Mobb Deep and Raekwon

Raekwon, born in NYC, is a legendary Wu-Tang Clan rapper, famed for his 1995 solo debut, "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx..." or the "Purple Tape." A pioneer of mafioso rap, the album was lauded by The Source. He has guest appearances on numerous songs while running Hashstoria and The Purple Factory.

Mobb Deep, the influential East Coast rap duo from Queens, revolutionized hardcore rap with albums like "The Infamous" and hits such as "Shook Ones, Pt. 2." Prodigy and Havoc set a gritty tone, collaborating with Nas and Raekwon. Their pioneering style inspired acts like G-Unit. They achieved platinum success with "Murda Muzik" and explored new sounds with "Infamy." Despite label challenges, G-Unit's signing revitalized them. Prodigy passed in 2017, leaving a profound legacy.