About NWA
Straight Outta Compton is the debut studio album by American hip-hop group N.W.A, released on January 25, 1989, through Priority and Ruthless Records. It was produced by N.W.A members Dr. Dre, DJ Yella, and Arabian Prince, with lyrics written by Eazy-E, Ice Cube and MC Ren, alongside contributions from Ruthless rapper and N.W.A affiliate the D.O.C. The album's lyrics depict the conditions of life in Compton, California, while also expressing hostility toward rival groups and law enforcement. The song "Fuck tha Police" prompted a warning letter from an FBI agent, which contributed to N.W.A's notoriety and the group's self-description as "the world's most dangerous group." In July 1989, despite receiving limited radio airplay outside of the Los Angeles area, Straight Outta Compton became the first gangsta rap album to earn platinum certification, signifying over one million copies sold. The album reached number nine on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and number 37 on the Billboard 200 that same year. It attracted extensive media attention and is widely credited with accelerating the rise of hardcore gangsta rap in mainstream hip-hop. Although initial critical reception was mixed...
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Discography
1989-03-24, Live at Anaheim
N.W.A. and the Posse (1987)
Straight Outta Compton (1988)
Niggaz4Life (1991)
Greatest Hits (1996)
Straight Outta Compton: 10th Anniversary Tribute (1998)
The Best of N.W.A: The Strength of Street Knowledge (2006)
Efil4zaggin / Straight Outta Compton (2007)
Greatest Hitz (2007)
N.W.A and Their Family Tree (2008)
Icon (2014)
Members
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2:03:52KNIGHTOWL- EPISODE 18 - ROADIUM RADIO - TONY VISION - HOSTED BY TONY A.
The D.O.C., R.E.M., L.A.B., NWA, Prince, sang, soo, P.O.D., Yella, Mae, Y&T
2:14LADDINS - I'll Kiss Your Teardrops Away 1962 45rpm Angie
James Brown, L.A.B., NWA, Record producer
Rare73 clips
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TV Appearance19 clips
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0:59Idles - (secret cover!), Brooklyn Vegan SXSW 2018 & PressureDrop.tv
NWA, Mani, Y&T
2010sTV AppearanceRare
2:33Idles - Faith in the City, Brooklyn Vegan SXSW 2018 & PressureDrop.tv
NWA, Mani, Y&T
2010sTV AppearanceRare
0:17Don't hate me for posting this #MorganWallen #yqmcountryfest #viral #backstage #shorts
R.E.M., Head, Morgan Wallen, NWA, Y&T, Sting
1990sTV AppearanceBehind the Scenes
1:33Beautiful Legs Contest from The Carol Burnett Show
L.A.B., NWA, RZA, NME
TV AppearanceRare
Studio15 clips
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8:36Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds - Noel Gallagher and Matt Morgan Q&A
Composer, Noel Gallagher, R.E.M., T.O.K., Oasis, The Band, NWA, The La's, Songwriter, Y&T
1990sStudioRare
4:47Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds - If I Had A Gun… (Official Video)
Composer, Noel Gallagher, R.E.M., T.O.K., Oasis, The Band, NWA, The La's, Songwriter, Y&T
1990sStudioRare
24:01Flatt & Scruggs and The Foggy Mountain Boys ~ Harmony 11314
R.E.M., Paul Warren, Lester Flatt, Junior h, NWA, Earl Scruggs, Foggy Mountain Boys, Flatt & Scruggs
1970sStudioRare
2:13:33Frank Zappa - 1981 08 05 (R) - UMRK Los Angeles CA
Frank Zappa, R.E.M., NWA, Iration, Mani, Ween
1980sStudioTour
Interview10 clips
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2:08GREEK MYTHOLOGY - POSEIDON
Ice Cube, Tupac, Eddy, Taylor Swift, Korn, Chris Brown, Jake E. Lee, John Mayer, T.O.K., Miley Cyrus, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Kanye West, NWA, Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, Shakira, RZA, Dr. Dre, Taking Back Sunday, Rihanna, Eminem, Prince, Mariah Carey, Brad Paisley, Katy Perry, Linkin Park, Nicki Minaj, The Black Eyed Peas, Frida, Justin Bieber, Michael Jackson, Rascal Flatts, Ciara, Lady A, Lil Wayne, Maroon 5, Y&T
2000sInterviewRare
1:02:11"MY IN RING CAREER IS DONE" | JAZZ THE FEMALE FIGHTING PHENOM INTERVIEW | JOFO IN THE RING #55
R.E.M., T.O.K., NWA, Mani, P.O.D., Y&T
InterviewRare
0:55HOW MICHAEL BECAME LEAD SINGER OF JACKSON FIVE😮🕺👏🏼#michaeljackson#king#viral#moonwalk#interview
Cam (singer), michael ack, NWA, Walk the Moon, Michael Jackson, J.J. Jackson (singer), the jackson five
InterviewRare
19:03NAPALM DEATH's Mark "Barney" Greenway Talks About The Bands Legacy, Success & 'Utilitarian'!
