Westside Connection was an American gangsta rap group consisting
of Ice Cube, WC and Mack 10. The group's debut album, Bow Down,
reached the number 2 position on the Billboard 200 in 1996, going
platinum that year.
Westside Connection began performing together in 1994, appearing
on Mack 10's self-titled debut album, Mack 10, on the song "Westside
Slaughterhouse". A few months later, the group again joined
forces, this time appearing on WC's album, Curb Servin', on the song "West
Up!". Around this time the group began working on their debut
album, Bow Down, which was released October 22, 1996.
Individually, Ice Cube, WC and Mack 10 continued working on solo
projects in between group albums. Together, as Westside Connection,
they produced several songs released on film soundtracks and compilations
including "Bangin'" (from West Coast Bad Boyz II), "Let
It Reign" (from Thicker than Water) and "It's The Holidaze" (from
Friday After Next).
On December 9, 2003 the group released their second album Terrorist
Threats, hallmarked by the lead single "Gangsta Nation" Produced
by Fredwreck and 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 Use to It" where Game proclaims
he may join Da 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.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Studio albums
Year Title Chart positions[2][3] RIAA certifications[4][5][6]
Billboard 200 Top R&B/Hip hop albums
1996 Bow Down 2 1 Platinum
2003 Terrorist Threats 16 3 Gold
2004 Worldwide Westside 16 3 Gold
[edit] Compilations
* 2007: The Best Of: The Gangsta/The Killa/The Dope Dealer
[edit] Singles
Year Title Chart positions[7][8][9] Album
Billboard Hot 100 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Rap Songs
1996 "Bow Down" 21 19 1 Bow Down
1997 "Gangstas Make the World Go Round" 40 30 10
1998 "Let It Reign" - - 60 Thicker than Water
2002 "It's the Holidaze" - - - Friday After Next
2003 "Gangsta Nation" 33 22 - Terrorist Threats