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Compton, Los Angeles, CA (1986 – 1991)
N.W.A (Niggaz Wit Attitudez) was a Compton, California-based hip hop group widely considered one of the seminal acts of the gangsta rap sub-genre. Active from 1986 to 1991, the group endured controversy due to the explicit, violent, and often misogynistic nature of their lyrics. They were subsequently banned from many mainstream U.S. radio stations and even at times prevented from touring - yet the group still sold over 9 million units in the U.S. alone. Their second album, Straight Outta Compton, marked the beginning of the new gangsta rap era. The production and the social commentary in their lyrics were revolutionary within the genre. Rolling Stone ranked N.W.A. eighty-third on their list of the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time.” Although largely unknowns at the group’s inception, rappers Eazy-E, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre and MC Ren would all go on to be platinum-selling stars in their own right, retroactively making N.W.A hip hop’s first supergroup. Other members include Arabian Prince, DJ Yella, and The D.O.C.
Emerging in the late ’80s, when Public Enemy had rewritten the rules of hardcore rap by proving that it could be intelligent, revolutionary and socially aware, N.W.A capitalized on PE’s sonic breakthroughs while ignoring their message. Instead, the five-piece crew celebrated the violence and hedonism of the criminal life, capturing it all in blunt, harsh language. Initially, the group’s relentless attack appeared to be serious, vital commentary, and it even provoked the FBI to caution N.W.A’s record company, but following Ice Cube’s departure in late 1989, the group began to turn to self-parody.
Emerging in the late ’80s, when Public Enemy had rewritten the rules of hardcore rap by proving that it could be intelligent, revolutionary and socially aware, N.W.A capitalized on PE’s sonic breakthroughs while ignoring their message. Instead, the five-piece crew celebrated the violence and hedonism of the criminal life, capturing it all in blunt, harsh language. Initially, the group’s relentless attack appeared to be serious, vital commentary, and it even provoked the FBI to caution N.W.A’s record company, but following Ice Cube’s departure in late 1989, the group began to turn to self-parody.
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Matharsis wrote:
Just don't bite it biatch!
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paulparadiis wrote:
that's some true shit, man...i mean in a good way!
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BackNDaDay90 wrote:
Check out my group! This week's feature comes from N.W.A : http://www.last.fm/group/I+Love+the+80s!
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jensprettyflyyy wrote:
fuck the police coming straight from the underground. <3 loveeee.
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l8charley wrote:
Express yourself-classic!!
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Mostahlak wrote:
They Were Stars in the Hip-Hop Sky.
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iboudebo6te wrote:
Straight outta compton is just a straight classic
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SavageHippy123 wrote:
mmm dis is OK... I thot it get sumfin beter lyk soulja boy, he my fav hip hop tbh
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losangeles19 wrote:
One of the best groups in hip hop history!
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Corblimeyguvnor wrote:
Well I loled.
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betoonking wrote:
Fun fact: only lesbians listen to Björk.
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Corblimeyguvnor wrote:
Fun fact: the "A" actually stands for Asperger's
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Fuck-Tha-Police wrote:
This is the O.G.
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Megacorpse88 wrote:
Now THIS is Hip-Hop. none of that shitty lame ass Lil' Wayne shit.
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Roc_Melo wrote:
we all are niggaz witta arritide
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SuperCoolBros wrote:
Where's the Public Enemy love?
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abipolarunity wrote:
Why can't all rap sound like this?(3)
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Emiru_Maniac wrote:
Why can't all rap sound like this?(2)
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