THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Six years since his last solo album, one of hip-hop’s living legends returns with a conceptual body of work in Man Down. This 19-song collection examines the status of manhood in the present day and offers wisdom and criticism from a steadfast alpha male of the entertainment industry.
“Well, I just think men gotta stand up nowadays,” says Ice Cube. “You know, we taking hits in all kind of areas and directions. Manhood is being, you know, really called toxic, which I don’t subscribe to. I think being a man is great, masculinity is great. And so to me, it’s a record just… not beating it over the head, but if you listen to the album, there’s sprinkles of why the record is called Man Down, and what we need to do as men to stand back up.”
Known for his unfiltered storytelling and relentless energy, Cube’s new albumis a message for everyone who’s ever been criticized for loving yourself. It speaks to resilience, unapologetic confidence, and the strength to believe in yourself. Ultimately, Man Down focuses on overcoming adversity and standing back up when life knocks you down.”
