle On DJ Tony Touch Shade 45 Ep. 4/4/17
Your Old Droog, Talib, K'Valentine and Raekwon Freestyle On DJ Tony Touch Shade 45 Ep. 4/4/17
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published: 15 May 2017
Raekwon - Triumph Freestyle
published: 26 Sep 2017
Raekwon Freestyle (Mad Izm)
published: 10 Aug 2011
Ghost & Raekwon 90's Freestyle (remix)
produced by DComposed
published: 17 Oct 2023
Raekwon, U-God, Inspectah Deck - Big Max' New Jackz of Rap Showcase Freestyle (1993)
Raekwon, U-God, & Inspectah Deck's freestyle session On Big Max' New Jackz Of Rap. From the 2019 docuseries: "Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics & Men.”
Hip Hop legends Ghostface Killah and Raekwon of Wu-Tang Clan deliver a 2-minute freestyle.
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Hip Hop legends Ghostface Killah and Raekwon of Wu-Tang Clan deliver a 2-minute freestyle.
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Directed, filmed & edited by @atribecalledhiphop
Truly a transcendent genius in the culture of hip-hop freestyle, the incomparable Common made his return to t...
Directed, filmed & edited by @atribecalledhiphop
Truly a transcendent genius in the culture of hip-hop freestyle, the incomparable Common made his return to the LIFTOFF show with Justin Credible and DJ Sourmilk to cement another historical Power 106 L.A. Leakers moment.
Taking the latest Freestyle installment #119 to a new height, the veteran emcee flexes his off-the-top prowess over not one, but two instrumentals for a nearly eight-minute offering. The Chicago native spit complete precision over Group Home's "Livin' Proof," which is a DJ Premier classic, and wrapped up the feature with additional bars on the RZA-produced "Incarcerated Scarfaces" from Raekwon.
During his freestyle, the freestyle King leaves no moment unturned with every bar dropped, spitting, "Some of my guys move keys like Robert Glasper / They gave me room so I could be a master / My book of life, I write it like a Christ chapter / When hip-hop was dead, I met it in the life after / Envisionin' the hereafter, listening to Donnie Hatha / Tryna find a way to get my people out the trap or the prisons."
Common later comes back for round two when he sets complete fire off when he flips up his flow to remind everyone why there's no one touching his skill.
Kaepernick of this rap sh*t, you see I ain't playing with these goofy a** rappers
I do movies, I know actors,
It's all on your face, you ain't never been proactive
This is pro-Black hood, wrapped in black woods
Yeah, we stack good and still show Black love like Barack and Michelle
I'm like an electric car, out of my shell, I plot and prevail
Pushing these bars like I got out of jail
#Common #Raekwon #Freestyle
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Directed, filmed & edited by @atribecalledhiphop
Truly a transcendent genius in the culture of hip-hop freestyle, the incomparable Common made his return to the LIFTOFF show with Justin Credible and DJ Sourmilk to cement another historical Power 106 L.A. Leakers moment.
Taking the latest Freestyle installment #119 to a new height, the veteran emcee flexes his off-the-top prowess over not one, but two instrumentals for a nearly eight-minute offering. The Chicago native spit complete precision over Group Home's "Livin' Proof," which is a DJ Premier classic, and wrapped up the feature with additional bars on the RZA-produced "Incarcerated Scarfaces" from Raekwon.
During his freestyle, the freestyle King leaves no moment unturned with every bar dropped, spitting, "Some of my guys move keys like Robert Glasper / They gave me room so I could be a master / My book of life, I write it like a Christ chapter / When hip-hop was dead, I met it in the life after / Envisionin' the hereafter, listening to Donnie Hatha / Tryna find a way to get my people out the trap or the prisons."
Common later comes back for round two when he sets complete fire off when he flips up his flow to remind everyone why there's no one touching his skill.
Kaepernick of this rap sh*t, you see I ain't playing with these goofy a** rappers
I do movies, I know actors,
It's all on your face, you ain't never been proactive
This is pro-Black hood, wrapped in black woods
Yeah, we stack good and still show Black love like Barack and Michelle
I'm like an electric car, out of my shell, I plot and prevail
Pushing these bars like I got out of jail
#Common #Raekwon #Freestyle
Subscribe Now - http://bit.ly/17Rrvxu
Power 106 Website - http://bit.ly/THwnRX
Listen Live - http://bit.ly/T0chlq
Directed, filmed & edited by @atribecalledhiphop
Truly a transcendent genius in the culture of hip-hop freestyle, the incomparable Common made his return to the LIFTOFF show with Justin Credible and DJ Sourmilk to cement another historical Power 106 L.A. Leakers moment.
Taking the latest Freestyle installment #119 to a new height, the veteran emcee flexes his off-the-top prowess over not one, but two instrumentals for a nearly eight-minute offering. The Chicago native spit complete precision over Group Home's "Livin' Proof," which is a DJ Premier classic, and wrapped up the feature with additional bars on the RZA-produced "Incarcerated Scarfaces" from Raekwon.
During his freestyle, the freestyle King leaves no moment unturned with every bar dropped, spitting, "Some of my guys move keys like Robert Glasper / They gave me room so I could be a master / My book of life, I write it like a Christ chapter / When hip-hop was dead, I met it in the life after / Envisionin' the hereafter, listening to Donnie Hatha / Tryna find a way to get my people out the trap or the prisons."
Common later comes back for round two when he sets complete fire off when he flips up his flow to remind everyone why there's no one touching his skill.
Kaepernick of this rap sh*t, you see I ain't playing with these goofy a** rappers
I do movies, I know actors,
It's all on your face, you ain't never been proactive
This is pro-Black hood, wrapped in black woods
Yeah, we stack good and still show Black love like Barack and Michelle
I'm like an electric car, out of my shell, I plot and prevail
Pushing these bars like I got out of jail
#Common #Raekwon #Freestyle
Subscribe Now - http://bit.ly/17Rrvxu
Power 106 Website - http://bit.ly/THwnRX
Listen Live - http://bit.ly/T0chlq
Corey Quontrell Woods (born January 12, 1970), better known by the stage nameRaekwon, is an Americanrapper and a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He released his solo debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... in 1995, and has since recorded numerous solo albums, as well as continuing to work with Wu-Tang and providing an extensive number of guest contributions to other hip hop artists' works. He is the founder of his own label ICEH20 Records.
Raekwon has been cited as a pioneer of Mafioso rap. In 2007, the editors of About.com placed him on their list of the Top 50 MCs of Our Time (1987–2007).
The Miami New Times described Raekwon's music as being "street epics" that are "straightforward yet linguistically rich universes not unlike a gangsta Iliad."
Music career
Wu-Tang Clan
Corey Woods joined the Wu-Tang Clan, a nine-member hip hop group based in the Staten Island borough of New York City, in 1992. He performed under the stage name Raekwon the Chef as well as the aliases Shallah Raekwon, Shallah Diamond, and Lex Diamond. Wu-Tang Clan debuted one year later with Enter the Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers. Singles from the album included "Protect Ya Neck" and "C.R.E.A.M.", the latter of which reached #8 on the Billboard rap chart.Wu-Tang Forever followed in 1997 and was certified four times platinum by the RIAA, quadruple the certification given Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). Alongside other solo albums by its members, Wu-Tang continued recording as a group, releasing The W in 2000, Iron Flag in 2001, and 8 Diagrams in 2007.