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Rap has emerged as one of the most powerful cultural forces in the last 30 years because of it's ability to address and examine uncomfortable topics in uncompromising, unflinching ways. And there is one man who has unquestionably done it the best during that entire span. His name: Ice Cube. The legendary rappers new collection, Raw Footage, finds Ice Cube bashing corrupt governmental practices, inspiring listeners, creating brilliant storylines while still making time to enjoy himself and showcase his braggadocio side. The collections lead single, "Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It," has been hailed by MTV as the first great rap song of 2008 and earned a coveted slot in the Sources Fat Tape section.Reviews:
''Raw Footage'' is the eighth studio album by rapper Ice Cube, released on August 19, 2008. The first single, "Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It", was released with a music video appearing on his MySpace page on January 3, 2008.. The second single is "Do Ya Thang" was released with a music video on his website on July 1, 2008. Guests on the album included The Game, Butch Cassidy, Musiq Soulchild, Young Jeezy and WC. The album is his most political effort since ''The Predator'' released over a decade earlier, the single "Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It" Ice Cube talks about the fact that Gangsta rap is often blamed for crimes. - Wikipedia
