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Forbes
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Raekwon Dons ‘The Emperor's New Clothes' On New Album
Raekwon of Wu-Tang Clan Staten Island-bred rapper Raekwon has been a looming figure in hip-hop since the Wu-Tang Clan's debut in the early '90s. In 1995, the 'Ice Cream' rapper showed he can easily stand alone with his platinum-selling debut solo album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… In the decades since then, Raekwon has continued to release music as a soloist and alongside his Wu-Tang Clan groupmates, though it's been a decade since the last Wu-Tang album and nearly just as long since Raekwon's previous solo effort. Now, eight years after his last album The Wild, Raekwon is back with his eighth solo LP, The Emperor's New Clothes. While the hit-making MC takes center stage on the project, he does so while being joined by other all-star rappers like Nas and fellow Wu-Tang members Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, and Method Man. He balances the old with the new, as rappers who have debuted in the past decade Westside Gunn, Conway the Machine, and Benny the Butcher also hop in on the party on 'Wild Corsicans.' To bring the project to life, he recruited top-tier producers like Swizz Beatz and J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League. The album's release comes the same day as the Wu-Tang Clan performs their final show together in Philadelphia. That follows the group's last-ever joint hometown performance at Madison Square Garden on July 16. Though it might be Wu-Tang's last tour, Raekwon isn't opposed to doing another album together down the road. 'I mean, we tryna get it together, you know? Everybody's spread out. Everybody's doing something great in their life, so when it's time for everybody to get in the room, it just seems like it's the hardest s**t in the world,' he said on social media last year. 'But it ain't like we don't want to. And then you got so many minds. You throw a beat out and a n***a be like, 'I like that, I don't like that.' It's hard. It's real hard, but don't count us out. Don't never count us out.' Wu-Tang Clan takes the stage together one final time in Philadelphia on July 18.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Raekwon Returns With ‘The Emperor's New Clothes' Featuring Nas, Westside Gunn & Method Man: Stream It Now
The Chef is cooking again. Raekwon is back with his first solo album since 2017's The Wild as the Wu-Tang Clan spitter served up his The Emperor's New Clothes LP on Friday (July 18). The 55-year-old recruited a savvy group of talented MCs to join him on the project, with hard-hitting verses coming from fellow Wu members Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck and Method Man as well as Nas, Westside Gunn, Conway the Machine and Benny the Butcher. More from Billboard Wu-Tang Clan Brings Out Redman, Lil Kim, Big Daddy Kane & More at Star-Studded Final NYC Show Flume Teams With Emma Louise for New Collaborative Album, 'DUMB' Soccer Mommy Covers Pavement's 'Gold Soundz' for 'Like a Version' On the production side, Rae made sure to assemble the right crew to supply heat behind the boards with beats from Swizz Beatz, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League and Nottz throughout the 17-track album. It's a busy and emotional week for Raekwon with the Wu-Tang Clan wrapping up their final tour collectively on Friday (July 18) in Philly. Rae and the Staten Island legends said goodbye to NYC on Wednesday night (July 16), which saw the iconic crew rock Madison Square Garden in front of a sold-out crowd. The Wu treated the hometown show to plenty of special guests, as Redman, Lil Kim, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick, The LOX, SWV and Havoc touched the stage. While this is the Wu-Tang Clan's last tour, Raekwon isn't ruling out another Wu album down the line. 'I mean, we tryna get it together, you know? Everybody's spread out. Everybody's doing something great in their life, so when it's time for everybody to get in the room, it just seems like it's the hardest s—t in the world,' Rae said in a video. 'But it ain't like we don't want to.' He continued: 'And then you got so many minds. You throw a beat out and a n—a be like, 'I like that, I don't like that.' It's hard. It's real hard, but don't count us out. Don't never count us out.' Listen to The Emperor's New Clothes below. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wu-Tang Clan Brings Out Redman, Lil Kim, Big Daddy Kane & More at Star-Studded Final NYC Show
