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.
You Gotta Lotta That
Ice Cube Lyrics
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You wit the ass
Come here
Wassup
What's your name girl
Who you come wit
I'm with Snoop Dogg
[Chorus: x2]
A nigga need a shot a that
And I know where they got it at
Damn girl you gotta lotta that
Why don't'cha let a real nigga goin' and handle that
Look at you girl, light brown, ass round
Feel like a nigga chasin' down a rebound
It's bouncin' like a basketball
If you got no ass at all
Sorry girl but you won't make the casting call
Skinny bitches need to find that nutritious
Shit that makes yo ass so thick and delicious
Is it the food or is it the water
That make your daughter show what momma taught her
Come here, let me whisper in your ear
Tell you all that bullshit that you want to hear
You'll probably hate my fuckin' guts in a year
But right about now, you like a niggas style, huh?
How I talk, how I smell, how I smile
How I faint, how I fuck, how I growl
Fuck with me, you get your meat and your vegetables
Fuck with him, you get a fuckin' metro sexual
You want a man stronger than you
Not a motherfucker in the mirror longer than you
Break a nail and his punk ass lookin' for glue
You want a nigga with a hard dick lookin' at you
[Chorus]
You came up there lookin' all cute and stuff
You and yo home girl, a pimp couldn't get enough
You talk that shit, like you wasn't up there just to fuck
But guess what, now bitch you with us
Yeah have a sip, go take a puff
Go and split another blunt, now roll it up
What's yo name, a nigga love how you came
You just in need of some game
And I got that good thing
Yeah it's a west side hood thing
Let you party all day and hit you with that ding-a-lang
I got that good shit lollipop
And once I get up in ya, I make that body rock
You's a thick little bad bitch, walk with a switch
All you need now is some gangsta dick
It's the Big Bowwizow, you know I'm on the prizow
Doggie Shizow to make your kitty cat meow
Big beak, freak-a-leak, fuck some sleep
And don't tell me that I'm in to deep
OK, alright,
West side baby girl, we do it all night
[Chorus]
Do yo thing girl, fuck what they lookin' at
Shake it for me mami, work that pussy cat
Do yo thing girl, fuck what they lookin' at
Shake it for me mami, work that pussy cat
Put it on me girl, what the fuck you scared of
We just in the club actin' like we makin' love
I know you full a liquor, put it on my zippa
Drop it down now, and throw it on a nigga
[Chorus]
The song "You Gotta Lotta That" by Ice Cube featuring Snoop Dogg reflects the artists' perspectives and desires towards women. The song has a catchy beat that mainly focuses on the physical appearances of women, especially their buttocks. The lyrics describe the physical attributes of the woman that gets Ice Cube and Snoop Dogg’s attention. The chorus of the song is repetition of "a nigga needs a shot of that," which implies that both artists are sexualizing women. The lyrics also highlight the fact that they are looking for a woman who can handle them and meet their sexual desires, and who is not afraid to show her sexuality.
Moreover, the song portrays women as sexual objects and their worth is only determined by their appearance. The lyrics "Skinny bitches need to find that nutritious shit that makes yo ass so thick and delicious" objectify women and emphasize the idea that a woman's worth is in having a desirable body shape. The song also suggests that a woman should be submissive to a man, as evidenced in the lyrics, "You want a man stronger than you."
In conclusion, while the song has a catchy rhythm and flow, it depicts a negative image of women, portraying them as mere sexual objects with little else to offer besides physical attributes. The lyrics seem to focus mostly on a physical attraction to a woman.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, you wit the ass
Addressing a woman with a good butt
You wit the ass
Acknowledging her primarily for her physical feature
Come here
Asking her to approach him
Wassup
Asking how she's doing
What's your name girl
Asking for her name
Who you come wit
Asking which group she's with
I'm with Snoop Dogg
Informing her who he is with
And my whole click
Mentioning that Snoop Dogg is not alone
A nigga need a shot a that
Expressing desire for a chance with her
And I know where they got it at
Suggesting he knows where to find more of her type
Damn girl you gotta lotta that
Complimenting her physical feature again
Why don't'cha let a real nigga goin' and handle that
Encouraging her to give him a chance
Look at you girl, light brown, ass round
Describing her physical features
Feel like a nigga chasin' down a rebound
Comparing her to basketball and himself chasing her down
It's bouncin' like a basketball
Repeating the comparison to emphasize her physical feature
If you got no ass at all
Acknowledging that not everyone has a good butt
Sorry girl but you won't make the casting call
Implying that having a good butt is important in the entertainment industry
Skinny bitches need to find that nutritious
Suggesting that thin women need to eat more to have a good butt
Shit that makes yo ass so thick and delicious
Referring to food that helps build the butt muscle
Is it the food or is it the water
Asking whether the quality of food or water affects the butt size
That make your daughter show what momma taught her
Suggesting that good genetics may also play a role in having a good butt
Come here, let me whisper in your ear
Inviting her to come closer and talk privately
Tell you all that bullshit that you want to hear
Admitting that he will tell her what she wants to hear to impress her
You'll probably hate my fuckin' guts in a year
Implying that their relationship may not last
But right about now, you like a niggas style, huh?
