Raekwon - Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II (2xLP, Cassette, CD)
For the first time ever, The Chef's critically acclaimed sequel Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… Pt. II is available on cassette tape format. Designed as a tribute to the classic blank tapes that fueled 90s beat tapes and mixtapes, this special edition comes housed in a custom die-cut outer O-card on gold flake paper stock, with a matching J-card featuring handwritten-style tracklisting and a specially designed cassette shell with spot-on details.
The vinyl edition is available in a standard Black 2LP with hype sticker and printed insert, and in the "Lou Diamond" variant pressed on half-and-half purple & yellow with black splatter, featuring an OBI strip and printed insert. A limited edition CD is also offered in a heavy-duty Super Audio jewel case.
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 (who recently released his , 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 honors 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.