N.W.A - Greatest Hits

Primary Artist
N.W.A
Album Title
Greatest Hits
Release Date
July 2, 1996 
Time
 
Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
N.w.a's career isn't necessarily one that lends itself well to anthologies. Though the group had important singles, especially in the underground hip-hop community in the late '80s, it never received any support from radio or MTV, which meant it never had any official "hits." Instead, N.w.a's albums were more important, popular, and influential than singles, even if individual tracks -- "Fuck tha Police," "Straight Outta Compton," "Gangsta Gangsta," "Express Yourself" -- became the focus of attention. Read More