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Wu-Tang Clan's Raekwon recently talked about the motivation behind putting together the upcoming Purple Tape Files documentary.
Rae acknowledged the new doc would celebrate his 20 years in the rap game.
“We just gonna go in and give a powerful piece. Like I said, it’s going to be more hands-on situation for me. So just get ready for it. Me celebrating the 20 year anniversary this year of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, and coming with a new album called Fly International Luxurious Art, I’m just telling my story in the greatest way but also celebrating where me and my team came from. We came from some stuff.” (“Peter Bailey”)
Check out Raekwon’s juicy interview footage on the next page…
Instead of looking for major production companies, Rae recently explained why he decided to take a fan-funded approach to the Purple Tape Files doc.
“We wanted to do it organic – not having somebody come in and tell us what they think we should do,” Rae said in an interview. “It’s just all about the participation, no number. It’s just about people getting involved and really showing us that, ‘You know what? I care about this legendary album.'” (Complex)
Rae broke the big news across social media last month.
It's official, I released the trailer at Sundance for our documentary #ThePurpleTapeFiles …. This is just the beginning. ..— Raekwon The Chef (@Raekwon) January 25, 2015
Last year, Rae talked about his all-time favorite hip-hop artists.
“I would definitely say Rakim. Slick Rick. Kool G. Rap. I would say KRS and one more, right? Chuck D,” Rae said in an interview when asked to name his top five all-time favorite rappers excluding Wu members. “[Top rapper right now?] It would have to be Jay Z, man. That’s what I look like in a lot of these artists. All right now, but can you last 20 years? [Rap retirement age?] I say 50 – you gotta be a master though. You can’t say because talent is something that comes from within. If you got it, you got it.” (GQ)
With their rift finally behind them, Rae said the Wu-Tang movement was back on track last summer.
“We finally reached some kind of great agreement, me and RZA. And, yeah, everything is starting to happen… it’s starting to make sense. I can’t really give you too much ballistics on that, but as far as me being on board to do what I’m supposed to do, my team is telling me that it’s going to be a great situation. So I’m excited.” (Clash Music)
