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Strangely fun and aggressive. Enjoyable.
Some of the lyrical content has not changed well, but such a classic. Re-defined the genre
Classic tbh
And definitely one of the best hip-hop albums of that time.. One thing is that it definitely age poorly regarding some of the words and waves women and others were talked about. This album is very violent. I love the beats the time and some songs are still awesome but have to give this only a 3.5/5 because of the violence etc.
first listen i can't relate to the contents of this album BUT as someone who values authenticity i appreciate the brashness and Cube's beats and bars are timeless
If you can get past the slurs, the album is great.
Although this album has three absolute bangers, the rest of the album just isn't as good. Some of it has aged badly, some of it always felt like filler. It's a very strong 4 star album, but it's not quite good enough for 5 stars. Efil4zaggin is a similar story and I often though that taking the best tracks from each album, putting them together, ditching all the rest of the material, would produce a killer 45 minute beast of an album.
Good and influential rap and beats that aged very poorly in some parts (see ‘I Ain’t Tha 1’). End of review
So gritty and raw
It’s a classic
This is an amazing, iconic album by a similarly iconic rap group. NWA really left their mark on hip hop in a big way. Are some of the lyrics problematic? Sure, but that can be said about so many albums on this list in all genres. It’s not exclusive to rap, though I see it levied as a criticism almost exclusively to rap albums on this list. But I digress. One thing about NWA that I find different from a lot of other groups is that all of their rappers are insanely talented, but also so different. Even in other groups with multiple artists, there are usually weaker members, but not in NWA. Everyone is a talented lyricist and rapper. The first 3 songs come out the gate hot and set the tone for the album. While I don’t love every song here, the good ones are so good, and it’s a solid album top to bottom.
A classic
4 because I don’t like the lyrics although I understand the impact. Otherwise it would have been a 5
Gangsta rap gold. Here is the turning point of rap/hip hop. This was straight up shocking and controversial creating a benchmark for the genre. Dr. Dre made it so damn catchy while spitting along to the lyrical assault and battery.
Great
Musically important and lot of absolute bangers.
This is the invention of gangsta rap and the launch of some pretty iconic individual artists (dare I say, icons). Definitely worthy of the list.
Great album. One of the first controversial albums I have ever owned.
Hiphop full of energy and nice beat to get you going=)
I can respect the cultural significance and production of this album, some unnecessary misogynistic songs knock it down to 4 stars, but it ain't my scene
Iconic but aged. Standouts include Straight Outta Compton, Fuck The Police, and Express Yourself.
I’ve gotten a lot of Hip-Hop recently and I’m disappointed in myself for not experiencing it until now
-1 for misogyny. Otherwise a 5!!!
Great album
Great start, tailed off at the end though. 3.5/5.0: Very Good
Straight Outta Compton is one of those Starter Pack™️ CDs you buy when you’re first getting into hip-hop. You latch onto the edge and power of the first two tracks, and you continue to spin it based on name and influence alone until you’re “ready” for actual deep cuts. It’s been almost 20 years since I listened to this in full, and I was worried. My memory told me that I never really loved this the way I loved other Starter Pack™️ albums, so I was expecting to hate it now that I’m older and know a lot more about the genre overall. And honestly? It held up!! It comes out guns blazing with “Straight Outta Compton” and “Fuck Tha Police,” but it continues to hold its own as it goes. The production is an important factor here; even when a song bleeds into verse 4 or 5, the sample-heavy turntablism is ear candy, always keeping a steady groove that’s never chaotic or overwhelming, unlike Public Enemy or The Beastie Boys. The other key factor is Ice Cube, both on the mic and behind the pen. It’s insane how good he is, even by the standards of rap post-1992. His pen game is strong and helps create a lot of the group’s chemistry, although The D.O.C. is no slouch, and MC Ren holds his own just fine. Once Cube’s on the mic, though, it’s over. Honestly, he’s so good, it’s more annoying when he’s *not* on a song. Is it flawless? Not at all. I think the middle is a little weak, where the beats are slow and the rhymes are particularly corny [e.g. “wacky wack,” the entirety of “Express Yourself,” especially given historical context]. It also suffers from way too many verses, awkward skit-like talk, and some dated mixing. But the final leg wins me back, thanks to “I Ain’t Tha 1” and, again, Cube being an incredible rapper, and that energy stays through to the end. Obviously, this is essential listening on historical importance alone. Seeing some reviews about the “violent” lyrics conjures up images of Tipper Gore, and could not miss the point more. Sure, the misogyny/homophobia are what they are, but people rarely lobby those same critiques at ‘80s rock, do they? So I’m glad these lames had to be exposed to this important piece of history. But music is also more than history, and while some of Straight Outta Compton does sound dated, none of it sounds as dated as I initially feared it would. In fact, a lot of it still feels very fresh. Not that anyone under the age of 40 would claim this as their favorite album. Sure, technically speaking, I’d prefer Death Certificate, 2001, No One Can Do It Better, or even Eazy-Duz-It, but none of those make sense without this. Plus, Straight Outta Compton is still a great listen beyond its history lesson, with a lot more hits than misses. I’m won over all over again.
You gotta boil it down to the essentials. It's like Cube says, "Life ain't nothin' but bitches and money."
Classic hip hop album that changed everything. Just never been a top album for my taste though.
I didn’t listen to the whole thing but it was really good.
Pretty good, can see where J5 got some influence
Such a Classic!
Great album. So raw and aggressive. I like the frequent use of the n word but sometimes it’s used too many times, maybe should’ve widened their vocabulary.
An absolute classic, old skwl rap at its best Of course reading through the comments some people are offended by the lyrics, bore off
Some classics on this. More N-Words being said than a night out at the Beehive Wish I gave Paul’s Boutique a 5 :(
Classic! 3.5/5
Whereas Guns ‘N’ Roses and Public Enemy were the late 80’s/early 90’s go to for young white makes wanting vicarious thrills, these guys actually walked it like they talked it. Or rapped it. While the constant unrelenting misogyny and hate gets old by the end of the album, the first three songs alone are a cleansing blast, and what they should be remembered for.
