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.
