Raekwon also known as The Chef is yet another individual member of the Wu-Tang Clan to make the list solely on his ability and merit. Matter of fact, many could argue that Raekwon is probably the best lyricist in all of Wu-Tang and he proved his ability early during the group's first album. But it was his first solo effort that really allowed the Brooklyn rapper to gain notoriety, on the project entitled, Only Built For Cuban Linx.... The album was released as a purple cassette that became a legendary collector's item.
These days, Raekwon still is hopping on tracks with acts like Kanye West and other established hip-hop artists of this current generation. His flow and delivery are some of the most unique developed to this very day and his lyrical content makes him a respected figure in the hip-hop community. There's no telling him what he has up his sleeve next.