N.W.A. – N.W.A. And Their Family Tree

Description

“N.W.A. And Their Family Tree” is a compilation album that pays homage to the influential rap group N.W.A. and their impact on the hip-hop scene. Released on September 30, 2008, by Priority Records and EMI, the album highlights the best of N.W.A. and their associated artists, showcasing their signature gangsta rap style.

The compilation kicks off with N.W.A.’s iconic “Straight Outta Compton,” followed by the gritty street anthem “Boyz-N-The-Hood” featuring Eazy-E. The album continues with other N.W.A. classics such as “Dopeman,” “F**k Tha Police,” and “Express Yourself.”

Eazy-E’s solo hit “We Want Eazy” is featured, as well as Ice Cube’s “It Was A Good Day,” which demonstrates his storytelling prowess. Above The Law’s “V.S.O.P.” and Yo-Yo’s “You Can’t Play With My Yo-Yo” featuring Ice Cube showcase the talents of N.W.A.’s extended family.

Mack 10’s “Foe Life” and The D.O.C.’s “It’s Funky Enough” exemplify the West Coast sound that N.W.A. helped popularize. MC Ren’s “Final Frontier” and Warren G’s “Regulate” featuring Nate Dogg further solidify the group’s influence on hip-hop.

Westside Connection’s “Bow Down” and Snoop Dogg’s “Bitch Please” featuring Xzibit continue the compilation’s theme of showcasing N.W.A.’s impact on the rap scene. “Gangstas Make The World Go Round” by Westside Connection and “Law Low” by Snoop Dogg featuring Butch Cassidy, Master P, Nate Dogg, and Tha Eastsidaz maintain the album’s momentum.

The compilation concludes with Bad Azz’s “We Be Puttin’ It Down” featuring Snoop Dogg, rounding out a comprehensive look at N.W.A. and their family tree.