HATRED AND HEAVY UNAPOLOGETIC LYRICS: NO VASELINE BY ICE CUBE

“ONE OF THE GREATEST DISS TRACKS OF ALL TIMES???” Okay yes! That’s exactly what No Vaseline by Ice Cube is. Released in the year 1991, it is one of the most famous diss tracks of all time.

When it comes to rap music, Ice Cube is right up there with the biggest names. Cube established the groundwork for the legend of the groundbreaking gangsta rap trio with his razor-sharp lyrics, hilarious and ferocious MC skills, and production prowess. Born O'Shea Jackson to parents who worked in South Central Los Angeles, California, Ice Cube got into b-boy scene as a teenager and started rapping while still in secondary school.

Attacking directly and rather harshly to his former band N.W.A and the member, Vaseline is still remembered and has relevance in today’s world. The lyrical game is razor-sharp, brutal, and filled with hate. Clever word game and explicit language is used by Ice to criticize NWA, Jerry Heller, and Eazy-E. The context of the diss are betrayals and financial disputes within the group. The music delivery is aggressive and commanding. Cube is very confident and not at all sorry for what he said. Minimalistic but impactful production makes the track. Limited beats help in keeping the entire focus on the lyrics, thus fulfilling the goal behind the entire track. The piano loops add in the horror needed.

"No Vaseline is the greatest diss track of all time."

When inspiration is needed for a Diss track, No Vaseline is the first track that comes up. One of the amazing classic raps, the track had and continues to have a great impact in the rap culture. A must-listen for all those budding rappers. Check out the track below.