You Know How We Do It
Ice Cube
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Yeah, yeah! Fool, you know how we do it West Side Comin' from the West Side Nothin' but the West Side Ain't nothin' goin on but the bomb ass rap song Hittin' all night long Just like me on the black and white ivory Gettin' six on artillery you don't want to see a G Break yo' ass like dishes Buster ass tricks sleep with the fishes Runnin' from Lennox up at Venice They want to have me in stripes, like Dennis the Menace But that ain't poppin', ain't no stoppin' Fo' hoppin, ass droppin', Coupe DeVille My truth can, I'll, fool I got skills So, back on up 'fore I check that chin Down as f*ck and I'm full off Henn' You gets no love and I thought you knew it Fool, you know how we do it Comin' from the West Side West Side, comin' from the West Side Chillin' with the homies, smellin' the bud Double parked and I'm talkin' to Dub About who got a plan, who got a plot Whom got got, and who got shot Cause everybody knows that he got the info Crazy Toones hangin out the window Fool I got them bomb-ass tapes Da Lench Mob, Planet of the Apes I'm down with Eiht, and Watts Up Kam is solo, they got nuts When Ice Cube write a sentence I want "The Bomb," just like George Clinton S-k-d is down to catch a body Put on Knee Deep, we'll turn out your party You gets no love and I thought you knew it Fool, you know how we do it You know how we do it Jack B. Nimble, and Jack B. Quick If you want to jack me on a lick, cause I'm that fool from South Central You think you stuck yourself, with a number 2 pencil That's how I poke hot lead in yo' ass With "Mo' Bounce to the Ounce" in the dash Mash up, Ve-nice, headed for the West Everything is great, slow down for the dip On a 100 and 8th and keep mashin' Don't drink and drive to keep the fo' from crashin' Stashin a glock and I thought you knew it You know how we do it Comin' from the West Side, West Side Nothin' but a West Side It's hittin' on the West Side Fool, you know how we do it
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Written by: DONALD EDMOND WAHLBERG, JAMES MARSHALL, LARRY THOMAS, LASON JACKSON
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"You Know How We Do It" is a single from Ice Cube's fourth studio album "Lethal Injection", released in 1993.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Ice Cube's sixth and last top 40 hit on the chart.
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Music StyleThe song is noted for Ice Cube's characteristic storytelling style, representing his everyday experiences blended with elements of gangsta rap and G-funk sound.
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Music VideoThe music video for "You Know How We Do It" is a depiction of Los Angeles lifestyle, showcasing the typical West Coast vibe with a touch of humor and real-life scenarios which was trendsetting at that time.
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RemixThe song has been remixed several times by various artists including animator and musician Amine, emphasizing on funkier beats and keyboard sounds.
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Samples"You Know How We Do It" contains a sample of "The Show Is Over" by Evelyn "Champagne" King, substantiating its funky rhythm.
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Soundtrack FeatureThe song is included in the soundtrack of the popular video game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" that was released in 2004.
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Tour PerformancesIce Cube often uses "You Know How We Do It" during his live performances due to the energetic and vibrant vibe it possesses.
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ProductionThe song was produced by QD III, a well-known music producer and the son of famous jazz musician Quincy Jones.
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ImpactDespite not attaining major commercial success, "You Know How We Do It" has been credited for bridging the gap between gangsta rap and more pop-oriented rap, opening a door for the successful adoption of the G-funk genre in the years to follow.
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