Immobilarity

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Immobilarity
Immobilarity.jpg
Studio album by
Raekwon
ReleasedNovember 16, 1999
Recorded1998-1999
GenreHip hop
Length65:12
LabelLoud, Columbia
ProducerThe Infinite Arkatechz, Triflyn, Vo, Pop Pete Rock, Carlos "Six July" Broady
Raekwon chronology
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…
(1995) 		Immobilarity
(1999) 		The Lex Diamond Story
(2003)
Wu-Tang Clan solo chronology
U-God:
Golden Arms Redemption
(1999) 		Immobilarity
(1999) 		Ghostface Killah:
Supreme Clientele
(2000)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic3/5 stars[1]
Chicago Sun-Times1.5/4 stars[2]
Robert Christgau(choice cut)[3]
Los Angeles Times3/4 stars[4]
PopMatters(favorable)[5]
RapReviews(7/10)[6]
Rolling Stone3.5/5 stars 1999[7]
Rolling Stone1.5/5 stars 2004[8]
The Source3.5/5 stars[9]
USA Today3.5/4 stars[10]

Immobilarity is the second studio album by American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan-member Raekwon, as a follow-up to Only Built 4 Cuban Linx.... It was released in November 1999 on Loud Records, and peaked in the Top 10 of the US album charts. The album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on December 20, 1999.[11]

Background[]

Unlike the first album, it has no production input from the RZA, or any guest features from Ghostface Killah, for the album has its own theme. However, the album does feature Method Man and Masta Killa. Raekwon has stated that the title is an acronym for "I Move More Officially by Implementing Loyalty and Respect in the Youth".[citation needed] The album features affiliates American Cream Team, who would later become Ice Water.

Track listing[]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Intro"
The Infinite Arkatechz2:19
2."Yae Yo"
  • Woods
  • Carlos Broady
Carlos "Six-July" Broady2:37
3."Casablanca"
The Infinite Arkatechz3:51
4."100 Rounds"
  • Woods
  • Sean Kelly
Triflyn4:54
5."Real Life"
  • Woods
  • David Walker
DJ Devastator3:02
6."Power" (featuring American Cream Team)
  • Woods
  • Kelly
  • Thaddaeus Birkett
  • Jamel Cummings
  • Bruce Mayfield
  • Delmar Coward
Triflyn3:49
7."Skit 1"  1:05
8."All I Got Is You Pt. 2" (featuring Big Bub)Lionel Richie
  • Naheen "Pop" Bowens
  • Vo
4:54
9."Jury" (featuring Kim Stephens)
  • Woods
  • M. Dewar
  • C. Dewar
  • Sean Baker
The Infinite Arkatechz3:51
10."Fuck Them" (featuring Method Man)
Triflyn3:55
11."Skit 2"  1:29
12."Live From New York"
  • Woods
  • M. Dewar
  • C. Dewar
The Infinite Arkatechz3:26
13."My Favorite Dred"
  • Woods
  • Kelly
Triflyn1:58
14."Friday"
  • Woods
  • Kelly
Triflyn3:25
15."The Table" (featuring Masta Killa)
The Infinite Arkatechz3:03
16."Sneakers"
Pete Rock3:02
17."Raw" (featuring American Cream Team)
  • Naheen "Pop" Bowens
  • Vo
3:07
18."Pop Shit"
  • Woods
  • Bowens
  • Michael Harrison
  • Naheen "Pop" Bowens
  • Vo
3:18
19."Heart To Heart"
  • Naheen "Pop" Bowens
  • Vo
4:04
20."Forecast"
Triflyn3:08
21."Outro"  1:09

Charts[]

Charts (1999) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[12] 4
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[13] 2

Certifications[]

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[14] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References[]

  1. ^ Farley, Keith. Review: Immobilarity. Allmusic. Retrieved on 2009-09-21.
  2. ^ Kyles, Kyra. "Review: Immobilarity". Chicago Sun-Times: 13. January 9, 2000. Archived from the original on 2009-09-21. (Transcription of original review at talk page)
  3. ^ Christgau, Robert. "Consumer Guide: Immobilarity". The Village Voice: January 25, 2000. Archived from the original on 2009-09-21.
  4. ^ Baker, Soren. Review: Immobilarity. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved on 2009-09-21.
  5. ^ Fuchs, Cynthia. Review: Immobilarity. PopMatters. Retrieved on 2009-09-21.
  6. ^ Mr. S. Review: Immobilarity. RapReviews. Retrieved on 2009-09-21.
  7. ^ Columnist. "Review: Immobilarity". Rolling Stone: 80. December 9, 1999.
  8. ^ Hoard, Christian. "Review: Immobilarity". Rolling Stone: 672. November 2, 2004.
  9. ^ Columnist. "Review: Immobilarity". The Source: 187. January 2000.
  10. ^ Jones, Steve. "Review: Immobilarity". USA Today: 4.D. November 9, 1999. Archived from the original on 2009-09-21. (Transcription of original review at talk page)
  11. ^ "American album certifications – Raekwon – Immobilarity". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 2011-03-08.
  12. ^ "Raekwon Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 1999.
  13. ^ "Raekwon Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 1999.
  14. ^ "American album certifications – Raekwon – Immobilarity". Recording Industry Association of America.

Notes[]

  • Nathan Brackett, Christian Hoard (2004). The New Rolling Stone Album Guide. Completely Revised and Updated 4th Edition. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 0-7432-0169-8.

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