Fly International Luxurious Art
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| Studio album by Raekwon | ||||
| Released | April 28, 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2012–2015 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 42:45 | |||
| Label | Ice H2O, Caroline | |||
| Producer | Raekwon (exec.), Jerry Wonda, She da God, Snaz, Scram Jones, S1, Frank G, Scoop DeVille, Bluerocks, Matthew Burnett | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
| The A.V. Club | B- |
| Consequence of Sound | B- |
| HipHopDX |  |
| NME | 8/10 |
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| Slant Magazine | |
| Spin | 7/10 |
Fly International Luxurious Art is the sixth studio album by American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon. The album was released on April 28, 2015, by Ice H2O Records and Caroline Records. The album was supported by the singles "All About You", "Soundboy Kill It" and "Wall to Wall".
On January 1, 2013, Raekwon announced that his next studio album would be titled "F.I.L.A.", an acronym for "Fly International Luxurious Art", and said it would be released in the second quarter of 2013. On February 15, 2013, Raekwon said the album was almost finished.
Raekwon said that the album is an ode to his "stylish" side and the album will contain elements of "glamour, lifestyle and fashion." He said he is attempting to appeal to a broader global audience and have this album become a "worldwide success". On July 22, 2013, he told MTV he was still working on the album, along with the upcoming Wu-Tang Clan album with the former due for a release near the end of the year.
The album's recording process began in late 2012. For the album, he collaborated with artists such as Estelle, Melanie Fiona and Akon. Production on the album was handled by producers such as Jerry Wonda, RoadsArt and Frank G. among others. In a late-February 2014 interview, Raekwon stated that Akon and Snoop Dogg would be featured on the album. He also confirmed that the album was close to being complete.
Raekwon announced on November 30, 2012 that he would soon release an EP titled Lost Jewlry. The EP was released for free by his label Ice H2O on January 15, 2013. The EP featured guest appearances from Faith Evans, Freddie Gibbs, Altrina Renee and Maino, and includes production from Scram Jones, Buckwild and more.
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