![]() They did a good job of making Dre look like an authentic MC. The music video features a slightly altered version of the song. It sounds kinda corny by today’s standards.Įxpress Yourself is the only solo track from Dre. The synchronized bars from Ren & Dre made me chuckle. Something Like That is pretty dope lyrically, but it doesn’t really do much to stand out sonically. He kinda just seems like an asshole too, if I’m being completely honest. He didn’t write his own rhymes, and his flow was pretty basic. E’s definitely my least favorite member of the group, mainly because he seems to have lacked the most talent. I never heard the original version of 8 Ball, but the remix has some of the most recognizable samples on the album. is great, and every rapper in the group got a chance to shine. It’s a warning to all listeners that their material is not family friendly. Parental Discretion Iz Advised should be Padlock Jones’ theme song. His flow on the final verse was really impressive. The production is pretty simplistic, but the scratches on the hook are dope. Anyway, his flow on this track is dope af, and the content is super aggressive, as always. I’m sure he’ll get his just due once he’s passed away though. MC Ren doesn’t really get as much credit as Eazy-E, which is a shame. If It Ain’t Ruff is the first solo track on the album. Ice Cube definitely maintains the spotlight, but the verse from Eazy-E was pretty decent too. You don’t like how I’m living? Well, FUCK you. It has a great beat, and some of Ice Cube’s most quotable bars. Gansta Gangsta is easily one of the best songs on the album. It’s got a great message, and the production is dope. However, as a whole I’d say the song is a step up from the intro. It’s still a good song worth listening to, but there’s no way I’m gonna pretend to have enjoyed Ren & Eazy’s verses nearly as much as that of Ice Cube. I’m gonna be honest though… The song kinda goes downhill after Cube’s verse. The scratches from Dre are great, and the beat is even better than that of the track it follows. His verse on Fuck tha Police was dope af. I’m not sure how I would feel about the song if it weren’t for Ice Cube though. It’s outdated as hell, but certain aspects definitely still hold up. None of the niggas with attitudes ever claimed to be gentlemen, and they sure as hell don’t sell themselves as such. Please keep in mind that this review is written from the perspective of a Southern 19 year old “libtard,” so it’s kinda hard for me to enjoy lyrics about disrespecting women for the sake of being a heartless gangsta. MC Ren’s verse wasn’t as entertaining, but it was still pretty good. The opening verse from Ice Cube contains some of the most iconic rap lines in history. The title track is one of the most popular Hip Hop songs of all time. Something 2 Dance 2 performed by Arabian Prince, DJ Yella, Dr. Dreĭopeman Remix performed by Ice Cube & Eazy-E DreĬompton’s N the House Remix performed by MC Ren & Dr. Something Like That performed by MC Ren & Dr. Parental Discretion Iz Advised performed by The D.O.C., Dr. Gangsta Gangsta performed by Ice Cube, Eazy-E & MC Ren Straight Outta Compton performed by Ice Cube, MC Ren & Eazy-Eįuck tha Police performed by Ice Cube, MC Ren & Eazy-E I’m obviously gonna keep an open mind though. The lead single is iconic, but I already know I don’t fuck with the outro. ![]() I don’t know how I’m gonna feel about the actual album itself though. I reviewed the biopic that came out in 2015, which was pretty good. It pretty much marks the advent of Gangsta Rap in mainstream culture. It’s one of the most important musical projects in black history. ![]() This album was released on August 8th in the year of our lord 1988.
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