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Man Down (album)

Man Down
Studio album by
Ice Cube
ReleasedNovember 22, 2024 (2024-11-22)
Genre
Length61:24
LabelLench Mob
Producer
Ice Cube chronology
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(2022) 		Man Down
(2024)
Singles from Man Down
  1. "It's My Ego"
    Released: October 18, 2024
  2. "Ego Maniacs"
    Released: November 8, 2024
  3. "So Sensitive"
    Released: November 15, 2024
  4. "Rolling At Twilight"
    Released: January 22, 2025
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

Man Down is the eleventh solo studio album by American rapper Ice Cube. It was released on November 22, 2024, via Lench Mob Records. Production was handled by T-Mix, David Banner, The Almighty E-A-Ski, Hallway Productionz, Lil' Jon, Nottz, Zaytoven, and Ice Cube himself, among others. It features guest appearances from B-Real, E-40, IshaDon, J-Dee, K-Major, Kurupt, Mike Epps, October London, Snoop Dogg, Too Short, and Xzibit.

In the United States, the album debuted at number 48 on the Billboard 200, number 12 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, number 8 on both the Top Rap Albums and Independent Albums charts. It also debuted at number 21 on the UK Hip Hop and R&B Albums Chart.

The album was preceded by four singles: "It's My Ego", "Ego Maniacs", and "So Sensitive"[2]

Background and cover

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Man Down was Ice Cube's first solo studio album in nearly 6 years after Everythang's Corrupt.

The album cover for "Man Down" shows a black teenager in Los Angeles walking on a sidewalk while looking to his left at a dead body. On the road, a construction worker, police officer, and pedestrian are all dead while laying down.[3]

Promotion and release

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On October 18, Ice Cube released "It's My Ego," a single for the album.[4][5] The single was teased a few weeks before release on September 23. On November 11, Ice Cube released his other single "Ego Maniacs," which featured Busta Rhymes and Killer Mike.[6]

On November 11, Ice Cube announced on announced the album's release date alongside its album cover.[7] A day later, he performed his single "It's My Ego" live in Phoenix, Arizona.[8]

Commercial performance

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Man Down debuted at number 48 on the Billboard 200 and number 12 the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, with 20,000 equivalent album units and 5,000 of those units deriving from streaming sectors.[9]

Critical reception

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AllMusic's review described the album as a "nostalgic ride through familiar but welcome sounds, lyrical themes, and the unfiltered gangster personality Cube's been giving us since the dawn of gangsta rap."[1]

Track listing

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No.TitleLyricsMusicProducer(s)Length
1."Rollin' at Twilight"
  • Cassius Jay
  • Elon Deondre Brown
  • Jay
  • E. Brown
2:57
2."It's My Ego"Jackson
The Almighty E-A-Ski3:46
3."So Sensitive"
JacksonT-Mix2:48
4."She's Sanctified" (performed by Mount Westmore and October London)
JacksonT-Mix4:17
5."Not Like Them"
JacksonNottz3:40
6."5150"
  • Jackson
  • Davon Phillips
Phillips
  • Davon
  • BiggVon
3:45
7."No Cap" (featuring K-Major, IshaDon and Mike Epps)
K. BrownZaytoven2:52
8."3 Lil Piggies"
  • Jackson
  • Henry Williamson
WilliamsonPolicy Kings1:53
9."Ghetto Story"
  • Jackson
  • Jones
JonesT-Mix3:08
10."Facts" (featuring J-Dee)
  • Jackson
  • Desean Cooper
  • Arcale Turner
CooperDecadez2:40
11."Fighting for My Life in Paradise" (featuring Kurupt)
WinbushDavid Banner2:58
12."Let's Get Money Together" (featuring B-Real)
TurnerDecadez3:00
13."I'mma Burn Rubber"
  • Jackson
  • Turner
TurnerDecadez3:23
14."Especially You"
  • Jackson
  • Gerald C. Collins Jr.
  • Jackson
  • Collins
Ice Cube3:31
15."Break the Mirror" (featuring Xzibit)
  • Phillips
  • Elliot
  • Davon
  • Samuel
3:06
16."Talkin' Bout These Rappers"
Smith
4:03
17."Scary Movie"JacksonTeak UnderdueHallway Productionz2:50
18."Take Me to Your Leader"
  • Jackson
  • David Banner
BannerBanner3:09
19."Ego Maniacs" (featuring Killer Mike and Busta Rhymes)
  • Jackson
  • Render
  • Smith
  • Adams
The Almighty E-A-Ski3:38
Total length:61:24

Personnel

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Charts

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Chart (2024) Peak
position
UK R&B Albums (OCC)[10] 21
US Billboard 200[11] 48
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[12] 12
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[13] 8
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[14] 8

References

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  1. ^ a b Man Down - Ice Cube | Album | AllMusic, retrieved 2025-01-09
  2. ^ "Ice Cube - 'So Sensitive' and "Rolling at Twilight". HipHopDX. November 15, 2024. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
  3. ^ Moore, Sam (2024-11-12). "Ice Cube Reveals Release Date & Cover Art For 'Man Down'". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  4. ^ McIntyre, Hugh (November 4, 2024). "Ice Cube Scores The Biggest Solo Hit Of His Career On Multiple Charts". Forbes. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
  5. ^ Grant, Shawn (2024-10-21). "Ice Cube Drops Bold New Single "IT'S MY EGO" Ahead of Forthcoming Album". The Source. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  6. ^ James, Jesse (2024-11-12). "Ice Cube Asserts His Dominance with "Ego Maniacs" Featuring Killer Mike and Busta Rhymes". stupidDOPE. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  7. ^ Moore, Sam (November 12, 2024). "Ice Cube Reveals Release Date & Cover Art for 'Man Down'". HipHopDX. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
  8. ^ Goldberg, Jennifer. "Ice Cube brings Nightmare on Cube Street concert tour to Phoenix". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 2025-02-10.
  9. ^ Anderson, Trevor (2024-12-05). "Ice Cube Back in Rap Albums' Top 10 for First Time in 14 Years". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
  10. ^ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
  11. ^ "Ice Cube Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
  12. ^ "Ice Cube Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
  13. ^ "Ice Cube Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
  14. ^ "Ice Cube Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
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