Raekwon - Marvin (feat. CeeLo Green) by ICEH2O RECORDS published on 2017-03-23T22:06:14Z On The Eve Of The Anniversary For The Iconic Artists Birth & Death, Raekwon Breaks Down His Heartfelt Tribute To Marvin Gaye “I don't make records for pleasure. I did when I was a younger artist, but I don't today. I record so that I can feed people what they need, what they feel. Hopefully, I record so that I can help someone overcome a bad time.” (Marvin Gaye, NME Interview Circa 1982) One of the standout tracks from Raekwon’s recently released seventh solo-masterpiece, The Wild, is undoubtedly his heartfelt tribute to Marvin Gaye, simply entitled “Marvin” which features Cee-Lo. With “Marvin,” Raekwon authors his own audio autobiography of the fellow iconic artist, detailing his upbringing, his artistic legacy, his turbulent personal life and his tragic death (at the hands of his own father). As the anniversary of Marvin Gaye’s birth (April 2nd) and death (April 1st) both draw near, Raekwon further honors Marvin Gaye’s life and his dedication to him by delving into the creative process of the track and where the inspiration stemmed from. “Once I heard the beat, his name kept coming to me (“Marvin” exactly like Cee-Lo’s hook). The beat reminded me of him and it transported me back to that time. It was like his life flashed before me and the words just began spilling out organically” Raekwon stated. “Marvin’s music transcended genres and it can speak to anyone, but it especially speaks to those of us who come from the inner-city; poverty, oppression, the good and the bad. Living in the inner-city, his music helps us reflect. He was real and you could hear it in his voice and in his music. That is where we have parallels, he spoke to a generation and so do I and Wu-Tang. We share creativity and we speak on what we want people to hear; and not focus on trends. Marvin saw the climate change and what he saw affected him. He stood up for what he believed in (issues we are still dealing with today) and created conversation and awareness and he had a vision; I resemble those same traits. I wish I could sit down with him and play him this tribute and just smoke a splif and vibe.” For More Information: https://twitter.com/Raekwon https://www.instagram.com/raekwon/ https://twitter.com/CeeLoGreen Genre Hip-hop & Rap Comment by Andre Razorovich Darkstyle That’s was fucking awesome 2024-01-24T17:46:00Z Comment by Soul Rebel 💘💖❤️🔥💯💯💯 2022-02-10T09:59:55Z Comment by WarioWareHouseHangout3!!! im gonna make some shoebiks for you 2022-01-22T21:40:55Z Comment by l̴͉͑ư̶̖c̶͉̆̆̏i̷̩̕û̴̙̱̯̎ṣ̶̽͋ the type of song to make you inspired 2019-12-06T02:37:48Z Comment by l̴͉͑ư̶̖c̶͉̆̆̏i̷̩̕û̴̙̱̯̎ṣ̶̽͋ this shit amazng 2019-12-06T02:37:20Z Comment by gillam467 So lit 2019-08-01T13:26:16Z Comment by User 342409927 Amazing 2018-12-15T19:25:42Z Comment by GoldMaker421 great 2018-06-04T18:18:10Z Comment by Union&Lucha Just Love that Old School Style sound! 2018-06-01T21:08:43Z Comment by Breezeejke awesome 2018-05-07T14:52:54Z Comment by O.G Sash wow this is mega dope 2018-05-05T15:27:40Z Comment by Disco Terrorist Great track, concept, and colab! Bigups Marvin, Raekwon, and Cee-lo! 2018-05-02T23:41:27Z Comment by Auditory. Wu Wuuuu 2018-05-02T22:59:15Z Comment by niallish2 Smooth 2018-05-01T11:21:31Z Comment by Gina Livingston CeeLo!!!! 2018-03-05T17:36:20Z Comment by Amanda Nicole Hamilton Ice Water Records 2017-09-07T02:40:52Z Comment by Amanda Nicole Hamilton those vocals 2017-09-07T02:39:39Z Comment by Amanda Nicole Hamilton 🙏🙏🙏🙏 2017-09-07T02:39:30Z Comment by Amanda Nicole Hamilton 💯💯💯💯💯 2017-09-07T02:39:22Z Comment by Amanda Nicole Hamilton CeeLo Green 2017-09-07T02:39:14Z Comment by Amanda Nicole Hamilton 🔥🔥🔥🔥 2017-09-07T02:38:51Z Comment by DTACH Thank you Chef. Bless 2017-08-14T17:14:44Z Comment by comprehensiveanticipatorydesignscientist4livingry Marvin, the sound of your voice sets fire in my soul; what a glory to behold! Marvin, my heart...still wonders, how? I just hope you're happy now... <3 2017-07-21T12:56:49Z Comment by MrGolstein WeSc Headphones 2017-06-15T07:53:00Z Comment by SaCha Great stuff! 2017-05-21T03:17:00Z Comment by SnukeLive Fire!!!Always 2017-04-19T22:50:21Z Comment by GREEN DUTCH Awesome 2017-04-08T20:34:12Z Comment by Thube Pain Kunene April 2nd 1939/ the stars is in line/ Divine/ intervention/ at it's own intention/... gifted with the pen 2017-04-06T09:48:05Z Comment by Dawson Duncan ceelo is the goat 2017-04-03T22:30:58Z