Death Certificate [Explicit Lyrics]

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With benefit of hindsight, we now understand that most rappers are indeed earnest, but few intend their words to be taken with the same weight as a heartfelt proclamation by a guitar-strumming folkie. Ice Cube's third solo release, taken the wrong way, is a hateful tract full of misogyny, anti-Semitism, homophobia, and violently prejudicial remarks toward just about every other ethnic group; anyone missed in this skein was an oversight. However, with the exception of some choice words for NWA's former manager, Cube's remarks are best seen as caricatures--well, OK, grotesques--rather than perspectives. His spoken intros and the way in which the songs broke into episodes broadly hinted at Ice Cube's move into film. Years later, it's easier to ignore the hateful spew and admire the formal innovations featured on this recording, which helped make Ice Cube into a multimedia star. --Martin Johnson

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Death Certificate [Explicit Lyrics]

Death Certificate [Explicit Lyrics]

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This album was that deal!

5 STARS NOT ENOUGH

Ice Cube's finest hour...one of hip hop's greatest albums

Milestone album for Ice Cube

Vintage Cube

Death Certificate
Ice Cube
Manufacturer: Priority Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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The Funeral
The Wrong N**** To F*** Wit
My Summer Vacation
Steady Mobbin'
Robin Lench
Givin' Up The Nappy Dug Out
Look Who's Burnin'
A Bird In The Hand
Man's Best Friend
Alive On Arrival
Death
The Birth
I Wanna Kill Sam
Horny Lil' Devil
Black Korea
True To The Game
Color Blind
Doing Dumb Sh**
Us
No Vaseline
How To Survive In South Central

Customer Reviews:

This album was that deal!.......2007-07-05

Ice Cube straight up out did himself on this one. He was really up on how the world was shaping up to be. This to me was his best work and i own pretty much every cd he's ever done. This album probably ranks in the top 5 hip hop albums of all time.

5 STARS NOT ENOUGH.......2007-02-09

Has to be one of the top ten lps of all time in hip hop along with "Amerikkka's Most Wanted".

"NO VASELINE" pretty much ended N.W.A. as a group and is probably one of the most vicious comeback/rap battle songs of all time. If you listen closely to the lyrics of that song, he individually took each member of N.W.A. and basically cut them down to size by basically telling the truth. With the exception of M.C. REN, lyrically N.W.A. was finished after CUBE rolled out. DR. DRE'S production kept them afloat on EFIL4ZAGGIN but that's about it.

Ice Cube's finest hour...one of hip hop's greatest albums.......2006-12-10

Ice Cube's 1991 album "Death Certificate" is arguably the most relevant, controversial, and entertaining hip hop albums ever released. After his solo debut "AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted" stuck a middle finger to mainstream America and pioneered gangsta rap, "Death Certificate" moved on to more relevant issues, Cube dealing with problems and injustices on every track. Ice Cube was never as angry as he was on this album, and he is a man on a mission to justify the injustices he sees and experiences in the ghetto. Lyrically this album is one of my favorites. He uses metaphors often to explain his views, and emerges as one of hip hop's best storytellers, spinning yarns of violence and struggles in the ghettos of South Central Los Angeles. This album was very controversial for its profanities and the way that Cube sometimes comes across as racist, sexist, and intolerant, but he does his best to justify his views and usually does, because he tends to call `em like he sees `em. Musically this album is phenomenal. Most of the music samples 70s funk recordings, which would become a trend for many years to come. The production is perfect, the funky, heavy beats keep my head nodding from start to finish. A lot of the songs are short and get their point across, so there is never a single dull moment. I could really listen to this album forever, it will always be as great as the day it was released and is a timeless piece of rap music. This is to me among the most effective and enjoyable rap albums ever released and is a must have for any fan of hip hop music.