"You're about to witness the strength of street knowledge..." Noem een meer legendarische opener dan Straight Outta Compton? Kei en keiharde straatrap dit. Klassieker, maar wel echt gedateerd nu zeg jezus. Gaat wel nog steeds fucking hard though. De highs op dit album zijn zo ontzettend hoog, maar er zitten ook best wat mindere nummers tussen. Toch is dit een absolute klassieker, ook weinig albums die zo ontzettend veel impact gehad hebben op cultuur als dit album. Classic, luister dit album als je het nog nooit hebt gehoord. FAVO: Straight Outta Compton, Fuck Tha Police, Gangsta Gangsta, Parental Discretion iz advisec, Express Yourself, I ain't tha 1, Quiet On Tha set
A classic of the genre, and an album I listened to extensively when it came out. 3/5
Another really strong entry in the hip hop genre and one that is just classic after classic. Amazing to think this happened in 1988, which is 36 years ago now, and the influence it spread across the decades that followed.
Love, love, love this and I am not even a massive hip hop fan. Straight Outta Compton is explosive from the very first seconds. The opening track sets the scene perfectly. Bold, confrontational and completely unapologetic. Moving straight into the next run of tracks keeps that momentum going and makes for an incredibly strong start. The production hits hard and the energy never really dips. It feels raw and important, even now. There is anger, confidence and a real sense that this album changed the direction of hip hop. Straight Outta Compton and Fuck tha Police are obvious standouts. Both are powerful, direct and impossible to ignore. If I had to pick a weaker moment, 8 Ball would be it, but even that fits the overall mood. Favourite songs: Straight Outta Compton and Fuck tha Police Least favourite song: 8 Ball Album artwork: Awesome and iconic. One of the most recognisable covers in music
This album hit like a nuclear bomb, became popular purely by word of mouth and kick started a whole new genre of music. It's easy to see why. It comes out swinging with the one two punch of Straight Outta Compton and Fuck Tha Police. Such a strong messages lyrically, wrapped in a unique sound. Unfortunately the record loses steam a bit in the middle, but it's still a strong album as well as being hugely influential.
The first three songs are truly amazing. The singles were the best songs on this album for sure. Strong performances from all. The back half or so is pretty transitional between where rap was and where NWA was taking it, but aside from a few quips and bars here and there, as the album went on I wasn't as big a fan of the more old-school tracks. The strong songs far outweigh any negative feelings.
The backing tracks are actually really awesome. The lyricism is really great, but the content is often too violent or misogynistic for me to really get behind it.
Not normally into rap but did enjoy it. Can see how the lyrics caused a stir at the time
As far as hip-hop albums go, this wasn’t too bad. I still don’t really love this genre, but this wasn’t an excruciating listening experience. I wasn’t wishing it to be over half way through. Was surprised to hear some Beastie Boys samples on here too. Love those guys. 8/10 Top 4: 1. Fuck Tha Police 2. Straight Outta Compton 3. Gangsta Gangsta 4. 8 Ball - Remix
I hadn't listened to this one in maybe more than 20 years... and it really is a great 1980s Hip-Hop album, from the days when you could sample freely. The misogyny quickly get tiresome however.
first in entirety listen. very cool and funky. the late 80s/early 90s old school hip-hop is my favourite.
Witness the strenth of street knowledge
The strength of street knowledge should never be underestimated. N.W.A. changed the entire culture of hardcore hip-hop with this album, with their honest reflections of life full of crime, discrimination, and ruthless violence. Further, it was all done while maintaining a hard-as-nails image. The result is a hot and controversial album on release that resulted in bans, media coverage, and even a warning from the FBI. In retrospect, it was pretty disproportional response. Musically, the strengths of N.W.A. rely on the dynamic deliver of the various MCs over Dr. Dre's timeless production. Songs like Fuck tha Police, Express Yourself, and the title track are instantly memorable with iconic rap verses and inspired sample flips. These songs alone make up some of the greatest songs of the '80s and can immortalize hip hop. The problem is many of the other songs on this album are distinctly bad. Compton's n the House, for example, is noticeably phoned-in should've been cut. Dopeman relies heavily on the strength of it's beat, lacking any sort of additional production. It's just disappointing. What could've been an easy 5 has to be bumped down to a hesitant 4. I think highly of this album's legacy and strongest tracks, but it is ultimately bogged down by the weaker songs. Still legendary in it's own right.
Straight Outta Compton - 10/10 Fuck tha Police - 9.5/10 Gangsta Gangsta - 8/10 If It Ain't Ruff - 7.5/10 Parental Discretion Iz Advised - 7.5/10 Express Yourself - 9/10 Compton's n the House (remix) - 7.5/10 I Ain't tha 1 - 7.5/10 Dopeman (remix) - 7.5/10 Quiet on tha Set - 7.5/10 TOTAL - 81.5/100
1. 4 2. 4.7 3. 4.2 4. 4 5. 4.3 6. 3.6 7. 3.8 8. 4.4 9. 3.4 10. 4 11. 4.5 12. 3.8 13. 3.6
funny lyrics 😂😂
Surprised that I liked it so much. Used to think early rap was much more basic but this has great production by dre and killer performances. In a few more listens it might turn into a five
Certified hip hop classic. The production, the flow, the message, this album is a pivotal moment in not only rap but the societal message it stood for at the time. Only thing holding this back from a true 5/5 is the somewhat dated lyrics on some of these songs.
They really did have it bad cause they're brown. 4/5
Very solid album. Would give it 4.5 if that was an option. Will listen again.
#146. This album is pretty great, with with one glaring weakness, that being Eazy E. If he was missing from the album, surely no one would miss him. I find him kind of annoying and his rhymes kind of wack. The rest is good though. 4/5: yes. *this is the fifteenth album i purchased from this list Song added to playlist: Straight Outta Compton I've created a playlist on Spotify that consists of the best and/or my favorite song from each of the albums in this book. This list can be found here if you are interested: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MAXDGLWlwLkFLb8veGfkA?si=FqkQQPgZTFWG0jAUJXLFZA&utm_source=copy-link
Overall good listen. Clean production, punchy and raw lyrics, distinctive voices throughout. Express yourself is a classic
Really enjoyed this. Dre’s production on point and the MCs all distinct, only a few bits of filler.
