You Know How We Do It

Ice Cube

About You Know How We Do It

"You Know How We Do It" is the second single from Ice Cube's fourth studio album, Lethal Injection. It was released as a 12" single on February 2, 1994. A G-funk hit which has the same kind of mood and feeling from The Predator, it samples "The Show Is Over" by Evelyn "Champagne" King and uses an interpolation of "Summer Madness" by Kool & the Gang. At the time of the album's release, sales were poor; in part by Dr. Dre and other Death Row artists dominating the radio stations. Although Lethal Injection received poor reviews by critics, this single stoodout from the rest of the album and was considered a West Coast classic. It was later featured on his Greatest Hits album. The song first appeared on the soundtrack of the 1993 film Surf Ninjas. It is also featured in the video game Grand Theft Auto V, created by Rockstar Games, which is also the third time one of Ice Cube songs was featured in a Grand Theft Auto game, the first two being "It Was a Good Day" and "Check Yo Self", both on Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Eventually Mariah Carey sampled "You Know How We Do It" in her song "Irresistible (West Side Connection)" from her 2002 album Charmbracelet. 


Year:
2001
3:46
80 
#2

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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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Ice Cube

O'Shea Jackson (born June 15, 1969), better known by his stage name Ice Cube, is an American rapper, record producer, actor, screenwriter, film producer, and director. He began his career as a member of the hip hop group C.I.A. and later joined the rap group N.W.A (Niggas With Attitudes). After leaving N.W.A in December 1989, he built a successful solo career in music, and also as a writer, director, actor and producer in cinema. Additionally, he has served as one of the producers of the Showtime television series Barbershop and the TBS series Are We There Yet?, both of which are based upon films in which he portrayed the lead character. more »

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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.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Ice Cube's sixth and last top 40 hit on the chart.
Music Style
The song is noted for Ice Cube's characteristic storytelling style, representing his everyday experiences blended with elements of gangsta rap and G-funk sound.
Music Video
The 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.
Remix
The song has been remixed several times by various artists including animator and musician Amine, emphasizing on funkier beats and keyboard sounds.
Samples
"You Know How We Do It" contains a sample of "The Show Is Over" by Evelyn "Champagne" King, substantiating its funky rhythm.
Soundtrack Feature
The song is included in the soundtrack of the popular video game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" that was released in 2004.
Tour Performances
Ice Cube often uses "You Know How We Do It" during his live performances due to the energetic and vibrant vibe it possesses.
Production
The song was produced by QD III, a well-known music producer and the son of famous jazz musician Quincy Jones.
Impact
Despite 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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