Several times throughout the evening, the Wu-Tang Clan's longtime leader and producer RZA told the crowd that this show was not just a celebration of the Staten Island pioneering hip-hop group — nearing the end of its final tour, playing its last-ever show in New York City at Madison Square Garden Wednesday night (July 16) — but that it was a celebration of hip-hop as a whole, in all its half-century-old glory. And throughout the night, 32 years after the release of the group's iconic debut album Enter the Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers, the eight surviving members and related affiliates made that repeated declaration a reality, with a star-studded list of guest performers that were a testament to long-running friendships, classic songs and the sheer amount of genius that has emerged from the Five Boroughs as the hip-hop genre and culture has grown and evolved over the years. More from Billboard Wu-Tang Clan Drop Epic Trailer For Final Chamber Tour: 'They Have Conquered, Endured & Remained Untouchable' Connie Francis, 'Who's Sorry Now' Singer, Dies at 87 Five Years Post-Rehab, $uicideboy$ Are 'Grateful to be Alive' - And Maybe Even Happy After a first segment (of four on the night) in which the Wu-Tang Clan emerged one by one to perform the majority of the tracks off Enter the Wu-Tang, the group — RZA, GZA, Inspectah Deck, Raekwon, U-God, Ghostface Killah, Masta Killa and, finally, Method Man, with an assist from the late Ol' Dirty Bastard's son Young Dirty Bastard — began inviting New York hip-hop royalty to the stage. The LOX (Jadakiss, Styles P and Sheek Louch) and Havoc of Mobb Deep joined Ghostface and Raekwon during their own dedicated segment; Method Man brought out Redman, then Lil Cease to perform Meth's duet with The Notorious B.I.G., 'The What'; and Lil Kim, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick — who emerged from a trap door in the floor — and SWV all came out, with the collected guests performing hits and street anthems such as 'Money Power Respect,' 'Shook Ones Pt. II,' 'Children's Story,' 'Quiet Storm (Remix),' 'Da Rockwilder,' 'Warm It Up Kane,' 'Anything' and more. Kicking off with 'Bring da Ruckus,' the crew kept the party going for two hours, going through tracks from its group albums and solo projects, several of which are classics on their own — 'Incarcerated Scarfaces,' 'Ice Cream,' 'Bring the Pain,' 'You're All I Need to Get By,' 'Liquid Swords' and more. RZA also took time to honor several hip-hop icons who had passed away, including Nate Dogg, Nipsey Hussle, Guru of Gang Starr, Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest, Biz Markie (singing 'Just a Friend' with the crowd) and, toward the end, the late ODB, who died in 2004, with a tribute that included YDB leading the crowd through 'Shimmy Shimmy Ya' and 'Got Your Money.' Over the years it had been at times difficult to get all eight remaining members, plus honorary inductee Cappadonna, together on one stage, with conflicting schedules and interpersonal difficulties sometimes coming to the fore. But in recent times, the unity of the Clan has shown through more clearly, and that was on full display at the Garden, with camaraderie and love the themes, both explicitly from RZA's interjections and implicitly from the support each member showed each other. Now, on the Final Chamber farewell tour with Run the Jewels opening, there are only two more shows left, with the purported last-ever Wu-Tang Clan performance set for Friday (July 18) in Philadelphia. After Method Man, Raekwon and Inspectah Deck brought everything to a climax with 'C.R.E.A.M.,' RZA once again took the mic. 'Hip-hop has been inspiring the entire f–king world for over 50 years, y'all!' he yelled, before leading the crowd in a 'Wu-Tang Forever' chant. Fittingly, the final song of the evening was off that same-titled sophomore group album, released in 1997: 'Triumph.' That's one of many words that could be used to sum up such a memorable night. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
West Australian
04-07-2025
- Business
- West Australian
Cheap eats: Where to get a feed in Perth for $10 or less
