When you think of West Coast rappers the name Ice Cube has to be one of the first that comes to mind. From his days with NWA to his legendary solo career nobody has done it better.
While in recent years he has become almost as well known for his movie career as rapping. Putting the mic down has never been an option.
With an eye on bringing the West back to prominence, he's announced via his blog that he's about to release a new album.
"I AM THE WEST...is the name of my new record. After completing about 65% of my music, this is the perfect title. This sh*t is cocky, no apologies, West Coast gangsta sh*t. I can't help it. That's what I do. June seems too tight for a release, but July is very doable. We'll see how things go. Now that I have my title, I can work on the concept of my photoshoot and artwork. I want to provide early merch before the drop date.
For 7 or 8 years now the West Coast has been trying to do music that appeals to the South and Mid-West. The words, "too West Coast" would be heard throughout the industry whenever our music was played. Even by our own dj's. Left coast MC's were now trying to change their sound to cater to all the followers. We lost our way. Thank God for b-boys like Snoop, The Game & WC for keeping the West alive, but we were all guilty of over reaching. No more. At least not from me. I do it how I feel it; not how I think it should be done. Radio f*cked us up. I hate the politics at radio. I don't know who to pay to get my sh*t played. Having a hot song is not enough. Ridiculous.
I AM THE WEST. It's coming..."
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