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In 1994, Raekwon signed a solo deal with Loud Records and released his debut single " Heaven & Hell " for the soundtrack to the movie Fresh.

His first solo LP, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx ..., was released in 1995 to rave reviews, though not to as much commercial success as fellow Wu-Tang member Method Man's Tical.

According to Steve Huey of allmusic, " Only Built 4 Cuban Linx ... contained a narrative album format revolving around cocaine trafficking, criminal activity, and a rise through the ranks of the illegal industry.

" Wu-Tang member Ghostface Killah appeared on over half of the album's tracks, with Wu-Tang member RZA producing the album in its entirety.