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| Submission declined on 21 November 2024 by Robert McClenon (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of music-related topics). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia.
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| Submission declined on 16 November 2024 by HitroMilanese (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of music-related topics). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia. Declined by HitroMilanese 33 days ago. | |
Comment: This draft does not appear to indicate which of the musical notability criteria is satisfied. If at least one of the criteria is satisfied, please revise this draft appropriately, with a reliable source, if necessary stating on the draft talk page or in AFC comments which criterion is met, and resubmit. If the subject satisfies general notability, please also indicate on the draft talk page or in AFC comments when resubmitting. You may ask for advice about the musical notability criteria at the Teahouse.Please resubmit in a few days after the album has been released and has charted. Robert McClenon (talk) 22:01, 21 November 2024 (UTC)
- Comment: Appears to be a WP:TOOSOON case. Not meeting WP:NALBUM or WP:GNG currently. Hitro talk 17:30, 16 November 2024 (UTC)
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| Released | November 22, 2024 | |||
| Label | Lench Mob | |||
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Man Down is the eleventh studio album by American rapper Ice Cube. It released on November 22, 2024, making it his first solo album since Everythang's Corrupt (2018).[1] Man Down features guest appearances from Mount Westmore cohorts E-40, Snoop Dogg and Too $hort, October London, IshaDon, K-Major, Mike Epps, Da Lench Mob cohort J-Dee, Kurupt, B-Real, Xzibit, Busta Rhymes, and Killer Mike, while production was handled by Ice Cube and Mike Epps themselves, Cassius Jay, Elon Deondre Brown, E-A-Ski, T-Mix, Nottz, Bigg Von, Zaytoven, Policy Kings, DecadeZ, David Banner, Samuel "The Illrd" Elliot, Lil Jon, Young Slade, and Hallway Productionz.[2]
Background and cover
[edit]Man Down will be Ice Cube's first solo studio album in nearly 6 years after "Everythang's Corrupt," which debuted at number 62 on the Billboard 200 with 14,000 album-equivalent units, and also garnered positive reception from music critics.[3]
The album cover for "Man Down" shows a black teenager in Los Angeles walking on a sidewalk while looking to his left at a dead body. On the road, a construction worker, police officer, and pedestrian are all dead while laying down.[4]
Promotion and release
[edit]On October 18, Ice Cube released "It's My Ego," a single for the album.[5] The single was teased a few weeks before release on September 23. On November 11, Ice Cube released his other single "Ego Maniacs," which featured Busta Rhymes and Killer Mike.[6]
On November 11, Ice Cube announced on his X page that Man Down will be releasing on November 22, and unveiled the album cover. A day later, he performed his single "It's My Ego" live in Phoenix, Arizona. The next day, Ice Cube promoted limited edition autographed CDs of the album and also promoted ready to pre-order vinyls. On November 22, "Man Down" was released, and also released the same day was Kendrick Lamar's "GNX."
Commercial performance
[edit]Man Down debuted at number 48 on the Billboard 200 and number 12 the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, with 20,000 equivalent album units and 5,000 of those units deriving from streaming sectors.[7]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Rollin' at Twilight" | O'Shea Jackson |
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| 2. | "It's My Ego" |
| E-A-Ski | 3:47 |
| 3. | "So Sensitive" |
| T-Mix | 2:49 |
| 4. | "She's Sanctified" (performed by Mount Westmore featuring October London) | T-Mix | ||
| 5. | "Not Like Them" | Jackson | Nottz | |
| 6. | "5150" | Jackson | Bigg Von | |
| 7. | "No Cap" (featuring IshaDon, K-Major and Mike Epps) |
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| 8. | "3 Lil Piggies" | Jackson | Policy Kings | |
| 9. | "Ghetto Story" | Jackson | T-Mix | |
| 10. | "Facts" (featuring J-Dee) |
| DecadeZ | |
| 11. | "Fighting for My Life in Paradise" (featuring Kurupt) |
| David Banner | |
| 12. | "Let's Get Money Together" (featuring B-Real) |
| DecadeZ | |
| 13. | "I'mma Burn Rubber" | Jackson | DecadeZ | |
| 14. | "Especially You" | Jackson | Ice Cube | |
| 15. | "Break the Mirror" (featuring Xzibit) |
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| 16. | "Talkin' Bout These Rappers" | Jackson |
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| 17. | "Scary Movie" | Jackson | Hallway Productionz | |
| 18. | "Take Me to Your Leader" | Jackson | David Banner | |
| 19. | "Ego Maniacs" (with Busta Rhymes and Killer Mike) |
| E-A-Ski | 3:39 |
Notes
[edit]- ^[a] signifies a co-producer
References
[edit]- ^ Saponara, Michael (2024-11-11). "Ice Cube Shares 'Man Down' Release Date & Cover Art: 'The Album My Fans Have Been Waiting On'". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
- ^ Kiser, Chad (2024-11-22). "Ice Cube Drops 'Man Down' Album Featuring Mount Westmore, Kurupt, J-Dee Lench Mob, Xzibit, B-Real + More". Chad Kiser. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- ^ "XXXTENTACION 'Skins' First Week Sales | RapCurrent". 2018-12-19. Archived from the original on 2018-12-19. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ https://hiphopdx.com, HipHopDX- (2024-11-12). "Ice Cube Reveals Release Date & Cover Art For 'Man Down'". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
{{cite web}}: External link in|last= - ^ Grant, Shawn (2024-10-21). "Ice Cube Drops Bold New Single "IT'S MY EGO" Ahead of Forthcoming Album". thesource.com. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- ^ James, Jesse (2024-11-12). "Ice Cube Asserts His Dominance with "Ego Maniacs" Featuring Killer Mike and Busta Rhymes". stupidDOPE. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- ^ Anderson, Trevor (2024-12-05). "Ice Cube Back in Rap Albums' Top 10 for First Time in 14 Years". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
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