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Immobilarity
Studio album by Raekwon
Released	November 16, 1999
Recorded	1998–1999
Genre	Hip hop
Length	65:12
Label	Loud Columbia
Producer	Oli "Power" Grant (exec.) Raekwon (exec.) The Infinite Arkatechz Triflyn Vo Pop Pete Rock Carlos "Six July" Broady
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.

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic
Chicago Sun-Times
Robert Christgau
Los Angeles Times
PopMatters	(favorable)
RapReviews	7/10
Rolling Stone
(The New) Rolling Stone Album Guide
The Source
USA Today

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". The album features affiliates American Cream Team, who would later become Ice Water.

Track listing

Charts

Certifications

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.

Notes

• 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

• Immobilarity at Discogs

• Raekwon albums
• 1999 albums
• Loud Records albums
• Columbia Records albums
• Albums produced by Pete Rock
• Albums produced by RZA
• Albums produced by the Infinite Arkatechz