Ice Cube - How To Survive In South Central Review

Ice Cube's authority on the subject comes from his own upbringing on Van Wick Street in South LA. His stage name itself was born from a neighborhood threat; his brother once told him he’d throw him in a freezer on the curb until he became an " Ice Cube ".

The song opens with a darkly ironic welcome from "Elaine," a fictional tour guide who asks if you've witnessed a drive-by yet, urging you to keep your camcorder ready to document police "extracurricular activities". From there, Ice Cube delivers the curriculum for staying alive: Ice Cube - How To Survive In South Central

The final lesson is about avoiding the hustle. South Central is described as a "germ" waiting for someone to catch a disease by "slangin' ki's" to the wrong person or an undercover cop. From the Curb to the Screen Ice Cube's authority on the subject comes from

Keep your hands on the steering wheel, don't get smart, and answer every question. In a city where "heroes don't fly through the sky... they live behind bars," staying out of the system is the first win. From there, Ice Cube delivers the curriculum for