"Straight Outta Compton"

One of the most iconic and groundbreaking groups of all time was a group named N.W.A. and they were from one of the most dangerous cities in America which was Compton, California. The group consisted of Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, DJ Yella, and MC Ren. The group linked up through various connections from childhood friendships and musical connections to perform the super group. They were most known for breaking barriers in music, and most known for taking "gangsta rap" mainstream. Songs such as "Straight Outta Compton", and "Boyz-N-The-Hood", gave a description of the lives of the young males everyday life. While "F*** Tha Police" ruffled the feathers of law enforcement as well as political officials to the point where they tried to get the group banned from radio and television alike. Not only were they pioneers of "gangsta rap" but also one of the first to telecast stories of the young black youth in America. Love them or hate them, they impacted hip-hop on a number of levels.

"Straight Outta Compton" the movie documents all of their trials and tribulations and climb to the top. Everything from first meeting up, to record deals, to money, to gangs and violence, money and women, to family. A wide spectrum is covered and looks to be a very interesting flick. The trailer above is only a taste of what you can look forward this summer as the movie is slated for an August 14th release. I know I'll be going to catch it. Will you?