Album: Lethal Injection by Ice Cube (1993)
Genre: Hip-Hop | Style: Urban/R&B | Mood: Confrontational
Record Label: Lench Mob Records
Format: Album

Description: Lethal Injection is the fourth studio album by California-based rapper Ice Cube. Similar to the rapper's previous albums, it was a commercial hit, debuting at #5 on the Billboard 200 with 215,000 copies sold in its first week. However, it was heavily criticized for what many saw as Cube's pandering to gangsta rap, and toning down of the socio-political content found on his earlier efforts. The album's standing has increased over time. It includes the popular singles; "You Know How We Do It", and the Funkadelic-sampling "Bop Gun (One Nation)", which became a staple on MTV.

Artist Background: O'Shea Jackson (born June 15, 1969), better known by his stage name Ice Cube, is an American rapper, record producer, actor, screenwriter, film producer, and director. He began his career as a member of the C.I.A. and later joined the rap group N.W.A. After leaving N.W.A in December 1989, he built a successful solo career in music, and also as a writer, director, actor and producer in cinema. Additionally, he has served as one of the producers of the Showtime television series Barbershop and ... Part of the Los Angeles, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rap movement. Known for West Coast Rap style.

Related Artists: N.W.A, Eazy-E, Westside Connection, Dr. Dre

Music Scene: Part of the Los Angeles, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rap movement. Known for West Coast Rap style.

Tags: Hip-Hop, Urban/R&B, Confrontational, 1990s, Album, Lench Mob Records

Additional Context: Sales figures: 215000. Rating score: 7. Based on 1 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Lethal Injection is the fourth studio album by California-based rapper Ice Cube. Similar to the rapper's previous albums, it was a commercial hit, debuting at #5 on the Billboard 200 with 215,000 copies sold in its first week. However, it was heavily criticized for what many saw as Cube's pandering to gangsta rap, and toning down of the socio-political content found on his earlier efforts. The album's standing has increased over time. It includes the popular singles; "You Know How We Do It", and the Funkadelic-sampling "Bop Gun (One Nation)", which became a staple on MTV.

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