Immobilarity

Immobilarity
Studio album by
Raekwon
ReleasedNovember 16, 1999
Recorded1998–1999
GenreHip hop
Length65:12
Label
Producer
Raekwon chronology
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…
(1995) 		Immobilarity
(1999) 		The Lex Diamond Story
(2003)
Wu-Tang Clan solo chronology
Golden Arms Redemption
(1999) 		Immobilarity
(1999) 		Supreme Clientele
(2000)

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.[1]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
Chicago Sun-Times[3]
Robert Christgau(choice cut)[4]
Los Angeles Times[5]
PopMatters(favorable)[6]
RapReviews7/10[7]
Rolling Stone[8]
(The New) Rolling Stone Album Guide[9]
The Source[10]
USA Today[11]

Background

Unlike the first album, it has no production input from the RZA, or any guest features from Ghostface Killah, for the album has its own theme. 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".[12] The album features affiliates American Cream Team, who would later become Ice Water.

Track listing

Immobilarity track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Intro"
The Infinite Arkatechz2:19
2."Yae Yo"
  • Woods
  • Carlos Broady
Carlos "Six-July" Broady2:37
3."Casablanca"
The Infinite Arkatechz3:51
4."100 Rounds"
  • Woods
  • Sean Kelly
Triflyn4:54
5."Real Life"
  • Woods
  • David Walker
DJ Devastator3:02
6."Power" (featuring American Cream Team)
  • Woods
  • Kelly
  • Thaddaeus Birkett
  • Jamel Cummings
  • Bruce Mayfield
  • Delmar Coward
Triflyn3:49
7."Skit 1"WoodsDJ Devastate1:05
8."All I Got Is You Pt. 2" (featuring Big Bub)
  • Woods
  • Frederick Lee Drakeford
  • Naheen "Pop" Bowens
  • The Vo
4:54
9."Jury" (featuring Kim Stephens)
  • Woods
  • M. Dewar
  • C. Dewar
  • Sean Baker
The Infinite Arkatechz3:51
10."Fuck Them" (featuring Method Man)
Triflyn3:55
11."Skit 2"WoodsRZA1:29
12."Live From New York"
  • Woods
  • M. Dewar
  • C. Dewar
The Infinite Arkatechz3:26
13."My Favorite Dred"
  • Woods
  • Kelly
Triflyn1:58
14."Friday"
  • Woods
  • Kelly
Triflyn3:25
15."The Table" (featuring Masta Killa)
The Infinite Arkatechz3:03
16."Sneakers"
Pete Rock3:02
17."Raw" (featuring American Cream Team)
  • Naheen "Pop" Bowens
  • The Vo
3:07
18."Pop Shit"
  • Woods
  • Bowens
  • Michael Harrison
  • Naheen "Pop" Bowens
  • The Vo
3:18
19."Heart To Heart"
  • Naheen "Pop" Bowens
  • The Vo
4:04
20."Forecast"
Triflyn3:08
21."Outro"WoodsRZA1:09
Total length:65:12

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[16] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ "American album certifications – Raekwon – Immobilarity". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 8, 2011.
  2. ^ Farley, Keith. Review: Immobilarity. AllMusic. Retrieved on September 21, 2009.
  3. ^ Kyles, Kyra. "Review: Immobilarity". Chicago Sun-Times: 13. January 9, 2000. Archived from the original on September 21, 2009. (Transcription of original review at talk page)
  4. ^ Christgau, Robert. "Consumer Guide: Immobilarity". The Village Voice: January 25, 2000. Archived from the original on September 21, 2009.
  5. ^ Baker, Soren. Review: Immobilarity. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved on September 21, 2009.
  6. ^ Fuchs, Cynthia. Review: Immobilarity. PopMatters. Retrieved on September 21, 2009.
  7. ^ Mr. S. Review: Immobilarity. RapReviews. Retrieved on September 21, 2009.
  8. ^ Columnist. "Review: Immobilarity". Rolling Stone: 80. December 9, 1999.
  9. ^ Hoard, Christian. "Review: Immobilarity". (The New) Rolling Stone Album Guide: 672. November 2, 2004.
  10. ^ Bonanno, Jonathan "Gotti" (January 2000). "Record Report: Raekwon – Immobilarity". The Source. No. 124. New York. pp. 187–188.
  11. ^ Jones, Steve. "Review: Immobilarity". USA Today: 4.D. November 9, 1999. Archived from the original on September 21, 2009. (Transcription of original review at talk page)
  12. ^ "IMMOBILARITY - I Move More Officially By Implementing Loyalty And Respect In The Youth | AcronymFinder". www.acronymfinder.com. Retrieved 2022-01-29.
  13. ^ "Raekwon Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  14. ^ "Raekwon Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  15. ^ "2000 The Year in Music". Billboard. Vol. 112, no. 53. December 30, 2000. p. YE-54. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  16. ^ "American album certifications – Raekwon – Immobilarity". Recording Industry Association of America.

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