N.W.A - Straight Outta Compton

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Straight Outta Compton is the debut[5] studio album by American hip-hop group N.W.A, released on January 25, 1989, through Priority and Ruthless Records.[1][6][7] It was produced b y N.W.A members Dr. Dre, DJ Yella, and Arabian Prince, with lyrics written Eazy-E, Ice Cube and MC Ren, alongside contributions from Ruthless rapper and N.W.A affiliate the D.O.C.[6] The album’s lyrics depict the conditions of life in Compton, California, while also expressing hostility toward rival groups and law enforcement. The song "Fuck tha Police" prompted a warning letter from an FBI agent, which contributed to N.W.A’s notoriety and the group’s self-description as “the world’s most dangerous group.”[6][8][9] Show more