A lot of people who listen to, and love, and rap along to “It Was a Good Day” are eavesdropping. Let’s put it that way. I was. I am. For all Ice Cube’s anger (delightfully sprayed all over his solo catalog) about other rappers who sell out, who go pop, who can New Jack Swing on his nuts, this song, on his terms, is immaculate, revered, enduring pop music. It’s fun. Have fun. Rap along to it. Or rap along to most of it. But depending on who you are and where you come from and what experience you have with where Ice Cube comes from, just respect the fact that your favorite lines might feel a
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