The Lex Diamond Story
| The Lex Diamond Story |
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| Studio album by Raekwon |
| Released |
December 16, 2003 |
| Recorded |
2001-2003 |
| Genre |
Hip hop |
| Length |
59:08 |
| Label |
Ice H20/Universal |
| Producer |
Raekwon (exec.), Mizza, Crummie Beats, Mercury, Andy C, Smith Bros, Emile, Zephlon, Brutal Bill, DJ Khalil, EZ ELPEE, Hangmen 3, Mike "Punch" Harper, Spontaneous |
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The Lex Diamond Story is the third studio album by American hip hop rapper and Wu-Tang Clan-member Raekwon, released December 16, 2003 on his Ice H2O label through Universal Records.[1] The album features contributions from Wu-Tang members Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Masta Killa, Inspectah Deck, and Cappadonna, with production by several hip hop producers, including Emile and DJ Khalil. It is the only Raekwon album that omits the "chef" moniker on the cover art.
Reception
- Spin (3/04, p.96) - "[T]he beats are top-shelf, and the Ghostface Killah collaboration 'Missing Watch' is clever and kinetic enough to spark a Shaolin renaissance." - Grade: B+[12]
- Entertainment Weekly (1/9/04, p.80) - "The Staten Island MC's rhyme skills are as sharp as ever." - Rating: B
Track listing
| # |
Name |
Producer(s) |
Featured Guest(s) |
Time |
| 1 |
"The Lex Diamond Intro" |
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1:03 |
| 2 |
"Pit Bull Fights" |
Mizza |
Polite |
2:02 |
| 3 |
"Hitman Salary (Skit)" |
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0:10 |
| 4 |
"King of Kings" |
Crummie Beats |
Havoc |
3:50 |
| 5 |
"Missing Watch" |
Mizza |
Ghostface Killah and Polite |
3:25 |
| 6 |
"All Over Again" |
Mercury |
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3:34 |
| 7 |
"Clientele Kidd" |
Andy C |
Fat Joe, Ghostface Killah and Polite |
3:53 |
| 8 |
"Smith Bros" |
Smith Bros. |
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4:16 |
| 9 |
"In the Restaurant (Skit)" |
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2:08 |
| 10 |
"Robbery" |
Emile |
Ice Water Inc. |
3:50 |
| 11 |
"Fuck Theme (Skit)" |
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0:25 |
| 12 |
"Pa-Blow Escablow" |
Zephlon |
Polite |
3:09 |
| 13 |
"Musketeers of Pig Alley" |
Brutal Bill |
Masta Killa and Inspectah Deck |
3:06 |
| 14 |
"Ice Cream Pt. 2" |
DJ Khalil |
Method Man and Cappadonna |
3:44 |
| 15 |
"The Hood" |
Ez Elpee |
Tiffany Villarreal |
3:48 |
| 16 |
"In the Zoo (Skit)" |
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1:59 |
| 17 |
"Planet of the Apes" |
Hangmen 3 |
Capone, Sheek Louch & Polite |
4:28 |
| 18 |
"Wild in da Club" |
Punch |
Ultra and Ice Water Inc. |
4:05 |
| 19 |
"Once Upon a Time" |
Spontaneous |
Tekitha |
5:05 |
| 20 |
"Lex Diamond Story Outro" |
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1:18 |
Notes
- ^ Dansby, Andrew. Raekwon Hits the Streets. Rolling Stone. Retrieved on 2009-09-27.
- ^ Birchmeier, Jason. Review: The Lex Diamond Story. Allmusic. Retrieved on 2009-09-27.
- ^ Ex, Kris. Review: The Lex Diamond Story. Blender. Retrieved on 2009-09-27.
- ^ Capobianco, Ken. Review: The Lex Diamond Story. The Boston Globe. Retrieved on 2009-09-27.
- ^ Endelman, Michael. Review: The Lex Diamond Story. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved on 2009-09-27.
- ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash'. Review: The Lex Diamond Story. RapReviews. Retrieved on 2009-09-27.
- ^ Goldstein, Hartley. Review: The Lex Diamond Story. Pitchfork Media. Retrieved on 2009-09-27.
- ^ Hoard, Christian. "Review: The Lex Diamond Story". Rolling Stone: 672. November 2, 2004.
- ^ McKeating, Scott. Review: The Lex Diamond Story. Stylus Magazine. Retrieved on 2009-09-27.
- ^ Jones, Steve. Review: The Lex Diamond Story. USA Today. Retrieved on 2009-09-27.
- ^ Meadows-Ingram, Benjamin. "Review: The Lex Diamond Story". Vibe: 218. December 2003.
- ^ Columnist. "Review: The Lex Diamond Story". Spin: 96. March 2004.
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