Pusha T once crowned Ghostface Killah and Raekwon as having the most timeless flows in hip hop. He’s got a strong argument for it, if you ask me.
Have a listen to Raekwon spitting on the Wu’s debut back in 1993 and then listen to him on something more recent like Lil Wayne’s “More to the Story” and you’ll see that Chef hasn’t lost a step these past 30 years. The aggression might be a little tamer and the flow a bit slower, but Rae’s penmanship remains immaculate and his storytelling chops as vivid as always.
As one of the best rappers to emerge from the ’90s , over the years Chef has also put together an impressive catalogue of feature appearances for other rappers ranging from Fat Joe to Kanye West. We’re going to take a look at the dopest Chef features on this list.
From “Meth vs. Chef” and “Raw Hide” to “Eye For An Eye” and “Skew It on the Bar-B,” here are the top 12 best Raekwon guest verses of all time.
12. Kanye West ft. Raekwon & Kid Cudi – “Gorgeous”
Released: November 22, 2010
Album: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Producer: Mike Dean, No I.D. & Kanye West
Ayy, yo I done copped Timbs, lived in lenses, kid Armani suits, fresh fruits, Bally boots, and Benzes Counting up, smoking, one cuff Live as a red Jag', a Louis bag, grabbin' a blunt, fuck it Steam about a hundred and one L's Kites off to jails, buyin' sweats, running up in Stetson Nigga hat game was special It matched every black pair of Nikes, throwing dice for decimals The older head, bolder head, would train a soldier head Make sure he right in the field, not a soldier dead That meant code red, bent off the black skunk The black Dutch, back of the old shed If you can't live, you dying, you give or buy in Keep it real or keep it moving, keep grinding Keep shining, to every young man, this is a plan Learn from others like your brothers Rae and Kanye
11. Fat Joe ft. Nas, Big Punisher, Jadakiss & Raekwon – “John Blaze”
Released: September 1, 1998
Album: Don Cartagena
Producer: Ski Beatz
My son cool out (What), don't beef, yo, throw the tool out Let's run these niggas, kidnap they work, make 'em move out Crushed hash, hands is like glass, keep the heat in the dash Did some dirt for some work, caught a gash The flicker blocker, wicked sneaker rocker footwear Strike me out, God, stackin' up joints, rack 'em like Footlocker This is raw, raw like fuck kid, represent here to Crenshaw Hold my words stronger than a Benz store Relentless, the anthology consolidated with the quickness Dress up in the wig and blouse, killer sickness Lex imagination large, gold cards Beat the bogus squad brains that connect, put on the Older God Specialist, iciclist, Woolrich collar Feelin' the rich, work for every dollar, don't snitch That's why broke niggas who got heart, God, sign 'em up Start the wind up, we John Blazin, don up in the line up
10. Method Man ft. Raekwon – “Meth vs. Chef”
Released: November 15, 1994
Album: Tical
Producer: RZA
I'm goin all out kid no turnbacks You could try to front, get smoked and that's that Lyric assassin, dressed in black rugged Sixteen shots to your mug, from a slug then I go to war in a concrete jungle, making bundles Niggas act funny, and fumble But I relax, count my shells, a lot of heads gotta fly Niggas stay strapped, armed to die Time for jet-black Tim boot, flowin Wha-Su God get him, hit em with the nine troop No question, cha-cha-BOW in the session Bloodshot in that direction, cypher Attack you like chess moves best move Yo, yeah, yo The boards, your ass 'Tack, 'tack, 'tack, uh! Attack the boards like chess moves, best move At Rae through, comin at your motherfuckin crew Live direct, yeah you better step Gunshots ring on the set Let's jet - motivate, to the gate With some quick high Rae stay fly, and rob your Isle Airwaves, yo behave Now you're a slave with the boots that paved the way
9. Big Boi ft. Andre 3000 & Raekwon – “Royal Flush”
Released: March 24, 2008
Album: N/A
Producer: The Flush
They sellin' glass, lean blastin', machinery swing past Next stop, Bowling Green, bling flashin' Glow my ass off, po-po, they try to harass My dough, ching cash, and I sit in my castle, bent You know the W that come from Dirty Bast Bird baths, love to stunt, we got burners with gas Fly past, buy NASA, caught up with the cash Why blast when you know we in your crib? Bypass I mastered (What?), the treasurer of gettin' ass Whip Aston, red pipe and leather, slick nasty Sassy (Shit), but at the same time raspy Plug me a thug, your mother eatin' plaster
8. Ol’ Dirty Bastard ft. Method Man & Raekwon – “Raw Hide”
Released: March 28, 1995
Album: Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version
Producer: RZA
Yo, check the bulletproof fly shit, strong like Thai Stick
Then I'll remain to tear your frame while I freaks it
Like some fly new sneaks and shit
Now eat my shit, bitch tried to creep and got hit
Now regulate, and I'll be out to set up a date
Wu-Tang is bangin' like a Ron G tape
RZA pump the shit just like a shotty
Watch me run it like John Gotti
Collidin' on the track like gin and watty
Check the calendar, I warn any challenger
To step up {*whoosh*} feel the blast from the silencer
7. AZ ft. Raekwon & Ghostface Killah – “New York”
Released: September 6, 2005
Album: A.W.O.L.
