The Lex Diamond Story
The Lex Diamond Story is the third studio album by American hip hop recording artist and Wu-Tang Clan-member Raekwon, released December 16, 2003 on his Ice H2O label through Universal Records.[11] 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.
| The Lex Diamond Story | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| 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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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    |
| Blender | |
| The Boston Globe | (favorable)[3] |
| Entertainment Weekly | (B)[4] |
| RapReviews | (8/10)[5] |
| Pitchfork Media | (6.8/10)[6] |
| Rolling Stone | |
| Stylus | (F)[8] |
| USA Today | |
| Vibe | |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Lex Diamond Intro" | 1:03 | |
| 2. | "Pit Bull Fights" (featuring Polite) | Mizza | 2:02 |
| 3. | "Hitman Salary (Skit)" | 0:10 | |
| 4. | "King of Kings" (featuring Havoc) | Crummie Beats | 3:50 |
| 5. | "Missing Watch" (featuring Ghostface Killah & Polite) | Mizza | 3:25 |
| 6. | "All Over Again" | Mercury | 3:34 |
| 7. | "Clientele Kidd" (featuring Fat Joe, Ghostface Killah & Polite) | 3:53 | |
| 8. | "Smith Bros" | Smith Bros. | 4:16 |
| 9. | "Restaurant (Skit)" | 2:08 | |
| 10. | "Robbery" (featuring Ice Water Inc.) | Emile | 3:50 |
| 11. | "Fuck You (Skit)" | 0:25 | |
| 12. | "Pa-Blow Escablow" (featuring Polite) | Zephlon | 3:09 |
| 13. | "Musketeers of Pig Alley" (featuring Masta Killa & Inspectah Deck) | Brutal Bill | 3:06 |
| 14. | "Ice Cream Pt. 2" (featuring Method Man & Cappadonna) | DJ Khalil | 3:44 |
| 15. | "The Hood" (featuring Tiffany Villarreal) | EZ Elpee | 3:48 |
| 16. | "Wild Chimpanzees (Skit)" | 1:59 | |
| 17. | "Planet of the Apes" (featuring Capone, Sheek Louch & Polite) | Hangmen 3 | 4:28 |
| 18. | "Wild in da Club" (featuring Ultra & Ice Water Inc.) | Punch | 4:05 |
| 19. | "Once Upon a Time" (featuring Tekitha) | Spontaneous | 5:05 |
| 20. | "Lex Diamond Story Outro" | 1:18 |
Charts
| Chart (2003) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[12] | 102 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[13] | 18 |
References
- 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.
- Dansby, Andrew. Raekwon Hits the Streets. Rolling Stone. Retrieved on 2009-09-27.
- "Raekwon Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 2013-09-18.
- "Raekwon Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 19, 2013.
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.
External links
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