Raekwon The Chef

Corey Woods, known as Raekwon, came up in Staten Island and became part of the Wu-Tang Clan in the early 1990s. His verse on the group's track 'C.R.E.A.M.' from their debut album helped establish his voice. In 1995, he released his solo album 'Only Built 4 Cuban Linx,' which was noted for its detailed storytelling and atmospheric production. A track from that album, 'Glaciers of Ice,' is among his most recognized songs.

After that, Raekwon put out other albums like 'The Wild' in 2007 and 'Fly International Luxurious Art' in 2015. He has worked with artists including Ghostface Killah and Busta Rhymes, who appears on the track 'About me.' Other songs in his catalog, such as 'Cocaine World' and 'Knowledge God,' reflect the gritty, narrative style he's known for.

In 2009, he was arrested on drug possession charges, an incident that preceded the release of his 2011 album 'Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang.' His lyrics have sometimes drawn criticism, but his approach has maintained a particular audience within hip-hop.