Which rapper released the 1992 song 'It Was a Good Day'?

Which rapper released the 1992 song “It Was a Good Day”? Ice Cube did. The song was recorded in 1992 for his third solo album, The Predator, although it was released as a single on February 23, 1993.

Written by Ice Cube and produced by DJ Pooh, the track blends West Coast gangsta rap with a relaxed G-funk feel. Its production samples the Isley Brothers’ “Footsteps in the Dark, Pts. 1 & 2,” helping create the smooth, instantly recognizable backdrop.

The song describes an unusually peaceful and successful day in Los Angeles, contrasting with the violent imagery often associated with Ice Cube’s earlier work. It became one of his signature songs, reaching No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remaining a defining example of early-1990s West Coast hip-hop.

A common mix-up concerns the date: the song belongs to The Predator, released in 1992, but the single itself came out in 1993. Fans have also tried to identify the exact real-life date described in the lyrics, but Ice Cube has said the story is fictional and combines details from different days.