Producer: Emile Haynie
You know the town stupid, this is all authentic ground You can get poked, grabbed and choked, then shot up, for product Bank holders stay in the lab, too many dumb niggas is scheming You can get murked up in the cab Shout out to niggas that be jerking tags, rollin' in Jags Good boy leathers, hood boys'll blast you Niggas that carry ones and hit grass And love hip hop, the shit that bring money outta ziplocs Protect your dome, I'm warning you, what harm I do to the kid I have you on the floor with ya armor loose Break the raw down and sign truces Then switch the next muthafuckin' date, fuck all excuses When you see me it's real, I'm just a natural born hustler The castle where they wrap you in plastic, duke So every soldier that's armed, remind your general It's critical, you might stay a night, if you presentable
6. Ghostface Killah ft. Raekwon & Cappadonna – “Iron Maiden”
Released: October 29, 1996
Album: Ironman
Producer: RZA
Yo, Gambino niggas who swipe theirs Deluxe rap cavaliers Midgets who steal beers, give 'em theirs Sit back jollyin' My team be gaming like Three-card Molly and Drug Somalians pollying Mittens raps they crocheting A-yo Iron, these niggas portraying But haven't been paying For real, slide on these niggas like a fresh pair Caesar fade style, usually tuck grenade Throw a blade, fuck getting laid Guzzle this shit like Gatorade Day to day Wallies half leather, half-suede Connecting with the high stylist, dun Light up a chalice I run with nothing but the wildest, foulest Come on now, long-dick style Niggas on the hit out, ay yo Iron bite my shit out Eventually, bust a rap gun mentally Been doing this a century kid, just meant to be Get on your knees and bless me with a gem in the Caribbean Skiin' off white BM Snatch Canadian cream with Scandinavians Palladium style, play it like thirty-two Arabians The greatest lesson is don't owe, you might get stole on When I go bury me with velour on
5. Ghostface Killah ft. Raekwon – “The Faster Blade”
Released: October 29, 1996
Album: Ironman
Producer: RZA
A-yo! Movin' on these niggas like they owe, so, bro You know how we go, we go, shift 'em out like perico Fine, protégés off top connectin' like a buildin' Four dollar whylin' niggas buildin', savin' the children Come on now, check out the view like a oceanfront Slow-motion in cunt, takin' what we want You know a kid Asiatic, holdin' power like a Craftmatic You like your fish fried or battered? — That day, he ratted Check out the rubies from Diana, jet-skiin' in Atlanta Makin' some power moves out of Savannah Yeah, rock them niggas like jewelry Arabics movin' blow like aerobics — That's when his nose itch Yeah, that means it's all in effect I'm hittin' you, I'm hittin' Buddha Out in Bermuda, send that twenty-shot Ruger Continue to slam and mend you like a venue Get all up in you, oh yeah, your friend too, respect Wu Yeah, keep them faggot niggas watery Rhyme for rich niggas who supported me Shorty pussy extorted me So it's a science now, RZA, cuttin' they pockets like scissors Cindafella found him a Wally slipper Splashin' ends in the glass Benz in Nevada Flashin' gems, eight-and-a-half Timb state robber All my life been on some foul shit besides kidnap a child shit Get on some foul and proud shit Cheatin' many Koreans, bein' all that I can be an' Put down on thirty keys an' get to fleein', light up a tree an' Don't be breezin' like a blow dryer Yo, you's a liar like Jeremiah gamin' on the flyer Yo, Barbarian niggas is carryin', thug drug marryin' Hittin' Marion off at the Clarion All my Spanish niggas love us We movin' like Russia, bone crusher At the flick, stick the usher Broke niggas — spot 'em like Cascade in the street masquerade Faster Blade
4. Pete Rock ft. Raekwon, Ghostface Killah & Prodigy – “Tha Game”
