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N.W.A. And The Posse

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About the only thing this album is worth is the inclusion of the original mixes of Boyz N Tha Hood and Dope Man. They aren't that drastically different than the versions that appeared on Eazy-Duz-It and Straight Outta Compton. There is also the lame clean version of 8-Ball (NOT the original song, but a clean, radio version, which is only interesting in that it was on the D.O.C's "It's Funky Enough". This hodge-podge was thrown together by Macola more-or-less to make some money off of NWA, whose future at that point was up in the air because Ice Cube was off at college. The songs came from the "Boyz" 12", the "Panic Zone" 12" and were rounded out by D.O.C.'s Fila Fresh Crew and the song "Scream" by Rappinstine, which was later replaced by "A Bitch Iz A Bitch" when Ruthless got the rights back to this album in 1989. (That song was originally on the Express Yourself 12" and is now a bonus track on "Straight Outta Compton" as well).
This is interesting more or less for historical purposes, but there's nothing on really that's all that important. Aside from the original mixes of "Boyz" and "Dope Man", this is for die-hards only. The rest is 2nd rate typical early/mid 80's generic rap, which gives no indication of what would follow.

For all you old school hardcore rap lovers, this is the C.D. for you. When this C.D. released in 1989, it had no parallel, and still has no parallel today. Never has the world seen such a collection of rap musicians at the beginings of their soon-to-be successful careers. I recommend it to all who love the early years of rap in its purest form, HARDCORE!!! If you like this C.D., I also recommend the early years of Public Enemy.

If you are a true hardcore rap fan, gangsta rap fan and a true NWA fan, you need this debut CD by NWA into your collection. This is my all-time favorite rap album. My most favorite tracks on this CD are: "Boyz-N-Tha Hood," "A ***** Iz A *****," "8 Ball," "LA Is Tha Place," "Dopeman," "The Tuffest Man Alive." If you are into the old school hip hop, this is the CD you need to purchase.

this goes out to that guy that said NWA and the posse was thier third album....first of all this album is NWA's FIRST ALBUM not thier third, their ablums go in this order "NWA and the Posse" then "Straight Outta Compton" then "efil4zaggiN" if ur a true NWA fan you would know this, but ovously you dont u stupid idiot. do me a favour and never listen to NWA agian you digrace them. ok know that i got that outta the way this album was a good start for NWA with Boyz n the Hood this is old school and the start of gangsa rap

This is a nice collection of songs. Boyz-N-Tha-Hood, Panic Zone, Dopeman, and LA is the place, really stand out!

this is an excellent old school compalation, there is not a bad song and Dre's funky production keeps up well with the dope lyrics provided

Anyone who isn't familiar with this particular record might be surprised with what they hear. Much of the record has a disco-dance feel to it and it rarely uses the hard gangsta beats that would later make the group famous. There are really only 4 tracks worth your time and three of them are featured in remixes on better NWA albums (Boyz N The Hood on "Eazy-Duz It", 8-Ball and Dopeman on "Straight Outta Compton.") Unless you are a collector and need all of NWA's material, avoid this particular album.

great price for a classic west coast rap gem that is very hard to find

Let me start by saying that I own both the "Scream" and "Bitch" versions of this album. I've heard some people say that the first song is the "edited" version of Boyz N The Hood, it's not. If you were to order a box of Dopeman/Boyz N The Hood 12"s back in the day, this is the Boyz N The Hood you would recieve, because this is the original version. As for 8 Ball, it is the edited version. While it's not terrible, it sucks compared to the original. Also, some people have said that The Fila Fresh Crew is the worst rap crew in history and that there songs do not fit the album. Well, I think Tuffest Man Alive, Drink It Up, and especially Dunk The Funk are all dope songs. Another thing is, this album contains a very underrated gem. "LA is The Place" is definetly is the best song on the album. It's basicly a tribute to well, LA. Eazy E and Ron-De-Vu Basicly tear up this song, and the girls from The East Coast. Overall, I would really recommend this album if you're an old schoo lhip hop head, and want to see "N.W.A." before they blew up.

YEAH HOW CAN YOU TALK BAD ABOUT NWA THE BOMB IF ANYTHING TALK ABOUT THE REPRINT CASSETTE AND CDS THAT PICTURE IS FROM THE REPRINT I HAVE THE ORIGINAL CASSETTE OF THIS AND NO ITS NOT PRIORTY RECORDS THEY WERE FIRST
ON WAIT LET ME GO GET THE CASSETTE OUT MY CAR