Laugh Now, Cry Later
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Laugh Now, Cry Later is the seventh
The album received generally positive reviews from critics and debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200 selling 144,000 copies in first week.[11] The album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in August 2006.[12]
Background
Unlike Cube's previous album, Laugh Now, Cry Later features only a handful of collaborations. These include songs with West Coast rappers Snoop Dogg and WC, and Southern rapper Lil Jon. Laugh Now, Cry Later was preceded by the street single and accompanying video "Chrome & Paint". The first official single was the Scott Storch produced "Why We Thugs". The follow-up single, released in late June 2006, is the song "Go to Church", featuring Snoop Dogg and Lil Jon. The third single released from the album was the promo-only "Steal the Show".
In the song "Growin' Up" he talks about and honours his deceased friend and co-rapper
In an interview taken during its release, Ice Cube said: "I want to make a record that was like a history book. I wanted to make a record that does what all good hip-hop does: it makes you feel good; it kind of pumps you up, but it also shows you a part of life that you might not have been paying attention to or might not even know exists".[13]
Release
The album was released independently on his Lench Mob Records on June 6, 2006. Five months later, Ice Cube re-released the album on October 31, 2006, under the name Laugh Now, Cry Later: O.G. Limited Edition. The DualDisc contains concert and backstage footage as well as a playable music video for each song.[14] The artwork for this album contains a picture of Ice Cube holding a custom gold Colt Anaconda. A clean version of the album was also made. It replaces most of the profanities by repeating or using a sound effect.
Commercial performance
Laugh Now, Cry Later debuted at number four on the US
Track listing
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Definition of a West Coast G (Intro)" | 0:14 | |
2. | " Laylaw & D-Mac | 3:53 | |
14. | "Click, Clack - Get Back!" | Emile | 3:09 |
15. | "The Game Lord" | Hallway Productionz | 4:09 |
16. | "Chrome & Paint" (featuring WC) | Bud'da | 3:27 |
17. | "Steal the Show" | Scott Storch | 4:12 |
18. | "You Gotta Lotta That" (featuring Snoop Dogg) | Lil Jon | 4:06 |
19. | "Spittin' Pollaseeds" (featuring WC and Kokane) | Laylaw & D-Mac | 5:04 |
20. | "Holla @ Cha' Boy" | Lil' Jon | 3:30 |
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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21. | "Pockets Stay Fat" (featuring Lil Scrappy) | DJ Green Lantern | 3:55 |
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22. | "Race Card" | Warren G | 3:57 |
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No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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21. | "Dick Tease" (featuring Fatman Scoop) | Hallway Productionz | 4:02 |
Samples
- "Chrome & Paint" – contains a sample of "The Continental Walk" by Hank Ballard
- "Click, Clack - Get Back!" – contains a sample of "Captain Bobby Stout" by The Jerry Hahn Brotherhood
- "Spittin' Pollaseeds" – contains a sample of "Baby" by Brandy
- "A History of Violence" – contains a sample of "Memory Lane" by Minnie Riperton and a sample of "In the House - In a Heartbeat" by John Murphy
- "Child Support" – contains a sample of "Kick in the Door" by The Notorious B.I.G.
- "Growin' Up" – contains a sample of "Memory Lane" by Minnie Riperton
- "Laugh Now, Cry Later" – contains a sample of "Master Plan" by Alan Tew
- "Stop Snitchin'" – contains a sample of "Gangsta Gangsta" by N.W.A
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[29] | Gold | 50,000^ |
United States (RIAA)[12] | Gold | 500,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ "About.com review". Rap.about.com. 2012-05-24. Archived from the original on 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2012-08-17.
- ^ "AllHipHop review". Allhiphop.com. 2007-08-17. Archived from the original on 2012-03-14. Retrieved 2012-08-17.
- ^ Jeffries, David (2006-06-06). "Allmusic review". Allmusic.com. Retrieved 2012-08-17.
- ^ "HipHopDX review". Hiphopdx.com. 2006-06-07. Archived from the original on 2010-07-24. Retrieved 2012-08-17.
- ^ "Okayplayer review". OkayPlayer.com. 2008-01-08. Archived from the original on 2008-01-08. Retrieved 2012-08-17.
- ^ "RapReviews review". Rapreviews.com. 2006-06-06. Archived from the original on 2012-03-16. Retrieved 2012-08-17.
- ^ "Rolling Stone review". RollingStone.com. 2007-07-12. Archived from the original on 2007-07-12. Retrieved 2012-08-17.
- ^ "The Source review". Duckdown.com. 2007-03-20. Archived from the original on 2007-03-20. Retrieved 2012-08-17.
- ^ USA Today review Archived October 26, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Vibe review. June 2006. Archived from the original on 2014-06-28. Retrieved 2012-08-17.
- ^ a b c "AFI Burns Brightly With No. 1 Debut". Billboard. June 14, 2006. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
- ^ a b c "American album certifications – Ice Cube – Laugh Now, Cry Later". Recording Industry Association of America.
- ^ "Local/State". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 2012-08-17.[dead link]
- ^ Moss, Corey (2006-11-09). "Ice Cube Pulls A 50 Cent, Re-Releases Laugh Now, Cry Later With Videos - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV.com. Archived from the original on 2014-02-22. Retrieved 2012-08-17.
- ^ "Busta's 'Bang' Crowns Three Album Charts". Billboard. June 21, 2006. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
- ^ Hillary Crosley (March 11, 2008). "Ice Cube Goes 'Raw' For New Album, SXSW Show". Billboard. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – Ice Cube – Raw Footage". Hung Medien. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
- ^ "Lescharts.com – Ice Cube – Raw Footage". Hung Medien. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
- ^ "Ice Cube Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard.
- ^ "Charts.nz – Ice Cube – Raw Footage". Hung Medien. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Ice Cube – Raw Footage". Hung Medien. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
- ^ "Ice Cube | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
- ^ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Ice Cube Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2015.
- ^ "Ice Cube Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2015.
- ^ "Ice Cube Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2015.
- ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2006". Billboard. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2006". Billboard. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
- ^ "Canadian album certifications – Ice Cube – Laugh Now, Cry Later". Music Canada.
External links
- Chart Overview on LNCL
- Latest news on the album from Google News
- "Album interview". Archived from the original on July 12, 2010. Retrieved June 19, 2006.
- Promotional album sampler featuring 10 songs
- "Vibe News Article". Archived from the original on August 19, 2010. Retrieved March 11, 2006.
- About the New Album, including snippets of an Ice Cube interview
- Ice Cube Lyrics, Music, Biography Information and more