Released: November 10, 1998
Album: Soul Survivor
Producer: Pete Rock
Yo! Call me the black champion, Guess down, wanna test now? So let's grab the mack and vest, bless him if he stressed out Amazin', blazin' Purple Haze spaceships Blazin' asians in Mercedes Benz stations Yo! Movin' through the tavern, guns that burn, sons that learn Stabbin' an intern, corporate book of words Iceatollah Motorola's, gun reloaders, broads with rollers When wet lens stole us, Lex glowers who owe us Call up Commissionary Gordon Son, go warn the Warden that the lord is back Rollin' with his sword again Mixtape, masturbation mate, rate plates ice traits Guns with bitches jumpin' outta white cakes It's on, for real, indeed, Lex Leonardo Shells that's hollow, six whipper through the 52 globe of horror Carry the stainless steel armor Nurture the church avenue drama, yo, African gold from Ghana Puffin' these marijuanas make Allah catch Alzheimer's Feedin' bread to birds, yellin' "Fuck old timers!"
3. Ghostface Killah ft. Raekwon & Cappadonna – “Daytona 500”
Released: October 29, 1996
Album: Ironman
Producer: RZA
Say peace to cats who rock MAC Knowledge Knowledges Street astrologists, light up the mic, God—acknowledge this Fly joints that carry two points, Corolla Motorola holder Play it, god, E-pack over the shoulder Chrome tanks, player like Yanks, check the franchise Front on my guys, my enterprise splash many lives Repel all fakes like reflectors He had sugar in his ear in his last crack career We can can him, manhandle him, if you wanna Run in his crib-o, get ditto, skate like a limo And jet to the flyest estate, relate take a break Break down an eighth and then wait, drop it like Dre Thugs they be booing and screwing, we canoeing Claim they doing the same shit we doing—fuck the union It's the same style, RZA’s train aboard, jump the turnstile On the island, he tried to challenge God for the new Bal's Especially that, aluminum bat in the Ac' Relax, lay back, sell a grenade a da—it pays, black The Mac-10 flex wipe cats like Windex Index finger be sore busting these fly scripts The Wally kid count crazily, grands revive lands Laying with my bitches and my mans in Lex Lands We losing 'em, jet to the stash in Now Jerusalem Abusing 'em, rocking his jewels, like we using 'em Low-pro star, seven thick waves rock Polar Roll with the older Gods, build with the Sun, Moon and Star
2. Mobb Deep ft. Nas & Raekwon – “Eye For An Eye”
Released: April 25, 1995
Album: The Infamous
Producer: Havoc
Hold up, and analyze the wildcats slang cracks They swing in Ac's, the new routines be my eyes Blacks playin' corners, glancin' all up in your cornea Corner ya, seen cats snatch monies up on ya But late night, candlelight fiend with a crack pipe It's only right, feelin' higher than an airplane, right Word, yo, I wanna get this money then blow Take my time, blast a nine, if you front, you go Sip beers — the German ones, hand my guns to sons Shaolin and Queensbridge, we robbin' niggas for fun But still, write my will out to my seeds then build Mahalia sing a tale, but the real, we still kill WHAT!
1. OutKast ft. Raekwon – “Skew It on the Bar-B”
Released: November 23, 1998
Album: Aquemini
Producer: Organized Noize
Deliver this through your audio, ghetto mafioso Grow hydro, then bag it up slow Price that, longevity suggest make moves slow Take time, grow eight, react nine, blow Hydro slide raw like fuck Ronaldo Fly ride, though, shit lookin' wild dope Then glide, yo, flippin' the page, I go Watch five-o, jump on my meat, ride slow Watch those undercovers, cop those, rock those Glock blows, leave 'em baggy and collect, spot closed Keep a watch froze, lean on the yacht, wash clothes Let the chop blow, bag a half a block, plot grows, what?