After the intro "The Funeral," the album begins with "The Wrong N... to F... Wit," a threatening and tough song where Cube introduces his Lench Mob crew and represents his hometown, starting the album on a great note. The funky "My Summer Vacation" explores gang activity and violence in a factual and honest manner. On "Steady Mobbin,'" Cube drops raw philosophy over a dope beat. "Givin' Up the Nappy Dugout" has a perfect, classic beat and is hilarious, Cube has a conversation with a girl's father, telling him she's not as innocent as he seems to believe. "Look Who's Burnin'" deals with STDs and their spread and advocates their prevention, this is just one of those relevant songs with a positive message that is still so entertaining because it is told froma man who sounds so real. The sax loop in the beat makes this song great. "A Bird in the Hand" is another classic, musically and lyrically. Ice Cube metaphorically speaks of drug dealings. "Man's Best Friend" talks about the necessity of packing a gun in the ghetto and has another great beat. "Alive on Arrival" is an amazing song, telling a tale of being shot and the ensuing drama. Its message attacks the way that hospitals and police operate. "I Wanna Kill Sam" attacks the country at large, and "Horny Lil' Devil" pokes fun at white men who come to the hood looking for women and riches. "Black Korea" is a short, very interesting song. Cube talks about how he dislikes the operation of Asian-owned stores in the ghetto, and while it is controversial it's very compelling to hear what he has to say. The ultra-funky "True to the Game" is an exercise in great production and lyricism. "Color Blind" talks about the way that men will kill another based on the gang colors they wear, with more great musical backings. "Doin' Dumb S..." is funny, talking about mistakes he made growing up, and the beat is heavy with horns. "No Vaseline" is a great song where the MC lashes out at the rappers and management of his former group NWA. The album ends with the entertaining and self explanatory "How to Survive in South Central." The skits on this album are all funny and contribute to the feeling of the album, dealing with the same topics as the rest of the disc.

"Death Certificate" is completely amazing from start to finish. Never has a man put so much heart and emotion into a rap album, and this is a true standard that any rap act should hope to match. Every fan of hip hop must have this album, and fans new to Ice Cube should certainly not hesitate to purchase this disc. This record is legendary in every way and deserves all the recognition it has warranted.

Milestone album for Ice Cube.......2006-12-05

When Ice Cube came out with Amerikkkaz Most Wanted he showed he was already ahead of NWA mentally. Even though the album had more gangsta joints than conscious ones it was still a good album. Death Certificate is better than the first one in everyway. Good prouction+great thought provoking lyrics = great album. Standout Tracks: THE WRONG N***A TO F*** WIT, MY SUMMER VACATION, STEADY MOBBIN, GIVIN UP THE NAPPY DUGOUT(Funny plus the condom skit is side-splitting hilarious), MAN'S BEST FRIEND, ALIVE ON ARRIVAL, I WANNA KILL SAM, HORNY LIL DEVIL, TRUE TO THE GAME, COLOR BLIND, US, and NO VASELINE(Ice Cube shuts down NWA with one of the best diss records ever). Filler: Black Korea(if it was longer it might have been good). Bottom Line: Death Certificate is Ice Cube's best album period. The lyrics are sharp and the gems are plentiful. Plus you have to admit that not too many rappers can literally shut down a crew with one diss record like Cube did with No Vaseline. Yes this album is a worthwhile purchase.

Vintage Cube .......2006-09-03

You can never really go wrong with Ice Cube but if you really want vintage Ice Cube this is one of his better albums. When you hear people talk about "West Coast Gangster Rap" this is what they are talking about - hardcore rap addressing the issues that many faced at the time. Standout tracks A Bird In The Hand, Steady Mobbin', The Wrong Ni**a + many more. Pick this up if you don't already have it you will not be disappointed.

Average customer rating:

Cube's best & most consistent album..............
2nd solo may be my least favorite of his
Far from a sophomore slump. Excellent Album!
the ultimate test?
The best Ice Cube Album Ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Death Certificate
Ice Cube
Manufacturer: Priority Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

The Funeral
The Wrong Nigga To ---- Wit
My Summer Vacation
Steady Mobbin'
Robin Lench
Givin' Up The Nappy Dug Out
Look Who's Burnin'
A Bird In The Hand
Man's Best Friend
Alive On Arrival
Death
The Birth
I Wanna Kill Sam
Horny Lil' Devil
Black Korea
True To The Game
Color Blind
Doing Dumb ----
Us
No Vaseline

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With benefit of hindsight, we now understand that most rappers are indeed earnest, but few intend their words to be taken with the same weight as a heartfelt proclamation by a guitar-strumming folkie. Ice Cube's third solo release, taken the wrong way, is a hateful tract full of misogyny, anti-Semitism, homophobia, and violently prejudicial remarks toward just about every other ethnic group; anyone missed in this skein was an oversight. However, with the exception of some choice words for NWA's former manager, Cube's remarks are best seen as caricatures--well, OK, grotesques--rather than perspectives. His spoken intros and the way in which the songs broke into episodes broadly hinted at Ice Cube's move into film. Years later, it's easier to ignore the hateful spew and admire the formal innovations featured on this recording, which helped make Ice Cube into a multimedia star. --Martin Johnson

Customer Reviews:

Cube's best & most consistent album.....................2006-01-12

Loved my Summer Vacation, Cube and his boys go to the Lou to slang dope, hilarious. I think DJ Pooh did the beats. Other joints are Steady Mobbin, Man's best friend, true to the game,doin dumb sh*t, bird in the hand and Us(message to black youth).