oh hell yeahhh dude i think ive watched too many parodies of 80s rap so i have to suppress a laugh sometimes "damn that shit was dope" lol "we wanna fuck you eazy" "i wanna fuck you too" LMAO 8 ball hahahah i love eazy "but girls in biker shorts are so fly to me" hahahahah the disingenuous lines in express yourself are so great too "bitch iz a bitch" is so cringe lmao
Aggressive from the jump, opening with a classic posse cut that immediately establishes NWA as a crew of ruthless gangstas who are not to be messed with. Each member has a different vocal style and texture. There's Ice Cube's deep, shouted delivery, MC Ren's more laid back husky voice, and Easy E's high-pitched nasal snarl. All the while, Dr. Dre plays interlude and stays behind the boards. Fuck Tha Police is another hip-hop staple. In your face beat rooted around a little funky guitar line. Ice Cube's verse is so solid and singable. Amazing how well this song has held up over time. Gangsta Gangsta is one of my favorites on here. As with the first two, Ice Cube really carries the weight here (in my eyes). Internal reference to Beastie Boys and plenty of elements in here that get interpolated downstream by other rappers. If It Ain't Ruff has a hell of a hop to it. Lovely word play in the concept that MC Ren leads with here. No surprise given Dre's involvement, but this beat and sampling / production is on point. Parental Discretion is the first song where Dre comes out from behind the boards for a verse. Aggressive and certainly capable. I like how they just let hte beat breath at the end in a jazzy outro. 8 Ball picks a fight with Beastie Boys' Brass Monkey (which until I read their book, I didn't realize it was a song about a drink). This had to have been produced before sampling rights were enforced; number of high profile samples are crazy -- Marvin Gaye's Let's Get it On, several Beastie Boys songs, and Kool & The Gang on this song alone. This album lost a lot of steam in my eyes after Compton's N The House, but the first half is fire. Solid beats and rapping from days gone by. They don't make em like this anymore. 4 / 5
Great album. Classic shit with some great artists. Really enjoyed listening to it again
Good flow, great beats. Love the scratching. If It Aint Ruff is a real treat to listen to on headphones. Rap's not usually my game, but this is one of the better ones I have heard on this list so far.
Starts off with 3 of NWA’s classics. Gangsta rap at its finest. Parental Discretion rules. You can suck a wingdingdingaling! Thank you for that Eazy. This album has a bunch of classics and the others end up being consistent enough to warrant a 4 from me. Classic gangsta rap with insanely good production. Ice Cube rules.
Certified hood classic but some of the albums lulls quite a bit. Favourite tracks // Express Yourself Straight Outta Compton Gangsta Gangsta
This was a life changing album for a lot of people. Not me. I don’t like rap but I get it.
This was great, not something I would listen to normally, but I get why it was so ground breaking. Really good music!
Kindof potty-mouthed, but I liked the beat, the music was artful and the topics a deep comment on our society.
Good.
Some of the subject matter hasn't aged well at all, but you can't underestimate this album's impact on hip-hop. Absolute classic.
Revolutionary music, amazing sampling and lyrics. Gangsta rap at its best.
Killer.
This album wasn’t written for me, a white, middle/upper-class, woman from not-America
Killer record, albeit cheesy at times
OG classic, hugely influential
Daaaaaamnnnnn, that shit was dope!
A classic hip hop album that's groundbreaking and still kicks ass. But also way more problematic than you remember.
They really liked girls in biker shorts.
When you gotta hate
Didn’t age super well but a classic nonetheless
Loved the really DIY sounding production - everything was better when it wasn't clean.
Ouais ça passe pour bosser :)
Classic old school rap album. Little bit long and repetitive but a good time.
It's a classic for a reason
I've listened to a little bit of gangster rap in the past few months. When it was happening in the 90's I really didn't listen to it that much because it didn't speak to me in any meaningful way. And the young white guys that it did speak to were in love with the power that the music presented. There was no rules or regret for being a monster, in fact it was a badge to wear. I always found it interesting that most of the young white boys who listened to NWA had never been in a black neighborhood let alone Compton. So they took this music and made their own narratives far away from the desperation and fear that the album exudes. The lyrics are about doing things that people in most communities never have to deal with like the dope man eating up your community, a code of machismo that is as fragile as lake ice in may, and the constant threat of state sanctioned violence in the form of law enforcement.
First 3 tracks are absolute classics & pretty much started the "gangsta rap" genre (I didn't recognize "Gangsta Gangsta" by title but the "built to last" refrain is unforgettable). The rest kinda blur together, but are a neat time capsule of 808 beats & 70s/80s samples (including way more Beastie Boys clips than I'd have expected?). Can't really hang w/ the overall misogyny & glorification of violence/guns anymore, but at least it was a lot more... believable? authentic? coming from NWA in the 80s than from a certain white rapper over a decade later. Also: Fuck tha Police.
I went into it thinking I wouldn’t be that into it, but there were some bangers, for sure. There are a few songs that I could see myself listening to more often
It is striking how much of an 80s rap album this is and not a 90s one they didn't have the budget yet to do things they would do in the 90s. A pioneering album, but do be prepared for the subject matter to be mostly violence and misogyny.
Gangster rap began in the 80’s. And although artists like Ice-T started the movement, it wouldn’t become the gold mine that it was until groups like N.W.A came around. For me, when I think of the essence of the genre, I think of this group. They are hailed as one of the greatest rap groups of all time for a reason. And their existence is vital to the evolution of hip-hop. If you want to talk about an album that is deeply entwined with the home of its creators, there is no better example than this. This not only speaks on the violence that surrounded Compton at the time, but openly embraces it. They were ready to fight back, they were rowdy, and they were rebellious. And they openly challenged you to try them. Groups like this, or like Wu-Tang Clan, had an ever flowing dynamic between the members that creates boundless chemistry. Something consistent that I noticed about the instrumentals is just how uniquely funky they are. They are built with lots of guitars and pianos, and of course they have Dre’s iconic drum sound. This also definitely has a very 80’s flavor to it. I was actually surprised by how good this was though, because I often find that the further back you go, the more inconsistent rap gets. But as an iconic group, and a substantial piece of the history of one of rap’s biggest sub-genres, this is a solid album. Rating: 7/10
Not something I would typically seek out, but it's easy to listen to.
Great rap album!
Despite a few problematic lyrics, I kinda love this. Have been a semi-fan of Eazy E and Dr Dre for a long time but their N.W.A. work is mostly new to me. Lots of great moments, great raps, great samples, and important commentary on racial injustices in policing.
Always been a schizophrenic listen for me both now and back in the day. The beats and production were next level, and even the subject matter was important and relevant…but the misogyny is still hard to get past at times.
Listened to this while playing ISS Vanguard solo. I won, but 4 people died. Enjoyed this way more than I thought I would. Solid 4 stars.
Classic. The best.
