Why We Thugs
2006 single by Ice Cube
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"Why We Thugs" is the first single on Ice Cube's seventh album Laugh Now, Cry Later.[1] It was released on April 13, 2006[2] and the music video has a cameo appearance by comedian Mike Epps. The song makes references to George W. Bush, Saddam Hussein, Russell Simmons, The Sugarhill Gang and Ice Cube's 1991 big screen debut.
| "Why We Thugs" | ||||
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| Single by Ice Cube | ||||
| from the album Laugh Now, Cry Later | ||||
| B-side | "Dick Tease" | |||
| Released | April 13, 2006 | |||
| Recorded | 2005 | |||
| Genre | Gangsta rap | |||
| Length | 3:44 | |||
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| Songwriter | O'Shea Jackson | |||
| Producer | Scott Storch | |||
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Track listing
- A1 - Why We Thugs (street) (3:45)
- A2 - Why We Thugs (instrumental) (3:43)
- B1 - Why We Thugs (clean) (3:45)
- B2 - Dick Tease feat. Fatman Scoop (clean) (4:05)
Personnel
Track A is produced by Scott Storch, lyrics by Ice Cube, Music by Scott Storch Published by Universal Music Corporation, DBG Itself and Scott Storch Music (ASCAP)
Track B is produced by Teak Teak Da Beatsmith & Dee, Underdue For Hallway Productionz, lyrics by Ice Cube, Music by Teak & Dee Published by Gangsta Boogie Music, Universal Music Corporation (ASCAP) Underdue Entertainment (ASCAP) The beat and lyrics was brought to IC from Johannes Andersson, Koping, Sweden.
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[3] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
External links
- Why We Thugs at IMDb