2nd solo may be my least favorite of his.......2005-10-15

Just one year after making national headlines for his controversial debut, Ice Cube is back with another controversial album. Packed with tons of racism, STD awareness, violence, religious issues, and many oter issues Ice Cube breakes ground for the rap scene. With 16 songs and no guests you get to hear everyhting Ice Cube has to say, whether or not you like it. It has 1 classic (one of the best dis songs ever directed to N.W.A.), 1 near classic, 8 ok songs, 1 I skip, and the rest are good. Production is alright, very bass heavy and you can tell it's from the early 90's. It's all handled by Sir Jinx & The Boogie Men. A good album for his fans to have but not my favorite of his.

#2 - 9.5 (tight beat)
#3 - 8 (nice beat)
#4 - 7
#6 - 7.5 (a dirty song)
#7 - 8 (about STD's)
#8 - 9 (nice beat)
#9 - 7
#10 - 7
#13 - 7
#14 - 7
#15 - 6.5 (about Koreans and liquor stores)
#16 - 7
#17 - 7
#18 - 8
#19 - 8
#20 - 10 (CLASSIC -- great beat -- dissin Eazy E, MC Ren, Dr. Dre, Yella, and Jerry Heller -- one of the best dis songs ever and he gets on em BAD)

O'Shea Jackson -- b. 6/15/69
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Far from a sophomore slump. Excellent Album!.......2005-09-29

Ice Cube is a genius, this album proves my theory. Ice Cube leaves no stone uncovered on this album, wheter it is racism ("Horny Lil Devil"), STD awareness ("Look Who's Burning"), remembering his days as a youth ("Doing Dumb S***") or any other issue he was sure to mark his opinion. The reason this album is so essential is because it is well rounded and not too long. The way he separates the album is the "Death Side" & the "Alive Side".

Among the albums highlights are "Giving Up The Nappy Dugout" a tale about an overprotective father who screens his daughters date at the front door. "A Bird In The Hand" a tale about the social issues surrounding Ice Cube. "Doing Dumb S***" where Cube takes us back to the early eighties late seventies describing tales of mischief he created. To tell you the truth every song on this album is a certified classic in my opinion.

Overall you will not be disappointed upon purchaing this album. If you are still skeptikal, buy a used copy and see how well you like it. Thank you for reading

the ultimate test?.......2005-03-24

this album is pretty hard to listen to. neither cube's unflinching examinations of early 90s young black male attitudes or his personal venom directed at critics, sellouts, uncle toms and at nwa pulls any punches (though the accusations of anti-semitism on this album are greatly exaggerated). it is a brutal listen at times and not for the close-minded, the timid or the ignorant.

but there is no way anyone can deny the absolutely incredible musicality at work here. the massively underrated sir jinx as well as cube himself craft unbelievable beats obviously heavily influenced by the bomb squad production on the first ice cube record. the amount of texture and depth to these beats, and the inventiveness and precision of the sample use, results in some of the finest beats ever heard in hip hop. some of the best bits include the muffled drunken wail of the horns and the funky breakdown on "black korea", the huge snare on "man's best friend", the ridiculous vocal sample on "my summer vacation", the bird call scratches on "a bird in the hand". and ice cube as a rapper - his turn of phrase, his rhythm and his immense voice - was never and has not been better. every syllable is ferociously slammed onto the beat like one of those licence plate machines and enunciated with such unbelievable clarity and power.

not for the weak of heart or mind. but a infinitely rewarding musical experience

The best Ice Cube Album Ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2005-01-21

This is Ice Cube at his finest. I remember when this first came out. I was fresh out of high school and still bumping AmeriKKK's Most Wanted. [...] This was an ingenious blend of NWA and Public Enemy, mixed with a touch of Brand Nubian. It's definitely a classic to any Black Man or Woman who knows the truth of our existence in this country. I just wish Ice Cube would have stayed on this course.