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Wu-Tang Clan's Raekwon recently talked about the motivation behind his upcoming Only Built 4 Cuban Linx-based documentary.
Instead of looking for major production companies, Rae 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)
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Rae broke the big news across social media last Sunday (January 25).
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)
