Years Active: 1992-1995
Band Members: The D.O.C., Ice Cube, The Arabian Prince, Eazy-E, Dr. Dre, DJ Yella, Yella, MC Ren
Influenced by: George Clinton, Ice-T, The Egyptian Lover, Bootsy Collins, Gap Band, Parliament, Cameo
Genre: Hip-Hop
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Mar 09 2009 10:30AM
by Sharks
Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News, Movies
The Boombox Music Blog: It looks like the success of 'Notorious' has prompted Hollywood to green light more rap-related titles, finally. Entertainment Weekly reports that New Line Cinema is currently developing "an urban drama" about legendary gangsta rap pioneers N.W.A., ... Read moreAug 27 2008 8:30AM
by BoomBox Staff
Filed under: The Rundown, Songs
The Boombox Music Blog: 'Straight Outta Compton,' by N.W.A. Combining Dre's stripped down, funky beats with Eazy E, Ren, Cube and co.'s forceful raps, N.W.A. were as much a musical act as a living controversy. Crafting classic anthems like 'F--- Tha Police,' 'Dopeman' and ... Read more
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