For the song, see Westside Connection (song).
Westside Connection
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
GenreWest Coast hip-hop · gangsta rap · G-funk
Years active1995–2005[1][2]
LabelLench Mob · Priority · Hoo-Bangin' · Capitol
Past membersIce Cube
Mack 10
WC

Westside Connection was an American hip-hop supergroup formed by Ice Cube, Mack 10, and WC.[3] The group's debut album, Bow Down, reached the number two position on the Billboard 200 in 1996 and was certified platinum that same year.

Biography

Westside Connection began performing together in 1995, appearing on Mack 10's self-titled debut album, Mack 10, on the track "Westside Slaughterhouse". A few months later, the group reunited on WC's album, Curb Servin', with the song "West Up!". Around this time, they began working on their debut album, Bow Down, which was released on October 22, 1996.[3]

Individually, Mack 10, WC, and Ice Cube continued to work on solo projects between group albums. As Westside Connection, they contributed several tracks to film soundtracks and compilations, including "Bangin'" (from West Coast Bad Boyz II), "Let It Reign" (from Thicker than Water), and "It's the Holidaze" (from Friday After Next).

On December 9, 2003, the group released their second album, Terrorist Threats, led by the single "Gangsta Nation", produced by Fredwreck and featuring Nate Dogg.

Mack 10 left the group in 2005 following a dispute with Ice Cube, leading to Westside Connection's disbandment.[4] Despite the breakup, Ice Cube and WC continued collaborating, frequently appearing on each other's albums.

In 2008, HipHopDX reported that Ice Cube and WC were considering reviving the Westside Connection project, with The Game proposed as Mack 10's replacement. This plan followed The Game's appearance with WC on Ice Cube's album Raw Footage that same year. However, the rumored revival never materialized.[5]

In a 2020 interview with VladTV, Mack 10 reflected that any reunion without his involvement would still require compensation, as he owns the trademark on the group's name. This ownership stems from their second album being released through his record label.[6]

In 2023, Ice Cube dismissed the possibility of a reunion, citing unresolved issues with Mack 10. He described their conflict as "a violation that can't be overlooked."[7]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsCertifications
US
[8]		US R&B
AUS
[9]		CAN
[10]
Bow Down21—45
Terrorist Threats1636240

Compilation albums

TitleAlbum details
The Best of Westside Connection: The Gangsta, The Killa & The Dope Dealer
  • Released: November 30, 2007
  • Label: Priority
  • Format: CD, digital download

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
USUS
R&B		US
Rap		AUS
[9]
"Bow Down"199621191—Bow Down
"Gangstas Make the World Go Round"403010—
"It's the Holidaze"2002————Friday After Next soundtrack
"Gangsta Nation"20033322966Terrorist Threats
"Concrete"2022————
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.
List of singles as featured artist, with other performing artists and selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
USUS
R&B		US
Rap
"Irresistible"[14]
(Mariah Carey featuring Westside Connection)		2002-81-Charmbracelet
Promotional singles
List of promotional singles as featured artist, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
TitleYearAlbum
"Whatcha Gonna Do (Remix)"[15]
(Jayo Felony featuring Redman, Mack 10 and WC)		1998

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with all performing artists, showing year released and album name
TitleYearOther Performer(s)Group performersAlbum
"Bangin'"[16]1997Master PIce Cube, Mack 10, WCWest Coast Bad Boyz II
"Westside Connect OG's"[17]The Comrads, Allfrumtha IThe Comrads
"Maniac in the Brainiac"[18]rowspan="4” | 1998Ice Cube, Mack 10Bulworth soundtrack
"Dopest on da Planet"[19]Squeak RuAllfrumtha I
"My Hoodlums & My Thugz"[20]E-40Mack 10, WCThe Element of Surprise
"Freestyle"[21]Funkmaster FlexIce Cube, Mack 10The Mix Tape, Vol. 3: 60 Minutes of Funk (The Final Chapter)
"Murderfest '99"[22]1999Road Dawgs, MC Eiht, Boo Kapone, BoobieDon't Be Saprize
"You Ain't Know"[22]Road Dawgs, Young Pretty, Q.S. Bandit
"III tha Hood Way"[23]MC EihtSection 8
"Callin' All Hogs"[24]2000Boo KaponeMack 10, WC
"Terrorist Threath"[25]2003Ice Cube, Mack 10, WCTrue Crime: Streets of LA soundtrack, Terrorist Threats

References

  1. ^ John Bush. "Westside Connection". AllMusic. Retrieved 2019-10-10.
  2. ^ Jake Paine (2019-04-23). "Mack 10 Is Releasing His 1st Album In 10 Years & It Has His Old Sound (Video)". Ambrosia For Heads. Retrieved 2019-10-10.
  3. ^ Colin Larkin (ed.) (1998). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Dance Music. First ed. Virgin Books. p. 365. ISBN 0-7535-0252-6.
  4. ^ "Mack 10 interview". AllHipHop.com. November 10, 2005. Retrieved 2007-10-23.
  5. ^ "DX-clusive: The Game To Replace Mack 10 In Westside Connection Comeback". Hiphopdx.com. 15 July 2008. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
  6. ^ "Mack 10 on Ice Cube, Westside Connection, Common & Cypress Hill Beef, T-Boz (Full Interview)". YouTube. May 4, 2020. Archived 2021-12-13 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
  7. ^ "Ice Cube Says Mack 10 Beef is over "A Violation That Can't be Overlooked"". 28 July 2023.
  8. ^ "Westside Connection Chart History". Billboard.com. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
  9. ^ p. 299.
  10. ^ Chart peaks in Canada: *"Bow Down": "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-02-07. Retrieved 2018-12-15. *"Terrorist Threats": "Albums : Top 100". Jam!. January 22, 2004. Archived December 10, 2004 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  11. ^ "Gold & Platinum: Westside Connection". Recording Industry Association of America. January 10, 1997. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
  12. ^ March 31, 1997. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  13. ^ "Gold & Platinum: Westside Connection". Recording Industry Association of America. January 12, 2004. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
  14. ^ "Irresistible - Mariah Carey". Discogs. November 26, 2002. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
  15. ^ "Whatcha Gonna Do Remix - Jayo Felony". Discogs. 1998. Retrieved 2020-02-23.
  16. ^ "West Coast Bad Boyz II - Master P". AllMusic. Retrieved 2019-04-26.
  17. ^ "The Comrads - The Comrads". AllMusic. Retrieved 2019-04-26.
  18. ^ "Bulworth soundtrack". AllMusic. Retrieved 2019-04-26.
  19. ^ "Allfrumtha I - Allfrumtha I". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-02-23.
  20. ^ "The Element of Surprise - E-40". AllMusic. Retrieved 2019-04-26.
  21. ^ "The Mix Tape, Vol. 3: 60 Minutes of Funk (The Final Chapter) - Funkmaster Flex". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
  22. ^ "Don't Be Saprize - Road Dawgs". AllMusic. Retrieved 2019-04-26.
  23. ^ "Section 8 - MC Eiht". AllMusic. Retrieved 2019-08-30.
  24. ^ "Reflection of Reality - Boo Kapone". Discogs. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
  25. ^ "True Crime: Streets of LA soundtrack". AllMusic. Retrieved 2025-05-31.