This the new WC cover?

[d-nice]

That most likely is a promo poster.

Cube himself just about pushed gold last time, Dub needs all the help he can get.

Cube went gold and then some.

Artist
ICE CUBE Title
LAUGH NOW, CRY LATER Certification Date
08/25/2006 Label
LENCH MOB PRODUCTIONS
Award Description
GOLD Format
ALBUM Category
SOLO Type
ST


 
 
 
 
 
 
 

[Vinnie]

This image is on the back of the cover for the cd single of "This is Los Angeles" and "Paranoid."  When I saw it for the first time, I thought of it as a token of respect to Ice Cube not as a weakness of WC.

[ai002h]

Thats the promo poste

[FLIXX]

That shit is tight!!!

[Laconic]

I wouldn't be surprised if Dub had Cube on the official cover because like he said "Cube is not just a feature, he is a part of the record now."  Straight from the horses mouth.

[UKnowWhatItIs: welcome to my traps....game over]

I never realized he depends on Ice Cube to sell records... Damn, that's looking embarassing.

yep well put

why is it embarassing? everybody knows ice cube. wc been down with cube for a minute. support this west coast music

If Ice Cube wanted to fund my album and put it out I would be all for it. They homeboys and Cube wants to see WC succeed and do well. Lord knows Cube does not need the money from it so it makes sense.

I'm not saying it's bad for WC to have Ice Cube help him get that exposure, but to have him so obviously involved with the album gives a hint of weakness, as if WC can't do it on his own. Surely, Cube knows ways to help WC get his name out there, but his involvement in selling the album is too obvious to go unnoticed. Cube probably did some great stuff to improve the quality of the album, but at the end of the day it's WC's album, not some collaboration project!

Learn something about marketing bro.  This is a smart move, period, end of story.  This shows nothing about weakness.  Ice Cube is a brand name, he is huge, wayyyyyyyy more people recognize him than WC.  People gonna see that poster, see Cube, and they may be cube fan's but not really know about WC, but they gonna check it out because of Cube.  What the hell is wrong with Cube's obvious involvement to get this record to sell?  Isn't that the point of the record...make it sell?  If it wasn't, than I am sure there would be no poster at all and WC would be giving these cd's out for free.

[acgrundy]

Learn something about marketing bro.

For your information, I've got a university degree in communications, which includes the fields of marketing, marketing communications, pr, etc. You may question my logic, but don't question the credibility.

This is a smart move, period, end of story.  This shows nothing about weakness.  Ice Cube is a brand name, he is huge, wayyyyyyyy more people recognize him than WC.  People gonna see that poster, see Cube, and they may be cube fan's but not really know about WC, but they gonna check it out because of Cube.

An Ice Cube fan that doesn't know WC? You're making it seem as if Ice Cube sells millions these days.... Don't fool yourself. It's not like showing off with the affiliation with Cube is the ultimate formula for good sales.

What the hell is wrong with Cube's obvious involvement to get this record to sell?  Isn't that the point of the record...make it sell?  If it wasn't, than I am sure there would be no poster at all and WC would be giving these cd's out for free.

"Learn something about reading bro"....

I'm not saying it's bad for WC to have Ice Cube help him get that exposure, but to have him so obviously involved with the album gives a hint of weakness, as if WC can't do it on his own. Surely, Cube knows ways to help WC get his name out there, but his involvement in selling the album is too obvious to go unnoticed. Cube probably did some great stuff to improve the quality of the album, but at the end of the day it's WC's album, not some collaboration project!

Now, what part of that do you actually disagree with? I said WC is only right for getting Cube involved in the project. Thing is, it's his album, not a collaboration project. Instead of turning it into "this is a WC record, and this time he had to get Ice Cube involved to achieve something," they could have made it a "oh my god, there's WC back to working with Ice Cube again! this has got to be hot."  They could make it sell (it's quality material, right?) without having to display such pathetic dependancy and weakness... Perhaps you should learn something about marketing bro.

who fucking cares what you have a degree in, you lack knowledge in marketing.  Putting cube in that poster is strictly a marketing ploy.  Having his involvement will only increase sales, it won't hurt them at all.  And a cube fan that doesn't know who WC is?  There is lots of them, not every rap spends hours a day reading internet forums.  There is a reason why WC doesn't go platinum.  What the fuck does quality material have to do with selling?  How are people going to know its quality if they don't even know it exists?  Again, learn some marketing before you talk about shit like this.

[Elevz]

who fucking cares what you have a degree in, you lack knowledge in marketing.  Putting cube in that poster is strictly a marketing ploy.  Having his involvement will only increase sales, it won't hurt them at all.