Groundbreaking obviously - one of the greatest rap records from the 90s. Some lyrics didn't age well but still very enjoyable and sadly Fuck Tha Police is more relevant than ever. Eazy-E one of the best and Dre is unparalleled. Ice Cube wrote some great lyrics - shame he's such a chump nowadays.
Favourite song - express yourself
I kinda always had a suspicion that Straight Outta Compton was as acclaimed as it was because of the careers that it spawned, and that it would drag like a lot of late 80’s tap albums do, but this was fantastic. The production is great, and although some of the lyrics have really not aged well, if they weren’t considered bad at the time, each of the rappers have distinct presences. The hour I spent listening to it really flew by
Yeah, it's Straight Outta Compton. It revolutionized everything, and set a clear division between what came before and what came after. What else, really, am I going to write about? Eazy-E is a better rapper than Dr. Dre is.
ein klasse klassiker
was actually a really good album, very in your face, good beats, great flows, good lyrics - except the part of shotgunning the other gangs, im more of a pacifist type of guy, but i get it Significant 35/106 Liked 16/106 Added 4/106 YYM
Awesome album
Straight outta Amen, Brother samples..... We've come a long way from "I like hot butter on my breakfast toast..."
The beats, oh the beats. This may have been the beginning of gangsta rap but that genre was never as smooth as this album. Dre, DJ Yella, and Arabian Prince lay down some incredible tracks. A sampling masterclass. And then there's Ice Cube. No disrespect to Eazy-E and MC Ren, but Ice Cube is absolutely ferocious. The lyrics can be cringe-worthy at times but they're also pretty damn witty/funny. Some of the songs drag a bit (8 Ball, despite all the cool samples) and F Tha Police isn't as good as everyone says (good yes, particularly the skit pieces, but lyrics are up and down and the beats are average). But the great ones shine - title track (those beats - best song on the album), Gangsta Gangsta (great lyrics, funny too), If It Ain't Ruff (those beats), Parental Discretion iz Advised (such a funky bassline), Express Yourself (sampling to a tee), and I Ain't tha 1 (hilarious lyrics and great poppy beat). At times I was reaching for a 5 but couldn't quite do it.
Ok, things I knew about this album: It's a seminal album in gangsta rap. It was controversial, especially for F**k the Police. It launched Ice Cube into superstardom. Things I didn't know about the album: It's freakin' hysterical. Seriously, I laughed out loud several times. Also, the grooves are smooth af. Downsides: Pretty harsh lyrics (but not as much as other albums we've heard). Misogynistic. Also, F*** the Police has a powerful message, but if they actually shoot and "jack" as many people as they claim, then they really, really, really should be in jail for a long time (I'm sure it's exaggerated for artistic reasons...I hope). If I ignored these downsides I'd call this a 5, but those downsides are pretty significant. Favorite tracks - the opening three tracks are unbeatable (Straight Outta Compton, F the Police, Gangsta Gangsta), but lots of good moments throughout.
True banger
heard fuck tha police and got instantly transported back to when i watched us in cinema and that lady asked alexa to call the police and this song started playing instead as she bled out. jordan peele you amaze me.
Some stuff hasn't aged well but a lot has! Will leave it to those smarter than me to unpack any Big Thoughts about it
the misogyny is honestly hilarious
Glad to see this album included on this list for the culture (*finally!*). NWA are still some of the realest and rawest to ever do it. Deducting a point for some themes not aging gracefully
Certainly a classic and maybe I’m getting old, but some of the lyrics just don’t do it for me.
Mix of hard beats and oddly chill raps
absolute classic that launched the careers of Ice Cube and Dr. Dre.
Pretty good. Some of it holds up. Some of it not so much I don't think.
4.5 stars. Man this just gets after it from the get-go, what a leadoff track. Ice Cube's writing ability shines through across the record and the sampling is on point. There are some weaker tracks that keep it from being 5 stars ("I Ain't Tha 1", "Compton's N The House - Remix" ) but this genesis of gangster rap is a hit. Standouts are the title track, "Fuck Tha Police", and "Express Yourself".
The OG gangsters Some of the most iconic rap songs are present on this record
Wouldn't have thought I would like it but I did.
Some of the songs on Side B are ass but the hits are so good. The fact that Dr. Dre is probably the third best artist on this album is something different. If this album was just Side A than it would probably be a five but that side B drops it
Loved it
Definitely a seminal album as far as American culture goes. Funny how timeless some of the lyrics are, while the beats themselves are so simple and, dare I say, outdated now.
This album was the start of west coast rap. Just think of the follow up albums from Eazy-E, Dr. Dre, and Ice Cube. Some of the best rap music of the 90’s! This album was a great start to the genre. Some people complain about the lyrics but it is just representative of the surroundings they grew up in.
A 36 year old album that’s still insanely relevant.
definitely stands out against the other older rap albums on this list. never bad
American gangsta rap classic. This is hard album is renown around the world. While extremely threatening, the lyrics are thought provoking about racial disparities and violence, and the rhyming scheme is top notch. The musicality and sampling style is also notable.
Still feels really visceral.
Like a raw historical snapshot from a disenfranchised community
Some all time bangers but a lot of what feel like filler songs.
Classic rap album.
fav songs: straight outta compton, fuck the police, gangsta gangsta, something like that amazing storytelling, high energy, impactful
Man what a riot. All round fun album - the sketch in Fuck Tha Police killed me, and Parental Discretion Iz Advised is another standout for me. I liked it, just don't have much to comment.
Yes maaaate! So good to listen to this on a Thursday morning in December. Lyrically brilliant and then awful. Musically the same. The beats are either incredible or so sparse it’s barely a song. Great to hear lyrics said here first that get used in hip hop for the next few decades too.
Raw, uncensored look at hood life in a way that was never seen in music before. Kicked open the door for west coast gangster rap. If this album offends you then maybe you should be offended by the environment that created it.
Oh, my!
What a calling card
I had fun with this album and sort of felt like I was listening to an audiobook or musical lol. Good storytelling boys! Quite enjoyable. Yes, fuck tha police indeed.
Classic
Gets the 4 for paving the way for dozens (if not hundreds) of other artists. Also, Fuck the Police.
Cool. Lots of famous lines and beats. Great background. Actually paying attention it gets old. Songs all sound very similar. Production sounds cheap compared to todays standards.
Very hectic- makes me feel like a have street cred just listening to it- so a big thumbs up from me.
Klassiker, besser als ich gedacht habe.
