Westside Connection
Encyclopedia
Westside Connection was an American gangsta rap
group consisting of Ice Cube
, WC
and Mack 10
. The group's debut album, Bow Down
, reached the number 2 position on the Billboard 200
in 1996, going platinum that year.
, on the song "Westside Slaughterhouse
". A few months later, the group again joined forces, this time appearing on WC's album, Curb Servin'
, on the song "West Up!". Around this time the group began working on their debut album, Bow Down
, which was released October 22, 1996.
Individually, Ice Cube, WC and Mack 10 continued working on solo projects in between group albums. Together, as Westside Connection, they produced several songs released on film soundtracks and compilations including "Bangin'" (from West Coast Bad Boyz II
), "Let It Reign" (from Thicker than Water
) and "It's The Holidaze" (from Friday After Next
).
On December 9, 2003 the group released their second album Terrorist Threats
, hallmarked by the lead single "Gangsta Nation
" Produced by Fredwreck
and featuring Nate Dogg
.
In 2005 Westside Connection broke up due to a conflict between Mack 10 and Ice Cube.
Gangsta rap
Gangsta Rap is a subgenre of hip hop music that evolved from hardcore hip hop and purports to reflect urban crime and the violent lifestyles of inner-city youths. Lyrics in gangsta rap have varied from accurate reflections to fictionalized accounts. Gangsta is a non-rhotic pronunciation of the word...
group consisting of Ice Cube
Ice Cube
O'Shea Jackson , better known by his stage name Ice Cube, is an American rapper and actor. He began his career as a member of the hip-hop group 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,...
, WC
WC (rapper)
William L. Calhoun Jr. , better known by his stage name WC , is an American rapper. He was born in Texas, but moved to South Central Los Angeles at an early age. He originally was a rapper in the group Low Profile, and later formed his group WC and the Maad Circle, which also included fellow rapper...
and Mack 10
Mack 10
Dedrick Rolison, , better known by his stage name Mack 10 is an American rapper and actor. He was a member of hip hop trio Westside Connection, along with Ice Cube and WC...
. The group's debut album, Bow Down
Bow Down
Bow Down is the debut album by American gangsta rap group Westside Connection, released on October 22, 1996 through Ice Cube's Lench Mob/Priority Records. It featured production from Bud'da, QDIII and Ice Cube among other producers....
, reached the number 2 position on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
in 1996, going platinum that year.
Biography
Westside Connection began performing together in 1994, appearing on Mack 10's self-titled debut album, Mack 10Mack 10 (album)
Mack 10 is the debut album from the American gangsta rapper Mack 10.- Track listing :# "Mickey D's Lick" # "Foe Life" # "Wanted Dead"# "On Them Thangs"# "Pigeon Coup"# "Chicken Hawk"# "Here Comes the G"...
, on the song "Westside Slaughterhouse
Westside Slaughterhouse
"Westside Slaughterhouse" is a song by Mack 10 featuring Westside Connection members Ice Cube and WC. This song was the first of many "disses" released by Westside Connection and it was referred towards Chicago-based rapper, Common, after he released his single "I Used to Love H.E.R.", which...
". A few months later, the group again joined forces, this time appearing on WC's album, Curb Servin'
Curb Servin'
Curb Servin' is the second and last album from the hip hop group WC and the Maad Circle.The album peaked at #85 on Billboard 200, and #15 on Top R&B/Hip-hop albums.- Track listing :# "Intro"...
, on the song "West Up!". Around this time the group began working on their debut album, Bow Down
Bow Down
Bow Down is the debut album by American gangsta rap group Westside Connection, released on October 22, 1996 through Ice Cube's Lench Mob/Priority Records. It featured production from Bud'da, QDIII and Ice Cube among other producers....
, which was released October 22, 1996.
Individually, Ice Cube, WC and Mack 10 continued working on solo projects in between group albums. Together, as Westside Connection, they produced several songs released on film soundtracks and compilations including "Bangin'" (from West Coast Bad Boyz II
West Coast Bad Boyz II
West Coast Bad Boyz II is the third West Coast Bad Boyz compilation released by No Limit Records. It was released on January 10, 1997 and was produced by some of the West Coast's top acts, including Brotha Lynch Hung, C-Bo and JT the Bigga Figga. West Coast Bad Boyz was a success, peaking at #8 on...
), "Let It Reign" (from Thicker than Water
Thicker than Water (soundtrack)
Thicker than Water is the soundtrack to the 1999 film, Thicker than Water. It was released on October 5, 1999 by Priority Records and consisted of two discs of West coast and East coast hip hop...
) and "It's The Holidaze" (from Friday After Next
Friday After Next (soundtrack)
- Track listing :...
).
On December 9, 2003 the group released their second album Terrorist Threats
Terrorist Threats
Terrorist Threats is the second and final album by West Coast rap group Westside Connection, released in 2003 through member Mack 10's label Hoo-Bangin' Records. The album became popular with its single "Gangsta Nation" and was certified Gold....
, hallmarked by the lead single "Gangsta Nation
Gangsta Nation
"Gangsta Nation" is a single by Westside Connection featuring Nate Dogg from their second album, Terrorist Threats, which was released in 2003. This was the only single from the album. Mike Epps makes a cameo appearance in the music video.-Track listing:...
" Produced by Fredwreck
Fredwreck
Farid Karam Nassar, better known as Fredwreck is a record producer from Los Angeles, California. He got his big break when he became a producer for Dr. Dre's newly founded Aftermath Records label, and went on to work with Snoop Dogg's record label Dogghouse Records and became a known producer on...
and featuring Nate Dogg
Nate Dogg
Nathaniel Dwayne Hale , better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, was an American musician. He is noted for his membership of rap trio 213 and his solo career in which he collaborated with Dr. Dre, Warren G, Tupac and Snoop Dogg on many hit releases. Nate Dogg released three solo albums, G-Funk...
.
In 2005 Westside Connection broke up due to a conflict between Mack 10 and Ice Cube.
Discography
- Bow DownBow DownBow Down is the debut album by American gangsta rap group Westside Connection, released on October 22, 1996 through Ice Cube's Lench Mob/Priority Records. It featured production from Bud'da, QDIII and Ice Cube among other producers....
(1996) - Terrorist ThreatsTerrorist ThreatsTerrorist Threats is the second and final album by West Coast rap group Westside Connection, released in 2003 through member Mack 10's label Hoo-Bangin' Records. The album became popular with its single "Gangsta Nation" and was certified Gold....
(2003)