Japan ya'll...

Sat, May 1, 2010 at 6:19 PM By: Ice Cube

What up fam?
Alots been going on since my last blog. Shit been movin' so fast I didn't have the time to write a decent blog until now. I did Jimmy Kimmel. Flew on a red-eye to New York for the Tribeca Film Festival. Then back to L.A. to hit Power 106 with Big Boy. Later that night went back in the studio with Dre. Hit a Lakers Playoff game. Finished a few edits on my video and now I'm in Osaka, Japan.

Jimmy Kimmel is always good to do. I think me and Jimmy have cool chemisty. But this time it was a little dry, cool but now our best sit down. They wanted me to stay and cook on stage with Paula Dean. When I heard they were cooking fried chicken...I was outta there. Ya right! Me and Kim hit the airport and a red-eye to New York City.

I hate red-eye flights. You think you'll get some sleep but never do. We had to hit the ground running too. Drop your bags, wash up and it's time to do press. All day interviews about my new documentary "Straight Outta L.A." for ESPN's 30 for 30 series. It's about the time when the Oakland Raiders moved to Los Angeles from 1982 to 1994. That team moving to L.A. changed the look of Hip-Hop which changed the look of the world. We premiered the film at Tribeca to good reviews. Me. Myself, I don't care about reviews or previews. Opinions are like assholes, everybody got one...and they all stink! Back to L.A.

I did Big Boy's morning show on the 26th. The same day I dropped my single, "I Rep That West" (avaliable on icecube.com). I remember when Big Boy was the new DJ at Power 106 under the Baker Boys. Now he's nationwide. That's good to see. Big Boy is very funny to me. We chopped it up and talked about everything I got going on and it was all love. But my mind was on the studio session with Dre later on that night.

This time it was just me and Dre. You can see the pic on the home page. After we picked one of Dre's heat rocks, we started writing the song. We got alot more done this time then the last time and the song is bangin'. When I get back from Japan were going to get back in to finish the magic.

I just finished the edits on my new video. It will premiere on Yahoo this Monday. 24 hours after that, you can see it right here on icecube.com It's one of my tightest videos.

Now I'm in Osaka, Japan. We flew about 13 hours in total to get here with a layover in Tokyo. Japan is always dope. I like how good they treat each other here. I couldn't wait to get off the plane to hear what happen with my Lakers matchup vs the Thunder in game 6. With a tip in by Pau Gasol the Lakers win the series 4 - 2. With that, the world seems normal again.

Now it's 10:05 am Sunday morning in Japan. We're on our way to see the Sugar Shane vs. Floyd Mayweather fight. I got Shane, a California boy. I use ta really love Floyd but he ducked the Pac-Man. There's no running in boxing...oh yes it is. Tonight we work rock Osaka.

It won't take a month for my next blog. I promise.
If I mispelled anything, remember I'm a victim of the L.A. Unified School District.

Keep it Gangsta,
Cube

  1. Niecey avatar

    On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 7:31 PM, Niecey said:

    Hey Cube. when are you gonna add some tour dates to this website. I heard you had something lined up for the states but its not on here. Whats up?

  2. J Cal avatar

    On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 7:28 PM, J Cal said:

    Cube You The Man, i bought the single already and have been bumping it all thru the streets of Las Vegas, reping that West

  3. Phaedrus avatar

    On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 2:14 PM, Phaedrus said:

    Gonna check that Straight Outta LA when that shit drops on May 11th...should be interesting.

    Safe travels to and from Japan. I'm highly anticipating that new video. It's gonna be a problem. Any chance an 'Old West' or 'New West' remix is gonna drop? Really hope to see Young Maylay on this new record, as that mf been reppin' LenchMob hard.

    On a side note, whatever happened to that show you were supposed to host, "Good in the Hood?" Peace...

  4. Adre1708 avatar

    On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 12:37 PM, Adre1708 said:

    What up cube I just want to say that I'm really excited to read about you and Dre makeing west coast magic again!!!! That's tight can't wait to hear what that shit is going to sound like . Real CALI shit!

  5. Bgtre avatar

    On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 9:14 AM, Bgtre said:

    A cube im just really curious, whats the real reason why Dr.Dre is reluctant in dropping a true west coast album. Im mean dam none of you guys are dumb. If you guys took the time out your schedules and put together a compilation album with all the west coast vets dont you know how dope that shit will be. I know you thought about this shit before, the west coast would be on top. just think, Dre on the production, mc's would be of course you, king tee, snoop dogg, above the law, dogg pound, wc, xz, even mack 10's ass, all the west coast g's, mc ren, gangsta dresta, mc eight, quik, all on one album. No set tripping, no wak ass ryhmes, every body bring their "A" game. Hell you could even throw in a couple of new west niggas to spice it up, MayLay, Baddlucc, and the game. I dont know man I know game was talking bout doing some shit like this but it would look lovely on Lench Mob. Remember nigga you are the west. But hay what do I know im just a hip hop junkie born and raised in the streets of Los Angeles. I grew up in the RAC120 so you know i aint to far from where you grew up.

  6. C.H.A.C.H avatar

    On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 8:57 AM, C.H.A.C.H said:

    U are changing the blogging game right now!!!
    What other artist u know keeping his fans updated like this, basically showing us the making of his album.

    Suggestion: I know ur a brotha that likes moving forward, but any chance u can make a Ni#@a Ya Love Ta Hate pt.2?
    Cuz wit all these "New West" artist hating... It seems u still the Ni#@a they love to hate.

    Suggestion # 2: I rep that west (remix) feat. Snoop Dogg & Game = Epic

  7. Niecey avatar

    On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 7:35 AM, Niecey said:

    I saw the Kimmel interview, It was alright but I agree it was little dry. I'm glad you were able to publically set the record straight about your relationship with Dre. Excited about hearing what yall gone come up with in the studio. Keep it real as always!

  8. Niecey avatar

    On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 7:30 AM, Niecey said:

    What up Cube, I wanted Sugar Shane to win the fight too, but Mayweather brought it to him. Shane looked like he was tired early on in the fight. Maweather's insistence that his opponents get blood/urine tests, umm, interesting for sure.

  9. Chtimixeur avatar

    On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 6:50 AM, Chtimixeur said:

    I rep that west is the illest track you've released in years. It's groovy, it's banging, and it's just tight (excatly what hip hop has been missing for 10 years). IMO, this is your "California Love", and I cross fingers for it to be as successful.

  10. ToShaRa avatar

    On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 1:45 AM, ToShaRa said:

    We're waiting for the video,Cube :) :)

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