Album: The Essentials by Ice Cube (2008)
Genre: Rap | Mood: Confrontational
Format: Compilation

Description: The Essentials is the second greatest hits album by American rapper Ice Cube, released September 16, 2008 on Priority Records.

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: Rap, Confrontational, 2000s, Compilation


The Essentials is the second greatest hits album by American rapper Ice Cube, released September 16, 2008 on Priority Records.

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