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
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