Ice-T started in 1982 out with other West Coast rap pioneers such as Kid Frost, DJ Flash, and The Egyptian Lover with Electro recordings. Later on, he changed his style and was the first West Coast rapper to be accepted by the East Coast. 6 'n The Mornin is sometimes seen as the track that triggered the whole gangster rap movement. It was produced by The Unknown DJ, who produced electro funk tracks before and went on to produce Compton's Most Wanted. The song was inspired by Schoolly D's "P.S.K. What Does It Mean?" and became itself the inspiration for Eazy-E and N.W.A's Boyz-N-The-Hood. Ice-T went on to work with Afrika Islam, the man behind the beats on 1987's Rhyme Pays, 1988's Power and 1989's The Iceberg/Freedom of Speech... Just Watch What You Say.
He also is a star in Law in Order: Special Victims Unit.
In 1992 he created the crossover band Body Count with 4 other black musicians.
Outro
Ice-T Lyrics
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Ice-T's song "Outro" is a recording of a radio personality praising and expressing his adoration for Ice-T's music. The radio personality starts by stating that he knew that this tape was the dopest thing he had ever heard in his life. He then goes on to express his admiration for Ice-T and his music by saying that he loves the power in the music, and that Ice-T is not a joke. He repeats the word "power" multiple times to reinforce his point. The radio personality then remembers something he had forgotten and starts to panic, but then confirms that the person he is referring to is still breathing. He contemplates calling an ambulance but decides to listen to the tape one more time instead.
The radio personality's words show how impactful Ice-T's music was during the time that the song was recorded. It also highlights how influential Ice-T's music was on the hip-hop genre, specifically gangsta rap. Additionally, the panic and confusion displayed in the radio personality's voice when he realizes he forgot something, and later finds out that the person he is referring to is still breathing, represents the intense emotions and visceral reactions often elicited by gangsta rap.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, i knew it i knew it, this tape was the doppest thing i eva heard in my mothefuckin life.
I knew it, this tape is the most amazing thing I've ever heard.
This boy ICE-T ain't no joke, that' my nigga right there, i'm telling you, man, i love this stuff, POWER POWER POWER, woo woo woo woo,
Ice-T is incredible and I love his music. It's powerful and intense.
oh, my man, gotta common, on man, were man i'm out of he...
Oh no, someone needs help. I have to go.
Oh, man, homeboy steel bleed, not forgot all about, homoboy!
Oh no, someone is bleeding. I almost forgot about him.
Oh man, let me...
Oh man, what should I do?
Oh shit, oh wait a minute, he still breathing, i'm gonna call the paramedics, let me call... Well on second thought...
Oh no, he's still alive but I'm not sure what to do. Maybe I should call for help, but actually, never mind...
Let me jam this tape just one more time...
I'll just listen to this tape one more time before I go.
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