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The Pretty Toney Album is the fourth studio album by Ghostface Killah. The album was released on April 20, 2004. It is the only album from the artist to be released solely under the title of "Ghostface." The album peaked at #6 on the Billboard 200 and #4 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. Read more about Ghostface Killah and his career here.
He would return in 2000 with his follow-up to Ironman, Supreme Clientele. "Cherchez LaGhost ", a single off the album, became a minor club hit, and the sentimental "Child's Play " brought numerous comparisons with Slick Rick.
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In 1995, Ghostface would guest star extensively on fellow hip hop Clan member Raekwon's debut album, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx..., appearing on almost every song. He also contributed songs to the Sunset Park and Don't Be A Menace To South Central While Drinking Your Juice In The Hood soundtracks, which would be included on his first solo LP, Ironman, in 1996. The album, which debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200, had a more pronounced soul influence (particularly 1970s soul) than previous Wu-Tang releases, and Ghostface's future albums would continue this stylistic trait.
Critics and fans alike unanimously agreed, Cuban Linx was an instant classic. An opulent sonic journey defined by Raekwon’s cinematic narratives and narcotized hooks. The production delivered by Wu Tang’s Abbot, The RZA, was simply supreme – his best comprehensive work to date. And never had a co-star been so illustrious: Cuban Linx also managed to showcase the talents of then under represented Wu-Tang band mate, Ghostface Killah. This was also the beginning of the “Rae and Ghost” collaborations which have yielded some of hip hop’s most beloved songs.
