Product Description
Product Description:
Relive the groundbreaking impact of N.W.A.'s debut studio album, "Straight Outta Compton," now digitally remastered and available on vinyl. This iconic 1988 release, a cornerstone of gangsta rap, cemented N.W.A. as pioneers who unapologetically put their reality on the map of American music, even without mainstream radio or MTV support.
Formed in Compton, California, N.W.A. channeled their experiences into raw, unfiltered lyrics and beats that challenged the status quo. The group's powerful voices – Eazy-E, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, MC Ren, DJ Yella, and contributions from the D.O.C. and Arabian Prince – created an album that continues to resonate with generations of listeners.
This remastered vinyl edition allows you to experience the album's raw energy and social commentary in its purest form. From the anthemic title track to the controversial "Fuck tha Police," "Straight Outta Compton" remains a landmark album that redefined hip hop and continues to influence music and culture today.
Country: USA
Genre: Hip Hop
Release Date: August 8, 1988 (Original)
Label: Ruthless Records / Priority Records
Track List:
Side A
- Straight Outta Compton
- Fuck tha Police
- Gangsta Gangsta
- If It Ain't Ruff
- Parental Discretion Iz Advised
Side B
- 8 Ball (Remix)
- Something Like That
- Express Yourself
- Compton's N the House (Remix)
- I Ain't tha 1
- Quiet on tha Set
- Something 2 Dance 2