100 Miles and Runnin'
N.W.A. · 1990
23 min · 5 tracks · gangsta rap
Raw, confrontational beats collide with incisive lyrics that challenge social injustice and celebrate resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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100 Miles And Runnin' — The title track sets an aggressive tone with its relentless beats and urgent delivery, encapsulating the group's struggle against authority and their determination for survival.
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Real Niggaz — This track showcases N.W.A.'s unapologetic lyrical style, addressing themes of authenticity and defiance within the context of societal challenges, making it a signature anthem.
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Just Don't Bite It — With its provocative lyrics and playful yet sharp commentary on originality in hip-hop, this track exemplifies N.W.A.'s ability to blend humor with serious critique.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP's raw sound and incisive lyrics solidify its place as a significant work in gangsta rap.
What we noticed
- The EP opens with a title track that features aggressive beats and rapid-fire verses, setting a confrontational tone.
- Each track maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, with lyrical themes centered on social injustice and resilience.
- The production employs raw samples and heavy bass lines, creating an unpolished sound that enhances the urgency of the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of intensity
- raw energy for empowerment
- confrontational themes and rhythms
- for quick listens
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- seek mellow, relaxing sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 14, 1990, '100 Miles and Runnin'' was N.W.A.'s first project after the departure of Ice Cube, marking a significant shift in their dynamic. The EP captures the group's response to industry pressures and escalating tensions surrounding their controversial image. It served as a precursor to their influential full-length album 'Efil4zaggin,' released a year later.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ice Cube· Public Enemy· Scarface
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 100 Miles And Runnin' 4:30
- 2 Just Don't Bite It 5:26
- 3 Sa Prize (Part 2) 5:59
- 4 Real Niggaz 5:25
- 5 Kamurshol 1:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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