I understand all the misgivings about the content and the lyrics. However, unlike some of the rap that has been shortlisted, at least this album deserves to be on the list. It’s bond a generation I am going to give it a higher star rating because at least it is a seminal album.
It's some classic 80s hip-hop; what's not to like? Pretty samey, but some quality tunes. Favourite tracks: Straight Outta Compton, 8 Ball - Remix, I Ain't Tha 1, Something 2 Dance 2.
Iconic but not really my vibe for a whole hour
Bangers throughout great albums
Didn't listen but I've listened before. Never been a huge fan of this era of rap
Compton’s in the muthafucking house. Fuck the police is a forever classic.
Iconic. The rhymes are dated but Dre, Ren and some of Ice Cube’s hold up. Eazy is Eazy. Love it
Pretty good rap album
Classic so many bangers and super interesting samples…i think even a steve miller sample??
aggressive, still,
NWA definitely got NWAttitude. The lyrics are harsh, raw, angry, and totally without filter. I can't even imagine trying to express their reality. I'm not now, or ever will be in it but I was held to their narrative by every beat and word on this album.
Awesome production, I love the group dynamic with switching around to the different members. I think Dre had a lot of my favorite verses
Aight
Kickstarted rap for a lot of the world, one of the most influential albums of all time
My first old school hip hop album, first heard "express yourself" playing tony Hawk's underground 2, my parents weren't too happy with me listening to "fuck the police", but it's message about police brutality and profiling black Americans resonate three decades later.
i was really impressed with the writing and the way they made fun of themselves in some songs, enjoyed it way more than i thought i would, but hated how they talked about women
I thought it would be all stone cold gangster rap bangers, but was surprised by the more traditional hip hop tracks in there too, reminding me of it's age and I guess how much of a diversion some of the tracks were from what was around at the time. Yes it is misogynistic, etc, but I think mostly that was them committing to the bit.
Classic, in the way that it feels small compared to where we're at. Intensity like this doesn't get put out anymore
Wisselend tussen tijdloos en gedateerd, paar klassiekers, paar goede nummers, paar matige. Wat goed is, is ook echt goed!
Life ain't nothing but bitches and money
Appreciate the significance of this album, but it just didn't fully click for me. I wanted to love it, but a few of the songs were a little too unrefined. "Express Yourself" is an absolute top tier rap song though. 3.5/5 Will probably listen again
Much better than I had expected. A very angry album. Too much misogyny. Glad I listened to it.
This is another album it’s hard to oversell. Its influence crosses genres and economics; and it continues to influence today.
Fuck the Police
Classic record. Old cube is goated
Classic
Favourite song is “express yourself”, then fuck the police (which I like to listen to as I drive my electric car to my nice software engineering job, having no opps/issues with police) Ice cube has the best lyrics. Fun to sometimes look up the individual rappers, like yella, and check out their best songs Iconic album, and the movie is also worth watching
Such a good album. The title track is just so sick. Easy Es voice is my fave I think but they all sound so tight
So much energy and such a great opening to an album! Rest of the album a bit difficult to live up to the opening but still v cool.
Compton's N the house feels pretty empty. Otherwise, I wasn't a fan of hip hop, but this made me love it, I will probably listen to it again even though this genre isn't my favorite. Catchy, some basslines are just different than the ones I'm used to, in a very good way. It has pretty important themes, which are coming trough flawlessly. Cool album cover. Something 2 dance 2 is fun.
Stilistisch prägend, inhaltlich ikonisch, musikalisch funky af, technisch ein wenig aus der Zeit gefallen. 4/5
Pretty slay, 3.75 stars. Would listen again. Fuck the police.
N.W.A. and Public Enemy is the reason Uncle Phil's hair went grey and thinned by the second season of Fresh Prince. Really strong despite slacking a bit in the middle.
Funny how the last album we got was 'Under Construction' by Missy Eliott, and I said how refreshing it was that she was taking a stand for the ladies. Enter this album, which is the polar opposite of that. I might get lynched for giving this a 4 star, but I'm just a bit tired of the older hip-hop beats. It was the same feeling with Run-D.M.C. Eazy-E´s rap is also so annoying to listen to, don't like his flow at all. Still, you can't deny how influental the album has been for hip-hop, and catapulting Dr.Dre and Ice Cube, for example, towards very successful careers.
An iconic album! The opening tracks are all hits. I feel like the album has aged quite poorly and listen to by itself it isn't that great. Still it's undeniably an album which in the context of when it was released is excellent and took rap to the main stream. Very hard to pinpoint a score for me as I have quite mixed feelings about it.
Groundbreaking.
"damn that shit was dope" these beats go crazy. they do. not. do it like this anymore
3.75
A lot more fun than I was anticipating!
Surprisingly good beats- some of the lyrics were angry but sound justified. A nice throwback.
Great album to start, got a little repetitive for me near the end.
Brani Preferiti: - "Straight Outta Compton" - "Fuck Tha Police" - "Gangsta Gangsta" - "Express Yourself" Note: Un album che ha segnato la storia del Hip-Hop americano, piaccia o non piaccia il genere è un qualcosa di innegabile. La prima metà di questo album è un fuoco che inizia a perdere fiamma nella sua seconda metà.
I knew the hits but had never listened to the rest of the album. It definitely drags near the latter part and like most rap albums hasn't aged well. However the highs are high and it has some bangers that are still prevalent to today.
Bursts out of the gate. Might have enough hits to get a five rating if the album were 35 minutes long, but the filler drags it down.
Solid. Classic. Crazy good.
Classic
Never listened to this album all the way through before, enjoyed it although while some of the songs and themes are still timely re police violence and racism, some of the lyrics don't stand up to modern day listening. Rap has changed a lot since this album came out.
You are now about to witness the strength of street knowledge. Despite all the legitimate critiques you can make against the often deplorable content, and lesser music made in its wake by imitators, this record still slaps when it comes to the sound and delivery. It's a sonic masterpiece. If I could replace nearly all the lyrics with those more in a PE or BDP vein and keep every flow intact I'd be listening to this record to this day rather than treating it like a historical artifact to appreciate. But then again, I was never the audience either and I can respect that.
Album gets better outside popular songs. A lot of lyrics about biker shorts.
A classic, genre defining heavyweight from the founders of gangster rap. Always love it
7/10
Gangster rap was born here. Offensive by today’s standards but still iconic. Essential Tracks: 1. Straight Outta Compton (Playlist) 2. Fuck Tha Police 3. Express Yourself
I love old-school rap. The beats are so much more interesting than current rap.
