Straight Outta Compton
N.W.A. · 1988
60 min · 13 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · West Coast hip-hop
A raw and aggressive declaration of street life, layered with unfiltered narratives and hard-hitting beats.
Why this album works
'Straight Outta Compton' is credited with bringing West Coast hip-hop to mainstream attention and confronting issues of police brutality and systemic racism. The album sparked significant controversy, particularly for its explicit content and themes, leading to widespread censorship and debates about artistic expression in music.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys raw, aggressive storytelling wave-like pacing and flow
- Context
- Released on August 8, 1988, 'Straight Outta Compton' was N.W.A.'s debut studio album, marking a pivotal moment in their rise to prominence. At this point, they were emerging as pioneers of gangsta rap, following the success of their EP 'N.W.A. and the Posse,' which set the stage for this groundbreaking full-length release.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ice-T· Arabian Prince· Too Short
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Straight Outta Compton Standout 4:18
- 2 Fuck tha Police Standout 5:46
- 3 Gangsta Gangsta Standout 5:36
- 4 If It Ain’t Ruff 3:34
- 5 Parental Discretion Iz Advised 5:16
- 6 8 Ball (remix) 4:52
- 7 Something Like That 3:35
- 8 Express Yourself 4:25
- 9 Compton’s n the House (remix) 5:20
- 10 I Ain’t tha 1 4:54
- 11 Dopeman (remix) 5:20
- 12 Quiet on tha Set 3:59
- 13 Something 2 Dance 2 3:22
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