Straight Checkn 'Em
Compton's Most Wanted · 1991
46 min · 13 tracks · hip-hop · gangsta rap · West Coast hip-hop
A gritty blend of hard-hitting beats and sharp narratives that encapsulate life in Compton.
Why this album works
'Straight Checkn 'Em' is significant for its influence on the G-funk and gangsta rap movements, becoming a staple in the West Coast hip-hop genre. The album received positive reviews upon release and contributed to the rise of Compton's Most Wanted as prominent figures in rap, helping to pave the way for future artists from the area.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels narrative-driven listening experience reflective urban storytelling
- Context
- Released in 1991, 'Straight Checkn 'Em' was Compton's Most Wanted's second album, following their debut 'It's a Compton Thang' from 1990. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their place in the West Coast hip-hop scene, characterized by a raw style that reflected the realities of gang life in Los Angeles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Xzibit· Snoop Dogg· Mack 10
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:03
- 2 They Still Gafflin 4:30
- 3 Growin’ Up in the Hood Standout 4:12
- 4 Wanted 4:14
- 5 Straight Checkn ’em Standout 3:46
- 6 I Don’t Dance 2:29
- 7 Raised in Compton 3:49
- 8 Driveby Miss Daisy Standout 4:26
- 9 Def Wish 3:41
- 10 Compton’s Lynchin 4:43
- 11 Mike T’s Funky Scratch 2:35
- 12 Can I Kill It? 4:31
- 13 Gangsta Shot Out 2:32
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