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Damien J.

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Raekwon of the Wu-Tang Clan to unveil the long awaited debut from the Ice Water clique on August 28th via Babygrande Records.

The highly anticipated album features Method Man, Busta Rhymes, Rick Ross, Three Six Mafia, Remy Ma, Jagged Edge & more.

Under the tutelage of Wu-Tang Clan’s resident chef Raekwon, the four-man crew of Polite, Stomach, P.C. (Paulie Caskets) and D.C. (Donnie Cash) marks Staten Island’s return to prominence as a hotbed for fresh, credible talent. Die hard fans may remember Ice Water from their appearances on several tracks on Raekwon’s last album, 2002’s "The Lex Diamond Story," as well as their opening stints for the Chef on his subsequent 30+ state tour. As Raekwon confirms, "We knew these cats had potential way back, but the timing wasn’t right. I always kept a radar on dudes, and when I felt they was ready mentally and lyrically, I helped ‘em get on."

Raekwon compares his protracted development of the group to raising pitbulls: "I’m training these pits. I’ve got them on the treadmill, and I’m beating ‘em, feedin’ ‘em hot sauce and steaks, so they’re ready for this industry."

Honed and focused, Ice Water’s debut, Raekwon presents…Ice Water: "Polluted Water," will finally be released on August 28th on Babygrande Records, home to such renowned and critically acclaimed talent as

Hi-Tek, GZA, Jedi Mind Tricks, Immortal Technique and more. Raekwon states, "Babygrande recognized that Wu is a brand, and we’ve got so many different divisions of rappers around us."

But is Ice Water really ready for the spotlight?

The veteran multi-platinum selling MC speaks earnestly, justifying the time he’s taken to refine the quartets innate skills: "I can’t put my name on anything that I feel is not on my level. These dudes are on my level, that’s why I pushed for the project; I believe in them." A-listers such as Busta Rhymes, Rick Ross, Remy Ma, Three Six Mafia and Jagged Edge believed too, appearing on a number of the album’s tracks, which also features appearances from Rae himself and Method Man, along with production by such renowned producers as Scram Jones, Jagged Edge and EZ-Elpee. According to Rae, the collaborations weren’t just a result of Rae’s industry stature: "Yea I pushed a couple of buttons. Busta Rhymes, he’s a good friend of ours; but he knew where these dudes was at. Nobody would represent these guys if they didn’t have a good taste in they mouth about dudes"

Honing their craft for over a decade, Ice Water has paid their dues. Indeed, the release of "Polluted Water" marks both the return and rebirth of Staten Island hip-hop. The significance of the group’s long awaited emergence from the Wu-Tang Clan’s very own Shaolin stomping ground is not lost on Master Chef Raekwon: "At the end of the day, I knew I’d never build another dynasty with eight or nine dudes. But these dudes’ chemistry is perfect. This is the next dynasty."

Raekwon presents…Ice Water: "Polluted Water" hits stores August 28th, 2007.
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Re: Wu-Tang Clan’s Raekwon Readies New LP, Icewater: Polluted Water
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2007, 01:47:20 AM »
where the fuck is obfcl2
army of the pharaohs never make love songs
we finger fuck bitches with freddy krueger gloves on
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anticipate the shots like obama at the podium
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Re: Wu-Tang Clan’s Raekwon Readies New LP, Icewater: Polluted Water
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2007, 02:15:36 AM »
Here's the first single for anyone who's interested - "Nostalgia"

http://www.zshare.net/audio/2640633ad22bfc/
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Re: Wu-Tang Clan’s Raekwon Readies New LP, Icewater: Polluted Water
« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2007, 07:20:58 AM »
where the fuck is obfcl2
Yeah, this is turning into a Crooked I album situation.
 

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Re: Wu-Tang Clan’s Raekwon Readies New LP, Icewater: Polluted Water
« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2007, 09:29:52 AM »
where the fuck is obfcl2

Its supposedly not out till summer next year. Can't wait much longer. Shit is gonna be dope.

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Re: Wu-Tang Clan’s Raekwon Readies New LP, Icewater: Polluted Water
« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2007, 09:38:43 AM »
Nah, OB4CL2 won't be coming out on Aftermath or anything like that.
 

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Re: Wu-Tang Clan’s Raekwon Readies New LP, Icewater: Polluted Water
« Reply #6 on: July 12, 2007, 01:34:27 PM »
^ how the fuck you know?
 

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Re: Wu-Tang Clan’s Raekwon Readies New LP, Icewater: Polluted Water
« Reply #7 on: July 12, 2007, 03:44:25 PM »
^ how the fuck you know?

Aftermath's track record of signing commerically washed up rappers ( Rakim, King T, etc. ), and not releasing the projects speaks for it self.
 

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Re: Wu-Tang Clan’s Raekwon Readies New LP, Icewater: Polluted Water
« Reply #8 on: July 12, 2007, 06:43:11 PM »
^ how the fuck you know?

Aftermath's track record of signing commerically washed up rappers ( Rakim, King T, etc. ), and not releasing the projects speaks for it self.

I firmly believe that OB4CL2 will be released. They have been doing it for years. He had finished it at one point and i can't see them not putting it out.