Track Listing

1. Better Off Dead
2. Nigga Ya Love To Hate
3. Amerikkka's Most Wanted
4. What They Hittin Foe
5. You Can't Fade Me/JD's Gaffilin
6. Once Upon A Time In The Projects
7. Turn Off The Radio
8. Endangered Species (Tales From The Darkside) - Ice Cube & Chuck D
9. Gangsta's Fairytale
10. I'm Only Out For One Thang - Ice Cube & Flavor Flav
11. Get Off My Dick And Tell Yo Bitch To Come Here
12. Drive By
13. Rollin' Wit' Tha Lench Mob
14. Who's The Mack
15. It's A Man's Man's Man's World - Ice Cube & Yo Yo
16. Bomb
17. Endangered Species
18. Jackin' For Beasts
19. Get Off My Dick And Tell Yo Bitch To Come Here
20. Product
21. Dead Homiez
22. JD's Gafflin's
23. I Gotta Say What Up

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #58780 in Music
• Released on: 2003-03-24
• Number of discs: 1
• Formats: Original recording remastered, Original recording reissued
• Dimensions: .22 pounds

CD Description
As one of the MCs in the classic crew NWA, Ice Cube made a name for himself at an early age, helping to pioneer West Coast hip-hop. Ironically though, Cube's debut solo album, AMERIKKKA'S MOST WANTED, is deep-rooted in fast-paced tracks that are reminiscent of the East Coast sound that help define Public Enemy. In fact, it was the Bomb Squad who produced most of the album. Tracks like "The Nigga ya Love to Hate" and"Turn Off the Radio" are high-energy gems that show the fiery delivery that helped make Cube one of the industry's truestars. Recommended tracks include "Once Upon a Time in the Projects", "Rollin' Wit the Lench Mob", and "Endangered Species (Tales From the Darkside)", the last of which has a guest appearance from Chuck D. AMERIKKKA'S MOST WANTED is truly one of the defining albums of the rap age; an instant classic that's sure to stand the test of time.

Customer Reviews

rolling with the Lynch Mob
Its good to hear a reissued album that upon listening still sounds as fresh as the first time I bought it on vinyl some ten years ago. This was Ice Cube's first solo joint after leaving NWA and features members of his new crew (the Lynch Mob) plus excellent production from/by the Bomb Squad. Anybody that is a fan of PE's 'Fear of a Black Planet' album will already be familar with their dense production style on tracks such as Welcome to the Terror Dome. Chuck D even returns the favour of Ice Cube appearing on PE's 'Burn Hollywood Burn' to guest rap on one of the albums best tracks 'Endangered Spieces'. The album stems from Raps real golden era where groups such as BDP, EPMD, Eric B & Rakim were realising quality well produced albums with little in the way of filler material. It is the quality of the production and sheer number (and imaginative use) of samples that rises this album up above the usual ganster rap fodder. Ice Cube was always the primary lyric writer for NWA and Easy-E's solo work and the quality of his story telling and ryhme ability was never more focused than on this album. Through in the added bonus of the 'Kill at Will' EP will is tacked onto the end (includes 'Jacking for Beats' and 'Dead Homey') and you really do have a great value for money package.

the title speaks for itself
Ice Cube's first solo effort, this album proves he is fresh out of N.W.A. Thankfully, he doesn't waste his time about breaking up or his beef with N.W.A. Ice Cube comes out with a lot to say, and trust me, he does it well.

Here, Cube talks about the struggles the black community has to go through. From oreo cookies, to sellouts with PHD's, to the projects, Cube has it all. Unlike most rappers, Cube doesn't come out with paper-thin excuses that pass the buck. He addresses us legit issues with legit attitudes. He has the gift to rhyme and a penchant for telling it like it is. I give the lyrics my highest recommendation.

With political issues on his mind, Cube can also make you laugh at times. An example of this is You Can't Fade Me where he talks about his pregnancy shock. At one point of the song, he fantasizes about booting the woman in the stomach. The whole song can be labelled as one of the funniest rap songs ever made. And to top it off, listen to JD's Gafflin.

Unfortunately, these days not many people enjoy old rap, REAL RAP. The bottom line is that it's 13 years later. The beats and even the lyrics are a bit dated but I won't dwell on it because it's not fair to review it 11 years later. Let's just say that the beats are average compared to the ones coming out today. If you don't like old rap, excuse me REAL RAP, then you won't like this album. Some people can listen to it for 3 seconds and then say that they don't like it.

Having made up of some good songs, there are the times where Ice Cube just doesn't give it his best shot. Some examples of these are What They Hittin' Fo', A Gangsta's Fairytale and It's a Man's World. The CD is a definite mix of excellent, good and bad. Cube's best and worst are all displayed here.

The only way to conclude this review is by saying: if you're into fake rap where stupid idiots talk about the bling-bling and Bentleys throughout thier whole album (eg. Nelly, Ludacris, Gay-Z, Gay Rule, Poof Daddy, Cam'Ron etc.), this ain't for you. If you like hot rap that is as smooth is silk, this ain't for you. If you are all about nice sounding rap, this DEFINATELY ain't for you! But if you like hardcore, old gangsta sh*t rap then get your hands on these. If you are new to gangsta rap, get your hands on this as Ice Cube is one of the founding rappers of GANGSTA RAP! PEACE!

SONGS TO LOOK OUT FOR
NIGGA YA LOVE TO HATE
BETTER OFF DEAD
YOU CAN'T FADE ME
ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE PROJECTS

ENDANGERED SPECIES
I'M ONLY OUT FOR ONE THANG
WHO'S THE MACK
JACKIN FOR BEATS
DEAD HOMIEZ
I GOTTA SAY WHAT'S UP!

amerikas most wanted
This is an old skool clasic and this was a brilliant album with a perfect mix of pre deathrow g phunk, humor (gansta fairy tail) hardcore rhymes and clever wit (its a mans world).

this was a brilliant debut for arguably the most influential man in hip hop culture, in both music and films.

However thier is a maijor problem on this cd, wich stops me from giving it five stars. This is because the album is showing its age. the production is very old and it shows, it sounds quite poor to modern standards.

however this is a very good albulm and ice cube compensates for the production quite effectively. i often find myself returning to this cd, so buy it and if you dount buy it download it.

a hip hop clasic