Bow Down
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| Studio album by Westside Connection | ||||
| Released | October 22, 1996 | |||
| Recorded | 1996 | |||
| Genre | West Coast hip hop, Gangsta rap | |||
| Length | 48:07 | |||
| Label | Lench Mob/Priority | |||
| Producer |
Ice Cube Cedric Samson QDIII Binky Mack Bud'da Mark Jackson Ian Scott | |||
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| Singles from Bow Down | ||||
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Bow Down is the debut album by American West coast hip hop/gangsta rap supergroup Westside Connection, released on October 22, 1996 through Ice Cube's Lench Mob/Priority Records. It featured production from Bud'da, QDIII and Ice Cube among other producers.
The album peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 on November 9, 1996, shipping 145,000 units.[1] It went on to sell 1.7 million copies,[2] certifying it platinum by RIAA on October 1, 1997.[3] The songs King of the Hill, Cross 'Em Out and Put a 'K, and Hoo Bangin' (WSCG Style) are all disses to Cypress Hill, Q-Tip and Common.[citation needed]
Reception
| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [4] |
| Robert Christgau | D+[5] |
| Entertainment Weekly | C[6] |
| RapReviews | 9/10[7] |
| Rolling Stone | [8] |
| The Source | [9] |
| Vibe | (Favorable)[10] |
The album generally received positive reviews from most music critics and fans with the exception of New York critics Robert Christgau and Entertainment Weekly.
Track listing
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Time |
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| 1 | "World Domination" (Intro) | *Interlude* | 1:16 |
| 2 | "Bow Down" | Bud'da | 3:27 |
| 3 | "Gangstas Make the World Go Round" | Ice Cube, Cedric Samson | 4:33 |
| 4 | "All the Critics in New York" | Binky, Ice Cube | 5:35 |
| 5 | "Do You Like Criminals?" (featuring K-Dee) | Bud'da | 5:01 |
| 6 | "Gangstas Don't Dance" (Insert) | *Interlude* | 0:22 |
| 7 | "The Gangsta, the Killa and the Dope Dealer" | Bud'da | 4:15 |
| 8 | "Cross 'Em Out and Put AK" | Bud'da | 4:56 |
| 9 | "King of the Hill" | QDIII | 4:17 |
| 10 | "3 Time Felons" | Bud'da | 5:10 |
| 11 | "Westward Ho" | QDIII | 5:12 |
| 12 | "The Pledge" (Insert) | *Interlude* | 0:14 |
| 13 | "Hoo-Bangin' (WSCG Style)" (featuring K-Dee, The Comrads and Allfrumtha I) | Ice Cube | 3:58 |
Samples
3 Time Felons
- "Papa Was Too" by Joe Tex
- "With a Little Help From My Friends" by The Beatles
- "Ghetto Child" by Ahmad Jamal
- "West Up!" by WC and the Maad Circle
All the Critics in New York
- "Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)" by Marvin Gaye
- "Funky Worm" by Ohio Players
- "You Can't Even Walk in the Park (Opening Theme)" by Johnny Pate
Cross 'Em Out and Put a 'K
- "My Philosophy" by Boogie Down Productions
Do You Like Criminals?
- "Walk on By" by Isaac Hayes
- "Criminal Minded" by Boogie Down Productions
- "Deeez Nuuuts" by Dr. Dre
- "Waterfalls by TLC
- "Danger" by Blahzay Blahzay
Gangstas Make the World Go Round
- "People Make the World Go Round" by The Stylistics
- "Stranded on Death Row" by Dr. Dre
Hoo-Bangin' (WSCG Style)
King of the Hill
- "Illusions" by Cypress Hill
The Gangsta, the Killa and the Dope Dealer
- "Hurt" by Nine Inch Nails
See also
- List of number-one R&B albums of 1996 (U.S.)
References
- ↑ "Studdard album debuts at No. 1". CNN. December 19, 2003. Retrieved 2007-09-12.
- ↑ "West Coast rap supergroup to release CD". September 27, 2003. Retrieved 2007-09-12.
- ↑ ""Westside Connection" searchable database". Retrieved 2007-10-22.
- ↑ Allmusic review
- ↑ Robert Christgau review
- ↑ Entertainment Weekly review
- ↑ RapReviews.com review
- ↑ Rolling Stone review
- ↑ The Source review
- ↑ Vibe review
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