It seems like costs are going up in all aspects of life at the moment, whether it's bills, housing or groceries. So when it's time to treat yourself to a culinary outing and breaking the bank is not an option, you need a guide for where you can get a cheap but tasty feed. There is still plenty of value for money to be found in the Perth metro area and PerthNow has compiled a list to keep your stomachs heavy but your bank accounts full. Here are our top places where you can get a delicious foodie fare for $10 or under. Toasted cheddar cheese sandwich and a coffee - $10 Tucked away in the Perth CBD and as discovered by a British content creator (you can read about it here ) is one of the longer lasting CBD hot spots around, Toastface Grillah. Named in homage to American rapper Ghostface Killah of Wu-Tang Clan fame you can get a crunchy on the outside and oh-so-gooey on the inside toasted sandwich with cheddar cheese for $10, plus you get a coffee too. It's a winner! Small katsu of teriyaki chicken - $9.50 Another CBD stalwart, Taka Japanese kitchen, offers a small katsu and teriyaki chicken both served with rice for under ten dollars. You can also get a hearty warming miso soup or a couple of skewers for the loose change in your pocket. Popular with regular city-goers who are after a budget-friendly feast, this gem is worth a drop in. Interchanging specials each lunchtime - $10 Offering lunchtime specials of interchanging dishes (sometimes the roast ducks you can see hanging in the window) for $10 available in their Northbridge and East Victoria Park stores. You won't regret it if you end up with the mouth-watering tender duck with perfectly crispy skin as you soak up the kitsch interior and bustling ambience of both restaurants. Vietnamese salad or banh mi - $10 If you haven't made a stop past the Coventry Village food court for some seriously good, seriously fresh food, you've been missing out and need to get there, quickly. High on the list of must-trys in one of Morley's favourite eating destinations is Roll vs Bowl where you can get a bowl of hearty, delicious Vietnamese salad or a banh mi roll for ten dollars and both are seriously good and seriously good value. Most pretzel's on the menu - $7-9 With few items on the menu over ten dollars and most sitting between $7-$9 PerthNow had to include Pretzel in our list. Cheese is a big fixture on the savoury options and you can snag a deliciously topped pretzel with cheese and garlic ($7.5), cheese and pepperoni ($8.5) or cheese and bacon ($9). Lovers of the gooey godsend will be in their element. You can also grab some sweet varieties for under ten dollars too, including one covered in nutella. Yum! Banh Mi - $8.50-$9 When Katy Perry was recently in town, her and her staff went crazy for one particular CBD banh mi joint (you can read more about it here ) but we think it's not the only must try spot in town. Serving up the fresh and tasty buns for a decent price is Bite My Banh Mi in Morley. The delicious Vietnamese baguettes have a large selection all available for under ten dollars, they also have a nice selection of other offerings including noodle and rice bowls (for a bit more than ten dollars) as well as some Vietnamese sweet drinks. Burger and a drink - $5 Five dollars hardly buys you a decent cup of coffee these days but at The Mustang Bar in Northbridge on a Wednesday night, you can get a burger and a drink for just that! It's aimed at the backpacker contingent in the area as well as students but that's not essential to take up the deal and when you purchase one of the burgers you get entry to the pool competition for the night as well as some live music! There are limited spots for the pool competition so get down early if you want to partake. Dumplings - Ten for $10 A fancy cocktail bar in the CBD is not a place you would suspect to find cheap eats, but Goody Two's in Hibernian Place offer $1 dollar dumplings on a Wednesday night. So you get 10 for $10 and with the money saved you can splurge on some sexy sounding cocktails including the 'passenger princess' which features pavlova vodka or the 'red moon' which includes red fruit sherbet. It's got everything a cocktail bar should have, low lighting, delightful drinks and now, cheap eats! Bratwurst in a bun - $10.50 For an extra fifty cents we have a bonus cheap eats for you, just over budget at $10.50. Serving up sausages (or more specifically, bratwursts) to hungry visitors at Fremantle Markets since 2004 is the Bratwurst Bar. Slightly over budget at $10.50, they're worth the extra coin as they have no preservatives are low in fat but high in flavour and come in pork, beef and currywurst flavours. The business is run by the incredibly friendly and enthusiastic Tony so head on down to the port city and get a decent feed at a very decent price.
