Raekwon turns 47 today (Jan. 12) and celebrates by sharing the release date and cover art for his new album, The Wild. The LP will be the Wu-Tang Clan member’s first project since 2015’s Fly International Luxurious Art. The cover for the album, which is slated to drop on March 10 via ICEH20 Records, features a cartoon version of a giant Raekwon rocking gold chains and holding a gold microphone. The buildings in the background resemble speakers, and one is decorated with a Wu-Tang logo. Around the release of his last LP, XXL caught up with The Chef to talk about his ambitions while having an established legacy. Although Raekwon has already cemented his legendary status in hip-hop, he explained that he’s always trying to improve. “I mean, just getting better, you know? Practicing on my craft and really trying to always step the bar up,” Rae told XXL. “You know, when you a legend, it ain’t easy to still be around, so that kind of gives me the ability to still go out there and push it all the way to the limit because of how people look at me.

Being in the game for a long time can only make me a more passionate artist and that’s where I’m at. It’s like I’m better than I was 20 years ago in my eyes, so it’s more about celebrating and showing people that I am still here with a more latch on the music I love.” The album is apparently already done, so fans should be hearing the lead single in the near future. 20 of Your Favorite Rappers Naming Their Favorite Rappers Subscribe to XXL on Twitter Reacts to Explicit Photo of G Herbo Look-Alike Fans Choose Which Artist Will Win Best Rap Album at 2017 Grammy Awards Here Are the 2017 Hip-Hop Music Festivals You Need to See Twitter Reacts to Eminem’s Verse on Big Sean’s “No Favors” This Is What It Comes TooMobb Deep's Prodigy Releases BitTorrent Bundle Featuring Cam'ron, Raekwon, Action Bronson, MoreR.I.P. series will also feature Jay Electronica, Ghostface Killah, DJ Premier, French Montana, and moreMobb Deep rapper Prodigy has teamed up with BitTorrent to release a new series called R.I.P. collecting 45 tracks of collaborations.

The first 15-track installment, R.I.P. 1, is available for download here and below. It features tracks Prodigy has appeared on with Cam'ron, Raekwon, Action Bronson, Curren$y, Childish Gambino, Roc Marciano, the late Chinx, Mac Miller, and more. nike hazard hoodieThere's also a visual for new single, "Tyranny." assassins creed hoodie idealThe next two installments, featuring collabs with Jay Electronica, Ghostface Killah, DJ Premier, French Montana, and more, will be released later this month. gonz hoodieUpdate (3/18, 7:26 p.m.): Prodigy has released the second installment, R.I.P. 2. boston bruins rhinestone shirtIt features Jay Electronica, Killer Mike, Bun B, 50 Cent, and more. amon amarth hoodie sweden

There are also visuals for "Great Spitters" (with Cory Gunz) and "Hell on Earth 2K" (with Waka Flocka Flame and French Montana). Download it and check out the tracklist below. Update (3/25, 12:33 p.m.): Prodigy has released the third installement, R.I.P. III. gmp hoodiesIt features Domo Genesis, Ghostface, Raekwon, French Montana, Slick Rick, Freddie Gibbs, the Alchemist, KRS-One, and more. ggg hoodieDownload it here and check it out below. The R.I.P. series comes 20 years after Mobb Deep's third album Hell on Earth. Prodigy and Havoc are starting a tour for its anniversary. The duo reissued their sophomore album The Infamous in 2014 for that record's 19th anniversary. 01 Fame [ft. Roc Marciano and Evidence]02 Body [ft. Childish Gambino]03 Hoodie Weather [ft. Your Old Droog]04 The Type [ft. Curren$y]05 Zoo Musik [ft. Vado and Chinx]06 Fish Meat [ft. Tri State and Planet Asia]07 Seven Series Triplets [ft. Action Bronson and Raekwon]08 In Heaven's Home [ft. Roc Marciano]09 Death Sentence [ft. Roc Marciano]10 The Realness [ft. Rick Gonzalez]11 Losing Weight [ft. Cam'ron]12 Off the Wall [ft. Boldy James]13 Confessions of a Cash Register [ft. Mac Miller]14 Money on Your Head [ft.

Chinx]15 Prisoner [ft. Papoose] 01 Call of Duty [ft. Jay Electronica]02 Frauds [ft. Fred the Godson]03 Lay Low [ft. French Montana]04 Lil' Thunn [ft. E-Money Bags]05 It's Murda [ft. 50 Cent]06 Don't Get Me Confused [ft. U-Krime]07 Chase the Paper [ft. 50 Cent, Kidd Kidd & Styles P]08 I'm From the Trap [ft. French Montana]09 No One Can Stop Us [ft. Killer Mike, Jon Connor & Young Gliss]10 Grindmode Infamous [ft. Rick Gonzalez]11 Where's Your Leader [ft. Bun B, CharlieRED & Remy Banks]12 Great Spitters [ft. Cory Gunz]13 No Sunshine [ft. French Montana & Chinx]14 Stranded [ft. Ca$h Bilz]15 Hell on Earth 2K [ft. Waka Flocka Flame & French Montana]does it even matterFederal Appeals Court Refuses to Reinstate Trump’s Travel BanMeet the Woman Who Claims to Have the Most Tinder Matches EverLegal Weed States Could Be in Jeopardy With Jeff Sessions as Attorney GeneralDolphins May Be Getting High Off Blowfish Because Nature Is AwesomeTerrifying Footage Shows Abducted Mom Attempting to Get Her Daughter to Safety

Friday Feb 10, 2017 93.7 BOB FM Presents Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern JukeboxSaturday Feb 11, 2017 The Return of Shane Dollar Saturday Feb 18, 2017 Sunday Feb 19, 2017 A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Monday Feb 20, 2017 Thursday Feb 23, 2017 Feed The Scene & 66RAW Present Method Man & Redman Friday Feb 24, 2017 Amilly Entertainment & G-Man Entertainment Present State Of Emergency Part 2 Saturday Feb 25, 2017 The 2017 Excision Tour ft. Monday Feb 27, 2017 Wednesday Mar 1, 2017 Thursday Mar 2, 2017 Tuesday Mar 7, 2017 Saturday Mar 11, 2017 *Special Event at ODU Constant Center* Sunday Mar 12, 2017 Monday Mar 13, 2017 Tuesday Mar 14, 2017 Eli Young BandThursday Mar 16, 2017 Saturday Mar 18, 2017 106.9 The Fox & FM99 Welcomes ZOSO (The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience)Thursday Mar 23, 2017 Friday Mar 24, 2017 On Sale this Week Subscribe to hear about members-only specials, pre-sales and more!