What Ya Wanna Do
Ice-T · 1989
22 min · 4 tracks · heavy metal
A gritty fusion of hard-hitting beats and provocative lyrics that reflect the raw realities of urban life.
Top tracks — play these first
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What Ya Wanna Do? (LP version) — This track encapsulates Ice-T's signature style, blending catchy hooks with incisive commentary on the choices faced by youth in urban environments.
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The Girl Tried to Kill Me (radio remix) — This song highlights Ice-T's storytelling prowess, weaving a narrative filled with tension and unexpected twists that showcases his lyrical dexterity.
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What Ya Wanna Do? (edit) — The radio edit version made the song accessible to a broader audience, demonstrating Ice-T's marketability while maintaining the core themes of his music.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This single solidified Ice-T's role in popularizing gangsta rap.
- Career context
- Released in 1989, 'What Ya Wanna Do' came during Ice-T's rise as a pivotal figure in gangsta rap, following his breakthrough album 'Power' in 1988. This single exemplified his transition from an underground icon to a mainstream presence, showcasing his ability to blend storytelling with social commentary.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cypress Hill· Public Enemy· Scarface
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What Ya Wanna Do? (edit) 4:20
- 2 What Ya Wanna Do? (instrumental) 4:45
- 3 What Ya Wanna Do? (LP version) 8:56
- 4 The Girl Tried to Kill Me (radio remix) 4:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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