Genres: Gangsta Rap, G-Funk, West Coast Rap, Golden Age Active: 90's, 2000's Formed: 1989 in Compton, CA
Above the Law, N.W.A, Eazy-E, Too Short, 2Pac, DJ Quik, The D.O.C., Havoc & Prodeje, Mack 10, Twinz, South Central Cartel, Snoop Dogg, Spice 1, Dr. Dre, Penthouse Players Clique, MC Ren, Da Lench Mob, Low Profile, Ice Cube Tha Eastsidaz, Hood Surgeon, WC and the Maad Circle, Kurupt, 5th Ward Boyz, E.D.I., 3rd Degree, 187 Fac, Johnny J, Mack 10, Pazdat, MC Breed, QDIII |  |
Though N.W.A got most of the recognition, Compton's Most Wanted also did much to popularize and proliferate early-'90s West Coast gangsta rap. Led by future solo artist MC Eiht and legendary West Coast electro producer the Unknown DJ, this Compton, CA, group (also known as CMW) reveled in themes involving primarily guns, women, gangs, and drugs, setting the precedent for what would eventually become cliché. More importantly, the group possessed a knack for writing laid-back gangsta ballads characterized not so much by aggression but rather by languid production laced with '70s soul motifs and reflective lyrics. CMW scored their breakthrough hit in 1991 with "Growin' Up in the Hood," which was included on the popular Boyz n the Hood soundtrack.
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Release: June 13, 2006
Label: PMC Music Group
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Release: January 9, 2001
Label: The Right Stuff
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