The long-awaited follow-up to the Wu-Tang Clan classic, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II arrived in 2009 as a triumphant return to the mafioso rap blueprint Raekwon helped pioneer. More than a sequel, the album cemented Rae’s legacy as one of hip-hop’s sharpest storytellers, pairing vivid narratives with cinematic production from legends including J Dilla, Dr. Dre, RZA, Pete Rock, and The Alchemist.
A spiritual continuation of the Purple Tape legacy, OB4CL2 delivers gritty crime tales, street wisdom, and Wu-Tang brotherhood, with standout appearances from Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Inspectah Deck, GZA, and more. Hailed as one of the best hip-hop albums of the 2000s, the project balances nostalgia with evolution — connecting the past to the present.
The packaging has also been revisited to highlight Danny Hastings’ original photography with updated design elements, creating a fresh presentation that honours the aesthetic of the 2009 release. To further connect back to the lineage of the OG Purple Tape, it also features a new “Shallah Raekwon” signature, a subtle nod to the tag first seen on the original Only Built 4 Cuban Linx.
Tracklisting:
- Return Of The North Star (feat. Papu Wu)
- House Of Flying Daggers (feat. Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killah, Method Man)
- Sonny's Missing
- Pyrex Vision
- Cold Outside (feat. Ghostface Killah)
- Black Mozart (feat. RZA, Inspectah Deck)
- Jihad
- New Wu (feat. Ghostface Killah, Method Man)
- Penitentiary (feat. Ghostface Killah)
- Baggin Crack
- Surgical Gloves
- Broken Safety (feat. Jadakiss, Styles P)
- Canal Street
- Ason Jones
- Have Mercy (feat. Beanie Sigel, Blue Raspberry)
- 10 Bricks (feat. Cappadonna, Ghostface Killah)
- Fat Lady Sings
- Catalina (feat. Lyfe Jennings)
- We Will Rob You (feat. Slick Rick, Masta Killa, GZA, About Me)
- About Me
- Mean Streets (feat. Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killah)
- Kiss The Ring (feat. Inspectah Deck, Masta Killa)
- Walk Wit Me
- Badlands (feat. Ghostface Killah)