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Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...

One of the greatest hip-hop albums ever made.

It pioneered Mafioso rap, and you can hear it's influence in all the albums that came after it. The cinematic, elaborate beats, with the heavy use of horn and string sections, introduced an entirely new sound to the rap game. The clean, polished beats of Cuban Linx contrasts starkly against Tical or 36 Chambers.

Reasonable Doubt by Jay-Z? Life After Death by Big? They all owe their entire style to this album.

The production on this album is a perfect testament to RZA's skills. If anyone tells you Dr. Dre is the best producer, just laugh at them, they have shittier taste than you. Do them a favor and hand them a copy of Liquid Swords or Cuban Linx.

Ghostface Killah also laid down some of his best verses and lines on this album. Some people say this was Ghostface at his peak.

The original name was "Only Built 4 My Cuban Linx Niggaz".

A Cuban link is a type of chain necklace with a distinct pattern. "Cuban Linx" isn't a secret code word, he's basically saying for his styled up niggaz.
Ghostfaces verse on Criminology - Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...

Yo, first of all son, peep the arson
Many brothers I be sparkin' and bustin' mad light inside the dark
Call me dough snatcher, just the brother for the rapture
I handglide, holdin' on strong, hard to capture
Extravagant, RZA bake the track and it's militant
Then I react, like a convict, and start killin' shit
It's manifested, the Gods work like appliances
Dealin' in my cypher I revolve around sciences
The ninth chamber, nigga trapped inside my hallway
You try to flee but you got smoked up by the doorway (blaow! blaow! blaow!)
No question, I send your ass back, right to the essence
Your whole frame is smothered in dirt, now how you restin'
While I'll be trapped by sounds, locked behind loops
Throwin' niggaz off airplanes cause CASH RULES
Everything around me black as you can see
Swallow this murder one verse like God degree
Then analyze my soundtrack for satisfaction
You adapt like a flashback chain reaction
by dcrubin June 28, 2010
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Linus

An all round great guy, rich as fuck, massive dick and gets all the bitches.
He’s so fit, he’s such a Linus!
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Linus

Carefree, Joker, Charming, Vigorous. Linus is often found in the spotlight, but once you get to know him you’ll see that he’s all other than that hubris. Linus likes to keep his personal problems private, but he’ll never hetsitate to hear you out. Linus will do anything to cheer you up. He’s a great listener and advisor, with two shoulders to cry on. He’ll always have your back.

Linus has got a great sense of humour; you’ll never miss a laugh when he’s around. In fact, he’ll see to it that you know he’s pulled up the driveway.

Linus huge amount of energy leads him to limitless adventures. He's a very interesting person since he’s always up to something. There’s just no room for boredom being the enthusiastic learner and happy teacher that Linus is. Although, he can be quite a procrastinator regarding necessities that doesn’t appeal to him, you can always rely on Linus because he’s always carrying his heart with him.

If you’re friends with Linus, consider yourself lucky. He’d never befriend someone who’s not worthy of his time or energy.

In love life, Linus is a great romantic who’s never ashamed to show off his partner. He’ll make sure that they’re aware of his love and affection. Never will he make his partner feel ashamed or judged; Linus only have love, and lots of laughter, to give you.

If you ever stumble across a Linus, make sure to give him a shot! Who knows what mountains you’ll end up climbing together?
“I’m hanging out with Linus today!”
“Oh sweet! Can I pleeeaaseee join? I’ts always a blast with Linus!”
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Linus Tech Tips

The man who's always able to squeeze in his sponsors at the perfect time in the video.
Linus Tech Tips: "But this video is about the ten reasons you guys love your Macs, and, with the kind of response that we got from our community, Apple clearly has been doing something right for so many of you to want to purchase their products..."

Linus two seconds later: "Speaking of doing something, right? You know what's a good thing to do, that's right? If you're a small business owner, get FreshBooks."
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The Dirty Linus

Dragging male genitalia through dirt/ mud before engaging in intercourse where one's partner's head is covered in a musty, rancid blanket.
Charlie took Lucy to the local landfill and gave her The Dirty Linus.
by WhatDoesThatMean? May 8, 2011
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Linus Blanket

Another word for a pacifier, comforter or security blanket, but it can be used as a metaphor. Originating from the comic strip Peanuts, the character Linus is always holding his blanket for protection. His dependence has lead to this being a pop-culture reference to all such objects in relation to those who need them.

The term became a lot more popular after the term was used by Simon Pegg in an early episode of the hit TV sitcom Spaced.
"Does the convenience storekeeper really need that Baseball bat under the counter?"

"Not really, it's just a Linus Blanket, he'll never use it!"
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Linus Dehi

I'm making Linus Dehi soup.
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