Niggaz Wit Attitudes - Greatest Hits
N.W.A. · 1996
62 min · 19 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · West Coast hip-hop
Raw, unapologetic beats collide with fierce lyrical assaults on societal injustices and street life.
Why this album works
This album is significant for encapsulating N.W.A.'s explosive impact on hip-hop culture, particularly in the context of censorship and street politics. Tracks like 'Fuck tha Police' not only challenged law enforcement but also became anthems for various movements, showcasing the group's role in shaping the narrative around race and authority in America.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys wave-like pacing experiences raw, unapologetic energy bursts
- Context
- By the time 'Greatest Hits' was released in 1996, N.W.A. had already disbanded following the groundbreaking success of their albums like 'Straight Outta Compton' (1988) and 'Efil4zaggin' (1991). This compilation serves as a retrospective of their influence on gangsta rap, highlighting their provocative themes and innovative sound during a pivotal moment in hip-hop history.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ice-T· Arabian Prince· Too Short
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Live Intro (1989) 2:21
- 2 Arrested (Insert) 0:57
- 3 Gangsta Gangsta Standout 5:29
- 4 Fuck tha Police (Insert) 0:32
- 5 Fuck tha Police Standout 5:43
- 6 Compton’s n the House (live) 2:09
- 7 Break Out (Insert) 0:21
- 8 Straight Outta Compton (extended mix) 4:26
- 9 If It Ain’t Ruff 3:36
- 10 Real Niggaz 4:44
- 11 I Ain’t tha 1 5:06
- 12 Alwayz Into Somethin’ 4:29
- 13 Don’t Drink That Wine 0:26
- 14 Just Don’t Bite It 5:33
- 15 Cash Money (Insert) 0:20
- 16 Express Yourself 4:21
- 17 100 Miles and Runnin’ 4:35
- 18 A Bitch Iz a Bitch 3:16
- 19 Real Niggaz Don’t Die 3:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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