Acknowledging that she is currently attracted to him
How I talk, how I smell, how I smile
Listing his qualities that may be attractive to her
How I faint, how I fuck, how I growl
Listing his physical attributes or sexual prowess
Fuck with me, you get your meat and your vegetables
Suggesting that being with him will be fulfilling in every way
Fuck with him, you get a fuckin' metro sexual
Implying that other men may not be as masculine as him
You want a man stronger than you
Assuming that she wants a man who can overpower her
Not a motherfucker in the mirror longer than you
Implying that she does not want a man who is overly vain
Break a nail and his punk ass lookin' for glue
Implying that she wants a man who can handle adversity
You want a nigga with a hard dick lookin' at you
Suggesting that she wants a man who is sexually attracted to her
You came up there lookin' all cute and stuff
Referring to her appearance when she entered the club
You and yo home girl, a pimp couldn't get enough
Suggesting that they were very attractive
You talk that shit, like you wasn't up there just to fuck
Implying that she was pretending to be there for something other than sex
But guess what, now bitch you with us
Boasting that they were able to take her home
Yeah have a sip, go take a puff
Offering her a drink and a smoke
Go and split another blunt, now roll it up
Asking her to roll another joint
What's yo name, a nigga love how you came
Asking for her name and admiring how she carried herself
You just in need of some game
Suggesting that he can teach her a thing or two
And I got that good thing
Implying that he has something valuable to offer
Yeah it's a west side hood thing
Implying that they are from the same area
Let you party all day and hit you with that ding-a-lang
Promising to satisfy her sexually
I got that good shit lollipop
Bringing up a popular song about oral sex
And once I get up in ya, I make that body rock
Promising to please her sexually
You's a thick little bad bitch, walk with a switch
Complimenting her physical features
All you need now is some gangsta dick
Implying that he can provide what she needs
It's the Big Bowwizow, you know I'm on the prizow
Referring to himself using a nickname
Doggie Shizow to make your kitty cat meow
Making a sexual innuendo
Big beak, freak-a-leak, fuck some sleep
Listing his physical attributes or sexual prowess
And don't tell me that I'm in to deep
Acknowledging that their relationship may not be serious
OK, alright,
Continuing his bragging with confidence
West side baby girl, we do it all night
Implying that they can party all night
Do yo thing girl, fuck what they lookin' at
Encouraging her to be herself and not care about others' opinions
Shake it for me mami, work that pussy cat
Asking her to dance for him
Put it on me girl, what the fuck you scared of
Asking her to be more intimate with him
We just in the club actin' like we makin' love
Suggesting that their dancing is sexually suggestive
I know you full a liquor, put it on my zippa
Offering to take advantage of her intoxicated state
Drop it down now, and throw it on a nigga
Asking her to dance more provocatively
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, O'SHEA JACKSON, LA MARQUIS JEFFERSON, CRAIG D. LOVE, JONATHAN SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@vongayigracemuzenda9721
One of the most masculine songs of all time
@nationmusekiwa8763
Une taste haha
@Playbackrm100
This is still one of the hardest Collabos about Dat Ass!!! Never really got the props it deserved!!! And the Bass is ruthless!!
@TheAmberSlamber
Song still slaps! And the bass! 👏🏽
@guiltypleasurztv4636
This is so slept on. 🔥 🔥 🔥
@taraesajohnson3901
Love hearing Cube and Snoop saying woo woo woo woop lol😂❤ 🎵
@303rdtv5
2019 and i still play this song on repeat lol is pimpish, lyrical, got story telling, the beat is crazy.... Straight hip hop
@davidthompson8625
2020 this still the shizzle
@loneranger6313
When it 1st came out! I would knock this while picking my girl up from the massage parlor! No lol! But kept money for bail! Why? No DL's! Drivers License that is!
@user-ls9ee6xo8s
2024 right here lol