Ice Cube Releasing New Album ‘I Am The West’ This Summer
Ice Cube checked in with fans on his official web site on Wednesday (February 24) with news about his upcoming ninth studio album. The 40-year-old rapper/actor writes:
‘I Am The West’ is the name of my new record. After completing about 65 percent of my music, this is the new perfect title. This sh** is cocky, no apologies, West Coast gangsta sh**. I can’t help it. That’s what I do… June seems too tight for a release, but July is very doable. We’ll see how things go. Now that I have my title, I can work on the concept of my photoshoot and artwork. I want to provide.
Check out the entire message at icecube.com.
Ice Cube Gives Conan O’Brien The Cold Stare
Ice Cube lowered the temperature in ‘The Tonight Show’ studio a few degrees with his ice cold stare last week, helping Conan O’Brien sympathize with those in the chilly weather throughout much of the country while it was a comfortable 70%+ in Los Angeles. Video at Hulu.com has since been removed.
Ice Cube At The Lakers Vs. Nuggets Game
Hollywood.tv spotted Ice Cube heading into the Lakers playoff game against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday evening (May 27) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Watch footage below.
Ice Cube Performs In Dublin
Rapper/actor Ice Cube performed at The Tripod in Dublin, Ireland on Saturday night (April 18).
Ice Cube Tapes ‘Dogg After Dark’ Appearance
Hollywood.tv captured footage of Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube shooting Snoop’s MTV show ‘Dogg After Dark’, where Cube hit the stage to perform the N.W.A. classic ‘Straight Outta Compton’. Watch the video below.
On TV: Ice Cube, Common, Ludacris
Rap acts on television this week include:
Ice Cube, who performs on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ (ABC) on Wednesday.
Common, who performs on ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno’ (NBC) on Thursday.
Ludacris, who performs on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ (ABC) on Friday.
Ice Cube Pleased With ‘Raw Footage’ Reception
Ice Cube spoke with Fox News Channel about taking a different approach on his new album ‘Raw Footage’. “If feels good, especially in the rap game, when you got a three year run until they’re looking for the next MC,” Cube said about the disc opening at #1 in the Billboard Rap Charts. “To be here over 20 years and still have a fan base that’s waiting for my next record always feels good.” Watch the feature below.
Ice Cube Discusses N.W.A. And ‘The A-Team’
Ice Cube’s got a new solo album ‘Raw Footage’ and family movie ‘The Longshots’. CNN’s Denise Quan spoke with the N.W.A. rapper on the set of his new music video for ‘Do Ya Thang’, who said the group’s music “made it okay for artists to really be themselves.” Cube also talked about the chance he’ll play Mr. T’s infamous role in the big screen adaptation of the ’80s TV series ‘The A-Team’. “If it can all come together, I would love to play B.A. Barachus,” Cube said.
Ice Cube, WC & DJ Crazy Toones On The Set Of ‘Do Your Thing’ Video
HardKnock.tv talked to Ice Cube, WC, and DJ Crazy Toones on the set of the ‘Do Your Thing’ music video. Cube said they selected the track as the first single because the others on the ‘Raw Footage’ album were too raw. “This was one we thought we could get the most exposure on, without people trippin’ on it,” the former NWA rapper explained. “This is a little more friendly for people that play rap music right now.” Cube also talked about Senator Barack Obama’s run to become president. Watch the clip below the fold.
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On TV: Ice Cube, Soulja Boy, Lupe, Wyclef, Beanie
Rap acts on television this week include:
Lupe Fiasco, who performs on ‘The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson’ on Monday.
Ice Cube, who visits ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ on Monday.
Beanie Sigel, who visits ‘The Sauce’ on Monday.
Wyclef Jean, who performs on ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ on Wednesday.
Soulja Boy, who performs on ‘Live with Regis and Kelly’ on Thursday, visits ‘Total Request Live’ on Thursday and ‘106 & Park’ some time during the week.
