War & Peace Vol. 2 cover

War & Peace Vol. 2

Ice Cube · 2000

59 min · 18 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · West Coast hip-hop

A vibrant blend of G-funk grooves and sharp lyrical commentary that defines Ice Cube's legacy in hip-hop.

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 want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike lyrical depth and commentary

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'War & Peace Vol. 2' was released in 2000, Ice Cube was already an established figure in hip-hop, following his breakthrough with 'AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted' in 1990 and his commercial peak in the mid-90s with albums like 'Lethal Injection'. This album came after his foray into film, showcasing his evolution as both a rapper and cultural commentator while continuing to explore themes of street life and resilience.
Stylistic neighbors
Dr. Dre· Eazy-E· Snoop Dogg

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hello 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

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