Raw and un-flinching rap album, nothing sums up 80s America more than this
Probably the best album to listen to while running
Another Masterpiece. An hip hop album where the skits make sense and enhance the songs. Hate the lyrics and message all you want, this is real, and remains so. The cadence shifts and punctual liberties taken here shape talented artist to this day.
Good Tsp album with a couple of banging songs
Way more aggressive than I remember
I enjoyed this album. Not appropriate for kids and zero respect for women, but the artists are clearly talented and a critical part of musical history and culture.
These guys are the pioneers of modern hip-hop and gangster rap in general. It is kind of crazy how much hip-hop changed not 5 years after this album came out. This is a good album, but the flow and instrumentals are very rudimentary, and "hipity hop" This group also birthed the extremely successful individual careers of Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, and Easy E. This is a light 4/5
Oh man, early 90s hip hop misogyny is a little difficult to sit through. Definitely stops this album from being 5 stars for me. Otherwise, straight bangers throughout
The first 5 tracks a really good to great. It drags a bit from there outside of "Express Yourself", my favourite song of theirs. favs: Express Yourself, Gangsta Gangsta, Fuck tha Police, Straight Outta Compton worst: I Ain't tha 1
4 “You are now about to witness the strength of street knowledge” Has there ever been an opening line to an album so badass and yet so fitting? The development of gangsta rap with this album was a turning point for the genre, and depending on who you ask it either marked the end of the golden era or the start of a new one. As someone who grew up on punk music, I find myself in the latter category - an angsty album that’s both in your face and delivering a sociopolitical message? Yeah man, sign me up. So, this was one of the few rap albums I owned as a teenager, and at that point in time I would have told you this is an eazy 5. Well, I still really enjoy this album, but it’s not quite as great as I remember. I’ve seen a lot of people write this off as sexist and outdated, but to be honest that’s not really the qualm I have with the album - not that I’m pro-sexism by any means, but I’ve always kind of interpreted the lyrics to be the reflection of the true no-holds-barred way of life in Compton, California and in no way intended to be a glamorization. My issue was more of the fact that I just totally forgot how much filler is on this thing - I was thoroughly enjoying myself when I started listening and was really convinced this might still be a 5 in my book, but starting with Compton’s N The House I feel like the album loses a bit of steam and then never picks it back up again. Dopeman was a song I remember being a fan of in my younger days, but it really didn’t do much for me in my listening here, and apparently I somehow wiped out the fact this album ends on an incredibly out-of-place note with Something 2 Dance 2. Who the hell’s idea was it to end this thing with a dance number? … Oh, Arabian Prince’s. That explains a lot. Still a really good album for the most part - you really can’t go wrong jumping in on any of the first eight tracks. Either way, even if you hate it, it’s hard arguing with the importance of this album on all of rap music, and the careers and legacies each member has had since its release has made N.W.A. feel like a retroactive supergroup of sorts. An album 100% deserving of being on this list.
While some of the subject matters haven't aged well, some of them have, and almost all of the beats are still fresh as ever. Favorite tracks: "Fuck Tha Police", "Express Yourself", "Straight Outta Compton"
West Coast hip hop,gangsta, raphardcore, hip hop.
Still epic.
Eazy-E cant rap, but the rest was solid.
On kyllä yksi parhaita hiphopin klassikko levyjä
ACAB
Literally perfect microcosm of its era
Solid. Iconic. Fun. The only thing against the album is that the songs get repetitive pretty quick as most of them have a very similar beat. Most, not all. Also, lyrically, some problematic themes. Other than that, possibly the best debut rap albums of all time (if we’re not counting N.W.A. and the Posse) by one of the best rap groups ever. The influence is incalculable and I’ll always enjoy listening. 4/5
Basically the best west coast rap album, so much better than all the follow ups it spawned, including those released by NWA members. The beats hit harder, flow is better and even though the core theme is very gangsta it's much wittier than say Dre's debut album which makes it much more palatable. Even the skits are kept short and actually add to to the songs! I think the straps/hoes schtick is a bit too grating to give it full whack but overall it's great.
There are some absolute classics on this album but I hadn't listened to the whole thing before. A whole hour of "bitches" and "hoes" gets old by the end with Dopeman being the worst of track by far. I listened to the 2022 remaster which sounds really good. The fact that some of these tracks are still relevant is sadly not surprising as this keeps coming up in other albums too. Overall I enjoyed the album and will listen to it again. Highlights: Straight Outta Compton Fuck Tha Police Parental Discretion Iz Advised Express Yourself
At the time it was highly original and went onto make the band members superstars and influence numerous others. There aren't many albums or bands that influence feature films but this did. It is powerful, angry and for the times it was on point. For the record itself, the quality slips a little on the second half.
Superb. Express Yourself is an amazing track. The first two songs announce an entire genre into the mainstream perfectly. Some lyrics haven't aged very well, but the significance of this album can't be denied.
One off for the language!
7/10. Pretty enjoyable, though only a few songs really felt like hits.
It's really good but there are some dinky-dinky-ass beats on this album. 8/10
A classic.
First half os great second half average.
Pretty good actually
I've known this album since before I was even really into music, an absolute genre-defining classic. I've obviously already listened to a handful of the tracks on this album over the years, but have never given the album a full listen through before. Off my first listen I'm already discovering songs like Parental Discretion Iz Advised and Quiet On Tha Set that I've never heard before, that really solidify the album and the overall sound for me. 8 Ball was the first track that didn't hit entirely for me, I think it was mainly the beat that was throwing me off, however I feel this one could grow on me. Something 2 Dance 2 seemed really weird for the album for some reason, it could potentially grow on me but the lyrics and the beat really just don't do it for me at the moment and feel very strange. Favourite tracks off first listen (overall favourite is marked with a *) are the Title track, Fuck Tha Police, Gangsta Gangsta, If It Ain't Ruff, Parental Discretion Iz Advised, Something Like That, Express Yourself*, I Ain't Tha 1, Dopeman, Quiet On Tha Set Least favourite tracks are 8 Ball, Something 2 Dance 2
Absolute classic. The first three tracks alone bring this up to 4 stars minimum. Obviously the hits on here are absolutely essential music, but a ton of the albums cuts are also infectiously good as well and feature some insanely well executed verses. Plus, the influence this album had is absolutely palpable, you can really feel how much of this style was emulated (to varying success) in pretty much every hip hop album to come. Some tracks are pretty barebones compared to what the artists behind NWA are capable of, so I can’t give it 5 stars, but it’s damn close.
