Ice Cube - The Predator

Label: EMI
Genre: West Coast Hip Hop, Gangsta Rap
Year: 1992
Recommended by: Marta Conlon

The Predator has Ice Cube's most famous song "It Was a Good Day". I'm going to skip over talking about that song, because it's really good, and it's used all the time.

The best song though is "Check Yo Self". It does a better illustration of West Coast Hip Hop with the funky 70s beat and contrasting flow that somehow fits perfectly. Even though Ice Cube's lyrics are bit strong and aggressive, the contrast with "Mustang Sally" allows you just follow along and get behind every word. Music is powerful.