What makes You Know How We Do It by Ice Cube notable?

This album is significant for its influence on the G-funk subgenre, blending funk elements with gangsta rap. Ice Cube's single reached notable chart positions, further entrenching him in the mainstream while also contributing to the visibility of West Coast hip-hop during the early '90s. Released in early 1994, You Know How We Do It was Ice Cube's first single from his fourth studio album, Lethal Injection. At this point in his career, Cube had transitioned from N.W.A to a successful solo artist and was solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in gangsta rap. The album followed his commercial peak with Death Certificate and continued to showcase his evolving sound and lyrical prowess.

How many songs are on You Know How We Do It?

You Know How We Do It has 4 tracks, running approximately 16 minutes.

You Know How We Do It

Ice Cube · 1994

16 min · 4 tracks · gangsta rap

Smooth G-funk grooves intertwine with Ice Cube's sharp, confident lyricism, capturing the essence of West Coast hip-hop.

Spotify Apple Music

YouTube Music YouTube Deezer Bandcamp SoundCloud

Own it: Amazon eBay

Top tracks — play these first

→
You Know How We Do It — The title track embodies the laid-back yet assertive attitude of the album, showcasing Ice Cube's signature storytelling style against a smooth G-funk backdrop.
→
2 n the Morning — This track highlights Cube’s ability to blend humor and street narrative, providing a vivid depiction of nightlife and urban experiences.
→
You Know How We Do It (instrumental) — The instrumental version of the title track emphasizes the lush production that characterizes G-funk, allowing listeners to appreciate the musicality behind Cube's lyrics.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The single showcases strong G-funk elements and Ice Cube's confident lyricism, solidifying its place in West Coast hip-hop.

What we noticed

The title track features a laid-back groove with a prominent bassline and smooth synths, characteristic of G-funk production.
Ice Cube's delivery is confident and rhythmic, with verses that maintain a consistent flow throughout the song.
The second track offers an instrumental version, allowing listeners to focus on the production elements without vocals.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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.

Tracklist

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

1 You Know How We Do It 3:58
2 You Know How We Do It (instrumental) 3:55
3 2 n the Morning 4:03
4 2 n the Morning (instrumental) 4:03

What to play next

Listen next

Featuring...Ice Cube

1997

Go back to

Bootlegs & B-Sides

1994

Full Ice Cube discography Where to start with Ice Cube Artists like Ice Cube

West Coast hip-hop gangsta rap hardcore hip-hop

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata