Eazy-E steps up with his usual gangster persona in the classic gangsta rap track “Boyz N The Hood”, dropping references to street life in Compton at the time – cars, violence and drinking. This song was originally written by fellow N.W.A member Ice Cube for the group H.B.O (Home Boys Only), but they turned it down. So Dr Dre brought Eazy E in the studio and after a few hours convinced him to do it instead. It was released as the album’s first single in early 1987. This song samples “I’m a Ho” by Whodini, “Hold It, Now Hit It” by Beastie Boys, “Mr. Big Stuff” by Jean Knight and “I’ll… read more
Eazy-E steps up with his usual gangster persona in the classic gangsta rap track “Boyz N The Hood”, dropping references to street life in Compton at … read more
Eazy-E steps up with his usual gangster persona in the classic gangsta rap track “Boyz N The Hood”, dropping references to street life in Compton at the time – cars, violence and drinkin… read more
Eric Lynn Wright (born September 7, 1964; died March 26, 1995) known professionally as Eazy-E, was an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and rap mogul who propelled West Coast rap and gangsta rap by leading the group N.W.A and its label, Ruthless Records, pushing the boundaries of lyrical content. Born and raised in Compton, a small yet violent city near Los Angeles, Wright had several legal troubles before founding Ruthless in 1987. After a short solo career with frequent collaboration with Ice Cube and Dr. Dre, they joined, forming N.W.A, later that year. N.W.A's d… read more
Eric Lynn Wright (born September 7, 1964; died March 26, 1995) known professionally as Eazy-E, was an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and rap mogul who propelled West Coast ra…read more
Eric Lynn Wright (born September 7, 1964; died March 26, 1995) known professionally as Eazy-E, was an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and rap mogul who propelled West Coast rap and gangsta rap by leading the group N.W.A a… read more