Bop Gun (One Nation)

Ice Cube, George Clinton

About Bop Gun (One Nation)

"Bop Gun (One Nation)" is the third single from Ice Cube's fourth album, Lethal Injection. It samples the Funkadelic song "One Nation Under a Groove". It reached number six on the Hot Rap Singles chart and number 23 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart. The term "Bop Gun" was invented and popularized by George Clinton's band Parliament in the 1977 song "Bop Gun (Endangered Species)". It is "shot" at the funkless people and fills their heart with funk and enlightenment from false ideology. (George Clinton's Funkcyclopedia) The video for the single portrays a crazy houseparty at George Clinton's, was directed by Cameron Casey and also features Bootsy Collins and WC. In the ending, the music stops with a fadeout and we can finally catch George Clinton holding the Bop Gun. The song was included on Ice Cube's Greatest Hits album and on the 1996 George Clinton remix album Greatest Funkin' Hits. "Bop Gun (One Nation)" was mixed at Aire LA Studios in Glendale, CA by Raymundo Silva. The song features lyrics from Tom Tom Club's hit "Genius of Love." 


Year:
1997
4:50
118 

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Ice Cube

O'Shea Jackson (born June 15, 1969), better known by his stage name Ice Cube, is an American rapper, record producer, actor, screenwriter, film producer, and director. He began his career as a member of the hip hop group C.I.A. and later joined the rap group N.W.A (Niggas With Attitudes). After leaving N.W.A in December 1989, he built a successful solo career in music, and also as a writer, director, actor and producer in cinema. Additionally, he has served as one of the producers of the Showtime television series Barbershop and the TBS series Are We There Yet?, both of which are based upon films in which he portrayed the lead character. more »

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Historical Significance
"Bop Gun (One Nation)" is significant as it showcases a successful collaboration between two fundamental figures from different eras of African American music – George Clinton from funk and Ice Cube from rap.
Genre
The song perfectly blends elements of funk and hip hop, with Clinton's psychedelic funk grooves meshing well with Ice Cube's hard-hitting rap verses.
Cover Version
"Bop Gun (One Nation)" is actually a cover of a song originally by Parliament, one of George Clinton's bands. The original song is named "One Nation Under A Groove."
Sampling
The track is known for its use of sampling, a popular practice in hip hop music, particularly taking elements from older funk and soul tracks and recontextualizing them in a new musical environment.
Chart Success
Upon its release, "Bop Gun (One Nation)" peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart, showcasing its commercial success.
Cultural Influence
The song has had a significant impact culturally, being featured in numerous films and TV shows, as well as being sampled by other artists.
Music Video
The music video for "Bop Gun (One Nation)" features a futuristic theme, a common visual trope in George Clinton's work.
Album Information
The track is featured on Ice Cube's second studio album, "Lethal Injection," which was released in 1993.
Collaboration
This was not the only collaboration between George Clinton and Ice Cube. Clinton has featured on several other tracks by the rapper, including "That's How I'm Livin'" and "Bend a Corner Wit Me."
Production
The song was produced by Ice Cube along with Sir Jinx and Lay Law, well-known figures in the hip-hop production scene.

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