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July 13th
Mark it on your calendar. July 13th is the date I'm droppin' my record, "I AM THE WEST." The buzz is already in the streets. The minute I named my record, producers start sending me tracks. I got music from DJ Quik, Sir Jinx, EA Ski, Bangledesh and a few unknowns that I fuck wit. I listen to beats and see if they call my name. See if a song or hook will just spill out. I stop forcing lyrics just because I got a beat from a hot producer. If nothing comes out. No song will be made, no matter who does the beat. It's an honest process.
We spent all week working on our game plan for marketing and promoting this record. If we stay on schedule we'll be alright. Being independent is beautiful because we can do things "out the box" that record companies would usually frown at. Instead of working from a ready-made cookie-cutter marketing plan, we can tailor make a marketing plan specifically for me. I hate when rappers do dumb shit trying to sell a record. "Going on Regis & Kelly is not going to sell you hip-hop records!" Wrong crowd.
Last week wasn't that hectic for ya' boy. I had to go to the Federal Building on Wilshire to renew my passport. That's always fun. I fucked around and let my old one expire (slippin') and I was happy to get my hands on a new one. My whole family got passports just in case we need to get up out this crazy mothafucka one day. You should get one too.
This week is the video and photoshoot. We've been getting our shit cocked and loaded for that. I just found out that W.C. won't be with me at the car show in Dallas on the 21st of March. Instead, I'll have my son Doughboy there. He's rocked with me before so don't worry about nothing in the big D. I also heard that Snoop is going to be on the show. That's dope. We're suppose to do a after party from what I hear. Stand by for details.
My son made the All-Star team at his park. So I'll be up in a gym cheering him on and yelling at the refs.
I got alot of questions since my last blog. I'll answer a few.
What's up with these local MC's in L.A. who keep disrespecting me? They're just mad cause I don't fuck with they wack-ass. They ain't on my level, why should I waste my time. I don't even remember ever meeting these clowns or even being in the same room with any of 'em. They can't make a name for themselves so they need help from the O/G's. I refuse the throw'em a life line. Fuck'em. It ain't my job to make nobody famous. And for the record, I ain't scared of no nigga. Especially, no rappers....seriously people.
Age-ism in rap? Age-ism is everywhere folks. In the work place, in sports and of course in hip-hop. We are a out with the OLD in with the NEW world. But as we go through life we realize NEWER ain't always better. We find ourselves saying, "Back in the day, bah, bah, bah...." All young MC's should route for old MC's to have long careers. If you play us out, what kind of future do you have in hip-hop when you get 40?
Advice for young rappers: You gotta be hot on your block first, then your city, then your state, then your country, then the world. If you can't make your block notice you. The world is a tall task.
Shows in Canada? No shows are booked yet, but as the momentum builds on the record promoters will book me. If a promoter doesn't book me in your town. I probably won't get there. Call you local promoters and put the pressure on...and I'll be coming.
No Chilly Chill beats on this record.
Me and Mack 10 together again? I never say never, but he has the kiss the ring first.
Why is WC underrated? Who knows. Skills don't mean as much as they use to. But he's a true MC. Fame is overrated.
Raiders should not get rid of JaMarcus Russell. He'll be better this year.
Any raps on Palestinians and Jews? No, but I always tell people in interviews..."How can the Bloods and Crips stop shooting each other when the Palestinians and Jews can't?"
Peace out to the Worldwide Westside in Miami, France, Edmonton, Alabama, Minneapolis (no house next to Prince), Columbus OH, Alberta, North Carolina, Portland, Ethiopia, Bulgaria, Iran and Greece.
Keep it Gangsta fam,
Cube
Comments
On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 4:57 PM, King Jawhar said:
Peace Cube,
Just wanted to give you a shout out Cube been a fan of yours since "Gangsta, Gangsta" and you really had us cheezin' (My Click) when you got Knowledge of Self and I see you still spittin it til this day intertwined with that Gangsta Shit. Never lose that Cube, you waking us up out here.
PS. I know you were down the the Nation before I know you still got the teachings on lock, do you still holler at the Minister from time to time?
Your Brother J.G
Peace be unto you
On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 4:36 PM, committed said:
i just have one thing to say cant wait for paid dues so excited and are you also going back to rock the bells? do you see yourself working with guerilla union more often?
On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 2:17 PM, HypeStyle said:
Peace to Ice Cube, I'm a longtime fan.
