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Ice Cube’s Man Down Delivers Hits and Misses in Long-Awaited Return

by Barbara
Ice Cube

Ice Cube’s Man Down, his first full-length album in over six years, marks a return for the rap legend, who continues to command respect as a Hall of Fame inductee. As one of hip-hop’s most influential figures, his long-awaited eleventh solo studio album is an opportunity to see if he can still create at the level of his earlier work—yet Man Down is a mixed offering.

The album opens strong, with tracks like “Rollin’ At Twilight” and “Not Like Them” showcasing Cube’s sharp lyricism and commanding delivery. These early cuts remind listeners of his ability to craft captivating, hard-hitting rap. However, as the album progresses, the energy wanes, with songs like “I’mma Burn Rubber,” “Especially,” “Talkin’ Bout These Rappers,” and “Take Me To Your Leader” failing to match the intensity and resonance of the standout tracks.

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Notable highlights such as “No Cap,” “Ghetto Story,” “Break the Mirror,” and “Scary Movie” provide the album with moments of brilliance, but they are unevenly distributed, leaving the latter half of the album lacking the punch of the opening tracks.

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Ultimately, Man Down serves as a reminder that while Ice Cube may not always hit the mark with the same consistency as his earlier works, he still has a few tricks up his sleeve. Though the album has its flaws, there’s enough magic left in the tank to show Cube is far from finished.

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