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Lench Mob Records
Lench Mob Records is an record label owned by Los Angeles rapper and actor Ice Cube. Founded as Street Knowledge Records, it was once home to many of Cube's former allies such as DJ Pooh, and Lench Mob's own Chilly Chill, Del the Funky Homosapien, Kam, Yo-Yo and the group Da Lench Mob. The label, established in 1990, remained dormant for a long period until a revival in 2006 with the release of Ice Cube's album ''Laugh Now, Cry Later''. Lench Mob Records also distributes Bigg Swang Records home to WC, DJ Crazy Toones, Young Maylay and Tha Trapp. Hallway Productionz have produced multiple tracks for the label's two major artists. Releases Current artists Former artists * DJ Pooh * DJ Crazy Toones * Chilly Chill * Threi * Kausion * Kam * Yo Yo * Del tha Funkee Homosapien * Sir Jinx * Mack 10 * Maulkie * Shorty * J Dee * T-Bone * K-Dee * Dazzie Dee * Renegadde * Da Lench Mob * Don Jagwarr * Westside Connection Westside Connection was an American hip-hop supergrou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ice Cube
An ice cube is a small piece of ice, which is typically rectangular as viewed from above and trapezoidal as viewed from the side. Ice cubes are products of mechanical refrigeration and are usually produced to cool beverages. They may be produced at home in a freezer with an ice tray or in an automated ice-making accessory. They may also be produced industrially and sold commercially. Origin of production American physician and inventor John Gorrie built a refrigerator in 1844 with the purpose of producing ice to cool air. His refrigerator produced ice which hung from the ceiling in a basin to lower the ambient room temperature. During his time, bad air quality was thought to cause disease. Therefore, in order to help prevent and treat sickness, he pushed for the draining of swamps and the cooling of sickrooms. Production Trays and bags Ice cube trays are designed to be filled with water, then placed in a freezer until the water freezes into ice, producing ice cube ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laugh Now, Cry Later
''Laugh Now, Cry Later'' is the seventh studio album by rapper Ice Cube, released on June 6, 2006. It is Ice Cube's first album to be released on his independently owned record label Lench Mob Records, Virgin Records, and EMI. This album is his first studio album in six years since his previous album, '' War & Peace Vol. 2 (The Peace Disc)''. After spending the previous six years mainly doing movie projects, it could be considered a comeback album. The album received generally positive reviews from critics and debuted at number four on the US ''Billboard'' 200 selling 144,000 copies in first week. The album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in August 2006. Background Unlike Cube's previous album, ''Laugh Now, Cry Later'' features only a handful of collaborations. These include songs with West Coast rappers Snoop Dogg and WC, and Southern rapper Lil Jon. ''Laugh Now, Cry Later'' was preceded by the street single and accompanying video "C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ass, Gas, Or Cash (No One Rides For Free)
''Ass, Gas or Cash (No One Rides for Free)'' is the only solo studio album by the American rapper K-Dee. It was released on November 15, 1994, via Lench Mob Records. Recording sessions took place at Lench Mob Studios in Los Angeles, California, with producers Ice Cube, Madness 4 Real, Vic C., 88 X Unit, Shaquille, D Mac and Laylaw. It features guest appearances from Bootsy Collins, Morris Day, Ice Cube, Ayana Anderson and Snow. The album peaked at number 33 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and number 20 on the Heatseekers Albums chart in the United States. It spawned three singles: "Thought I Saw a Pussy Cat", "The Freshest MC in the World" and "Hittin' Corners". Track listing ;Sample credits *Track 1 contains an interpolation of "War of the Hearts" written by Helen Folasade Adu and Stuart Matthewman *Track 4 contains an interpolation of "Free" written by Deniece Williams, Hank Redd, Nathan Watts and Susaye Greene *Track 7 contains an interpolation of "Gigolos Get Lonely T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
K-Dee
