1999 studio album by Raekwon
Immobilarity |
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Studio album by Raekwon |
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Released | November 16, 1999 |
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Recorded | 1998–1999 |
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Genre | Hip hop |
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Length | 65:12 |
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Producer | - Oli "Power" Grant (exec.)
- Raekwon (exec.)
- The Infinite Arkatechz
- Triflyn
- Vo
- Pop Pete Rock
- Carlos "Six July" Broady
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Raekwon chronology |
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Wu-Tang Clan solo chronology |
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Golden Arms Redemption (1999) | Immobilarity (1999) | Supreme Clientele (2000) | |
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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]
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 listingNo. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Intro" | | The Infinite Arkatechz | 2:19 |
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2. | "Yae Yo" | | Carlos "Six-July" Broady | 2:37 |
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3. | "Casablanca" | | The Infinite Arkatechz | 3:51 |
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4. | "100 Rounds" | | Triflyn | 4:54 |
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5. | "Real Life" | | DJ Devastator | 3:02 |
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6. | "Power" (featuring American Cream Team) | - Woods
- Kelly
- Thaddaeus Birkett
- Jamel Cummings
- Bruce Mayfield
- Delmar Coward
| Triflyn | 3:49 |
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7. | "Skit 1" | Woods | DJ Devastate | 1:05 |
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8. | "All I Got Is You Pt. 2" (featuring Big Bub) | - Woods
- Frederick Lee Drakeford
| - Naheen "Pop" Bowens
- The Vo
| 4:54 |
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9. | "Jury" (featuring Kim Stephens) | - Woods
- M. Dewar
- C. Dewar
- Sean Baker
| The Infinite Arkatechz | 3:51 |
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10. | "Fuck Them" (featuring Method Man) | | Triflyn | 3:55 |
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11. | "Skit 2" | Woods | RZA | 1:29 |
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12. | "Live From New York" | | The Infinite Arkatechz | 3:26 |
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13. | "My Favorite Dred" | | Triflyn | 1:58 |
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14. | "Friday" | | Triflyn | 3:25 |
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15. | "The Table" (featuring Masta Killa) | | The Infinite Arkatechz | 3:03 |
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16. | "Sneakers" | | Pete Rock | 3:02 |
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17. | "Raw" (featuring American Cream Team) | - Woods
- Naheen Bowens
- Voe Harris
- Birkett
- Mayfield
- Herb Lane
- Keith Crier
- Paul Service
- Emanuel Rahiem LeBlanc
| - Naheen "Pop" Bowens
- The Vo
| 3:07 |
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18. | "Pop Shit" | - Woods
- Bowens
- Michael Harrison
| - Naheen "Pop" Bowens
- The Vo
| 3:18 |
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19. | "Heart To Heart" | | - Naheen "Pop" Bowens
- The Vo
| 4:04 |
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20. | "Forecast" | | Triflyn | 3:08 |
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21. | "Outro" | Woods | RZA | 1:09 |
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Total length: | 65:12 |
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Charts
Weekly charts | Year-end charts Chart (2000) | Position | US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[15] | 81 | |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
United States (RIAA)[16] | Gold | 500,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ "American album certifications – Raekwon – Immobilarity". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 8, 2011.
- ^ Farley, Keith. Review: Immobilarity. AllMusic. Retrieved on September 21, 2009.
- ^ 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)
- ^ Christgau, Robert. "Consumer Guide: Immobilarity". The Village Voice: January 25, 2000. Archived from the original on September 21, 2009.
- ^ Baker, Soren. Review: Immobilarity. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved on September 21, 2009.
- ^ Fuchs, Cynthia. Review: Immobilarity. PopMatters. Retrieved on September 21, 2009.
- ^ Mr. S. Review: Immobilarity. RapReviews. Retrieved on September 21, 2009.
- ^ Columnist. "Review: Immobilarity". Rolling Stone: 80. December 9, 1999.
- ^ Hoard, Christian. "Review: Immobilarity". (The New) Rolling Stone Album Guide: 672. November 2, 2004.
- ^ Bonanno, Jonathan "Gotti" (January 2000). "Record Report: Raekwon – Immobilarity". The Source. No. 124. New York. pp. 187–188.
- ^ 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)
- ^ "IMMOBILARITY - I Move More Officially By Implementing Loyalty And Respect In The Youth | AcronymFinder". www.acronymfinder.com. Retrieved 2022-01-29.
- ^ "Raekwon Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
- ^ "Raekwon Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
- ^ "2000 The Year in Music". Billboard. Vol. 112, no. 53. December 30, 2000. p. YE-54. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
- ^ "American album certifications – Raekwon – Immobilarity". Recording Industry Association of America.
Notes
External links
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Studio albums | |
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Collaborations | |
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Mixtapes | |
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Singles | - "Heaven & Hell"
- "Ice Cream"
- "Criminology"
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Other songs | - "Can It Be All So Simple"
- "Daytona 500"
- "The Worst"
- "Apollo Kids"
- "Never Be the Same Again"
- "Gorgeous"
- "Wu Tang Forever"
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Related articles | |
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Authority control databases | - MusicBrainz release group
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