The Lex Diamond Story
Encyclopedia
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
. 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.
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 hip hop
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
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...
, released December 16, 2003 on his Ice H2O label through Universal Records
Universal Records
Universal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...
. The album features contributions from Wu-Tang members 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...
, 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...
, Masta Killa
Masta Killa
Jamel Arief , better known as Masta Killa, is an American rapper and member of the Wu-Tang Clan...
, Inspectah Deck
Inspectah Deck
Jason Hunter, better known by his stage name Inspectah Deck, is an American rapper, producer, and member of the Wu-Tang Clan...
, and Cappadonna
Cappadonna
Darryl Hill best known by his stage name Cappadonna, is an American rapper and oftentimes member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He is also a member of rap duo Wu South, along with Ratchet Rush.-Biography:...
, with production by several hip hop producers
Hip hop production
Hip hop production is the creation of hip hop music. Though the term encompasses all aspects of hip hop music, it's most commonly used to refer to the instrumental, non-lyrical aspects of hip hop. This means that hip hop producers are the instrumentalists involved in a work...
, including Emile
Emile Haynie production discography
The following list is a discography of production by Emile Haynie.-Obie Trice - Cheers:*05. "Don't Come Down" *14. "Hoodrats" -Raekwon - The Lex Diamond Story:...
and DJ Khalil
DJ Khalil
Khalil Abdul-Rahman, better known by his stage name DJ Khalil, is a Los Angeles based American hip hop/soul record producer, and is the instrumental half of the hip hop duo Self Scientific, together with rapper Chace Infinite...
. It is the only Raekwon album that omits the "chef" moniker on the cover art.
Reception
- SpinSpin (magazine)Spin is a music magazine founded in 1985 by publisher Bob Guccione Jr.-History:In its early years, the magazine was noted for its broad music coverage with an emphasis on college-oriented rock music and on the ongoing emergence of hip-hop. The magazine was eclectic and bold, if sometimes haphazard...
(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+
- Entertainment WeeklyEntertainment WeeklyEntertainment Weekly is an American magazine, published by the Time division of Time Warner, that covers film, television, music, broadway theatre, books and popular culture...
(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" | 1:03 | ||
| 2 | "Pit Bull Fights" | Mizza | Polite | 2:02 |
| 3 | "Hitman Salary (Skit)" | 0:10 | ||
| 4 | "King of Kings" | Crummie Beats | Havoc | 3:50 |
| 5 | "Missing Watch" | Mizza | 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... and Polite |
3:25 |
| 6 | "All Over Again" | Mercury | 3:34 | |
| 7 | "Clientele Kidd" | Andy C | Fat Joe Fat Joe Joseph Antonio Cartagena , better known by his stage name Fat Joe, is an American rapper, CEO of Terror Squad Entertainment, and member of musical groups D.I.T.C. and Terror Squad.... , 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... and Polite |
3:53 |
| 8 | "Smith Bros" | Smith Bros. | 4:16 | |
| 9 | "In the Restaurant (Skit)" | 2:08 | ||
| 10 | "Robbery" | Emile Emile Haynie production discography The following list is a discography of production by Emile Haynie.-Obie Trice - Cheers:*05. "Don't Come Down" *14. "Hoodrats" -Raekwon - The Lex Diamond Story:... |
Ice Water Inc. | 3:50 |
| 11 | "Fuck Theme (Skit)" | 0:25 | ||
| 12 | "Pa-Blow Escablow" | Zephlon | Polite | 3:09 |
| 13 | "Musketeers of Pig Alley" | Brutal Bill | Masta Killa Masta Killa Jamel Arief , better known as Masta Killa, is an American rapper and member of the Wu-Tang Clan... and Inspectah Deck Inspectah Deck Jason Hunter, better known by his stage name Inspectah Deck, is an American rapper, producer, and member of the Wu-Tang Clan... |
3:06 |
| 14 | "Ice Cream Pt. 2" | DJ Khalil DJ Khalil Khalil Abdul-Rahman, better known by his stage name DJ Khalil, is a Los Angeles based American hip hop/soul record producer, and is the instrumental half of the hip hop duo Self Scientific, together with rapper Chace Infinite... |
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 Cappadonna Cappadonna Darryl Hill best known by his stage name Cappadonna, is an American rapper and oftentimes member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He is also a member of rap duo Wu South, along with Ratchet Rush.-Biography:... |
3:44 |
| 15 | "The Hood" | Ez Elpee | Tiffany Villarreal Tiffany Villarreal Tiffany Villarreal is a Mexican and Puerto Rican songstress from San Antonio, Texas, United States. She has taken part in Baby Bash's "Shorty Dopp Woopp", as well as "The Hood" by Raekwon and "In the Ayer" by Flo-Rida. She released her self tilted debut album in 2004, only in Japan... |
3:48 |
| 16 | "In the Zoo (Skit)" | 1:59 | ||
| 17 | "Planet of the Apes" | Hangmen 3 | Capone, Sheek Louch Sheek Louch Sean Divine Jacobs, better known as Sheek Louch , is an African American rapper and member of The LOX , along with Styles P and Jadakiss.-Personal life and career:... & Polite |
4:28 |
| 18 | "Wild in da Club" | Punch | Ultra and Ice Water Inc. | 4:05 |
| 19 | "Once Upon a Time" | Spontaneous | Tekitha Tekitha Tekitha is a female vocalist who appeared to take the role of Wu-Tang Clan in-house singer for the album Wu-Tang Forever, on which she also performed a solo track titled "Second Coming". She also filled in for the unavailable Mary J... |
5:05 |
| 20 | "Lex Diamond Story Outro" | 1:18 |
External links
- The Lex Diamond Story 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...
- Album Review at Washington City PaperWashington City PaperThe Washington City Paper is a U.S. alternative weekly newspaper serving the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.Founded in 1981, and published for its first year under the masthead 1981, taking the City Paper name in volume 2, by Russ Smith, it shared ownership with the Chicago Reader from 1982...