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Baller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: N.W.A. Released Debut Album “Straight Outta Compton” 30 Years Ago
On August 8, 1988, 30 years ago today, West Coast gangsta rap group, N.W.A. released their debut studio album, “Straight Outta Compton,” on Eazy-E’s label Ruthless Records. Produced by group members, Dr. Dre and DJ Yella, the album served as an introduction to gangsta rap, as it highlighted the lifestyle and experiences of the hood