Turns out 8 Diagrams is not as guitar-driven, orchestra-laden, and hippie-courting as it was cracked up to be. If the 7 tracks I’ve heard so far are anything to go by, then Raekwon has nothing to worry about. Funny enough, Rae is at his grimiest on this album, especially on those same “hippie” joints he publicly railed against.
In the case of 8 Diagrams, Rae may just end up being the only one who isn’t wowed by the outcome. It’s too soon to tell though.
I’ll leave you with a few cuts from 8 Diagrams
Wu-Tang - “Take It Back”
Wu-Tang - “The Heart Gently Weeps” (No DJ/CDQ)
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A bit off topic but is it me or does it seem a bit crass to have a huge banner ad for buying Kanye’s ringtones next to a post about his mother passing? I know this site makes money for someone somewhere but can’t the ad content be controlled?
I’m definitely not feeling this version of “My Heart Gently Weeps.” as much. It sounds too radio-friendly. The previous version is gritty, and it goes with the lyrics way better.
Yeah I covered this on my site too. Rza knows what he is doing and he is not going to sit there and change the shit up just cause Rae thinks it isn’t hard enough or whatever. Look at his last two solo joints. He is almost as unsuccessful as a solo arist as U-God.
[...] Diagrams Tracklist: 1. Campfire 2. Take it Back 3. Get Them Out Ya Way Pa 4. Face the Problems 5. The Heart Gently Weeps 6. SKIT 7. Wolves 8. Gun [...]
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