Ice Cube - Lil Ass Gee (1995) Vinyl 12" Single • PROMO • Cali Untouchable Radio
Catalog Number:
SPRO-50861Musical Styles:
1990s, Gangsta Rap, G-Funk, Hip-Hop, West Coast Hip HopSleeve Grade:
Near Mint (NM or M-)Record Grade:
Excellent (EX)Condition Details:
WHITE-LABEL PROMO. Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). 12" Single. Cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing (front/back); sticker near top left that says "Rap I" on it. Inner-sleeve is generic white. Spine has mild wear. Minor shelf-wear along top-edge, heavier across bottom-edge, with a developing split across top. Wear to corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. Writing on one side on label. (Not a cut-out.)
Tracks:
- Lil Ass Gee (Remix) (Radio)
- Lil Ass Gee (Remix) (Instrumental)
- D'voidofpopniggafiedmegamix
- Lil Ass Gee (Remix) (LP Version)
About The Record:
Lil Ass Gee, by Ice Cube, released in 1995 as a single from the album Cali Untouchable Radio 11, is a G-Funk track that showcases Ice Cube's signature storytelling and social commentary. The song addresses the struggles of youth entangled in gang culture, reflecting the socio-political climate of urban America in the mid-1990s. Its historical significance lies in its contribution to the G-Funk subgenre, with a notable sample from James Brown's The Payback, highlighting Ice Cube's ability to blend gritty narratives with funk-infused production. The single, available in various formats including vinyl and CD promo, includes tracks like Lil Ass Gee (Remix - Radio) and D'voidofpopniggafiedmegamix, though it did not achieve major chart success compared to Ice Cube’s earlier hits like Check Yo Self. The Eerie Gumbo Remix further emphasized Ice Cube's influence in West Coast hip-hop during this era.