Lit (band), The Band, NWA, Cream, Mitch Harris, Napalm Death, Talk Talk
InterviewStudio
Solo9 clips
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LADDINS - I'll Kiss Your Teardrops Away 1962 45rpm Angie
James Brown, L.A.B., NWA, Record producer
1960sSoloTV Appearance 
4:54You And Me—Sara Watkins Live w/Sean Watkins of Nickel Creek & Tom Petty Heartbreakers' Belmont Tench
Sine, Sara Watkins, NWA, Iration, Nickel Creek, Ride, Tom Petty, Sean Watkins, Mudcrutch, P.O.D., Y&T
2010sSoloTV Appearance
4:49Kelly Harland - Somewhere In The City (featuring Dean Parks)
J.O.E., James Brown, Dobie Gray, Charlie Daniels, NWA, R. Kelly, Ted Nugent, The Marshall Tucker Band, Delbert McClinton, Crystal Gayle, Kenny Rogers, Carl Perkins
1980sSoloRare
1:07Best Drum Lesson | Halftime Dubstep Drumming Pattern
Jason Cooper, Cozy Powell, J.O.E., Mickey Hart, Mike Bordin, Les Binks, John Bonham, Ginger Baker, Nick Mason, Steven Adler, Clive Burr, Dave Abbruzzese, Bobby Blotzer, Rob Bourdon, Tommy Aldridge, Vinnie Paul, Vinny Appice, Gavin Harrison, L.A.B., Head, Ian Paice, Topper Headon, Chad Smith, Nicholas Barker, Dave Grohl, Mitch Mitchell, Pete Best, Daniel Adair, Michael Bland, Eric Singer, Kram, Carl Palmer, Gerry Conway, Nicko McBrain, Vinnie Colaiuta, Vinnie Colaiut, Vinni, Vinnie, Rick Allen, Carlton Barrett, Stew, NWA, RZA, Ringo Starr, Charlie Watts, Joey Kramer, Paul Cook, Roger Taylor, Phil Collins, Jim Keltner, Brendan Canty, Mick Fleetwood, Tim Alexander, Tommy Lee, Steve Jordan, Taylor Hawkins, Carter Beauford, Luke, Chuck Comeau, Vinnie C, Ted Nugent, Mick Brown, Joey Castillo, Stephen Perkins, Randy Castillo, Vinnie Colai, Jimmy Chamberlin, Jet Black, Phil Rudd, Ron Bushy, Morgan Rose, Matt Cameron, steve gadd, Chuck Burgi, Simon Phillips, Denny Carmassi, Travis, Tré Cool, Keith Moon, Vinnie Cola, Ian Brown, Paul Bostaph, Tony Williams, Vinnie Col, Deen Castronovo, Clive Bunker, Van Halen, Carmine Appice, Igor Cavalera, Vinnie Co, Chad Butler, Stewart Copeland, Josh Freese, Scott Columbus, Vinnie Colaiu, Mick Avory, Budgie
SoloLesson
Tour9 clips
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37:20Karol G on Her Dream Date, Tattoos, and Touring | The Run-Through with Vogue
Head, NWA, Shakira, Iration, Rihanna, Therapy?, The Who, Justin Bieber, P.O.D., Karol g, Karol, Y&T, Sting
TourBehind the Scenes
4:49Nine Inch Nails 🔨 | “The Perfect Drug” Live! Industrial Rock |Toronto |Scotiabank Arena |Aug 23, '25
Nine Inch Nails, The Sound, L.A.B., T.O.K., The Band, NWA, Ron Nine, David Lynch, ENTRE, Concert, Robin Finck, intox, Trent Reznor, Josh Freese, Y&T
1990sTourRare
19:00Napalm Death: Tiny Desk Concert
R.E.M., The Band, NWA, Mani, Ween, Danny Herrera, Shane Embury, Concert, Napalm Death
1980sTourRare
35:32HENRY FORD'S MIRROR OF AMERICA LIFE IN THE UNITED STATES 1914-1945 FORD AUTOMOBILES 62474
L.A.B., NWA, VAST, Ride, P.O.D., Sting
1940sTourRare
Lesson8 clips
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6:36Beware of Safety "Leaves/Scars"
Collective Soul, Spacey T., The Band, NWA, Iration, Iggy Pop, Smooth jazz, Megadeth, Cher, Y&T
2000sLessonStudio
5:13ASURA'S BRIDE: EP. 1- Prelude To A Storm (WEBTOON COMIC DUB)
T.O.K., NWA, Prince, Ride, Sting
1970sLessonRare
10:59George Jones & Loretta Lynn - a Tribute to Conway Twitty
NWA, Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn, George Jones
1970sLessonRare
2:04:031950s Spring Magnolia Garden in Tuscany | Old Stone Café | Nostalgic Vintage Songs
R.E.M., NWA, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sting
1950sLessonStudio
Documentary7 clips
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KNIGHTOWL- EPISODE 18 - ROADIUM RADIO - TONY VISION - HOSTED BY TONY A.
