![]() ![]() So when I’m in your neighborhood, you better duckīut when I come back boy, I’m coming straight outta Compton Here’s a murder rap to keep y’all dancin’ Mix ’em and cook ’em in a pot, like gumboĪin’t no telling when I’m down for a jack move N***** start to mumble, they wanna rumble The police are gonna have to come and get meįor the punk m************s that’s showing out Squeeze the trigger and bodies are hauled off Straight outta Compton, crazy m*********** named Ice Cubeįrom the gang called N***** Wit Attitudes An ethos of unquestionable authenticity captivated listeners across the country few knew the tales of life in one of California’s poorest neighborhoods. Knowledge of the streets meant not only surviving in southern Los Angeles but also thriving in the face of adversity. NWA rapped about only what they knew, which at the time was the streets. This first line ominously prepares the listener for the most esteemed song in the Gangsta Rap subgenre. You are now about to witness the strength of street knowledge Still, there is a lot that went into the certified platinum song from NWA’s most famous album that is easy to overlook just relying upon the movie. The film gave people who haven’t invested time in Hip Hop a chance to learn about a different perspective in American History. The film Straight Outta Compton was a huge success and brought a lot of positive attention to the Hip Hop genre. Dre, Ice Cube, Eazy-E, DJ Yella, and MC Ren as NWA. Photo credit: Ithaka Darin Pappas (Tack Artist Group)Īt this point, many are familiar with the tale of Dr. ![]()
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