The Lex Diamond Story

The Lex Diamond Story
Studio album by
ReleasedDecember 16, 2003
Recorded2001–2003
GenreHip hop
Length59:08
Label
Producer
  • Raekwon (exec.)
  • Mizza
  • Crummie Beats
  • Mercury
  • Andy C
  • Smith Bros
  • Emile
  • Zephlon
  • Brutal Bill
  • DJ Khalil
  • EZ Elpee
  • Hangmen 3
  • Mike "Punch" Harper
  • Spontaneous
Raekwon chronology
Immobilarity
(1999)
The Lex Diamond Story
(2003)
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II
(2009)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
Blender[2]
The Boston Globe(favorable)[3]
Entertainment Weekly(B)[4]
RapReviews(8/10)[5]
Pitchfork Media(6.8/10)[6]
Rolling Stone[7]
Stylus(F)[8]
USA Today[9]
Vibe[10]

The Lex Diamond Story is the third studio album by American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon. It was released on December 16, 2003, on his Ice H2O label through Universal Records.[11] The album features contributions from Wu-Tang Clan members Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Masta Killa, Inspectah Deck, and Cappadonna, with production by several hip hop producers, including Emile and DJ Khalil.

  1. ^ Birchmeier, Jason. Review: The Lex Diamond Story. Allmusic. Retrieved on 2009-09-27.
  2. ^ Ex, Kris. Review: The Lex Diamond Story[permanent dead link]. Blender. Retrieved on 2009-09-27.
  3. ^ Capobianco, Ken. Review: The Lex Diamond Story. The Boston Globe. Retrieved on 2009-09-27.
  4. ^ Endelman, Michael. Review: The Lex Diamond Story. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved on 2009-09-27.
  5. ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash'. Review: The Lex Diamond Story. RapReviews. Retrieved on 2009-09-27.
  6. ^ Goldstein, Hartley. Review: The Lex Diamond Story. Pitchfork Media. Retrieved on 2009-09-27.
  7. ^ Hoard, Christian. "Review: The Lex Diamond Story". Rolling Stone: 672. November 2, 2004.
  8. ^ McKeating, Scott. Review: The Lex Diamond Story. Stylus Magazine. Retrieved on 2009-09-27.
  9. ^ Jones, Steve. Review: The Lex Diamond Story. USA Today. Retrieved on 2009-09-27.
  10. ^ Meadows-Ingram, Benjamin. "Review: The Lex Diamond Story". Vibe: 218. December 2003.
  11. ^ Dansby, Andrew. Raekwon Hits the Streets[dead link]. Rolling Stone. Retrieved on 2009-09-27.