Ice Cube is one of the founding artists of gangsta rap, and much of his musical output has contained harsh socio-political commentary. He was ranked number 8 on MTV's list of the 10 Greatest MCs of All Time, while fellow rapper Snoop Dogg ranked Ice Cube as one of the greatest MC of all time. AllMusic has called him one of hip-hop's best and most controversial artists, as well as "one of rap's greatest storytellers". In 2012, The Source ranked him number 14 on their list of the Top 50 Lyricists of All Time. In 2014, About.com ranked him number 11 on their list of the "50 Greatest MCs of All Time"
He released his solo debut album, "AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted," in 1990 to critical and commercial success, although upon its release he was accused of racism and misogyny. He has since released 1991's "Death Certificate", 1992's "The Predator", 1993's "Lethal Injection", 1998's "War & Peace Vol 1 (The War Disc)", 2000's "War & Peace Vol 2 (The Peace Disc)", 2006's "Laugh Now, Cry Later", 2008's "Raw Footage", and 2010's "I Am the West."
Ice Cube was raised in South Central by his parents, both of whom were employed at UCLA. He began writing raps while attending George Washington Preparatory High School in Westmont, California, most notably "Boyz 'N Tha Hood", which later became famous when done by N.W.A in 1986. Cube finished his schooling at William Howard Taft Charter High School in Woodland Hills, a predominately white neighborhood in San Fernando Valley, some 40 miles from the high-crime neighborhood where his family stayed.
Cube and a friend, Sir Jinx, rapped as a partnership called C.I.A. at parties hosted by Dr. Dre. After a brief stint in a group called "HBO", Cube showed Eazy-E "Boyz 'N Da Hood," and the pair, plus Dr. Dre, DJ Yella, The Arabian Prince and MC Ren, formed N.W.A.
Cube took one year off to earn a degree in architectural drafting in Phoenix in 1987 but returned in time to participate in N.W.A's debut album, Straight Outta Compton. The album attracted much notoriety for the group, from the FBI and concerned citizen and parent groups. Cube did the lead verse for the album's infamous track "Fuck tha Police."
Ice Cube left N.W.A due to financial and personality conflicts in 1989. With Da Lench Mob and the Bomb Squad (Public Enemy's producers), Cube recorded his debut album in New York City. AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted was released in 1990 and was an instantaneous hit as rap's popularity increased in mainstream society.
His 1991 follow-up, Death Certificate, was even more controversial. A few songs in the album featured Cube's hate of Uncle Sam and his politics, and a bonus track named "No Vaseline" was a diss to his former N.W.A bandmates. Also that year, he converted to the Nation of Islam. The album was re-released in 2003 with the bonus track "How to Survive in South Central," originally from the 1991 "Boyz N the Hood" soundtrack.
Controversy stirred about racist lyrics in his material: "Black Korea" (a song against Korean shopowners), referring to a former boss as "white Jew" in "No Vaseline", and songs such as "Enemy and Cave Bitch" (songs against "devils", a popular derogatory term at the time for white people). Partially to help deflect criticisms, Cube appointed a female rapper named Yo-Yo (who guested on AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted) to the head of his own record label and helped produce her debut album, Make Way for the Motherlode.
That was followed by Cube's acting breakout as the grown-up version of Darrin "Doughboy" Baker in the 1991 coming of age crime drama "Boyz in the Hood." Writer and director John Singleton, another LA native, penned the role specifically Cube. Ice Cube was later named "Most Promising Actor" at the 4th Chicago Film Critics Association Awards in 1992, beating out his co-star Cuba Gooding Jr. and newcomer Brad Pitt from "Thelma and Louise."
Cube toured on Lollapalooza in 1992 and widened his fan base. He released The Predator in November (1992) which debuted at #1 on both the pop and rnb charts, the first album in history to do so. For that album, Cube decided to load some G-funk style beats which at that time was the big thing and some remix tunes which brought a new style to Cube, in which previously he had released some hardcore and extreme work. Singles from The Predator included "Today was a Good Day" and "Check Yo Self (remix)" which all had a 2 part music video.
After The Predator, Cube's audience began to diminish. Lethal Injection (1993) was not very well-liked by critics, and Dr. Dre and the West Coast G-Funk sound was dominating hip-hop. It wasn't until later that the album became popular. Taking a break from his own albums, Cube assisted on debuts from Da Lench Mob (Guerillas in the Mist) and Kam (Neva Again). He later dueted with Dr. Dre on "Natural Born Killaz."
Around this time in 1993, Ice Cube also worked with soon-to-be-acclaimed rapper Tupac Shakur with his album Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z. and appeared on a track with 2pac.
In 1994 Ice Cube released Bootlegs & B-Sides.
