On March 24, 2017, Raekwon released a studio album, "The Wild", his first not to feature collaborations with fellow members of the Wu-Tang Clan. Critical reception was positive, with Pitchfork saying the album was stronger than "Fly", which it alleged had a "bloated roster". Consequence of Sound agreed, saying "The Wild" was largely understood as a return to form by Raekwon, with fewer guest appearanced by other artists than usual and more focus on Raekwon's long-established style, albeit with the "maximalist modern production" he had employed on "Fly".