| Ice-T VI: Return of the Real | ||||||||||
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| Studio album by Ice-T | ||||||||||
| Released | June 4, 1996 | |||||||||
| Recorded | 1995–1996 | |||||||||
| Genre | West Coast hip hop, gangsta rap | |||||||||
| Length | 73:10 | |||||||||
| Label | Rhyme Syndicate | |||||||||
| Producer | Aquel, Big Rich, DJ Ace, Dre MC, E-A-Ski & CMT, Hen Gee, Ice-T (exec.), L.P., Mad Rome, San Man, Silkski, SLJ, Trails Of Flowalistics | |||||||||
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Ice-T VI: Return of the Real is the sixth studio album by American rapper Ice-T. The album was released June 4, 1996, by Priority Records. The title is a play on words based on the movie Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi, with the "VI" referring to it being his sixth album. The album features production by DJ Ace, E-A-Ski & CMT, Hen Gee, Ice-T, Mad Rome and San Man. It peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 89 on the Billboard 200. One single, "I Must Stand", peaked at number 83 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and at number 21 on the Billboard Rap Songs. The album features guest performances by Hot Dolla, Mr. Wesside, Powerlord JEL, Big Rich and Godfather.
Along with a single, a music video was produced for the song, "I Must Stand".