Death Certificate cover

Death Certificate

Ice Cube · 1991

61 min · 20 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · West Coast hip-hop

A raw and unfiltered exploration of socio-political themes delivered through aggressive beats and sharp lyricism.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • raw socio-political exploration
  • dynamic flow demanding attention
  • short tracks for quick impact
  • cathartic release of frustrations

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer polished mainstream sounds
  • seek long, uniform listening

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Death Certificate' was released on October 29, 1991, Ice Cube had established himself as a prominent voice in hip-hop, following his successful debut album 'AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted' just a year earlier. This album marked a significant evolution in his artistic direction, delving deeper into personal and political issues after his departure from N.W.A. and the mainstream spotlight.
Stylistic neighbors
Dr. Dre· Eazy-E· Snoop Dogg

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Funeral 1:37
  • 2 The Wrong Nigga to Fuck Wit 2:48
  • 3 My Summer Vacation 3:56
  • 4 Steady Mobbin’ 4:09
  • 5 Robin Lench 1:13
  • 6 Givin’ Up the Nappy Dug Out 4:14
  • 7 Look Who’s Burnin’ 3:53
  • 8 A Bird in the Hand 2:17
  • 9 Man’s Best Friend 2:06
  • 10 Alive on Arrival 3:11
  • 11 Death 1:03
  • 12 The Birth 1:21
  • 13 I Wanna Kill Sam 3:22
  • 14 Horny Lil’ Devil 3:42
  • 15 Black Korea 0:46
  • 16 True to the Game 4:10
  • 17 Color Blind 4:29
  • 18 Doing Dumb Shit 3:45
  • 19 Us 3:43
  • 20 No Vaseline 5:13

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata