In the Movies is the fourth compilation album by American rapper and actor Ice Cube. It was released on September 4, 2007, through Priority Records. The collection is composed of 16 previously released songs from several films and film soundtracks in which Ice Cube have contributed, from his acting debut in the 1991 film Boyz n the Hood to 2005's xXx: State of the Union.

In the Movies
Compilation album by
ReleasedSeptember 4, 2007 (2007-09-04)
Recorded1991–2005
Genre
Length1:02:23
LabelPriority
Producer
CompilerFrank Collura
Ice Cube chronology
Greatest Hits
(2001)
In the Movies
(2007)
The Essentials
(2008)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
MSN Music(choice cut)[2]
RapReviews7/10[3]

Production was handled by Cube himself, as well as Sir Jinx, Bud'da, One Eye, Dr. Dre, Hallway Productionz, Paul Oakenfold, Rick "Dutch" Cousin, Rockwilder, Sam Sneed and Steve Osborne, with Frank Collura serving as a compilation producer. It features guest appearances from Mack 10, Dr. Dre, Ice-T, K-Dee, Master P, Mr. Short Khop, Ms. Toi and Paul Oakenfold.

The album peaked at number 169 on the Billboard 200, number 34 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number 13 on the Top Rap Albums charts in the United States.

Track listing

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No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."You Can Do It" (featuring Mack 10 and Ms. Toi)One Eye4:19
2."We Be Clubbin'"Rick "Dutch" Cousin4:46
3."Natural Born Killaz" (featuring Dr. Dre)4:15
4."Anybody Seen the Popo's?!"Hallway Productionz3:55
5."Friday"Ice Cube3:48
6."How to Survive in South Central"
3:40
7."$100 Dollar Bill Y'All"Rockwilder3:39
8."You Know I'm a Ho" (featuring Master P)Bud'da4:17
9."The World Is Mine" (featuring Mack 10 and K-Dee)Ice Cube3:09
10."Ghetto Vet" (featuring Mack 10 and Mr. Short Khop)Bud'da4:38
11."Maniac in the Brainiac" (featuring Mack 10)Ice Cube4:34
12."The Wrong Nigga to Fuck Wit"
  • Ice Cube
  • Sir Jinx
2:48
13."Roll All Day"One Eye2:59
14."Higher"Sir Jinx4:31
15."Trespass" (featuring Ice-T)Sir Jinx2:54
16."Right Here, Right Now" (featuring Paul Oakenfold)4:11
Total length:1:02:23
Notes

Personnel

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  • O'Shea "Ice Cube" Jackson – vocals, producer (tracks: 5, 6, 9, 11, 12)
  • Dedrick "Mack 10" Rolison – vocals (tracks: 1, 9–11)
  • Toikeon "Ms. Toi" Parham – vocals (track 1)
  • Andre "Dr. Dre" Young – vocals & producer (track 3)
  • Percy "Master P" Miller – vocals (track 8)
  • Darrell "K-Dee" Johnson – vocals (track 9)
  • Lionel "Mr. Short Khop" Hunt – vocals (track 10)
  • Tracy "Ice-T" Marrow – vocals (track 15)
  • Donald "One Eye" Saunders – producer (tracks: 1, 13)
  • Rick "Dutch" Cousin – producer (track 2)
  • Samuel "Sam Sneed" Anderson – producer (track 3)
  • Teak Underdue – producer (track 4)
  • Deejan Underdue – producer (track 4)
  • Anthony "Sir Jinx" Wheaton – producer (tracks: 6, 12, 14, 15)
  • Dana "Rockwilder" Stinson – producer (track 7)
  • Stephen "Bud'da" Anderson – producer (tracks: 8, 10)
  • Paul Oakenfold – producer & mixing (track 16)
  • Steve Osborne – producer & mixing (track 16)
  • Mark Chalecki – mastering
  • Frank Collura – compilation producer
  • Susan Lavoie – art direction
  • Will Ragland – design
  • Eric Williams – photography
  • Tracy Bennett – photography
  • Michael Miller – photography
  • Soren Baker – liner notes

Charts

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Chart (2007) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[4] 169
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[5] 34
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[6] 13

References

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  1. ^ Jeffries, David. "In the Movies - Ice Cube | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  2. ^ Christgau, Robert (December 2008). "Consumer Guide: Buena Vista Social Club, GZA/Genius, T.I. Get Nods; Lucinda Williams, Ice Cube, Young Jeezy and more receive honorable mentions; Plies is Dud of the Month". MSN Music. Retrieved June 20, 2024 – via robertchristgau.com.
  3. ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (September 25, 2007). "Ice Cube :: In the Movies – RapReviews". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  4. ^ "Ice Cube Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  5. ^ "Ice Cube Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  6. ^ "Ice Cube Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
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