Perth Now
04-07-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Cheap eats: 10 places you can eat in Perth for $10 or less
It seems like costs are going up in all aspects of life at the moment, whether it's bills, housing or groceries. So when it's time to treat yourself to a culinary outing and breaking the bank is not an option, you need a guide for where you can get a cheap but tasty feed. There is still plenty of value for money to be found in the Perth metro area and PerthNow has compiled a list to keep your stomachs heavy but your bank accounts full. Here are our top places where you can get a delicious foodie fare for $10 or under. Toasted cheddar cheese sandwich and a coffee - $10 Tucked away in the Perth CBD and as discovered by a British content creator (you can read about it here) is one of the longer lasting CBD hot spots around, Toastface Grillah. Named in homage to American rapper Ghostface Killah of Wu-Tang Clan fame you can get a crunchy on the outside and oh-so-gooey on the inside toasted sandwich with cheddar cheese for $10, plus you get a coffee too. It's a winner! If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Small katsu of teriyaki chicken - $9.50 Another CBD stalwart, Taka Japanese kitchen, offers a small katsu and teriyaki chicken both served with rice for under ten dollars. You can also get a hearty warming miso soup or a couple of skewers for the loose change in your pocket. Popular with regular city-goers who are after a budget-friendly feast, this gem is worth a drop in. Interchanging specials each lunchtime - $10 Offering lunchtime specials of interchanging dishes (sometimes the roast ducks you can see hanging in the window) for $10 available in their Northbridge and East Victoria Park stores. You won't regret it if you end up with the mouth-watering tender duck with perfectly crispy skin as you soak up the kitsch interior and bustling ambience of both restaurants. Vietnamese salad or banh mi - $10 If you haven't made a stop past the Coventry Village food court for some seriously good, seriously fresh food, you've been missing out and need to get there, quickly. High on the list of must-trys in one of Morley's favourite eating destinations is Roll vs Bowl where you can get a bowl of hearty, delicious Vietnamese salad or a banh mi roll for ten dollars and both are seriously good and seriously good value. Most pretzel's on the menu - $7-9 With few items on the menu over ten dollars and most sitting between $7-$9 PerthNow had to include Pretzel in our list. Cheese is a big fixture on the savoury options and you can snag a deliciously topped pretzel with cheese and garlic ($7.5), cheese and pepperoni ($8.5) or cheese and bacon ($9). Lovers of the gooey godsend will be in their element. You can also grab some sweet varieties for under ten dollars too, including one covered in nutella. Yum! If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Banh Mi - $8.50-$9 When Katy Perry was recently in town, her and her staff went crazy for one particular CBD banh mi joint (you can read more about it here) but we think it's not the only must try spot in town. Serving up the fresh and tasty buns for a decent price is Bite My Banh Mi in Morley. The delicious Vietnamese baguettes have a large selection all available for under ten dollars, they also have a nice selection of other offerings including noodle and rice bowls (for a bit more than ten dollars) as well as some Vietnamese sweet drinks. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Burger and a drink - $5 Five dollars hardly buys you a decent cup of coffee these days but at The Mustang Bar in Northbridge on a Wednesday night, you can get a burger and a drink for just that! It's aimed at the backpacker contingent in the area as well as students but that's not essential to take up the deal and when you purchase one of the burgers you get entry to the pool competition for the night as well as some live music! There are limited spots for the pool competition so get down early if you want to partake. Dumplings - Ten for $10 A fancy cocktail bar in the CBD is not a place you would suspect to find cheap eats, but Goody Two's in Hibernian Place offer $1 dollar dumplings on a Wednesday night. So you get 10 for $10 and with the money saved you can splurge on some sexy sounding cocktails including the 'passenger princess' which features pavlova vodka or the 'red moon' which includes red fruit sherbet. It's got everything a cocktail bar should have, low lighting, delightful drinks and now, cheap eats! If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Bratwurst in a bun - $10.50 For an extra fifty cents we have a bonus cheap eats for you, just over budget at $10.50. Serving up sausages (or more specifically, bratwursts) to hungry visitors at Fremantle Markets since 2004 is the Bratwurst Bar. Slightly over budget at $10.50, they're worth the extra coin as they have no preservatives are low in fat but high in flavour and come in pork, beef and currywurst flavours. The business is run by the incredibly friendly and enthusiastic Tony so head on down to the port city and get a decent feed at a very decent price.
