War & Peace Vol. 2
Ice Cube · 2000
59 min · 18 tracks · gangsta rap
A vibrant blend of G-funk grooves and sharp lyrical commentary reflecting the hustle and complexities of urban life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hello Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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You Ain't Gotta Lie (Ta Kick It) — This track stands out for its infectious hook and laid-back vibe, embodying the album's celebration of authenticity over pretense in social interactions.
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Record Company Pimpin' — With its biting critique of the music industry, this track showcases Ice Cube's ability to blend sharp social commentary with catchy production, highlighting industry exploitation.
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Waitin' Ta Hate — This song captures the persistent frustrations and realities of living in a society rife with discrimination, demonstrating Ice Cube's skill in addressing serious issues within engaging beats.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines G-funk grooves with sharp lyrics but lacks strong cohesion due to its interludes.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate G-funk elements, characterized by smooth synth lines and laid-back grooves, while others adopt a more aggressive delivery.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- interludes enhancing thematic flow
- sharp lyrical commentary insights
- vibrant grooves for active engagement
- for late-night drives
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike lyrical depth and commentary
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Solid entry in Ice Cube's catalog, showcasing his style but not as widely recognized as earlier works.
- Career context
- Released on February 29, 2000, this album was Ice Cube's sixth studio album and the second part of his 'War & Peace' series. Following the success of 'War & Peace Vol. 1,' it showcased Ice Cube's evolution as both an artist and a businessman, further cementing his status in West Coast hip-hop.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dr. Dre· Eazy-E· Snoop Dogg
Tracklist
- 1 Hello Start here 3:52
- 2 Pimp Homeo (Insert) 0:39
- 3 You Ain't Gotta Lie (Ta Kick It) 4:06
- 4 The Gutter Shit 4:29
- 5 Supreme Hustle 4:22
- 6 Mental Warfare (Insert) 1:02
- 7 24 Mo' Hours 3:27
- 8 Until We Rich 4:14
- 9 You Can Do It 4:19
- 10 Mackin' & Driving (Insert) 0:27
- 11 Gotta Be Insanity 4:00
- 12 Roll All Day 3:16
- 13 Can You Bounce? 3:53
- 14 Diner With the CEO (Insert) 0:49
- 15 Record Company Pimpin' 4:46
- 16 Waitin' Ta Hate 3:38
- 17 Nigga of the Century 4:14
- 18 You Can Do It (instrumental) 4:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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