In the Movies is the fourth compilation album by American rapper and actor Ice Cube. It was released on September 4, 2007, through Priority Records. The collection is composed of 16 previously released songs from several films and film soundtracks in which Ice Cube have contributed, from his acting debut in the 1991 film Boyz n the Hood to 2005's xXx: State of the Union.
In the Movies | ||||
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Compilation album by | ||||
Released | September 4, 2007 | |||
Recorded | 1991–2005 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 1:02:23 | |||
Label | Priority | |||
Producer |
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Compiler | Frank Collura | |||
Ice Cube chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
MSN Music | [2] |
RapReviews | 7/10[3] |
Production was handled by Cube himself, as well as Sir Jinx, Bud'da, One Eye, Dr. Dre, Hallway Productionz, Paul Oakenfold, Rick "Dutch" Cousin, Rockwilder, Sam Sneed and Steve Osborne, with Frank Collura serving as a compilation producer. It features guest appearances from Mack 10, Dr. Dre, Ice-T, K-Dee, Master P, Mr. Short Khop, Ms. Toi and Paul Oakenfold.
The album peaked at number 169 on the Billboard 200, number 34 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number 13 on the Top Rap Albums charts in the United States.
Track listing
editNo. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "You Can Do It" (featuring Mack 10 and Ms. Toi) | One Eye | 4:19 |
2. | "We Be Clubbin'" | Rick "Dutch" Cousin | 4:46 |
3. | "Natural Born Killaz" (featuring Dr. Dre) | 4:15 | |
4. | "Anybody Seen the Popo's?!" | Hallway Productionz | 3:55 |
5. | "Friday" | Ice Cube | 3:48 |
6. | "How to Survive in South Central" |
| 3:40 |
7. | "$100 Dollar Bill Y'All" | Rockwilder | 3:39 |
8. | "You Know I'm a Ho" (featuring Master P) | Bud'da | 4:17 |
9. | "The World Is Mine" (featuring Mack 10 and K-Dee) | Ice Cube | 3:09 |
10. | "Ghetto Vet" (featuring Mack 10 and Mr. Short Khop) | Bud'da | 4:38 |
11. | "Maniac in the Brainiac" (featuring Mack 10) | Ice Cube | 4:34 |
12. | "The Wrong Nigga to Fuck Wit" |
| 2:48 |
13. | "Roll All Day" | One Eye | 2:59 |
14. | "Higher" | Sir Jinx | 4:31 |
15. | "Trespass" (featuring Ice-T) | Sir Jinx | 2:54 |
16. | "Right Here, Right Now" (featuring Paul Oakenfold) | 4:11 | |
Total length: | 1:02:23 |
- Notes
- Track 1 is taken from Next Friday (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) ℗© 1999 Priority Records.
- Tracks 2 and 8 are taken from The Players Club: Music From and Inspired by the New Line Cinema Motion Picture ℗© 1998 Heavyweight Records.
- Track 3 is taken from Murder Was the Case (The Soundtrack) ℗© 1994 Death Row Records.
- Track 4 is taken from xXx: State of the Union (Music from the Motion Picture) ℗© 2005 Zomba Recording.
- Track 5 is taken from Friday (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) ℗© 1999 Priority Records.
- Track 6 is taken from Boyz N the Hood (Music From the Motion Picture) ℗© 1991 Qwest Records.
- Track 7 is taken from Greatest Hits ℗© 2001 Priority Records, and appeared in 2002 film All About the Benjamins.
- Track 9 is taken from Music From the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Dangerous Ground ℗© 1997 Zomba Recording.
- Track 10 is taken from I Got the Hook-Up! ℗© 1998 No Limit Records.
- Track 11 is taken from Death Certificate ℗© 1991 Priority Records, and appeared in 1998 film Bulworth.
- Track 12 is taken from Bulworth: The Soundtrack ℗© 1998 Interscope Records.
- Track 13 is taken from Gone in 60 Seconds ℗ 2000 The Island Def Jam Music Group © 2000 Touchstone Pictures.
- Track 14 is taken from Music From The Motion Picture "Higher Learning" © 1994 Sony Music Entertainment.
- Track 15 is taken from Music from the Motion Picture Trespass ℗© 1992 Sire Records.
- Track 16 is taken from Blade II: The Soundtrack ℗© 2002 Immortal Records.
Personnel
edit- O'Shea "Ice Cube" Jackson – vocals, producer (tracks: 5, 6, 9, 11, 12)
- Dedrick "Mack 10" Rolison – vocals (tracks: 1, 9-11)
- Toikeon "Ms. Toi" Parham – vocals (track 1)
- Andre "Dr. Dre" Young – vocals & producer (track 3)
- Percy "Master P" Miller – vocals (track 8)
- Darrell "K-Dee" Johnson – vocals (track 9)
- Lionel "Mr. Short Khop" Hunt – vocals (track 10)
- Tracy "Ice-T" Marrow – vocals (track 15)
- Donald "One Eye" Saunders – producer (tracks: 1, 13)
- Rick "Dutch" Cousin – producer (track 2)
- Samuel "Sam Sneed" Anderson – producer (track 3)
- Teak Underdue – producer (track 4)
- Deejan Underdue – producer (track 4)
- Anthony "Sir Jinx" Wheaton – producer (tracks: 6, 12, 14, 15)
- Dana "Rockwilder" Stinson – producer (track 7)
- Stephen "Bud'da" Anderson – producer (tracks: 8, 10)
- Paul Oakenfold – producer & mixing (track 16)
- Steve Osborne – producer & mixing (track 16)
- Mark Chalecki – mastering
- Frank Collura – compilation producer
- Susan Lavoie – art direction
- Will Ragland – design
- Eric Williams – photography
- Tracy Bennett – photography
- Michael Miller – photography
- Soren Baker – liner notes
Charts
editChart (2007) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[4] | 169 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[5] | 34 |
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[6] | 13 |
References
edit- ^ Jeffries, David. "In the Movies - Ice Cube | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ Christgau, Robert (December 2008). "Consumer Guide: Buena Vista Social Club, GZA/Genius, T.I. Get Nods; Lucinda Williams, Ice Cube, Young Jeezy and more receive honorable mentions; Plies is Dud of the Month". MSN Music. Retrieved June 20, 2024 – via robertchristgau.com.
- ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (September 25, 2007). "Ice Cube :: In the Movies – RapReviews". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Ice Cube Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Ice Cube Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Ice Cube Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
External links
edit- In The Movies at Discogs (list of releases)