English motherfucker, can you read it?

And a cube fan that doesn't know who WC is?  There is lots of them, not every rap spends hours a day reading internet forums.

Define the word fan. Anyone who has somewhat kept up with whatever Ice Cube did throughout his career, must know he's been close with WC for over a decade. They've been appearing on records together countless times. Is someone a fan when they don't have a clue of what their favorite artist has done throughout the years? And will someone who doesn't, automatically buy a record because of Cube's involvement? I think not.

There is a reason why WC doesn't go platinum.  What the fuck does quality material have to do with selling?  How are people going to know its quality if they don't even know it exists?  Again, learn some marketing before you talk about shit like this.

You're a fucking clown and you probably don't even know it. Go back to reading my posts, if that's not asking too much of you.

I'm not saying it's bad for WC to have Ice Cube help him get that exposure, but to have him so obviously involved with the album gives a hint of weakness, as if WC can't do it on his own. Surely, Cube knows ways to help WC get his name out there, but his involvement in selling the album is too obvious to go unnoticed. Cube probably did some great stuff to improve the quality of the album, but at the end of the day it's WC's album, not some collaboration project!

Now, what part of that do you actually disagree with? I said WC is only right for getting Cube involved in the project. Thing is, it's his album, not a collaboration project. Instead of turning it into "this is a WC record, and this time he had to get Ice Cube involved to achieve something," they could have made it a "oh my god, there's WC back to working with Ice Cube again! this has got to be hot."  They could make it sell (it's quality material, right?) without having to display such pathetic dependancy and weakness... Perhaps you should learn something about marketing bro.

Fucking hell. READ IT and ask questions about whatever it is your pitiful mind is having trouble understanding... Question the logic all you want, but like I said, don't act like I don't know what I'm talking about...
WC could have put this album out as a "WC featuring Ice Cube" similar to what Ghostface and Raekwon used to do in the 90s, if that's what the album is: WC featuring Ice Cube. If it really is a WC solo, Cube can surely help him all they want by putting some power in the actual marketing campaign, but keep it a WC solo if that's what it is. They can let the audience know about Cube's involvement, because like I said, Cube has access to plenty of means of getting in touch with them and exposing them to the potential greatness of the album. I'm talking about tv, radio, newspapers, (online) magazines, all of it. It'll require some effort, but if they appear together and let people know Ice Cube has put in time into helping his long time partner WC crafting the ultimate westcoast masterpiece...don't you think people would understand?

[Skeptic]

who fucking cares what you have a degree in, you lack knowledge in marketing.  Putting cube in that poster is strictly a marketing ploy.  Having his involvement will only increase sales, it won't hurt them at all.

English motherfucker, can you read it?

And a cube fan that doesn't know who WC is?  There is lots of them, not every rap spends hours a day reading internet forums.

Define the word fan. Anyone who has somewhat kept up with whatever Ice Cube did throughout his career, must know he's been close with WC for over a decade. They've been appearing on records together countless times. Is someone a fan when they don't have a clue of what their favorite artist has done throughout the years? And will someone who doesn't, automatically buy a record because of Cube's involvement? I think not.

There is a reason why WC doesn't go platinum.  What the fuck does quality material have to do with selling?  How are people going to know its quality if they don't even know it exists?  Again, learn some marketing before you talk about shit like this.

You're a fucking clown and you probably don't even know it. Go back to reading my posts, if that's not asking too much of you.

I'm not saying it's bad for WC to have Ice Cube help him get that exposure, but to have him so obviously involved with the album gives a hint of weakness, as if WC can't do it on his own. Surely, Cube knows ways to help WC get his name out there, but his involvement in selling the album is too obvious to go unnoticed. Cube probably did some great stuff to improve the quality of the album, but at the end of the day it's WC's album, not some collaboration project!

Now, what part of that do you actually disagree with? I said WC is only right for getting Cube involved in the project. Thing is, it's his album, not a collaboration project. Instead of turning it into "this is a WC record, and this time he had to get Ice Cube involved to achieve something," they could have made it a "oh my god, there's WC back to working with Ice Cube again! this has got to be hot."  They could make it sell (it's quality material, right?) without having to display such pathetic dependancy and weakness... Perhaps you should learn something about marketing bro.

