"The Boyz-n-the Hood" is the debut single by American rapper Eazy E, a member of the hip-hop group N.W.A. Released in March 1987, the single was a local hit, reissued by year's end on the unauthorized compilation album N.W.A. and the Posse. The single musically samples rap group Whodini's song "I'm a Ho". And it vocally samples rap group the Beastie Boys' song "Hold It, Now Hit It" as well as two soul classics, Jean Knight's song "Mr. Big Stuff" and, in closing, The Staple Singers' song "I'll Take You Th… read more
"The Boyz-n-the Hood" is the debut single by American rapper Eazy E, a member of the hip-hop group N.W.A. Released in March 1987, the singl… read more
"The Boyz-n-the Hood" is the debut single by American rapper Eazy E, a member of the hip-hop group N.W.A. Released in March 1987, the single was a local hit, reissued by year… read more
Eric Lynn Wright (born September 7, 1964; died March 26, 1995) known professionally as Eazy-E, was an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and rap mogul who propelled West Coast rap and gangsta rap by leading the group N.W.A and its label, Ruthless Records, pushing the boundaries of lyrical content. Born and raised in Compton, a small yet violent city near Los Angeles, Wright had several legal troubles before founding Ruthless in 1987. After a short solo career with frequent collaboration with Ice Cube and Dr. Dre, they joined, forming N.W.A, later that year. N.W.A's d… read more
Eric Lynn Wright (born September 7, 1964; died March 26, 1995) known professionally as Eazy-E, was an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and rap mogul who propelled West Coast ra…read more
Eric Lynn Wright (born September 7, 1964; died March 26, 1995) known professionally as Eazy-E, was an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and rap mogul who propelled West Coast rap and gangsta rap by leading the group N.W.A a… read more