I’m late to the hip hop party but enjoyed this album’s vitality.
Well this was a blast to listen through.
Idk what I was expecting but on the most part this was way better. Super engaging production, tight themes, well executed. I feel like it lost me towards the end, but the first half could genuinely be 5 stars
Love how relentless this goes
need to finish!
Don't kill me, but I seem to be a bigger Public Enemy fan. That being said, still a great album.
1988. Straight Outta Compton, Fuck Tha Police, Express Yourself
This album makes me want to fire pot shots at the LAPD 👍
Certified classic what can I say
This one is tricky because I understand the context, I understand the historical significance and legacy it left. They were on the right side of history with the police in a conflict that still hasn’t been solved. But outside if the police stuff, the hatred especially of women especially, but also the Hispanic community and the homophobia just really makes it hard to fully get behind what they were trying to say.
a classic - paved the way for a whole new type of rap music. also paved the way for misogyny, materialism and mindless violence. you cant have it all.
Fuck Tha Police is a classic anti-establishment song, Gangsta Gangsta is really fun despite it leaning into the more unsavory aspects of NWA, and Express Yourself is that fun little song you've heard in commercials. But after those 3 tracks, the quality dips pretty hard, and I'd probably recommend you listen to the solo outings of Dr. Dre and Ice Cube instead.
Some great some not so great but definitely history making.
Cool album, Express Yourself is a banger
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3.5/5
Gangsta rap is maybe a net negative overall and not my scene, but this album stands apart. It's the samples that make it, Wikipedia helpfully lists them for each track, loads of avenues to explore further. Yes it's offensive, it's not that it hasn't aged well, it was offensive then. That is kind of the whole point. First three tracks and Express Yourself obviously classics, also really enjoyed Ain't Ruff and Parental Discretion. Tracks I thought were a bit shit: 8 Ball,
Not bad, with a few exceptions. I liked Quiet on the Set quite a bit, and found myself bobbing around in my seat as the album went on. I actually think this is a bit of a grower and I'd revisit. 3.5/5
If I were to have listen this for the very first time, I would probably give it a one star, mostly due to the lyrical content. However that isn't he case I can recall hearing this for first time in High school in 80s and to be honest not even sure what to think, it was aggressive and brutal and nothing I heard before. They made a statement with music, one can argue about the message but it was powerful and controversial. I don't listen to this album very often anymore but I will rate if I was 16 again.
I'm not a fan of this type of music, usually. But there is no denying the talent on this album, the wordplay of the artists, and the interplay of each of them. I shockingly, to me, really found myself enjoying it all the way through.
Really enjoy this album. You can argue that a majority of the album sounds pretty much the same but I really like that sound so I don't mind. Some great hits and the songs in between are mostly good. Small critique. They introduce themselves too much. Every song they say "Hey it's me rapping if you didn't know and the group's name is NWA" for the 5th song in a row
This is a classic album for hip hop, no doubt about that. When you listened to it often enough you feel the limits of the early hip hop though. And it is still funny to me how activists these days hail it as some sort of emancipation for black people (which is certainly true to some extent) but ignore the positive attitudes towards guns, drugs, violence and the overwhelming sexism.
Echt jeugdsentiment. De raps klinken nu wel wat gedateerd, maar wat een impact hebben zij gehad op de hedendaagse rap en hiphop.
The sampling used in most of the songs was impressive. It was cool to connect samples from other artists too.
The great grand pappy of generations of hip hop
The Blueprint
Little dated by todays hip hop standards but of course a solid classic with some unforgettable tunes.
Brutal album! More hard-core than most punk and metal,I remember when it first came out my New Jack Swing loving friends were genuinely terrified by it. The message is clear and strong, the anger is evident. Some of the language is nothing but sexist trash and I wonder if it was every acceptable.
YES! That is all.
Culturally significant and is some great hip-hop. Some lyrics haven't aged well but the message is still clear and rings true to this day.
Obviously an incredibly seminal album for all sorts of influential and cultural reasons and it's very good in places but I think I preferred Fear of a Black Planet a few weeks ago by comparison.
classic
This album has a lot of messages which didn't age well - Homophobia, misogyny and such. Some messages aged unfortunately well - The police vs the black community especially. There's no doubt that this was the album that sparked the golden age of gangsta rap, and really defined the sound of rap for years to come. Gangsta rap is by no means my favourite genre, but I can really appreciate this for its history. Favourite: Express Yourself
Very good
A legendary record by revolutionary musicians, pushing a powerful message for their people. The homophobia and misogyny doesn't hold up well. Not all of the songs on here are bangers, but the majority are classics. Highly influential group.
Perfect album to end the week on. I listened to this a few years ago when I was going through Hip Hop albums and also had been inspired by the movie. Straight out of Compton and Fuck the Police are classics. Knowing the behind the scenes of how this was created and all the greats that are part of NWA just makes this a very historical album. It isn't a perfect album, but with the hip hop we are getting on this list, it more than earns its place. I also hope Stevie extra enjoys If It Ain't Ruff.
Definitely a classic right here! It's still wild to me that this album was made in the '80s, it definitely feels ahead of its time. And yet, at the same time, many of the instrumentals do sound dated today. But the songs that bang STILL bang more than 30 years later. The title track, "Fuck the Police," and especially "Express Yourself," what a jam. There's a unbelievable amount of profanity and violence all over this, and it had all the right people quaking. The West Coast had something to say. Ice Cube and Dre would both go on to have illustrious solo careers, but this time and place was special. Definitely worth watching the movie of the same name to get some additional insight. I love this album; I may not love all of it, but it's so important. Favorite tracks: Straight Outta Compton, Express Yourself, I Ain't tha 1, Fuck the Police, Gangsta Gangsta, Compton's N the House, Something 2 Dance 2. Album art: Classic group shot right here, the whole group standing over you before you get shot I guess. Part of me always sees this as the view from inside a trunk, but I don't know if that's accurate. Great font too. 4.5/5
West Coast hip hop,gangsta, raphardcore, hip hop.
I had heard some songs from this album and wasn't expecting to like it much. But it was great. I really liked I Ain't Tha 1.
I love the talking, humor, sampling and beats and drum sounds. Favorite track: Parental discretion iz advised. Great beat, love the count in into then the beat comes on and he just starts talking before he comes in Great album, would love to let it inspire me
The first half of this album is way funkier than I remember it being!
