I Rep That West
Ice Cube
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You know what west coasts niggas is gon' tell me? This is too west coast. Doing my own thing And if you got a problem with that Then the Nina go bang bang And I'll be everywhere on the map but I rep that west I rep that west I rep that west I rep that west I rep that west I rep that west I rep that west I rep that west Doing my own thing And if you got a problem with that Then the nina go bang bang And I'll be everywhere on the map but I rep that west I rep that west I rep that west I rep that west I rep that west I rep that west I rep that west I rep that west Don't you know that I rep that Why you gotta let that boy in the building Don't you know that he about to kill 'em Don't you know that he about to hurt ya feelings Cant find pantomime might as well play the villain I'ma get them why cause I cant babysit 'em I'ma wipe 'em threat them as bad ass children Is it evil ya better call them people How I get down just ain't legal Money long sort of like Louis Vuitton I run this shit right here call me marathon (boom) I blow like a cherry bomb you a small donation Bitch I'm a telethon west coast million What is he dealin' an is it that shit That niggas go silly on. Hell no the pyroclastic flow Is evident (Westside) and you know what I represent Doing my own thing And if you got a problem with that Then the Nina go bang bang And I'll be everywhere on the map but I rep that west I rep that west I rep that west I rep that west I rep that west I rep that west I rep that west I rep that west I rep that west I rep that dub I rep that S I'm a monster Westside Lochness I'm a problem Matter fact I'm a mess Los Angeles So scan'less south central home of So much potential but if you go there The warfare is mental, bring your wheelchair You prolly gon need it, leave this motherfucker A paraplegic Niggas round the world think they wanna bang Don't get your ass caught up like Lil' Wayne I'm too west coast for the west coast Too fresh nose to suritos to soul food and burritos I'm down with angelions go downtown and give a bum a C Note This my town I run it, you walk it You just now learning the game, I talk it Doing my own thing And if you got a problem with that Then the Nina go bang bang And I'll be everywhere on the map but I rep that west I rep that west I rep that west I rep that west I rep that west I rep that west I rep that west I rep that west I rep that And if you got a problem with this Let me know so I can add your fuckin' name on my list! All you WestCoast DJ's check your wrists If you skiddad the big fish to your playlist! Now enemies of this industry, I'm a Hall of famer! Treated like a stranger! F*ck that! Another WestCoast banger! Who gives a f*ck if they play it in Virginia? I'm a play it on Denker! Play it Western All of Van Ness will make your head turn! Motherfuckers wanna take our style And run that shit 3000 miles, Then rub your shit all in our face This, a war show all at our place, Damn! Can a nigga get a lil' ol' taste Of some of that shine it look like mine? Doin' my own, own thang, thang, (damn!) And if you got a problem with' that, Then the Nina go bang, bang! (bang!) And I be everywhere on the map! But I rep that West! I rep that West! I rep that West! I rep that West! (represent!) I rep that West! I rep that West! I rep that West! I rep that West! (Keep it gangsta!) Doin' my own, own thang, thang, (yeah!) And if you got a problem with' that, Then the Nina go bang, bang! (California, Arizona) And I be everywhere on the map! But I rep that West! I rep that West! (Oklahoma!) I rep that West! (Colorado!) I rep that West! (Utah!) I rep that West! I rep that West! (Washington!) I rep that West! (New Mexico!) I rep that West! (yeah!) I rep that Y'all know what it is! Is this too WestCoast for you motherfuckers? So what? Sanctioned by the O.G's of America. The Grand Wizard is a certified G! That mean genius, bitch!
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Written by: AMIR RASHON PERRY, O'SHEA JACKSON
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10 facts about this song
Song Title and Artist"I Rep That West" is a song by legendary American rapper and actor, Ice Cube.
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Release DateThe song was released in April 2010.
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Album Association"I Rep That West" is part of Ice Cube's ninth studio album, "I Am the West."
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Chart HistoryWhile it did not make a significant impact on the Billboard charts, the song was well received by fans and critics alike.
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Music VideoThe music video for "I Rep That West" was released on May 11, 2010, and directed by Gabriel Hart. It features various iconic spots in California, validating the title of the song.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe song serves as an anthem for the west coast, especially California, with Ice Cube proudly expressing his allegiance to his roots.
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ProductionThe song features production by Jigg, also known as Jiggolo, a producer from Atlanta who has worked with other popular artists such as Nicki Minaj and T.I.
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Reception by CriticsMusic critics appreciated the song for its lyrical quality and thematic consistency with Ice Cube's persona as a rapper from the west coast.
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Song's Significance"I Rep That West" is seen as Ice Cube's reiteration of his loyalty to the west coast and his origins, in response to the 'East Coast-West Coast' rivalry prevalent during the 90s in the hip-hop community.
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Popular ReferenceThe song has been used in various media, including sports events and video games, further emphasizing its status as a west coast anthem.
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