Bop Gun (One Nation)
Ice Cube, George Clinton
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10 facts about this song
Historical Significance"Bop Gun (One Nation)" is significant as it showcases a successful collaboration between two fundamental figures from different eras of African American music – George Clinton from funk and Ice Cube from rap.
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GenreThe song perfectly blends elements of funk and hip hop, with Clinton's psychedelic funk grooves meshing well with Ice Cube's hard-hitting rap verses.
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Cover Version"Bop Gun (One Nation)" is actually a cover of a song originally by Parliament, one of George Clinton's bands. The original song is named "One Nation Under A Groove."
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SamplingThe track is known for its use of sampling, a popular practice in hip hop music, particularly taking elements from older funk and soul tracks and recontextualizing them in a new musical environment.
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Chart SuccessUpon its release, "Bop Gun (One Nation)" peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart, showcasing its commercial success.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song has had a significant impact culturally, being featured in numerous films and TV shows, as well as being sampled by other artists.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Bop Gun (One Nation)" features a futuristic theme, a common visual trope in George Clinton's work.
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Album InformationThe track is featured on Ice Cube's second studio album, "Lethal Injection," which was released in 1993.
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CollaborationThis was not the only collaboration between George Clinton and Ice Cube. Clinton has featured on several other tracks by the rapper, including "That's How I'm Livin'" and "Bend a Corner Wit Me."
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ProductionThe song was produced by Ice Cube along with Sir Jinx and Lay Law, well-known figures in the hip-hop production scene.
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