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Most won't have the skills to follow his playbook, either on or off the field, but Cube's utterly unique I Am the West shows the younger generation how to cross 40 while retaining their freedom and baller status.
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On the tracks of I Am the West that work the best, he's still got the vintage gruff demeanor, lyrical ferocity and hard hitting beats to claim some significant ownership of the Pacific shoreline. At other times he desperately desires to have a contemporary sound, and that's where things fall apart, but those mistakes can be overlooked or easily skipped compared to the quality of the overall presentation.
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While the leader has become absorbed by the pack, however, at least I Am the West doesn't go down without a mouthy fight.
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On his ninth album, the independently released I Am the West, he retreats to self-satisfied taunts about his legendary status, the enervated state of the Left Coast, and his rivals, both real and imaginary.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 19 out of 21
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Mixed: 2 out of 21
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Negative: 0 out of 21
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Oct 28, 2011Not the best his album. There are several weak tracks, but still has something to say. The main problem is weak beats. Ice Cube still Rep that West!!!
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Sep 28, 2010
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Dec 24, 2022An exemplary Ice Cube album, its a perfect rap album in every way. Drink The Kool-Aid is a legendary and timeless track.