N.W.A. (abbreviation for Niggaz Wit Attitudes) was an American hip hop grou… Read Full Bio ↴N.W.A. (abbreviation for Niggaz Wit Attitudes) was an American hip hop group from Compton, California, United States widely considered one of the seminal acts of the gangsta rap sub-genre, sometimes credited as the most important group in the history of hip hop. Active from 1986 to 1991, the rap group endured controversy due to the explicit nature of their lyrics, and was subsequently banned from many mainstream U.S. radio stations. In spite of this, the group has sold over 10 million CD units in the U.S. alone.
The original lineup consisted of Arabian Prince, DJ Yella, Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, Ice Cube,and MC Ren; Arabian Prince embarked on a solo career in 1989 and Ice Cube left in December of that year over royalty disputes. Several members would later become platinum-selling solo artists in the 1990s. Their debut album Straight Outta Compton marked the beginning of the new gangsta rap era as the production and social commentary in their lyrics were revolutionary within the genre. Rolling Stone ranked N.W.A number 83 on their list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time."
The group released two albums, "Straight Outta Compton" (1988) and "Niggaz4Life" (1991) before disbanding in 1991. The group also released a compilation record, "N.W.A. and the Posse" (1987) and an EP, "100 Miles and Runnin' " (1990).There was also a "Greatest Hits" compilation released (1996). Both Straight Outta Compton (2002) and Greatest Hits (2003) have been Re-Issued with extra tracks.
The original lineup consisted of Arabian Prince, DJ Yella, Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, Ice Cube,and MC Ren; Arabian Prince embarked on a solo career in 1989 and Ice Cube left in December of that year over royalty disputes. Several members would later become platinum-selling solo artists in the 1990s. Their debut album Straight Outta Compton marked the beginning of the new gangsta rap era as the production and social commentary in their lyrics were revolutionary within the genre. Rolling Stone ranked N.W.A number 83 on their list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time."
The group released two albums, "Straight Outta Compton" (1988) and "Niggaz4Life" (1991) before disbanding in 1991. The group also released a compilation record, "N.W.A. and the Posse" (1987) and an EP, "100 Miles and Runnin' " (1990).There was also a "Greatest Hits" compilation released (1996). Both Straight Outta Compton (2002) and Greatest Hits (2003) have been Re-Issued with extra tracks.
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N.W.A Lyrics
100 Miles and Runnin' "You don't really think you're gonna get away, do you?" "We…
8 Ball I don't drink brass monkey, like to be funky Nickname Eazy-E…
A Bitch Iz a Bitch [Eazy-E] Oh, shit - I guess there's one less bitch y…
Alwayz Into Somethin' Ninety ninety motherfucking 1 NWA's back in this motherfucki…
Appetite for Destruction I got a taste for waste and a taste and…
Approach to Danger What you want is an unexpected approach, That may delay a…
Boyz-n-the Hood Cruisin' down the street in my '64 Jockin' the freaks, clock…
Chin Check [911 dispatch] 911, forty reporting [woman] hello 911, help …
Dopeman Yo, Dre! (Dre! Dre! Dre!) It was once said by a…
Express Yourself Yo man, there's a lot of brothers out there Flaking and…
Fuck tha Police "Right about now, N.W.A. court is in full effect Judge Dre…
Gangsta Gangsta Here's a little somethin' bout a nigga like me Never shoulda…
If It Ain't Ruff Ren is the villain and you're just an hostage So whenever…
Real Niggaz Yo, what's up niggas and niggettes? N.W.A is back in this…
Real Niggaz Don't Die Die nigga! We are born to die nigga You've been dyin…
Straight Outta Compton You are now about to witness the strength of street…