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Westside Connection

Group Members:

Mack 10, WC, Ice Cube

Similar Artists:

Sporty Thievz, Cam'ron, Canibus, McGruff, The LOX, South Central Cartel, Dubb Union, Daz Dillinger, Mr. Serv-On, MC Eiht, Mia X, Total, Mystikal, WC and the Maad Circle, Rappin' 4-Tay, Master P, Tha Eastsidaz, Above the Law

Followers:

3rd Degree

Performed Songs By:

Cedric Samson

Formal Connection With:

Mack 10, Ice Cube
  • Formed: 1996
  • Genres: Rap
  • Representative Albums: "Bow Down," "The Best of Westside Connection," "Terrorist Threats"
  • Representative Songs: "Bow Down," "Gangstas Make the World Go Ro," "The Gangsta, the Killa and th"

Biography

The rap supergroup Westside Connection came together in late 1996, comprising Ice Cube, Mack 10, and WC (of WC & the Madd Circle). The trio released the single "Bow Down" in September, and it reached number 21 on the singles charts. The subsequent album, also titled Bow Down, hit number two and quickly achieved gold status. Subsequent work, like 1998's The Shadiest One, appeared under WC's name. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide
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Westside Connection
From left to right: WC, Ice Cube, Mack 10
From left to right: WC, Ice Cube, Mack 10
Background information
Origin Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genre(s) Hip hop
Years active 1996-2003
Label(s) Priority
Hoo Bangin'
Capitol
Lench Mob
Website westsideconnection.org
Members
Ice Cube
WC
Former members
Mack 10

Westside Connection was a gangsta rap group consisting of Ice Cube, WC, and Mack 10 who used to be the third member. The group's debut album, Bow Down, reached the number 2 position on the Billboard 200 in 1996 going platinum that year. They have had feuds with Cypress Hill, Common, and Q-Tip.

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Biography

After a long hiatus the group released their second album Terrorist Threats in 2003, hallmarked by the lead single "Gangsta Nation" featuring Nate Dogg.

In 2005 Mack 10 left the group due to a conflict between him and Ice Cube.[1]

In 2008, rumors have been circulating that The Game may join to replace Mack 10. This gossip stemmed from his verse on Ice Cube's track with WC called "Get Used To It" where Game proclaims he may join the Lench Mob (implying the Westside Connection). While Game has denied his membership, recently Cube gave some credence to the idea in an interview. When asked about The Game joining, he nodded and said "maybe". But neither of the parties confirmed.

Discography

Albums

Year Title Chart positions[2][3] Last RIAA certification[4][5][6]
Billboard Hot 200 Top R&B/Hip hop albums
1996 Bow Down #2 #1 Platinum (1,700,000 copies)
2003 Terrorist Threats #16 #3 Gold (679,000 copies)

Singles

Year Title Chart positions[7][8] Album
Billboard Hot 100 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot rap singles
1996 "Bow Down" #21 #19 #1 Bow Down
1997 "Gangstas Make the World Go Round" #40 #30 #10
1998 "Let It Reign" - - #60 [9] Thicker Than Water OST
2002 "It's The Holidaze" - - - Friday After Next
2003 "Gangsta Nation" #33 #22 #9 Terrorist Threats

References

  1. ^ "Mack 10 interview". AllHipHop.com. November 10, 2005. http://allhiphop.com/blogs/features/archive/2005/11/10/18133369.aspx. Retrieved on 2007-10-23. 
  2. ^ "Westside Connection chart history". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do?model.chartFormatGroupName=Albums&model.vnuArtistId=166985&model.vnuAlbumId=669763. Retrieved on 2007-09-12. 
  3. ^ "Terrorist Threats". Allmusic. http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:avfexqualdke~T3. Retrieved on 2007-09-12. 
  4. ^ "Westside Connection certifications". RIAA. http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=&artist=Westside%20Connection&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2007&sort=Artist&perPage=25. Retrieved on 2007-11-02. 
  5. ^ "Westside Connection information". FindArticles.com. September 27, 2003. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4155/is_20030927/ai_n12518810. Retrieved on 2007-09-12. 
  6. ^ "Westside Connection". MTV.com. March 25, 2004. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1485972/20040325/westside_connection.jhtml. Retrieved on 2007-09-12. 
  7. ^ "Westside Connection singles chart history". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do?model.chartFormatGroupName=Singles&model.vnuArtistId=166985&model.vnuAlbumId=669763. Retrieved on 2007-09-12. 
  8. ^ "Single charts". Allmusic. http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:avfexqualdke~T31. Retrieved on 2007-11-04. 
  9. ^ http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do?model.chartFormatGroupName=Singles&model.vnuArtistId=166985&model.vnuAlbumId=669763

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