During this time, hip-hop started making a transition from the West Coast Funk Hip-Hop to a more gritty East Coast hip-hop. With Mack 10 and WC, Cube formed the Westside Connection in 1996, releasing their debut album Bow Down later that year. This album was in due to Ice Cube's theory that the East Coast lacked respect for West Coast hip-hop. Songs like "Bow Down", and "Gangstas Make The World Go 'Round" make reference to this. Sales were brisk, but it did not establish a large audience. This album was later perceived as a classic, especially on the West Coast. Cube released several more solo albums; however, he is now known more for his movies than his music.
In 1998 Ice Cube released War & Peace Vol 1: The War Disc
In 2000 Ice Cube released War & Peace Vol 2: The Peace Disc
In 2003 Ice Cube along with W.C. & Mack 10 released Terrorist Threats as the West Side Connection.
In December 2004, after a long break from recording, he reached #2 in the UK singles chart with the club favourite, "You Can Do It" (featuring Mack 10 and Ms Toi), released as a single 5 years after it was first included on movie soundtracks such as
Ice Cube was influenced by and took his name from African American pimp-turned-author Iceberg Slim, who published his autobiography Pimp in 1969. At one point, Ice Cube was scheduled to play the lead role in a movie adaptation of Pimp, but the project appears to be halted.
Cube's oldest son, O'Shea Jackson Jr., made his feature film debut in the 2015 N.W.A biopic "Straight Outta Compton," portraying his father.
Drop Girl
Ice Cube Lyrics
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Drop to the drop, drop to the drop, drop, drop girl,
Drop to the drop, drop to the drop, drop, drop girl,
Drop to the drop, drop to the drop, drop, drop girl,
(If I hit the switch, I could make the ass) Drop girl drop,
Drop to the drop, drop to the drop, drop, drop girl drop,
Drop to the drop, drop to the drop, drop, drop girl drop,
Drop to the drop, drop to the drop, drop,
Drop stop, drop, and roll it
I like bad bitches in that club that control it
If you tote it, uh huh, you get voted
And to my haters, I'm back moded
And we exploded on you motherfuckers
We took shots and reloaded on your motherfuckers
Ay, I can't hear you talking to me
Don't interrupt me when I'm talking to the booty
Drop girl drop,
Drop to the drop, drop to the drop, drop, drop girl drop,
Drop to the drop, drop to the drop, drop, drop girl drop,
Drop to the drop, drop to the drop, drop, drop
(If I hit the switch, I could make the ass) Drop girl drop,
Drop to the drop, drop to the drop, drop, drop girl drop,
Drop to the drop, drop to the drop, drop, drop girl drop,
Drop to the drop, drop to the drop, drop,
(If I hit the switch, I could make that ass)
Stop, drop and pop it
And after you pop it, please put it in my pocket
Look here, I need a sponsor, we can turn the city out
You remind me of my drop top, titties out
Ooh yeah, and can spend about 50 thou
All you do is make 50 thou
We can run and go spend it now, haters
Realize it just don't stop, see you at them pearly gates
Hit the button that make you, make you
Drop girl drop,
Drop to the drop, drop to the drop, drop, drop girl drop,
Drop to the drop, drop to the drop, drop, drop girl drop,
Drop to the drop, drop to the drop, drop, drop
(If I hit the switch, I could make that ass)
Drop drop it, lemme see you squat it
Type a nigga gettin' private dances in the public
Hit her from the back, grabbing on her shoulders
Hair weave killa, ho don't you get nervous
Cleaning some detergent, fucked her and she tote its
All my cars got curtains, I left her like Ginobli
My Rollie cost a car, and I don't have a car note
I took her from the bar to the car to the condo
Drop girl drop,
Drop to the drop, drop to the drop, drop, drop girl drop,
Drop to the drop, drop to the drop, drop, drop girl drop,
Drop to the drop, drop to the drop, drop, drop
(If I hit the switch, I could make the ass) Drop
Brought to you by Drop it like its hot and pick it up like's not productions
Dealers in funky music and round jiggly shit you can play with
(If I hit the switch, I could make the ass) Drop
Ice Cube's song "Drop Girl" is a club anthem that glorifies women who can "drop it" and emphasizes the power dynamics between a man and a woman in the club scene. The lyrics describe how Ice Cube likes "bad bitches" who can control the club and who he can manipulate and exploit for his own pleasure. He raps about how he can make a woman's "ass drop" with the flip of a switch, further emphasizing his control over her body. The lyrics are problematic in that they perpetuate harmful gender roles that view women only as objects for male pleasure.
The chorus of "Drop Girl" is repetitive and highlights the objectification and manipulation of women. This repetition emphasizes the idea that women exist only for the pleasure of men, with the command for them to "drop" becoming an order for submission to the male gaze. The verses of the song double down on this message by describing men's power over women in the club and the way they can exploit them. The lyrics are offensive and reinforce toxic masculinity.
