{"title":"Ice Cube","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Ice Cube\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eO'Shea Jackson, performing as Ice Cube, was born in Los Angeles, California on June 15, 1969. He was a founding member of N.W.A (1986-1989) alongside Eazy-E, Dr. Dre, MC Ren, and DJ Yella, writing extensive material on Straight Outta Compton (1988). He left N.W.A in late 1989 in a financial dispute with manager Jerry Heller and launched his solo career with AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted (1990, produced largely by the Bomb Squad of Public Enemy). His 1990s solo run produced one of the most important catalogs in gangsta rap and conscious hip hop. He has pursued parallel film acting and producing work - including the Friday franchise (1995-), Boyz n the Hood (1991), Barbershop franchise, and many others. The 2015 N.W.A biopic Straight Outta Compton was produced by Ice Cube, with his son O'Shea Jackson Jr. portraying him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIce Cube's sound combines gangsta rap, West Coast hip hop, hardcore hip hop, and conscious hip hop with his distinctive direct vocal delivery and lyrical content engaging extensively with American racism, urban poverty, and social justice. His work has been a defining template for gangsta rap and political West Coast hip hop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmeriKKKa's Most Wanted (1990, Priority)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeath Certificate (1991, Priority)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Predator (1992, Priority)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLethal Injection (1993, Priority)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWar \u0026amp; Peace Vol. 1 (The War Disc) (1998, Lench Mob\/Priority)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWar \u0026amp; Peace Vol. 2 (The Peace Disc) (2000, Lench Mob\/Best Side\/Priority)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaugh Now, Cry Later (2006, Lench Mob)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal Priority pressings of the early Ice Cube catalog are foundational items in hip hop collecting. Multiple anniversary editions, including 25th and 30th anniversary editions of AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted and Death Certificate, have been released.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Ice Cube typically start with AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted (1990) or Death Certificate (1991). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hip-hop-vinyl-records\"\u003eHip-Hop\/Rap\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ice-cube-lethal-injection-vinyl","title":"Lethal Injection LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eLethal Injection is the fourth studio from Ice Cube. Similar to the rapper's previous albums, it was a commercial hit. It includes the popular singles; \"You Know How We Do It\", and the Funkadelic-sampling \"Bop Gun (One Nation)\", which became a staple on MTV.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540854124727,"sku":"210000032384","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/91ndh-it0gl-sl1500.jpg?v=1781154501"},{"product_id":"ice-cube-death-certificate-vinyl","title":"Death Certificate LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeath Certificate is the second studio album by Ice Cube and due to some of its explicit content, the album became the source of much controversy upon its release. In support of 2015's NWA film Straight Outta Compton, the album is reissued on 1LP vinyl with an amazing 3D lenticular cover, seemingly bringing the corpse laying on the coroner table back to life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541004136631,"sku":"210000036834","price":37.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/ice-cube-death-certificate-lp-for-2598-1024x.jpg?v=1781155046"},{"product_id":"ice-cube-death-certificate-cd","title":"Death Certificate CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eIce Cube's \"Death Certificate\" remains a defining album in hip-hop for its blunt take on social issues. With tracks like \"No Vaseline\" and \"Black Korea,\" it delivers a stark commentary on life and race. This CD reissue keeps the intensity of 90s rap alive, serving as an important reflection of its time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785667784887,"sku":"210000095449","price":13.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/2869577.jpg?v=1783045599"},{"product_id":"ice-cube-predator-cd","title":"Predator CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eIce Cube's Predator CD crackles with tension and stark truths. The 1992 classic navigates societal unrest, intertwining incisive lyrics with instrumentation that buzzes with precision. Anchored by the memorable \"It Was a Good Day,\" this album surged to double platinum, marking a defining moment in hip-hop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785671159991,"sku":"210000079457","price":13.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/2869576.jpg?v=1783045611"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/ice-cube.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}