Hate it or love it, you’ve probably heard the track before. Now here’s the MP3 courtesy of Kanye.

MP3: Kanye West feat. Justin Bieber and Raekwon – “Runaway Love (Remix)”

Given that the artwork is in the same style of the last two tracks, could this track be part of the Watch the Throne EP?

If I were you, I wouldn’t question Kanye West’s ability to deliver on anything, even something as conceptually ridiculous as the proposed Kanye/Justin Bieber/Raekwon collaboration. While we’re at it, don’t question Raekwon’s intent, either–c’mon, he’s the chef. These guys will prove you wrong every time. They have provided us with a song/re-do/remix that combines Wu-Tang’s “Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nothing ta Fuck Wit”, Bieber’s vocals from “Runaway Love”, and new verses from Rae and Ye.

Let’s cut to the chase, shall we? Here it is–you’ll just have to scoot over to Hip-Hop Connection to have a listen. (Kanye West feat. Justin Bieber and Raekwon – “Runaway Love”)

While you’re listening to that dose of craziness, you might want to read Sean Highkin’s column about the collab and the controversy that initially surrounded it.

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It appears as though the killer bees are going to be hitting the road once again. Starting July 23rd at The Dome in Rome, the Wu-Tang Clan will embark on a European tour lasting until August 4th. It is yet to be announced which members will be touring, but with the release of Wu-Massacre earlier this year it would make sense that at least Method Man, Raekwon, and Ghostface Killah will make the trip. Fingers crossed that the tour goes well and they decide to bring the Clan state-side. Check out all the dates and a track from the aforementioned Wu Massacre below.

MP3: Meth, Rae, Ghost – “Our Dreams” (Feat. Inspectah Deck & Sun God)

Wu Tang Clan 2010 European Tour:
7/23 The Dome, Rome, Italy
7/24 Splash Festival, Graefenhainichen, Germany
7/25 Paradiso, Amsterdam, Netherlands
7/26 Rockefeller, Oslo, Norway 7/27 Circus, Helsinki, Finland
7/28 Glav Club, St. Petersburg, Russia
7/29 Caviar Lounge, Moscow, Russia
7/30 Lockerse Festival, Lokerse, Belgium
7/30 INDEX, Schuettorf, Germany
7/31 DIva Palace, Wuerzburg, Germany
8/1 Academy, Glasgow, UK
8/3 Academy, Manchester, UK
8/4 Academy, London, UK

Meth, Ghost & Rae

Wu-Massacre

[Def Jam; 2010]

Links: Wu-Tang Clan | Def Jam | Purchase on Insound

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Blakroc

Blakroc

[Blackroc Project; 2009]

Links: Blackroc | The Black Keys | Purchase on Insound

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Let’s be real: Raekwon’s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…Pt II was probably one of the greatest hip-hop albums of 2009, if not the best. That being said, it’s no surprise that Jimmy Fallon introduced him as one of the most acclaimed artists in hip-hop, and Raekwon returned the praise by giving a host shout-out. (“Jimmy, what up baby?”)

Raekwon took the stage on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon to perform the cut “Catalina” from the aforementioned album. The Roots served quite nicely as Rae’s backing band, and Black Thought (though not normally a singer) substituted for Lyfe Jennings on the verses. Check out the performance here.

Raekwon

Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… Pt. II

[EMI/Ice H20; 2009]

Links: Raekwon | EMI | Purchase on Insound

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US Tracklisting

1. Return of the North Star (feat. Papu Wu)
2. House of Flying Daggers (feat. Inspectah Deck,Ghostface Killah and Method Man)
3. Sonny’s Missing (Produced by Pete Rock)
4. Pyrex Vision (Produced by Marley Marl)
5. Cold Outside (feat. Ghostface Killah and Sugar Bang)
6. Black Mozart (feat. Inspectah Deck)
7. New Wu (feat. Method Man and Ghostface Killah)
8. Penitentiary (feat. Ghostface Killah)
9. Surgical Gloves
10. Broken Safety (feat. Jadakiss and Styles P)
11. Canal Street
12. Ason Jones
13. Have Mercy (feat. Beanie Sigel and Blue Raspberry)
14. 10 Bricks (feat. Cappadonna and Ghostface Killah)
15. Fat Lady Sings
16. Catalina (feat. Lyfe Jennings)
17. We Will Rob You (feat. Slick Rick, GZA and Masta Killa)
18. About Me
19. Mean Streets (feat. Inspectah Deck and Ghostface Killah)
20. Kiss The Ring (feat. Inspectah Deck and Masta Killa)
21. South Star (feat. Papa Wu)

UK Tracklisting

1. Return to the North Star ft Papu Wu
2. House of Flying Daggers ft Deck, Ghostface Killah, Method Man
3. Sonny’s Missing
4. Pyrex Vision
5. Cold Outside ft Suga Bang, Ghostface
6. Godfather ft Inspectah Deck
7. New Wu ft Method Man, Ghostface Killah
8. Penitentiary ft Ghostface Killah
9. Criminology 09 ft Ghostface Killah
10. Fat Lady Sings
11. Canal Street
12. 10 Bricks ft Cappadonna, Ghostface Killah
13. G-hide ft Ghostface Killah
14. Rockstar ft Inspectah Deck, Gza
15. Catalina ft. Busta Ryhmes
16. 40 Deuce ft Jadakiss, Styles P
17. Walk Wit Me
18. We Will Rob You ft Slick Rick, Gza, Masta Killah
19. Have Mercy ft Beanie Siegal
20. Surgical Gloves
21. Nigga Me
22. Mean Streets ft Inspectah Deck,
23. Kiss the Ring ft Inspectah Deck, Masta Killah
24. Ason Jones Prod by J-Dilla

It looks like the UK will be getting all of the extra ‘mixtape tracks’ like “Criminology 09″ and “G-Hide”. Anyone doubting the whole two tracklists thing should check out Raekwon’s Twitter.

Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 is due out September 8th on EMI/IceH2O Records.