Westside Connection is a West Coast gangsta rap group consisting of Ice Cub… Read Full Bio ↴Westside Connection is a West Coast gangsta rap group consisting of Ice Cube, WC, and Mack 10. Their first album, Bow Down, reached the #2 position on the Billboard 200 in 1996. The group was formed during the East Coast and West Coast rivarly, coming out with a vengeance after the death of 2pac. Death Row Records was suffering after the loss of 2Pac, poor sales of Snoop Doggy Dogg's Tha Doggfather and Dr. Dre leaving to form his own label Aftermath. Because of this, while Bow Down was enjoying chart success, its corresponding label Priority climbed the gangsta rap hierarchy.

After a seven-year haitus, the group reconstituted itself and released their second album Terrorist Threats in 2003 and sold respectably, fueled by the smash single "Gangsta Nation" with Nate Dogg.

Two albums may prove to be their limit, as members Mack 10 and Ice Cube are currently embroiled in an argument over Ice Cube's reluctance to go on tour, opting instead in favor of his movie career.

Although the rap supergroup came up and diminished relatively quickly, its impact is still felt today. Although it did not pioneer any new styles, it rather showcased the gangsta rap style at its peak with 3 of the best artists from the West. Bow Down is largely considered by fans and critics just short of a "classic" album today. Hip hop fans still speculate as to the amount of potential the group had if they had not disbanded so abruptly.

WC contributed to Ice Cube's seventh solo album, 2006's Laugh Now, Cry Later and his newest album I AM THE WEST.

A Threat To The World
Westside Connection Lyrics

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[voice over]
The threat to the world is not over.
As we speak, our futures in grave danger

Ice cube, Mack 10 and W.C. are...MASTERS OF GANGSTERIZM.

A group of organized street thugs turned business men
The Gangster, The Killa, and the Dope Dealer.

Through out the western hemisphere connection cells have been multiplying faster then anticipated.
World domnination is a true reality we must face, it is...upon us.

Capitalism, Materialism, and Imperialism, our world must never fall in the hands of the WESTSIDE CONNECTION.

So what the fuck we gon do now

What the fuck are we gonna do now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "A Threat to the World" by Westside Connection paint a picture of a group of organized street thugs turned business men who believe that their gangster lifestyle, which includes dealing drugs and killing, is necessary for survival. Ice Cube, Mack 10 and W.C. see themselves as masters of gangsterism and warn that their "connection cells" are multiplying faster than anticipated. These cells, according to the group, are positioned throughout the Western Hemisphere with an aim to dominate the world.

The song warns of the danger of capitalism, materialism, and imperialism, which the Westside Connection believe would be detrimental if they fell into their hands. The group suggests that this trifecta is what fuels their gangster lifestyle, as they believe it is the only way to survive in a world driven by a constant need for material goods.

The repeated refrain of "what the f*** we gon do now" implies a sense of urgency and defeat, as the Westside Connection recognize that the world is not safe with them around, but they also see no other way to survive.

Overall, "A Threat to the World" is a warning that the world is not safe from organized street thugs who believe that their lifestyle is necessary for survival. It suggests that the continued spread of gang culture, with its focus on materialism and violence, is a threat to the future of humanity.

Line by Line Meaning

The threat to the world is not over.
Our world is still in danger and the threat is far from being eliminated.

As we speak, our futures in grave danger
Even as we speak, our future is at risk and our situation is perilous.

MASTERS OF GANGSTERIZM.
Ice Cube, Mack 10 and W.C. are skilled in the art of gangsterism and are experts in the streets.

A group of organized street thugs turned business men
These rappers have transformed from being mere street thugs to legitimate businessmen with organized operations.

The Gangster, The Killa, and the Dope Dealer.
They each have their own role as the gangster, killer and drug dealer in their organization.

Through out the western hemisphere connection cells have been multiplying faster then anticipated.
Their gangster connections have been growing rapidly and expanding beyond what was expected in the Western world.

World domnination is a true reality we must face, it is...upon us.
The reality of their world domination plan is upon us and we must prepare for it.

Capitalism, Materialism, and Imperialism, our world must never fall in the hands of the WESTSIDE CONNECTION.
The world must never succumb to the tyranny of capitalism, materialism, and imperialism under the control of Westside Connection.

What the fuck are we gonna do now
We must face the imminent danger and figure out what our next course of action should be.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: DEDRICK D'MON ROLISON, O'SHEA JACKSON, TREYVON GREEN, WILLIAM CALHOUN

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