Absolutely brilliant. 4-5 tracks on there that are timeless bangers. The rest sound a bit dated, I’d have to say but still one of the great albums and arguably the most influential in rap music.
Working essentially with posse cuts, N.W.A avoid leaving Straight Outta Compton in the mold of the first three tracks. The record has plenty of simple compositions, but careful sound design is evident up front while pop, funk, and dance music lie scatter as deeper cuts. I realized quickly that I was only familiar with the surface of the record. Straight Outta Compton doesn't end up transcending that, but it mixes provocation with music calculated to attract; Deserves some of the reputation and is designed to engender the dismissive kind.
The sampling choices and production job are top notch!
Saw the movie but had never listened to the full album. Understanding the context probably elevated the album in my ears, but I really enjoyed this. Love Dre’s beats and Ice Cubes rhymes in particular.
Lots of albums on this list aren't a "must" "before you die". This one is. Historic.
Pau Tonto
Hands down the most I've ever enjoyed a hip hop album, and possibly the only hip hop album I've ever been inclined to listen to more than once. I didn't pay massive attention to the lyrics, but the instrumentation, cadence and tone of the vocals, and general atmosphere was somehow appealing. Rating: 4.5/5 Playlist track: Straight Outta Compton Date listened: 16/02/23
Fantastic album! Great singles. Some of the album cuts are underwhelming, though
A legendary album
The foundations of "Gansta Rap" as a fully formed genre start here - social commentary, lack of concern for anyone that opposes them, and tons of misogyny. Not my cup, but still an unforgettable and powerful album.
I don't recall ever having listened to this album before...the gangsta rap not being my favorite hip-hop style. And it certainly has its flaws for me as far as lyrical content. However, the West Coast feel with funky tracks does have some appeal!
I was anticipating this to end up being a little too much for my taste; I was very pleasantly surprised by how much I loved it. It was honestly on track to be 5 stars, but there was a stretch of the album following Express Yourself that just dipped off for me. Cut out like four of those songs and this album would be sooooooo much better.
This album is another exception to my distaste of old-school hip-hop. The rest of the album doesn't really compare to the first two songs (except for maybe I aint tha 1) and the misogyny still hasn't aged well (but better than Eminem music) but as a whole it's still really solid. It very clearly captures the anger and rage about discrimination and police brutality at the time that still resonates to this day. It's also really good driving music.
Having never gotten around to listening to this album, I was pleasantly suprises by it’s quality! The rapping itself is quite good, at least by 1988 standards, but the production is what really stands out. Along with plenty of minor details, the beats adjust to the verses, choruses, bridges, interludes and sometimes change altogether for the latter half of a song. This makes for a much more vibrant and enjoyable listening experience. Although, you definitely don’t need me to tell you to listen to it.
una fiesta
This album just isn't quite as good as I remembered. Yes there are classics here but there's also some far less classic material. It's still a good album but it isn't the 5 I thought it was. If you had asked me like 10 years ago I'd have rated it higher. 3.5 bumped to 4 because the good stuff is really good
what hasn't been said about this album at this point. it revolutionized gangsta rap and helped it become the dominant style of hip-hop while also launching the careers of ice cube, dr. dre, and eazy-e. the title track and "fuck the police" being the first two songs on the album is a crazy move, especially because those are the two best songs on the album. unfortunately, it doesn't quite reach those highs again: but to be fair, it is hard to follow up those classic songs. there are definitely some moments that have aged strangely on this album. it is very funny hearing dr. dre out of all people rap about how weed gives you brain damage on "express yourself" considering he would later go on the make "the chronic" and would also help start snoop dogg's career. and it was hard not to laugh hearing mc ren and dr. dre call people "wacky wack" on "compton's n the house - remix" because it's just so insanely 80's. also, the first verse on "i ain't the 1" is very rough but the song gets better the longer it goes on for. the album ends with "something 2 dance 2", the only song on the album that features short-lived member arabian prince with a fun electro-hop beat. and while it is not as "cool" as the rest of the album, it sure is fun and i think it's a good closer. overall, this is a very good album but it is not perfect, as it does have some moments that are rough around the edges. but the stuff that is good is really good.
Perfect start to gangsta rap
Straight up hitter, this is what 'old but gold' should be defined by.
there's.... a lot of homophobia and sexism on this album it's a product of its time and the Black culture of the same timeframe, but YEESH there's some questionable stuff on here. "have the authority to kill a minority" is still an all-time bar though. there's a lot of Black liberation on this album that probably opened up the world views of a lot of suburban white kids at the time (i would have eaten up this album at 14 if it had just come out) i can see why it's revolutionary, but man has some of this stuff not aged well. this is like blazing saddles as an album
Gangsta rap klasik koji definitivno zaslužuje biti u knjigama.
Amazing album. Dropped a point for the misogyny etc 4/5
Amazing use of samples and musical flare to create soething unique for the backdrop of a political movement through lyrics. That said, the later Ice Cube tracks feel kinda out of place.
This was a lot more enjoyable than I was expecting and probably deserves a bit more exploration. Fave tracks are Parental Discretion Iz Advised, Express Yourself, and I really like the way Something 2 Dance 2 wraps up the album.
I've never considered myself a rap fan but I can get down with this album.
Hmm i don't really like this kind of rap. But some of the songs are clever.
A pivotal album in the genre and one with a very important song. However, I feel that most members needed more time to perfect their sound and talents
Yarp
3.5, giving it the 4 because of its status in history.
Rodney King. LA. The spark that lit a city.
Klassieker van een stel boze jongens. De samples tussendoor maken het zeker de moeite waard. Over de teksten zullen we het maar niet hebben. Toch heeft dit mede de 90s hiphop bepaald. 3,5 ster, maar ik ben in een goede bui. 4 stuks
This is the album that finally broke my suburban, white parents — they were absolutely beside themselves when they heard me listening to “Fuck the Police.” It was wonderful. Thank you, NWA. ❤️
A classic 90s hip hop record. Not as great as I remember it being, but still great nonetheless
muy diver. me divirtió mientras hacía un origami
A bit dated but still great
Despite the subject matter, this feels playful like some pre-teens making up rhymes in front of their mirror. It's gangsta rap that isn't taking itself too seriously yet and hasn't been sold out yet. I can also hear the beginnings of the funk part of g-funk. Ren has the best flow. Something 2 Dance 2 is ridiculous with a Mighty Mouse sample and teasing bad words.