N.W.A (Niggaz Wit Attitudes) is an American hip hop group from Compton, California, formed in 1986. Core members included Eazy-E, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, MC Ren and DJ Yella.

Pioneers of gangsta rap; their 1988 album Straight Outta Compton and the song "Fuck tha Police" generated major controversy and drew attention from law enforcement.

DeBaser reviews highlight N.W.A as pioneers of gangsta rap, centered on the influence of Straight Outta Compton and controversial tracks like "Fuck Tha Police". Reviewers praise the group's historical importance, G-Funk production and founding members' later solo careers.

For:Hip hop fans, rap historians, music listeners curious about gangsta rap

 “The World’s most dangerous group,” that’s what they were called by the whole world when they made history with their second album: “Straight Outta Compton.”

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 This record is a HUGE piece of history that, in the opinion of the writer, must be known, regardless of one’s musical tastes.

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 What characterizes N.W.A are the "baroque" beats typical of the West Coast (meaning they are "full" as opposed to the beats of Mobb Deep, for example), and lyrics so violent they often end up being parodies.

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