Darrell L. Johnson, also known as K-Dee, formerly Kid Disaster and D-Rock-D, (born May 24, 1969), is an American rapper most known for his album ''Ass, Gas, or Cash (No One Rides for Free)''. His first two singles were released under the name D-Rock-D. Those two songs "My Fresh Nissan" and "Killer Daytons" were released in 1986 and 1987 and appear on the compilation album ''West Coast Rap-thology''. He then came into wider prominence in the hip hop scene with fellow West Coast rapper, Ice Cube in the group C.I.A. He became a part of Cube's entourage Da Lench Mob and made appearances on other Lench Mob member albums including Mack 10, Dazzie Dee, Westside Connection, and Kausion. Other appearances including the compilation albums, ''The Lawhouse Experience, Volume One'', ''Dangerous Ground'' soundtrack, ''Big Thangs'' released in 1997 and the Devin the Dude album, '' The Dude'', released in 1998. In 2005, K-Dee released a song online titled "Back On Deck" and also a mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neva Again
''Neva Again'' is the debut studio album by West Coast hip hop recording artist Kam. It was released in 1993 via Street Knowledge Records and EastWest Records America. Recording sessions took place at Echo Sound and Paramount Studios in Los Angeles. Production was handled by Torcha Chamba, Solid Scheme, Mr. Woody, T-Bone, Rashad Coes & DJ Pooh. Kam's cousin Ice Cube made his appearance on the album as executive producer and the only guest vocalist. The album peaked at number 110 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and at number 18 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States. Track listing ;Notes *Track 3 contains a sample from " Papa Don't Take No Mess" by James Brown *Track 4 contains a sample from "Sexy Mama" by The Moments *Track 5 contains a sample from "Riding High" by Faze-O *Track 6 contains samples from "Midnight Runaway" by Three Dog Night, " Trouble Man" by Marvin Gaye, "People" by Graham Central Station and "Cosmic Slop" by Funkadelic *Track 7 contains samples from " F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lethal Injection (album)
''Lethal Injection'' is the fourth studio album by American rapper Ice Cube. It was released on December 7, 1993, through Lench Mob Records and Priority Records. The production on the album was handled by QDIII, Madness 4 Real, Sir Jinx, Laylaw, D'Mag, and Ice Cube himself. ''Lethal Injection'' was supported by three singles: " Really Doe", "You Know How We Do It", and the Funkadelic-sampling "Bop Gun (One Nation)", which became a staple on MTV. The track "Down for Whatever" also gained popularity after featuring in the 1999 film ''Office Space''. The album received generally positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success similar to the rapper's previous albums. The album debuted at number five on the US ''Billboard'' 200, selling 215,000 copies in its first week. Criticism The album was heavily criticized for what many saw as Cube's pandering to gangsta rap, and for lyrics which were considered to be anti-police, racist and misogynistic, as well as the toning down of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guerillas In Tha Mist
''Guerillas in tha Mist'' is the debut studio album by American hip hop group Da Lench Mob, who originally appeared on Ice Cube's debut solo album, ''AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted''. The titular "Guerillas in tha Mist" was a hit at the release of the album. The album was produced by Ice Cube, who is also featured throughout the album though uncredited. The album peaked at number 24 on the ''Billboard'' 200, number 4 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on December 18, 1992, indicating US sales of over 500,000 units. The single "Freedom Got an A.K." peaked at number 7 on the Hot Rap Songs. The album title is a pun on the popular movie title ''Gorillas in the Mist'' and guerrilla warfare. In the post- Los Angeles riot atmosphere of the album's release, the title was also perceived as a clever reference to a comment made by one of the police officers who had arrested Rodney King. Laurence Michael Powell, one of King's arrest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Predator (1992 Album)
