generalJune 3, 2010

#ThrowbackThursday | Ice Cube x The Roots - Straight Outta Compton (Live)

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This is a special Throwback feature inspired by a live performance on the Jimmy Fallon show last week where Ice Cube’s performed “Straight Outta Compton” with the help of The Roots. Black Thought handled MC Ren’s verse while Captain Kirk handled Eazy’s. Super duper dope!!!!!! Listen and DL below

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Ice Cube feat. The Roots – Straight Outta Compton (Live On Jimmy Fallon) (Stream/ DOWNLOAD)

“Straight Outta Compton” is the lead single from N.W.A’s second album with the same name. It was released in 1988. This West Coast hip-hop classic is ranked number 6 on VH1’s 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop.

Here’s the Original Throwback from the summer of 1988! I wasn’t even alive yet!

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N.W.A. – Straight Outta Compton (Stream/ DOWNLOAD)