Power is the second album by Ice-T

ICE-T

* Ice-T, an American rapper and actor* ICE T , a tilting model of the German InterCityExpress series of high-speed trains...

. Released in 1988

1988 in music

This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1988.-January-March:* January 1 – André Rieu's Johann Strauss Orchestra plays its first concert....

, the album produced the single and video "I'm Your Pusher

I'm Your Pusher

"I'm Your Pusher" is a 1988 single by Ice-T, from his second album Power. The song's anti-drug theme was interpreted as having the opposite message, possibly as a result of misinterpretation of the context of the title, and ignorance as to the actual lyrical content.It contains a sample from...

," which got Ice-T major air-play on MTV

MTV

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The album cover, photographed by Glen E. Friedman

Glen E. Friedman

Glen E. Friedman is an American photographer and artist.Coming to prominence in the 1980s with his photography of skateboarders and musicians, Friedman is considered one of the most important photographers of his generation.He is perhaps best known for his work promoting rebellious artists such as...

, was the subject of controversy upon its original release, due to the provocative pose of Darlene Ortiz, Ice-T's girlfriend at the time. "I'm Your Pusher," an anti-drug song, was also interpreted as having the opposite message. The album is broken down track-by-track by Ice-T

ICE-T

* Ice-T, an American rapper and actor* ICE T , a tilting model of the German InterCityExpress series of high-speed trains...

 in Brian Coleman's book Check the Technique

Check the Technique

Check the Technique: Liner Notes for Hip-Hop Junkies is a book by music journalist Brian Coleman that covers the making of thirty-six classic hip hop albums, based on interviews with the artists who created them, also providing a track-by-track breakdown for each album entirely in the words of the...

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Track listing

1. "Intro" – 1:11
2. "Power" – 4:25
3. "Drama" – 4:15
4. "Heartbeat" – 4:08
5. "The Syndicate" (feat. Donald D, Hen Gee) – 3:32
6. "Radio Suckers" – 4:24
7. "I'm Your Pusher
   I'm Your Pusher
   "I'm Your Pusher" is a 1988 single by Ice-T, from his second album Power. The song's anti-drug theme was interpreted as having the opposite message, possibly as a result of misinterpretation of the context of the title, and ignorance as to the actual lyrical content.It contains a sample from...
   
   " (Vocals by Pimpin' Rex) – 5:35
8. "Personal" – 3:43
9. "Girls L.G.B.N.A.F." – 3:00
10. "High Rollers" – 4:36
11. "Grand Larceny" – 3:51
12. "Soul on Ice" – 4:42
13. "Outro" – 0:39

Samples

• "I'm Your Pusher"
  • "Pusherman" by Curtis Mayfield
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    Curtis Lee Mayfield was an American soul, R&B, and funk singer, songwriter, and record producer.He is best known for his anthemic music with The Impressions during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's and for composing the soundtrack to the blaxploitation film Super Fly, Mayfield is highly...
    
    

• "High Rollers"
  • "Easin' In" by Edwin Starr
    Edwin Starr
    Edwin Starr was an American soul music singer. Starr is most famous for his Norman Whitfield produced singles of the 1970s, most notably the number one hit "War".-Biography:...
    
    

• "Personal"
  • "Magic Man
    Magic Man
    "Magic Man" is a hit rock song released in 1976 by Heart. It was issued as the second single from the band's debut album Dreamboat Annie. Written by Ann and Nancy Wilson, the song is sung from the viewpoint of a young girl who is being seduced by an older man , much to the chagrin of her mother,...
    
    " by Heart
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    Heart is an American rock band who first found success in Canada. Throughout several lineup changes, the only two members remaining constant are sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson. The group rose to fame in the 1970s with their music being influenced by hard rock as well as folk music...