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. ||Niko|| avatar

    On Sun, May 2, 2010 at 9:58 PM, ||Niko|| said:

    Konichiwa! Nice blog this time! This is the way blogging should be. Giving us something up close and personal. You failed to thank your loyals here for purchasing your single, lol. It's cool Craig! My bestie lives in Tokyo, I love their fashion and style there. Blog again soon. Peace!

  2. ITS PIMPIN ,PIMPIN avatar

    On Sun, May 2, 2010 at 9:11 PM, ITS PIMPIN ,PIMPIN said:

    the world duz seem like a better place when the lakers win lol but com on cube, mayweather is the man, and he lives in vegas so he is a west sider 2 lol.....any way y wont pac man take that blood test? hmmm maybe he is not clean? keep it gangsta cube, luv all your work... ah yay yaaay

  3. Cuco1973 avatar

    On Sun, May 2, 2010 at 3:02 PM, Cuco1973 said:

    What's up Cube? I have all your music and am a big fan, I have been following your carreer since NWA and I can see theres no limit to what you can do. I'm from AZ and I am an American Hispanic I would really like your view on this RACIST ass law these politicians passed? I know there is issues with immigration but, this law is going to profile us because of our skin color . I know you spit that gansta and political shit and Ican tell you are very intelligent. You have a big hispanic following here in Az and we need you to speak on it. Keep doing your thing and fuck the haters! I got your back.

  4. icecool avatar

    On Sun, May 2, 2010 at 2:08 PM, icecool said:

    i v been waitin fo you post cube ..
    i rep that west is bangin .. and i hope you rock the crowd in japan ..

    i hope you come to bulgaria for the second time .. i got a picture wit dj crazy toons .. but not wit you :D ...

    soo keep it gangsta cube

    peace from bulgaria

  5. Jackie-Boy avatar

    On Sun, May 2, 2010 at 12:51 PM, Jackie-Boy said:

    That's Wassup Cube I'm a Victim of L.A. Unified School District to Cube....And Keep It Gangsta Cube!

  6. mav72 avatar

    On Sun, May 2, 2010 at 12:24 PM, mav72 said:

    Cube, bigtony509 knows what's up... You and Sly Boogy on a song would be DOPE! Like I mentioned before, do an "I Rep That West" remix with him and Maylay... Shoot, you may even want to put Baby Down in the mix for that Jayo Felony feel.. For real!

    Anyway, I believe that they treat each other well in Japan because they are all one people. I believe that their country had a chance to stabilize before the imperialists came in. (you know who I'm talking about) Other countries, on the other hand, hadn't yet achieved this unified stabilization when the imperialists came in, therefore to this day these countries are stuck in limbo in various stages of turmoil not knowing how to govern their people and hating and killing the various parts of the whole... To make matters worse they sell WMD's to these various countries and now the WHOLE situation is F'd up...

    I can't wait for the album to drop... One more thing, you need to remind these internet roaches, "Keep your mouth shut if you don't know!" These fools be getting there facts and time lines twisted, trying to start sh*t....

    MAV

    Like I said before NOT THE RAPPER...

  7. Quel avatar

    On Sun, May 2, 2010 at 11:24 AM, Quel said:

    Pac-man on that juice Cube. Floyd will beat this lil dude when they finally meet. My nigga just tryin 2 get the sport cleaned up. Gotta respect Floyd 4 that..... Anyway cant wait 4 the album my nigga..... Westside Lowriders Baby.

  8. oldskool48 avatar

    On Sun, May 2, 2010 at 10:13 AM, oldskool48 said:

    Peace, Love, & Respect to U & yours. Keep it gangsta. Thanks for all the hard work, much appreciated. Is there a chance to send an item or two in to get signed? I know people sell shit on EBAY so U could sign it to the person that sent it. Maybe limit it to 2 items per year to keep the shit heads from fucking things up for the real fans. Thanks!

  9. bigtony509 avatar

    On Sun, May 2, 2010 at 9:11 AM, bigtony509 said:

    Hey I think you and Sly Boogy should do a song together it would be Bangin

  10. neilfy avatar

    On Sun, May 2, 2010 at 9:07 AM, neilfy said:

    I Rep That West is bangin man! looking forward to the video. can't wait to hear this track with Dre too.
    also still hoping you're gonna stop off in Scotland on your next tour :)

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