The Lex Diamond Story

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The Lex Diamond Story
Studio album by
Raekwon
ReleasedDecember 16, 2003
Recorded2001–2003
GenreHip hop
Length59:08
Label
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
Raekwon chronology
Immobilarity
(1999) 		The Lex Diamond Story
(2003) 		Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II
(2009)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
Blender[2]
The Boston Globe(favorable)[3]
Entertainment Weekly(B)[4]
RapReviews(8/10)[5]
Pitchfork Media(6.8/10)[6]
Rolling Stone[7]
Stylus(F)[8]
USA Today[9]
Vibe[10]

The Lex Diamond Story is the third studio album by American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon. It was released on December 16, 2003, on his Ice H2O label through Universal Records.[11] The album features contributions from Wu-Tang Clan members Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Masta Killa, Inspectah Deck, and Cappadonna, with production by several hip hop producers, including Emile and DJ Khalil.

Track listing[edit]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."The Lex Diamond Intro"Corey WoodsCrummie Beats1:03
2."Pit Bull Fights" (featuring Polite)
  • Woods
  • Jason Bratcher
Mizza2:02
3."Hitman Salary (Skit)"WoodsZephlon0:10
4."King of Kings" (featuring Havoc)
Crummie Beats3:50
5."Missing Watch" (featuring Ghostface Killah and Polite)
Mizza3:25
6."All Over Again"WoodsMercury3:34
7."Clientele Kidd" (featuring Fat Joe, Ghostface Killah and Polite)
Andy C3:53
8."Smith Bros"WoodsSmith Bros.4:16
9."Restaurant (Skit)"WoodsMercury2:08
10."Robbery" (featuring Ice Water Inc.)WoodsEmile3:50
11."Fuck You (Skit)"WoodsRZA0:25
12."Pa-Blow Escablow" (featuring Polite)
  • Woods
  • Bratcher
Zephlon3:09
13."Musketeers of Pig Alley" (featuring Masta Killa and Inspectah Deck)
Brutal Bill3:06
14."Ice Cream Pt. 2" (featuring Method Man and Cappadonna)
DJ Khalil3:44
15."The Hood" (featuring Tiffany Villarreal)
EZ Elpee3:48
16."Wild Chimpanzees (Skit)"WoodsSmith Bros.1:59
17."Planet of the Apes" (featuring Capone, Sheek Louch and Polite)
Hangmen 34:28
18."Wild in da Club" (featuring MC Ultra and Ice Water Inc.)WoodsPunch4:05
19."Once Upon a Time" (featuring Tekitha)
Spontaneous5:05
20."Lex Diamond Story Outro"WoodsRZA1:18
Total length:59:08

Charts[edit]

Chart (2003) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[12] 102
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[13] 18

References[edit]

  1. ^ Birchmeier, Jason. Review: The Lex Diamond Story. Allmusic. Retrieved on 2009-09-27.
  2. ^ Ex, Kris. Review: The Lex Diamond Story[permanent dead link]. Blender. Retrieved on 2009-09-27.
  3. ^ Capobianco, Ken. Review: The Lex Diamond Story. The Boston Globe. Retrieved on 2009-09-27.
  4. ^ Endelman, Michael. Review: The Lex Diamond Story. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved on 2009-09-27.
  5. ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash'. Review: The Lex Diamond Story. RapReviews. Retrieved on 2009-09-27.
  6. ^ Goldstein, Hartley. Review: The Lex Diamond Story. Pitchfork Media. Retrieved on 2009-09-27.
  7. ^ Hoard, Christian. "Review: The Lex Diamond Story". Rolling Stone: 672. November 2, 2004.
  8. ^ McKeating, Scott. Review: The Lex Diamond Story. Stylus Magazine. Retrieved on 2009-09-27.
  9. ^ Jones, Steve. Review: The Lex Diamond Story. USA Today. Retrieved on 2009-09-27.
  10. ^ Meadows-Ingram, Benjamin. "Review: The Lex Diamond Story". Vibe: 218. December 2003.
  11. ^ Dansby, Andrew. Raekwon Hits the Streets[dead link]. Rolling Stone. Retrieved on 2009-09-27.
  12. ^ "Raekwon Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 2013-09-18.
  13. ^ "Raekwon Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 19, 2013.

Notes[edit]

  • 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[edit]

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