July 06, 2015

Raekwon "Glaciers Of Ice" (The Source, July 1995)


"Since the Wu-Tang's first release ("Protect Ya Neck"), success has followed every project associated with the Shaolin crew. Each product from the album to the solo joints has seen success, even though each is notably different from the next. Now, in preparation for his solo LP, Raekwon is hittin' fans off with a sample of what's to come with "Glaciers of Ice." The production is, of course, done by The RZA, who comes with vintage Wu-Tang material. It comes off rugged and eerie, complete with gunshots and a wailing vocalist in the background. But what really makes the track is the illified watery keyboard that shimmers throughout the track. The RZA proves that he's got no shortage of beats in storage. He clearly has the formula for phat tracks." Watch the video below...


"Lyrically, Ghost Face Killer and Master Killer join in to make this another destined street hit. But Raekwon sets it off with the opening verse: "Stand on the block, Reebok, gun cocked / Avalanche rock get paid off mass murderous services / Chef break 'em, watch the alley cats bake 'em / Po-nine made 'em, drop grenades and take 'em / Quick fast we reflect like the sky be blue true / Wu-Tang saga continue." If the album is anything close to this stand out single, expect more gold to fall into the Wu-Tang Empire." - Sure Shot Single in The Source, July 1995 // Save a copy below...