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.