N.W.A. – Straight Outta Compton

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Artist: N.W.A.

Title: Straight Outta Compton

Year: 1988

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Tracklist

  • 1. Straight Outta Compton (4:18)
  • 2. Fuck Tha Police (5:45)
  • 3. Gangsta Gangsta (5:36)
  • 4. If It Ain't Ruff (3:34)
  • 5. Parental Discretion Iz Advised (5:15)
  • 6. 8 Ball - Remix (4:52)
  • 7. Something Like That (3:35)
  • 8. Express Yourself (4:25)
  • 9. Compton's N The House - Remix (5:20)
  • 10. I Ain't Tha 1 (4:54)
  • 11. Dopeman - Remix (5:20)
  • 12. Quiet On Tha Set (3:59)
  • 13. Something 2 Dance 2 (3:23)

Review

N.W.A.'s "Straight Outta Compton" exploded onto the scene in 1988, redefining hip-hop and putting gangsta rap on the map. This powerhouse of an album, with tracks like "Straight Outta Compton," "Gangsta Gangsta," and "Express Yourself," captured the raw, unfiltered reality of life in Compton, California. Despite initially struggling for airplay, its resonance with listeners propelled it to sell over three million copies, making a lasting mark on the evolution of West Coast hip-hop.

The innovative production, helmed by Dr. Dre, DJ Yella, and Arabian Prince, combined gritty samples, sirens, guitar riffs, and rapid beats that rocked the genre's core. The lyrics, crafted by Ice Cube, MC Ren, and Eazy-E, along with The D.O.C., were bold and unapologetic, tackling themes like street violence and police brutality head-on. Certified triple-platinum and inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, "Straight Outta Compton" also holds a spot in the Library of Congress for its cultural significance, solidifying its lasting impact on music and popular culture. - Cameron

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