| Details / Tracklist: |
1.1 World Domination (Intro)1.2 Bow Down1.3 Gangstas Make the World Go Round1.4 All the Critics in New York1.5 Do You Like Criminals1.6 Gangstsa Don't Dance (Insert)1.7 The Gangsta, the Killa and the Dope Dealer1.8 Cross 'Em Out and Put a 'K1.9 King of the Hill1.10 3 Time Felons1.11 Westward Ho1.12 The Pledge (Insert)1.13 Hoo-Bangin' (WSCG Style) |
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| Description: | Westside Connection consists of Ice Cube (formerly of multi-platinum group N.W.A.), Mack 10 (gold rap artist) and WC (WC and the Madd Circle). These guys could record an album of bird calls and it would still sell like hot-cakes. Produced by Ice Cube (Kausion, Mack 10, WC), QD3 (Tupac, LL Cool J) and Butta (Kausion), this project includes the hit single/video "Bow Down."Release is packaged in a clear jewel case with an opaque black disc tray. Includes a 16-page insert with lyrics.
Parental Advisory label printed on cover.
Printed in the USA.
Recorded at Westsiiiiide Studios, CA (Cube's House) except "Gangsta's Make The World Go Round" recorded at Treehouse Studios, South Africa"Bow Down" on CD is a hard-hitting West Coast hip-hop classic from the supergroup Westside Connection, originally formed by Ice Cube, WC and Mack 10. Packed with rugged beats, menacing basslines and uncompromising lyrics, this album captures the sound and attitude of mid-90s Los Angeles gangsta rap at its peak. The production leans on G-funk elements, cinematic atmospheres and thunderous drums, while the group delivers aggressive, tightly interlocked verses that celebrate West Coast pride and street credibility. From the anthemic title track to the darker, more introspective moments, "Bow Down" offers a cohesive listening experience that appeals to fans of raw, unapologetic hip-hop and collectors of classic rap on physical formats.
Westside Connection's presence on this CD is defined by the distinct personalities of its members: Ice Cube's commanding delivery and politically tinged bite, WC's agile flows and street storytelling, and Mack 10's gritty, no-nonsense style. Together, they create a powerful dynamic full of back-and-forth exchanges and memorable hooks, which helped solidify the group's reputation as one of the definitive West Coast rap alliances of their era. Their work with Westside Connection added another chapter to Ice Cube's already influential solo career, while boosting WC and Mack 10's visibility to a broader audience and reinforcing the dominance of West Coast rap in the 1990s.
Priority Records, the label behind this release, played a crucial role in bringing groundbreaking hip-hop from the streets to a worldwide audience. Known for focusing on artist-driven rap and taking risks on uncompromising material, Priority built a catalog that helped define the sound and business model of independent hip-hop labels in the late 1980s and 1990s. By supporting projects like "Bow Down," Priority underscored its reputation as a key force in West Coast rap, investing in artists and groups whose music reflected the realities, tensions and creativity of urban life. The combination of Westside Connection's intensity and Priority's distribution strength makes this CD edition of "Bow Down" a notable piece of hip-hop history for fans and serious collectors alike. |
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| Producer: |
Binky, Bud'da, Cedric Samson, Ice Cube, QDIII |
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| No. of tracks: |
13 |
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| Manufacturer No.: |
505832 |
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