I'm glad to see that you have started a website- it's excellent, very interactive, easy to navigate. I've been a part of the Public Enemy website community for years now, it's great to see a website where there is hands-on interaction by the artist himself.
With the understanding that you're an ultra-busy guy with career and family, I just want to say that it's great that you'll be occasionally giving your own words to the public via the blog, unfiltered, uncensored.
As for the new album, I'm glad that you will be putting out a new LP. I think that more hip-hop veterans should be more proactive in continuing their careers, releasing singles & albums, and not just co-signing on the notion that you have to quit music entirely by the time you hit 30. That's just silly. I can remember reading rap magazine articles when I was a kid, you had rappers openly expressing that they don't want to be doing this at 30. But look at all the others in other genres who have continued on or even hit their stride past 30-- Rolling Stones, George Clinton & P-Funk, James Brown, Al Green, Bruce Springsteen, Prince. Artists are still entitled to create art, and whether it moves a million or 50,000, it's still valid.
On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 12:52 PM, Big O said:
One more thing Cube. Cant wait to hear ya over a DJ Quik beat. I bet that shit gonna be nutz!!! When i heard ya on the intro for that old BET show "LIVE FROM LA" with you, Snoop & Xzibit i was like WTF Cube sounds dope on a DJ Quik beat. DJ Quik has to be the most underrated MC and producer ever. To say he a genius is an understatement.
On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 12:46 PM, Big O said:
Seriously theres so many west coast rappers who dont get there dues. even the ones that do, its like the mainstream trying to push them away. all you hear on the radio is soulja boy, lil wayne, jay-z, or artists who made ne hit but play the hell out of it. Plus Cube with your cred you've EARNED the right to say "I'am The West". I love the west coast music to the fullest. when you go on youtube and see the music videos or listen to your songs, there are so many comments saying that they'd give anything for music to be like how you, DJ Quik, Snoop, 2nd II none, Too $hort, Dre, 2 Pac, WC, Tha Dogg Pound, Warren G, Nate Dogg and several others did it. Forever what the west coast did for music no other coast will match. The art of storytelling is gone nowadays. Thats why with the garbage they play on the radio constantly gives me all the more reason to bump that old west coast shit all the more. Forever i will be a fan of you Cube. You have the right to say whatever is on your mind. If the new west dudes dont like it, then tell them to prove it. The only new west guys that are dope is game, nipsey hussle, terrace martin & problem. most others gotta step it up. Once again Cube much love and cant wait to get your record when it comes out. WEST WEST Y'ALL!!! YAY YAY!!!
On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 10:56 AM, Dubiuz said:
someone i know pulls a gun on another guy i know for over a quarter pound. the guy that got jacked fronted the weed so now hes in debt 700 bucks to his dealer, and hes got a kid due.
both sides are my boyz. any suggestions for sum kinda resolution?
On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 10:48 AM, Just like Waco I can take 4... said:
What up Cube!!!
Greetings from Waco/Dallas to be exact. Been down with you homie since day one and will mos def support the new album in July.
If I had to built the perfect MC you would be the blue print homie. Lyrics, street cred, knowledge of self, creativity etc. It's the perfect balance. No doubt homie you're one of the Greatest of All Time and don't get your due. Not many MCs possess mulituple classic albums. Your music helped shape my mind in a positive direction in my formative years. You gave us the good and the bad. The death side and the life side. So keep doing your thing cause these youngstas need to hear a legend speak. Much love Cube!
Ayo, question... Whatever happen to your group "Another Level"? Them nikkas was dope. Kind of reminded me of a southern Cali Heiro. Holla back fam... pzzz
On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 10:10 AM, Knuckz said:
I'm from the Bahamas and I've followed Cube's career since NWA. Even got the CIA songs. I wish I knew deal is with he and Mack 10 though. WSCG made great music.
On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 9:20 AM, neilfy said:
yass, can't wait for july 13th. i agree with one of the previous comments - you need to come to scotland. what happened at the barrowlands, i haven't heard about that?
talking about the new disrepectful rappers, on the 1 hand the coast perhaps should unite, on the other hand some great songs come out of beefs. either way, dropping names is only gonna give em exposure.
peace
On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 9:15 AM, Niecey said:
To the person, New West is Here, If you feel like that then why are you a member on Cube's website? If you don't like it don't listen to it, simple as that.
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