Raekwon — The Vatican Mixtape Volume 1

First mixtape released by Raekwon the Chef, it represents an appetizer of the "Only Built" sequel release. The Wu-Tang Clan rapper makes a 75-minute tape of 35 pieces, mostly taken from songs you've heard elsewhere in the past. Most of the tracks are originally produced by RZA, mixing is done by DJ Riddler, while Raykwon maintains a theme centered around the topics that have popularized the mafia subgenre. There are numerous skits, while guest rappers include Ghostface Killah, RZA, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Method Man, U-God, Nas, Busta Rhymes, Roc Marciano, Big Pun and Biggie. The Chef boasts a remarkable relaxed flow and most of the choices are satisfying, there are rare gems and few slips, so the tape sates the appetites of a good chunk of aficionados for a few moments.