"Bow Down" is the lead single released from the
Westside Connection's debut album
of the same name.
The song became the most successful single released by the group, peaking at number 21 on the
''Billboard'' Hot 100, while also topping the
rap chart at number one. As one of the more popular West Coast hip hop songs, it has appeared on numerous compilations, including ''
Featuring...Ice Cube'', ''
The N.W.A Legacy, Vol. 1'' and
Ice Cube
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's 2001
''Greatest Hits'' album, among others. It also appeared in the 2002 film, ''
The Hot Chick''.
This song is parodied in the comedy show ''
Mind of Mencia'', in which
Carlos Mencia makes a sketch about 4 rappers making songs about their experiences behind bars.
Chart history
Peak positions
Year-End charts
In popular culture
The song is featured in the reissued version of ''
Grand Theft Auto V
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'', and in the 2015 comedy film, ''
Get Hard''.
References
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1996 debut singles
Westside Connection songs
Gangsta rap songs
G-funk songs
1996 songs
Songs written by Ice Cube
Songs written by Mack 10
Songs written by WC (rapper)