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Active from 1986 to 1991, the group endured controversy due to the explicit nature of their lyrics, and were subsequently banned from many mainstream U.S. radio stations, and even prevented from touring at times. In spite of this, the group has sold over 9 million units in the U.S. alone. The original lineup consisted of Arabian Prince, DJ Yella, Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, Ice Cube, and MC Ren; Arabian Prince embarked on a solo career in 1989 and Ice Cube left in 1990 over royalty disputes. Although largely unknown at the group's inception, several members would later become platinum-selling solo artists in the 1990s. Their debut album Straight Outta Compton marked the beginning of the new gangsta rap era as the production and social commentary in their lyrics were revolutionary within the genre. Rolling Stone ranked N.W.A 83rd on their list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time". |
![Music video by NWA performing Express Yourself [Freedom Version].](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/u31FO_4d9TY/0.jpg)
![Dr. Dre] Yo man there's a lot of brothers out there flakin and perpetratin but scared to kick reality [Ice Cube] Man, you been doin all this dope producin You ain't had a chance to show 'em what time it is [Dr. Dre] So what you want me to do? Express yourself! [Dr. Dre] I'm expressin' with my full capabilities And now I'm livin in correctional facilities Cause some don't agree with how I do this I get straight and meditate like a Buddhist I'm droppin flava, my behaviour is hereditary But my technique is very necessary Blame it on Ice Cube; because he said it gets funky when you got a subject and a predicate Add it on a dope beat; and it'll make you think Some suckers just tickle me pink - to my stomach Cause they don't flow like this one You know what? I won't hesitate to diss one or two before I'm through, so don't try to sing this Some drop science; while I'm droppin english Even if Yella, makes it a-capella I still express, yo, I don't smoke weed or sess Cause it's known to give a brother brain damage And brain damage on the mic don't manage - NUTHIN but makin a sucka and you equal Don't be another sequel.. Express yourself! Express yourself! Go on and do it.. Express yourself! Express yourself! Go on and do it.. [Ice Cube] Ice Cube, is not for the pop chart So where should a brother like you start expressin yourself My boy'll show you how Yo Dre What Up? Drop English Right about [Dr. Dre] Now, gettin back to the PG That's program, and it's easy Dre is back, new jacks <b>...</b>](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Li9XW0Jz8WU/0.jpg)
