Raw Footage 2008 Album

Ice Cube

I quite like the singles from this album, 'It Takes a Nation' and 'Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It', but apart from them the album never really takes off as you expect from an Ice Cube album. That was my opinion after a spin or two, but being a fan I have given it more time and while still no classic, it ain't too bad. The main issue is that after his last effort in '06, and WC's last album which Ice Cube worked on, I expected some real bangin' beats (which those had) and you don't get those on this. However, after giving it more time I do enjoy most of the tracks but there ain't enough I love. It's no Predator but he is in a different place than he was 15 years ago. Still a good dose of Ice Cube on offer. Best Tracks: It Takes a Nation, Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It, Cold Places, Jack N the Box, Do Ya Thang, Thank God