Riding high on the success of his new album, The Emperor’s New Clothes, Wu-Tang veteran Raekwon keeps the momentum going with a brand new video. The hip-hop legend embraces the limitless potential of AI-generated content for the “600 School” music video, featuring Ghostface Killah & Method Man, out now via Mass Appeal.
Watch the official music video for Raekwon feat. Ghostface Killah & Method Man – 600 School above.
Prior to the video’s release, Raekwon took to social media and released the official trailer for “600 School,” a mafioso heater and fan favorite off of his eighth studio album. The action-packed trailer depicts Raekwon and his Wu-Tang brethren in the early stages of a citywide takeover, stating, “let’s handle AI before it handles us.” Now, the transcendent hip-hop star drives home the message with a cinematic visual – Watch HERE.
Setting the stage for a massive fourth quarter, The Emperor’s New Clothes marks Raekwon’s first solo outing since 2017’s The Wild. The Chef has enlisted a star-studded team of longtime collaborators for this release, including fellow Wu-Tang members Ghostface Killah, Method Man, and Inspectah Deck, as well as Nas, Conway The Machine, Westside Gunn, Benny The Butcher, and vocalists Stacy Barthe and Marsha Ambrosius. The LP also boasts production from Swizz Beatz, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Nottz, and many more. Raekwon’s magnum opus is the latest installment of Mass Appeal’s Legend Has It series, which will feature seven new albums from seven different hip-hop icons.
The acclaimed project earned widespread praise and was highlighted by Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Billboard, Forbes, NPR, XXL, Hypebeast and more.
Stream The Emperor’s New Clothes HERE.
Elsewhere, the legendary emcee just wrapped the ‘Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber’ tour alongside Run The Jewels. The 27-city trek made landfall in major markets across North America.
Renowned for his regal rhymes and lasting impact on hip-hop culture, Raekwon has left an indelible mark on the industry. His latest dish is a bold artistic statement that’s rich with vision, grit, and grandeur – ultimately setting the tone for an unstoppable run. The Emperor’s New Clothes feels like another victory lap for one of the most vital voices in the game, adding an exclamation point to his already impressive discography.
The Emperor’s New Clothes Tracklist:
1. Intro
2. Bear Hill
3. Pomogranite feat. Inspectah Deck & Carlton Fisk
4. Veterans Only Billionaire Rehab (SKIT)
5. Wild Corsicans feat. Westside Gunn, Conway the Machine, & Benny The Butcher
6. 1 Life feat. Stacy Barthe
7. Barber Shop Bullies (SKIT)
8. Open Doors feat. Tommy Nova
9. 600 School feat. Ghostface Killah & Method Man
10. The Guy That Plans It
11. Da Heavies
12. Officer Full Beard (SKIT)
13. The Omerta feat. Nas
14. Get Outta Here feat. Ghostface Killah
15. The Sober Dose Gift (SKIT)
16. Debra Night Wine feat. Marsha Ambrosius
17. Mac & Lobster feat. Ghostface Killah
