First EP released by Raekwon the Chef in collaboration with producer Andrew Keller, who has already produced for Dipset and practically co-produced more than half of the Wu-Tang Clan's "Chamber Music". It's released incomplete, with seven tracks and twenty-six minutes of material. There's a pleasant, melodic, accessible production, boom bap with solid samples and a good drum, as well as a well-chosen guest selection. Big L, M.O.P., Kool G Rap, The Notorious B.I.G., Ghostface Killah, Sean Price, Pusha T, Littles, Fabolous and Big Boi participate. All five boroughs of New York are represented, which is never to be taken for granted, especially in such a short extended play. There's la crème de la crème, here you find some of the best performers trading gangster bars alongside Lex Diamonds. Sure, you might be surprised that the tracks aren't all instant hits or that "Bricks" has a markedly worse rhythm than the original featured in "Fishcale", but these are subtleties for choosy aesthetes. It's worth noting the title that pays homage to Burrell, the cover instead is less good. In any case, it's one of the best releases in Shallah Raekwon's discography.
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