"Bop Gun (One Nation)" is the third
single from American rapper, actor and filmmaker
Ice Cube's fourth album, ''
Lethal Injection'' (1993). The song
samples the
Funkadelic song "
One Nation Under a Groove". It reached number six on the US ''
Billboard'' Hot Rap Singles chart and number 23 on the ''Billboard'' Pop Singles chart. The song features lyrics from
Tom Tom Club's hit "
Genius of Love."
The song was included on Ice Cube's ''
Greatest Hits
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'' 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 version of "Bop Gun (One Nation)" featured on ''Lethal Injection'' is about 11 minutes, while the radio edit clocks in at under four minutes. The radio edit also features slightly different lyrics sung by Ice Cube, such as the replacement of certain expletives, so as to make it more suitable for radio play.
Background
The term "Bop Gun" was
invented and popularized by
George Clinton's band
Parliament
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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
Music video
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.
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
Ice Cube songs
1993 songs
1994 singles
Songs written by Ice Cube
Songs written by George Clinton (funk musician)
G-funk songs
Priority Records singles
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