''The Predator'' is the third studio album by American rapper Ice Cube. It was released on November 17, 1992 through Lench Mob Records and Priority Records. The album was released just within months of the 1992 Los Angeles riots; many songs comment on racial tensions in the United States. The production on the album was primarily handled by DJ Pooh, Sir Jinx, Torcha Chamba and DJ Muggs. The title is in part reference to the movie ''Predator 2'', and the album itself includes samples from the film. ''The Predator'' was supported by three singles: "It Was a Good Day", "Check Yo Self" and "Wicked". The album received generally positive reviews from critics and was also a commercial success. It debuted at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart, selling 193,000 copies in its first week. The album was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in November 2001. Background In the opening song, "When Will They Shoot," Ice Cube addressed critic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Death Certificate (album)
''Death Certificate'' is the second studio album by American rapper Ice Cube. It was released on October 29, 1991 through Lench Mob Records and Priority Records. The production on the album was primarily handled by Sir Jinx, DJ Pooh and Ice Cube. The album was supported by two singles: "Steady Mobbin'" and " True to the Game". Due to some of its racially and politically charged content, and Ice Cube's acerbic statements on drug dealing, racial profiling, and the right to keep and bear arms, the album was the source of both critical acclaim and much controversy upon its release. ''Death Certificate'' was a commercial success, debuting at number two on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart, selling 105,000 copies in its first week. The album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in December 1991. Background The recording and writing for ''Death Certificate'' began in late 1990, and carried on throughout most of 1991. While making the album, Ice Cub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kill At Will
''Kill at Will'' (titled ''At Will'' in its censored version) is an extended play by American rapper Ice Cube, released in 1990 via Priority Records. It was released soon after ''AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted'' and capitalized on Cube's newfound solo success. The last track, "I Gotta Say What Up!!!", contains a diss directed toward N.W.A in response to the group dissing Ice Cube on their 1990 EP '' 100 Miles and Runnin'''. Critical reception ''Trouser Press'' praised "the lighthearted 'Jackin’ for Beats' (which bites EPMD, PE, Digital Underground, LL Cool J and others) and the devastating 'Dead Homiez', in which ubesolemnly contemplates the murder of a friend over an evocative mix of horn, guitar and piano." Track listing Partial list of samples "Endangered Species (Tales from the Darkside) (Remix)" * "The Payback" by James Brown * "Funky Drummer" by James Brown * "Standin' on the Verge of Gettin' It On" by Funkadelic * " Bop Gun (Endangered Species)" by Parliament * "Straight ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amerikkka's Most Wanted
''AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted'' is the debut studio album by American rapper Ice Cube, released on May 16, 1990, by Priority Records. It was his first solo album, after an acrimonious split from his former group N.W.A. The album was primarily produced by Public Enemy's production team The Bomb Squad. A critical and commercial success, it remains one of the defining hip hop albums of the 1990s.ColumnistAmeriKKKa's Most Wanted Accolades. acclaimedmusic.net. Retrieved April 1, 2010. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hallway Productionz
Hallway Productionz is a 3x Grammy Nominated, Dove Award-winning music production duo made up of producer/mixer/engineer/multi-instrumentalist Teak & Dee Underdue. The pair reside in Stockton, California. Teak and Dee's production is most notably featured on Ice Cube, WC, T-Bone, Angie Stone, Dave Hollister, Mindless Behavior & Blackalicious records. Production credits 2002 *Blackalicious – Blazing Arrow (2002) :- Purest Love (piano, bass guitar, guitar, trumpet) 2003 *Dead Prez- Turn off the Radio: The Mixtape Vol. 2: Get Free or Die Tryin' (2003) :Coming of Age *Lyrics Born- Later That Day (2003) :One Session (co-writer, keyboards) :Stop Complaining (trumpet, keyboards) *MSN March Madness Basketball commercial (2003) :bass guitar, keyboards, trumpet, flugelhorn *Lifesavas-Spirit in Stone (2003) :Soldierfied (Guitar) :Emerged (Bass guitar, Guitar) 2004 *Keak Da Sneak & Dopegame Presents Dope Game (2004) :Bring It Ta Ya pt. 1 :G's Up featuring Allen Anthony :Gangsta Tea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
