Sample Sessions: Raekwon - Criminology

Raekwon gave us the best Wu album in years when he dropped OB4CL2 last year. He is slatted to release Shaolin vs. Wu Tang later this year which promises to be dope as well. In this edition of Sample Sessions we'll take it back to Rae's debut album OB4CL.

I think we all recognize the vocal samples in the intro from Scarface. The musical sample comes from a Harlem-based R&B group called Black Ivory. The song is called "I Keep Asking You Questions". Check it out.



-D. Griff

Weekend Jam: Ghostface Killah - Daytona 500

On the strength of Wu Massacre and Only Built For Cuban Linx 2, the Wu is back and it seems like the 90's all over again. The Clan is on tour right now making a stop in Dallas tonight and Austin/Houston through the remainder of the weekend. Its only fitting that we pick one of our favorite Wu bangers for this edition of the weekend jam. Enjoy Ghost, Rae, and Cappadonna as they tear down "Daytona 500". Got to love this video!

For a full listing of tour dates click here.

-D. Griff

Weekend Jam: Pete Rock & CL Smooth - Straighten It Out

The Weekend Jam is a little late this week but well worth it if you ask me. One of the best producers of all time (in my humble opinion) Pete Rock is back on the scene and I couldn't be more excited. Recently signing with Kanye's G.O.O.D. Music Label, the Chocolate Boy Wonder has been on a tear lately making some incredible beats for the likes of Raekwon, Red Cafe, Talib Kweli, Jay-Z, and of course Kanye.

I felt it was only right to take it back to 1992 and one of Pete's best, "Straighten It Out". If you haven't yet downloaded "The Joy" produced by Pete Rock featuring Kanye West, Jay-Z, and Kid Cudi, get it here.

D. Griff