Raw Footage
Ice Cube · 2008
74 min · 19 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · West Coast hip-hop
Raw Footage pulses with gritty realism, blending sharp lyricism and classic West Coast beats into a compelling narrative.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing for reflection
- dynamic exploration of themes
- gritty realism with sharp lyricism
- late-night introspection and discussion
- engaging narratives that provoke thought
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time of its release in January 2008, Ice Cube was an established figure in hip-hop, known for his influential role in gangsta rap since the late '80s. This album came after his critically acclaimed 2006 release, 'Laugh Now, Cry Later', showcasing his continued relevance and ability to tackle contemporary issues through his lyrics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dr. Dre· Eazy-E· Snoop Dogg
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What Is a Pyroclastic Flow? 0:54
- 2 I Got My Locs On 3:43
- 3 It Takes a Nation 3:26
- 4 Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It 4:41
- 5 Hood Mentality 5:11
- 6 Why Me? 4:00
- 7 Cold Places 4:12
- 8 Jack n the Box 4:22
- 9 Do Ya Thang 4:04
- 10 Thank God 5:28
- 11 Here He Come 4:32
- 12 Get Money, Spend Money, No Money 4:07
- 13 Get Used to It 4:25
- 14 Tomorrow 3:40
- 15 Stand Tall 3:46
- 16 Take Me Away 4:02
- 17 Don’t Make Me Hurt Ya Feelings 2:46
- 18 Crack Baby? 2:59
- 19 Why We Thugs (live) 3:37
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