Fucking hell. READ IT and ask questions about whatever it is your pitiful mind is having trouble understanding... Question the logic all you want, but like I said, don't act like I don't know what I'm talking about...
WC could have put this album out as a "WC featuring Ice Cube" similar to what Ghostface and Raekwon used to do in the 90s, if that's what the album is: WC featuring Ice Cube. If it really is a WC solo, Cube can surely help him all they want by putting some power in the actual marketing campaign, but keep it a WC solo if that's what it is. They can let the audience know about Cube's involvement, because like I said, Cube has access to plenty of means of getting in touch with them and exposing them to the potential greatness of the album. I'm talking about tv, radio, newspapers, (online) magazines, all of it. It'll require some effort, but if they appear together and let people know Ice Cube has put in time into helping his long time partner WC crafting the ultimate westcoast masterpiece...don't you think people would understand?

I ain't goin at you in any negative way, but I have a lil brother & they about 14 & he likes ice cube & so do his friends they like him enough jus from hearin him on San Andreas (the video game) & seein him in believe it or not "are we there yet" to go out & buy his latest album laugh now cry later, & they have no idea who WC is even when they hear the tracks wit him on it. I think for a promo its cool I think it def could get ppl to buy it cause of cube. Cause they arent like real big hip hop heads they jus like some hip hop so I think with cube on the poster it could def get the more casual fan to gain some interest in this record which they otherwise would not think twice about.

[Elevz]

who fucking cares what you have a degree in, you lack knowledge in marketing.  Putting cube in that poster is strictly a marketing ploy.  Having his involvement will only increase sales, it won't hurt them at all.

English motherfucker, can you read it?

And a cube fan that doesn't know who WC is?  There is lots of them, not every rap spends hours a day reading internet forums.

Define the word fan. Anyone who has somewhat kept up with whatever Ice Cube did throughout his career, must know he's been close with WC for over a decade. They've been appearing on records together countless times. Is someone a fan when they don't have a clue of what their favorite artist has done throughout the years? And will someone who doesn't, automatically buy a record because of Cube's involvement? I think not.

There is a reason why WC doesn't go platinum.  What the fuck does quality material have to do with selling?  How are people going to know its quality if they don't even know it exists?  Again, learn some marketing before you talk about shit like this.

You're a fucking clown and you probably don't even know it. Go back to reading my posts, if that's not asking too much of you.

I'm not saying it's bad for WC to have Ice Cube help him get that exposure, but to have him so obviously involved with the album gives a hint of weakness, as if WC can't do it on his own. Surely, Cube knows ways to help WC get his name out there, but his involvement in selling the album is too obvious to go unnoticed. Cube probably did some great stuff to improve the quality of the album, but at the end of the day it's WC's album, not some collaboration project!

Now, what part of that do you actually disagree with? I said WC is only right for getting Cube involved in the project. Thing is, it's his album, not a collaboration project. Instead of turning it into "this is a WC record, and this time he had to get Ice Cube involved to achieve something," they could have made it a "oh my god, there's WC back to working with Ice Cube again! this has got to be hot."  They could make it sell (it's quality material, right?) without having to display such pathetic dependancy and weakness... Perhaps you should learn something about marketing bro.

Fucking hell. READ IT and ask questions about whatever it is your pitiful mind is having trouble understanding... Question the logic all you want, but like I said, don't act like I don't know what I'm talking about...
WC could have put this album out as a "WC featuring Ice Cube" similar to what Ghostface and Raekwon used to do in the 90s, if that's what the album is: WC featuring Ice Cube. If it really is a WC solo, Cube can surely help him all they want by putting some power in the actual marketing campaign, but keep it a WC solo if that's what it is. They can let the audience know about Cube's involvement, because like I said, Cube has access to plenty of means of getting in touch with them and exposing them to the potential greatness of the album. I'm talking about tv, radio, newspapers, (online) magazines, all of it. It'll require some effort, but if they appear together and let people know Ice Cube has put in time into helping his long time partner WC crafting the ultimate westcoast masterpiece...don't you think people would understand?

I ain't goin at you in any negative way, but I have a lil brother & they about 14 & he likes ice cube & so do his friends they like him enough jus from hearin him on San Andreas (the video game) & seein him in believe it or not "are we there yet" to go out & buy his latest album laugh now cry later, & they have no idea who WC is even when they hear the tracks wit him on it. I think for a promo its cool I think it def could get ppl to buy it cause of cube. Cause they arent like real big hip hop heads they jus like some hip hop so I think with cube on the poster it could def get the more casual fan to gain some interest in this record which they otherwise would not think twice about.

Surely, there's no denying that to have a promo poster like this would perhaps draw extra attention to WC's new album, from people who normally might not pay attention to him. Thing is, that's only a minimized effect, and it does little to support WC's image/identity as an overlooked legend standing 20 years strong. It will indeed draw some extra attention to him, but it's more or less 'damaging his image' at the same time, while this could have been avoided. They put it in the wrong context, IMO.