Line by Line Meaning
Drop girl
Addressing the girl to drop it low
Drop to the drop, drop to the drop, drop, drop girl,
Repeatedly asking the girl to drop it low
(If I hit the switch, I could make the ass) Drop girl drop,
If he flips a switch, he could make the girl's backside drop
Drop stop, drop, and roll it
Asking the girl to dance and put on a show
I like bad bitches in that club that control it
He likes women who have control over their bodies in the club
If you tote it, uh huh, you get voted
If the girl has it, she's got his attention and will be voted for
And to my haters, I'm back moded
He's unbothered by the haters and is back in the game
And we exploded on you motherfuckers
He and his crew have shown their power and dominance
We took shots and reloaded on your motherfuckers
They took action against their opposition and are ready for more
Ay, I can't hear you talking to me
Ignoring anyone who tries to interrupt him when he's focused on a woman
Don't interrupt me when I'm talking to the booty
He's fully concentrating on the woman's body
Stop, drop and pop it
Asking the girl to stop and dance provocatively
And after you pop it, please put it in my pocket
Asking the girl to please dance for him and he'll reward her
Look here, I need a sponsor, we can turn the city out
He wants someone to support his extravagance and party lifestyle
You remind me of my drop top, titties out
Comparing the girl's body to the sleekness of a sports car
Ooh yeah, and can spend about 50 thou
He's willing to spend a large sum on the girl
All you do is make 50 thou
Implying that the girl is worth more than just making money
We can run and go spend it now, haters
He's ready to spend some high cash with the girl and not care about anyone criticizing them
Realize it just don't stop, see you at them pearly gates
Acknowledging that the party lifestyle will never stop, and everyone will face their end eventually
Hit the button that make you, make you
Suggesting that he can control the girl's movements with the right rhythm
Drop drop it, lemme see you squat it
Asking the girl to twerk and show off her moves
Type a nigga gettin' private dances in the public
Explaining his willingness to enjoy private moments in public spaces with the girl
Hit her from the back, grabbing on her shoulders
Performing sexual acts with the girl from behind and holding onto her for support
Hair weave killa, ho don't you get nervous
Not being intimidated by the girl's hair extensions
Cleaning some detergent, fucked her and she tote its
Having sex with the girl and her being satisfied
All my cars got curtains, I left her like Ginobli
Owning expensive cars and leaving the girl fully satisfied like a basketball game victory would
My Rollie cost a car, and I don't have a car note
Wearing an expensive watch and not worrying about car payments
I took her from the bar to the car to the condo
Bringing the girl back to his house after a night out
Brought to you by Drop it like its hot and pick it up like's not productions
Attributing the song to a production company that specializes in funky music and provocative lyrics
Dealers in funky music and round jiggly shit you can play with
A clever marketing statement for their unique brand of music
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Albert Goodman, Harry Milton Ray, O'shea Jackson, Ron Isley, Stefan Gordy, Sylvia Robinson, Tauheed Epps
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
OhMrZack
Ice Cube Then:
"Ain't nuttin goin on but the bomb-ass rap song
Hittin all night long
Just like me on the black and white ivory
Gettin six on artillery, you don't want to see a G
Break yo' ass like dishes
Buster-ass tricks, sleep with the fishes
Runnin from Lennox, up at Venice
They wanna have me in stripes, like Dennis the Menace
But that ain't poppin, ain't no stopping" (1993 Lethal Injection - You Know How We Do It)
Ice Cube Now: Drop Girl, Drop Girl, Drop Girl, Drop Girl, Drop Girl, Drop Girl,
Drop Girl, Drop, Drop Girl, Drop Girl [x10] (2014)
You see the problem Cube?
I've seen you're response video to the haters on this song and it's quite clear why we hate it, we don't care if a girl can dance to this, none of that shit matters.
All you're songs had some sort of story behind it, I grew up listening to you from the start, please change you're ways, forget the acting roles, go back to you're roots. and become the Grand Wizard you are.
Josh A
Look at it this way...Ice Cube was a huge part of NWA and even his solo work provided a voice for a generation of people growing up in the streets. He's grown older BUT he could have used his popularity to be a voice to a new generation and have a message behind his music about modern society. However, he completely wasted that potential making this mindless piece of garbage. He's become exactly what he fought against in the 80's.
MultiGamingNetwork M.G.N
i know man its fucking commercialized bull shit
Karb Onkel
frankovich213 this song is hypocritical becouse ice cube is always hating on rappers who aint hardcore enough (Eminem, Dr Dre etc.) yet now he pulls this shit? ice cube is a joke now.
tlig
People stopped paying attention to his music a long time ago so the idea of using it to spread a message is moot. This track is his attempt at gaining relevance with the current generation.
Josh A
tlig He could have gone with this commercialized sound but still said something important.
tlig
Josh A You kidding? How do you think that will sound?
Timothy Bohacik
This is one of those songs that's definitely not good, but for nostalgic reasons, I come back every now and then to it and listen to it.
Anthony Rounds
IDC What anyone says this song is fire 🔥 he’s having fun and that’s what I love. Sometimes it’s good to hear some new things and not hear the same thing over again
Marlon Payne
This is the first time i saw ice cube so happy and playful. This is a banger.
Stevenlee71
HIP-HOP IS ON LIFE SUPPORT!!!!