Ice Cube is gearing up to release his 13th studio album, Man Up, next week. The legendary rapper, producer, and actor is out to prove he can still craft a project that resonates. Serving as the follow-up to 2024’s Man Down, the album rollout kicks off with a new single titled “Before Hip Hop.” On the track, Cube reflects on a time when the genre was unfairly blamed for society’s problems. It’s a solid cut that delivers a dose of nostalgia for longtime fans. Stream the single above and find the links below.
Man Up is scheduled to release September 12th.