Immobilarity
Encyclopedia
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.
Unlike the first album, it has no production input from the RZA
and no guest features from Ghostface Killah
. 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.
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan
The Wu-Tang Clan is a hip-hop group from Staten Island that consists of RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. They are frequently joined by fellow childhood friend Cappadonna, a quasi member of the group...
-member Raekwon
Raekwon
Corey Woods , better known by the stage name Raekwon, is an American rapper and a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He released his solo debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... in 1995, and has since recorded four solo albums, as well as work with Wu-Tang and an extensive amount of guest contributions with...
, as a follow-up to Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... is the solo debut album of American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon, released August 1, 1995, on Loud Records in the United States...
. It was released in November 1999 on Loud Records
Loud Records
Loud Records is a subsidiary of SRC Records founded by Steve Rifkind in 1992.Loud was a hip hop label which has released material by acts such as Wu-Tang Clan, Big Punisher, Mobb Deep, Krayzie Bone, The Beatnuts, M.O.P., Tha Alkaholiks, Pete Rock, Lil' Flip, Three 6 Mafia, Project Pat, Xzibit,...
, and peaked in the Top 10 of the US album charts. The album was certified gold
RIAA certification
In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets. Other countries have similar awards...
by the Recording Industry Association of America
Recording Industry Association of America
The Recording Industry Association of America is a trade organization that represents the recording industry distributors in the United States...
(RIAA) on December 20, 1999.
Unlike the first album, it has no production input from the RZA
RZA
Robert Fitzgerald Diggs, better known by his stage name RZA , is an American Grammy-winning music producer, multi-instrumentalist, author, emcee, and occasional actor, director, and screenwriter. A prominent figure in Hip Hop, RZA is the de facto leader of the Wu-Tang Clan. He has produced almost...
and no guest features from Ghostface Killah
Ghostface Killah
Dennis Coles , better known by his stage name Ghostface Killah, is an American rapper and prominent member of the Wu-Tang Clan. After the group achieved breakthrough success in the aftermath of Enter the Wu-Tang , the members went on to pursue solo careers to varying levels of success...
. However, the album does feature Method Man
Method Man
Clifford Smith , better known by his stage name Method Man is an American hip hop artist, record producer, actor and member of the hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan. He took his stage name from the 1979 film The Fearless Young Boxer, also known as Method Man. He is one half of the rap duo Method Man...
and Masta Killa
Masta Killa
Jamel Arief , better known as Masta Killa, is an American rapper and member of the Wu-Tang Clan...
. Raekwon has stated that the title is an acronym for I Move More Officially by Implementing Loyalty and Respect in the Youth.
Reception
- Rolling StoneRolling StoneRolling Stone is a US-based magazine devoted to music, liberal politics, and popular culture that is published every two weeks. Rolling Stone was founded in San Francisco in 1967 by Jann Wenner and music critic Ralph J...
(12/9/99, p. 80) - 3.5 stars out of 5 - "...his violent, ultravisual vignettes never sound cliched....[He] leaves his hardcore audience well fed....he shows good investment strategies, diversifying his portfolio and keeping all options open."
- Q magazine (2/02, p. 126) - 4 stars out of 5 - "A slow-burning brilliance permeates...and his collaborations bear grade-A fruit."
- CMJ (11/29/99, p. 25) - "...top-game flow and edgy wordplay proves compatible with any groove tossed at him....proves he can hold his own..."
- The SourceThe Source (magazine)The Source is a United States-based, monthly full-color magazine covering hip-hop music, politics, and culture, founded in 1988. It is the world's second longest running rap periodical, behind United Kingdom-based publication Hip Hop Connection. The Source was founded as a newsletter in 1988...
(1/00, p. 187) - 3.5 mics out of 5 - "...quickly reminds us why he's still one of the best criminal-logic storytellers in the game. He yokes up melodic basslines and head-nodding drums while spitting his trademark editorial slang....Rae's lyrics remain as sharp as ever..."
Track listing
| # | Name | Producer(s) | Featured Guest(s) | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Intro" | The Infinite Arkatechz | 2:19 | |
| 2 | "Yae Yo" | Carlos "Six-July" Broady | 2:37 | |
| 3 | "Casablanca" | The Infinite Arkatechz | 3:51 | |
| 4 | "100 Rounds" | Triflyn | 4:54 | |
| 5 | "Real Life" | DJ Devastator | 3:02 | |
| 6 | "Power" | Triflyn | American Cream Team | 3:49 |
| 7 | "Phone Skit" | 1:05 | ||
| 8 | "All I Got Is You Pt. 2" | Naheen "Pop" Bowens & Vo | Big Bub | 4:54 |
| 9 | "Jury" | The Infinite Arkatechz | Kim Stephens | 3:51 |
| 10 | "Fuck Them" | Triflyn | Method Man Method Man Clifford Smith , better known by his stage name Method Man is an American hip hop artist, record producer, actor and member of the hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan. He took his stage name from the 1979 film The Fearless Young Boxer, also known as Method Man. He is one half of the rap duo Method Man... |
3:55 |
| 11 | "The Visit Skit" | 1:29 | ||
| 12 | "Live From New York" | The Infinite Arkatechz | 3:26 | |
| 13 | "My Favorite Dred" | Triflyn | 1:58 | |
| 14 | "Friday" | Triflyn | 3:25 | |
| 15 | "The Table" | The Infinite Arkatechz | Masta Killa Masta Killa Jamel Arief , better known as Masta Killa, is an American rapper and member of the Wu-Tang Clan... |
3:33 |
| 16 | "Sneakers" | Pete Rock Pete Rock Peter Phillips , better known by his stage name Pete Rock, is an American record producer, DJ and rapper. He rose to prominence in the early 1990s as one half of the critically acclaimed group Pete Rock & CL Smooth... |
3:02 | |
| 17 | "Raw" | Naheen "Pop" Bowens & Vo | American Cream Team | 3:07 |
| 18 | "Pop Shit" | Naheen "Pop" Bowens & Vo | 3:18 | |
| 19 | "Heart To Heart" | Naheen "Pop" Bowens & Vo | 4:04 | |
| 20 | "Forecast" | Triflyn | 3:08 | |
| 21 | "Phone Call Skit Outro" | 1:09 |
External links
- Immobilarity at DiscogsDiscogsDiscogs, short for discographies, is a website and database of information about audio recordings, including commercial releases, promotional releases, and bootleg or off-label releases. The Discogs servers, currently hosted under the domain name discogs.com, are owned by Zink Media, Inc., and are...