Straight Outta Compton

Theatrical movie release poster

Dubbed as 'the worlds most dangerous group', N.W.A was one of the first rap groups i listened to growing up, when i heard them, it was like the best thing ever, their music and lyrics were so street, raw and uncensored, that it demanded attention, and thats exactly what they got, after a few listens, i personally felt like the song 'Fuck tha police', (from their first album with the same name as the movie) was going to be my favourite song of all time, forever, 'Fuck tha police' is even on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. I was glad, to say the least, when i heard the news of N.W.A's biography movie was being made, and even more happy that this movie is produced by two of the original members and even stars one of their sons, in a tale of how they came Straight Outta Compton. In this biopic it was the role of Eazy-E played by Jason Mitchell that stole the show, he gave a really good performance, also O'Shea Jackson Jr. who played his father Ice Cube was impressive in his role but then he is his fathers son so i expected nothing less. This was an enjoyable watch for me and that's not simply because i'm a fan of N.W.A and Hip-hop but because it told a great story.

Here's a picture of N.W.A's first album cover with the same name as their movie, 'Straight outta compton'.

N.W.A's first Album, released in 1988

History

It all began in 1980s California, Eric Wright (Eazy E), O'Shea Jackson (Ice Cube), Andre Romelle Young (Dr Dre), Lorenzo Jerald Patterson (M.C Ren) and Antoine Carraby (DJ Yella), formed the group in Compton City and revolutionized music and pop culture with brutally honest songs about life in the hood. The groups first album (Straight Outta Compton) which came out in 1988, and went multi-platinum, was released on Ruthless Records, a label owned by group member Eazy E, who unfortunately died due to aids in 1995.

Cast

The cast members in the movie look very similar to the real members of N.W.A, Ice Cube's son also plays his father in the movie.

  O'Shea Jackson Jr.     Corey Hawkins           Jason Mitchell                 Aldis Hodge             Neil Brown,

Here's a music video from 1988 of N.W.A performing the Song “Straight Outta Compton”

 

 Synopsis and trailer

In 1987, five young men, using brutally honest rhymes and hardcore beats, put their frustration and anger about life in the most dangerous place in America into the most powerful weapon they had: their music. Taking us back to where it all began, Straight Outta Compton tells the true story of how these cultural rebels-armed only with their lyrics, swagger, bravado and raw talent-stood up to the authorities that meant to keep them down and formed the world's most dangerous group, N.W.A. And as they spoke the truth that no one had before and exposed life in the hood, their voice ignited a social revolution that is still reverberating today. - Universal Pictures

Inspired by the N.W.A. biopic Straight Outta Compton, Dr. Dre released his first album in 16 years on August 7th 2015, exclusively on iTunes. The album features old and new artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Ice Cube, Eminem, Snoop Dogg and The Game, amongst others. All proceeds of the record will be donated to help fund a new performing arts facility in Compton California.

Compton: A Soundtrack by Dr. Dre (Album Cover)

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Official red band trailer with Ice Cube and Dr. Dre narrating at the start.

Cast and crew

Director: F. Gary Gray

Produced by: Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, Tomica Woods-Wright, Matt Alvarez, F. Gary Gray, Scott Bernstein

Music composed by: Joseph Trapanese

Cinematography: Matthew Libatique
Edited by: Billy Fox

Production company: Legendary Pictures, Cube Vision, Will Packer production
Distributed by: Universal Pictures
Running time: 150 minutes

Release date: August 14, 2015 (USA)