Power

by Ice-T

Power cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 13 September 1988
  • Label: Sire
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 48:01
  • Community rating: 3.78/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Expanding upon the gritty street narratives of his debut, the West Coast pioneer solidified the burgeoning gangsta rap template with this uncompromising sophomore effort. Featuring the iconic, controversial cover art of his heavily armed girlfriend, the record balances vivid tales of street violence with potent, socially conscious commentary.

Genres

Descriptors: Gangsta, Conscious, crime, political, violence, rap, old-school, classic, gangsta, hard

Tracklist

  1. Intro (1:11)
  2. Power (4:25)
  3. Drama (4:15)
  4. Heartbeat (4:08)
  5. The Syndicate (3:32)
  6. Radio Suckers (4:24)
  7. I'm Your Pusher (5:35)
  8. Personal (3:43)
  9. Girls L.G.B.N.A.F. (3:00)
  10. High Rollers (4:36)
  11. Grand Larceny (3:51)
  12. Soul On Ice (4:42)
  13. Outro (0:39)

Credits

  • DJ Evil E - scratches [all songs cut the #@$#%&*%&$!* up by]
  • Donald D - performer [syndicate connection]
  • Hen-Gee - performer [syndicate connection]
  • Pimpin' Rex - performer [syndicate connection]
  • Curtis Mayfield - written-by
  • Kid Jazz - performer [syndicate connection]

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