Collaborative mixtape between rapper Raekwon and producer Scram Jones that basically doesn't contain original material, except for a couple of choices, and focuses mainly on the collection of the songs produced by Scram Jones up to now in the Brooklyn MC discography. The guests of these songs are Wu-Tang Clan members Inspectah Deck and Masta Killa, Jadakiss & Styles P, Capone & Noreaga, Ceazar & Reason, Lloyd Banks, Mobb Deep, Tragedy Khadafi, Bun B, Busta Rhymes, CL Smooth, Sauce Money, Big Bee, Vado, Papoose, Ill Bill and Altrina Reene. Most of the tracks are taken from the EP "Lost Jewrly", from the albums "OB4CL 2" and "Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang", and from the mixtape "Unexpected Victory", along with some original songs, others taken from the rest of the Raekwon's mixtape catalog and from guest rappers' publications. There are some random gems, especially in the initial part, when the tape leans heavily on the Purple Tape sequel ("Broken Safety", "Walk Wit Me", "Kiss the Ring"), then the project travels smoothly without particularly brilliant moments, with "Piss in the Shark Tank" clearly standing out above the other choices. 26 tracks, 70 minutes, the tape is honest listening for the fans, not essential for everyone else. 6.5/10.
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