The D.O.C., R.E.M., L.A.B., NWA, Prince, sang, soo, P.O.D., Yella, Mae, Y&T
2010sDocumentaryTV Appearance 
19:41Morrison’s UCLA Graduation Film Was Called ‘UNWATCHABLE’ — Then Destroyed”
NWA, Cream, Ray Manzarek, Jim Morrison, The Doors
1960sDocumentaryRare
3:48AdvisoryCartel In No Hurry Bonus Track + Ringtone Download
Ice Cube, Tupac, The D.O.C., J.O.E., Magic!, Chris Brown, R.E.M., Jay-Z, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Kanye West, Ne-Yo, NWA, Shakira, Rihanna, Eminem, Good Charlotte, R. Kelly, Linkin Park, Ride, Flo Rida, Michael Jackson, Ciara, Nelly, Lil Wayne, Cher, Y&T
DocumentaryInterview
1:06iPhone Original Silicone Case Available In All Models Cash On Delivery Pakistan To Order 03322498282
R.E.M., L.A.B., Head, Queen, Sine, Kram, NWA, Mani, Ride, Frida, NME, Youth
2020sDocumentaryTV Appearance
Acoustic7 clips
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7:47SLEEPY TRUCKERS @ BETTY'S RUNWAY LOUNGE
Vinni, Vinnie, NWA
AcousticRare
23:19FAQ of the Month - SCARLETT INTERFACE SUCKS, MY KIESEL GUITAR, I HATE MG SERIES - Episode #4 April
Kirk Hammett, R.E.M., L.A.B., Head, John Mayer, Metallica, NWA, Les Paul, Dave Mustaine, Frida, Y&T
2000sAcousticStudio
4:26Waves_On_Waves X Castles Made Of Sky X Waves On Waves Orange Crush "Drive You Home" Acoustic
R.E.M., Head, NWA, Songwriter, Y&T
AcousticRare
5:24Kaithola Paya Virichu - Lagori ft. Siddharth Menon | Gowry Lekshmi | Sachin warrier | Niranj Suresh
R.E.M., Sine, NWA, VAST
2010sAcousticRare
Backstage4 clips
0:16Voice of Paul McCartney - Martyn Lucas - World Piano Man @PaulMcCartney
Paul McCartney, R.E.M., Louis Armstrong, Sine, NWA, Bryan Adams, Concert, soo, Michael Jackson, Elton John, Ryan Adams, Y&T, Sting
BackstageStudio
1:28:59Nine Inch Nails - Live - Full Show - Backstage - NIN|JA - Camden NJ - June 5 2009 (Multicam)
Ilan Rubin, Nine Inch Nails, R.E.M., Head, NWA, Robin Finck, The Who, Trent Reznor
2000sBackstageBehind the Scenes
26:42Jazz on Retirement, WWE HOF, IMPACT Wrestling, New NWA Backstage Role, Trish Stratus
J.O.E., R.E.M., NWA, Mani, P.O.D.
BackstageBehind the Scenes
4:56Saxon - Flying On The Edge
Head, The Band, NWA
2000sBackstageBehind the Scenes
Rehearsal2 clips
More Clips3 clips
0:24MJ Behind The Scenes Of Filming Thriller During All Hours Of The Night 1983 #mj #thriller #kingofpop
Sine, NWA, Michael Jackson
1980sBehind the ScenesRare
2:08SmidSmid - Cooker B & the Hot Soup [Royalty Free Stock Music}
NWA
Home RecordingRare
14:22Deconstructing Ain't Too Proud to Beg (Isolated Tracks)
Keith Richards, NWA, Charlie Watts, Mick Taylor, Mick Jagger, Dalla
1970sIsolated TrackRare