Westside Connection
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| Westside Connection | |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | WSCG (West-Side Connect Gang) |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genre(s) | West Coast hip hop, Gangsta rap, Political rap |
| Years active | 1996-2003 |
| Label(s) | Priority Capitol Da Lench Mob |
| Website | westsideconnection.org |
| Members | |
| Ice Cube WC |
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| Former members | |
| Mack 10 | |
Westside Connection was a group consisting of Ice Cube, WC, and Mack 10. The group's debut album, Bow Down, reached the number 2 position on the Billboard 200 in 1996. The group was formed during the East Coast-West Coast hip hop rivalry, coming out after the death of 2Pac. They have had feuds with Cypress Hill, Common, Kam, and Q-Tip.
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[edit] Biography
After a long hiatus the group released their second album Terrorist Threats in 2003 hallmarked by the lead single "Gangsta Nation" featuring Nate Dogg.
In 2005 Mack 10 left the group due to a conflict between him and some group members.[1] While Ice Cube has stated that another Westside Connection album could be released, he has said Mack 10 will not be a part of the group.[citation needed]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
| Year | Title | Chart positions[2][3] | Last RIAA certification[4][5][6] | |
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| Billboard Hot 200 | Top R&B/Hip hop albums | |||
| 1996 | Bow Down | #2 | #1 | Platinum (1,700,000 copies) |
| 2003 | Terrorist Threats | #16 | #3 | Gold (679,000) |
[edit] Singles
| Year | Title | Chart positions[7][8] | Album | ||
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| Billboard Hot 100 | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | Hot rap singles | |||
| 1996 | "Bow Down" | #21 | #1 | #19 | Bow Down |
| 1997 | "Gangstas Make the World Go Round" | #40 | #30 | #10 | |
| 2003 | "Gangsta Nation" | #33 | #22 | #9 | Terrorist Threats |
[edit] References
- ^ Mack 10 interview. AllHipHop.com (November 10, 2005). Retrieved on 2007-10-23.
- ^ Westside Connection chart history. Billboard. Retrieved on 2007-09-12.
- ^ Terrorist Threats. All Music Guide. Retrieved on 2007-09-12.
- ^ Westside Connection certifications. RIAA. Retrieved on 2007-11-02.
- ^ Westside Connection information. FindArticles.com (September 27, 2003). Retrieved on 2007-09-12.
- ^ Westside Connection. MTV.com (March 25, 2004). Retrieved on 2007-09-12.
- ^ Westside Connection singles chart history. Billboard. Retrieved on 2007-09-12.
- ^ Single charts. All Music Guide. Retrieved on 2007-11-04.
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