Don't fuck with Raekwon. The man isn't strapped for cash. He isn't some bum MC who relies on on ads to get money. In fact I bet this is just advertising for his new album, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II. Raekwon is a legendary MC. He is the Wu-Tang's master storyteller. He is definitely a real motherfucking G from a bygone era of hip-hop. Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nothing to Fuck Wit.
Damn, this is what I get for dipping out of work, on time. I missed the single most relevant post in all of Jalopdom.
Speaking of OB4CL2, it feels as if I've been waiting 15 years to hear it...oh yeah, because it HAS been 15 damn years. I tried to like Immobilarity and Lex Diamonds, and kudos to Raek for even attempting those albums, but damn, you can't top the original Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. That album STAYS in heavy rotation.
A rental car is a rental car, no matter the price.
Think about how many hookers and blow you could have bought. And hell, you probably would have had enough money left over for a taxi, bus pass or to buy a bike.
There's no way any member of the Wu Tang clan should be strapped for cash (okay, maybe U-God), but sadly I bet dude needs the money. A friend from college, in his many adventures, was the tour manager for Wu-Tang during a comeback type tour back in 2003 or so. He claimed he tried to be sensible and get everything done and official on spreadsheets or whatever, but when it came down to it, the only way he could get them paid without enormous arguments was to open the dressing room door, put the bag of money in, and get the hell out. Not exactly a guaranteed method of ensuring everyone gets their cut.
I was going to quote Rae here, but I got Clipse on the brain:
"IT'S THE reincarnation of Raekwon in an apron
Lou Vuitton printed and coke scented
Windin' through the flow cause it's so vintage
Nothin' like these timid gimmick, prepaid rappers with no minutes
The real niggas live it, they mimic
They H-O-V lane it and don't get it.
Sure, they talk about diamonds and stuff that's easy to dismiss, but they also talk about cars alot, so you have to like them. For example, "tell me, how could you go against the Lord's will? Count my blessings everytime the Yokohamas squeal"
The fact that Ferrari does not feel the need to do ads like this about Audi's hometown tells you everything you will ever need to know about the relative pecking order of the two companies' products.
@georgejetson: Not really, this is an add for the Audi brand, not for the R8. Actually the R8 is an Audi add in itself. Fiat tried to use that same technique with Ferrari's (and Schumacher) but it isn't as credible.
You know, considering that the majority of Italy didn't like the Hitler-Mussilini relationship, it is any surpise that the majority of Italy doesn't like a German (car) with an Italian (motor).
@maximum-sienna: That is a questionable remark. I'm not so sure if the Italians disliked Hitler in the beginning.
Most Europeans, and Americans were very pro Hitler at first (something we never really like to talk about) but only when it the shit started hitting the fan, this opinion changed.
And regarding the Audi, they are extremely popular in Italy and I think italians would only be flattered by the fact that a german car has an italian heart. I would.
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The Asian Delegation selects....
Milk that cow baby!
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SSSSSSSUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Got on a Lamont Sandford dress shirt
"What do you want you big dummy?"
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Disregard my last comment, I mixed up Rza with Raekwon...
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Damn, this is what I get for dipping out of work, on time. I missed the single most relevant post in all of Jalopdom.
Speaking of OB4CL2, it feels as if I've been waiting 15 years to hear it...oh yeah, because it HAS been 15 damn years. I tried to like Immobilarity and Lex Diamonds, and kudos to Raek for even attempting those albums, but damn, you can't top the original Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. That album STAYS in heavy rotation.
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You gotta diversify your bonds, nigga.
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He jumped up in the window just to see you
Look what he drew
A car, house, always wants to be with you
He's just as Jolly, He always begging me to let him see you
I'm like "probably if you clean up, and read a little"
You make people eyes glow
You got the weather channel bugging and you stubborn when it snow
You my mentor, Mothers name their Kids after you
New slang, nothing personal, we knowin what you been through
(Sun) You roll like, one in a million yo
(Sun Sun) You always find like, one in a building yo
We those babies from day one
All I had was you on my birthday baby- think you owe me one
The way the world look when you around
Prisoners get out, look up, run at you and then kiss the ground
You my favourite, I wish we had three more of you
I adore you, plus I even go to the store for you
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Think about how many hookers and blow you could have bought. And hell, you probably would have had enough money left over for a taxi, bus pass or to buy a bike.
06/10/09
Hating on Rae' is a no no IMO.
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I was going to quote Rae here, but I got Clipse on the brain:
"IT'S THE reincarnation of Raekwon in an apron
Lou Vuitton printed and coke scented
Windin' through the flow cause it's so vintage
Nothin' like these timid gimmick, prepaid rappers with no minutes
The real niggas live it, they mimic
They H-O-V lane it and don't get it.
Sure, they talk about diamonds and stuff that's easy to dismiss, but they also talk about cars alot, so you have to like them. For example, "tell me, how could you go against the Lord's will? Count my blessings everytime the Yokohamas squeal"
Yokohama reference FTW.
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And U-God is probably still in the slums of Shaolin.
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Great commercial. They should show it during the Super Bowl.
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Most Europeans, and Americans were very pro Hitler at first (something we never really like to talk about) but only when it the shit started hitting the fan, this opinion changed.
And regarding the Audi, they are extremely popular in Italy and I think italians would only be flattered by the fact that a german car has an italian heart. I would.