Straight Outta Compton: Music from the Motion Picture
| Straight Outta Compton: Music From the Motion Picture | |
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| Soundtrack album by Various artists | |
| Released | January 8, 2016 |
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| Length | 77:55 |
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Straight Outta Compton: Music from the Motion Picture is the soundtrack to the same name from a film.[1] The album was released by Universal Music Enterprises on January 8, 2016 in digital formats. The album features songs that were mainly performed by N.W.A; however, it also made some guest appearances from Ice Cube, Eazy-E, even only one track that was performed Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg, and among others.[2]
Commercial performance
The soundtrack debuted at number 39 on the US Billboard 200, for the week ending January 30, 2016. The album debuted at number-one on the Top Rap Albums chart.[3] In the second week, the album peaked at number one on the Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, selling 12,000 units in the second chart week.[4]
Track listing
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[5]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Straight Outta Compton" (from Straight Outta Compton, 1988) | Ice Cube, MC Ren, Eazy-E, Dr. Dre | N.W.A | |
| 2. | "Flash Light" (from Funkentelechy Vs. the Placebo Syndrome, 1978) | George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Bernie Worrell | Parliament | |
| 3. | "We Want Eazy" (from Eazy-Duz-It, 1988) | Eazy-E | Eazy-E featuring Dr. Dre and MC Ren | |
| 4. | "Gangsta Gangsta" (from Straight Outta Compton, 1988) | Ice Cube, MC Ren, Eazy-E, Dr. Dre | N.W.A | |
| 5. | "(Not Just) Knee Deep" (from Uncle Jam Wants You, 1979) | Clinton, Philippé Wynne | Funkadelic | |
| 6. | "Boyz-n-the-Hood" (from N.W.A. and the Posse, 1987) | Ice Cube, Eazy-E, Dr. Dre | Eazy-E | |
| 7. | "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" (from Everybody Loves the Sunshine, 1976) | Roy Ayers | Roy Ayers Ubiquity | |
| 8. | "Dopeman (Remix)" (from Straight Outta Compton, 1988) | Ice Cube, Dr. Dre | N.W.A | |
| 9. | "Fuck tha Police" (from Straight Outta Compton, 1988) | Ice Cube, MC Ren, Dr. Dre | N.W.A | |
| 10. | "Express Yourself" (from Straight Outta Compton, 1988) | Ice Cube | N.W.A | |
| 11. | "Weak at the Knees" (from, Steve Arrington's Hall of Fame, Vol.1, 1983) | Steve Arrington, Charles Carter, Wayne "Buddy" Hankerson, Roger Parker | Steve Arrington's Hall of Fame | |
| 12. | "Quiet on tha Set" (from Straight Outta Compton, 1988) | MC Ren, Dr. Dre | N.W.A | |
| 13. | "8 Ball (Remix)" (from Straight Outta Compton, 1988) | Ice Cube, Dr. Dre | N.W.A | |
| 14. | "The Nigga Ya Love to Hate" (from AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted, 1990) | Ice Cube, Eric Sadler | Ice Cube | |
| 15. | "Real Niggaz" (from 100 Miles and Runnin', 1990) | DJ Yella, MC Ren, Eazy-E, Dr. Dre | N.W.A | |
| 16. | "No Vaseline" (from Death Certificate, 1991) | Ice Cube | Ice Cube | |
| 17. | "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang" (from The Chronic, 1992) | Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre | Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg |
Sample credits
- "We Want Eazy" samples "Ahh...the Name is Bootsy, Baby" by Bootsy's Rubber Band (written by George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, and Maceo Parker).
- "Gangsta Gangsta" samples "Funky Worm" by the Ohio Players (written by Leroy "Sugarfoot" Bonner, Marshall Jones, Ralph Middlebrooks, Norman "Bruce" Napier, Walter Morrison, Andrew Noland, Marvin Pierce, and Greg Webster), "Weak at the Knees" by Steve Arrington' Hall of Fame (written by Arrington, Charles Carter, Wayne "Buddy" Hankerson, and Roger Parker), and "Be Thankful for What You Got" by William DeVaughn (written by DeVaughn).[5]
- "Fuck tha Police" samples "The Boogie Back" by Roy Ayers Ubiquity (written by Harry Whitaker).
- "Express Yourself" samples "Express Yourself" by Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band (written by Wright).[5]
- "The Nigga Ya Love to Hate" samples "Atomic Dog" by George Clinton (written by Clinton, Garry Shider, and David Spradley).[5]
- "No Vaseline" samples "Dazz" by Brick (written by Regi Hargis, Eddie Irons, and Ray "Ransom" Raymond).[5]
- "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang" samples "I Want'a Do Something Freaky to You" by Leon Haywood (written by Haywood) and "Uphill (Peace of Mind)" by Kid Dynamite (written by Frederick Knight).
Charts
Weekly charts
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See also
References
- ↑ "Various Artists - Straight Outta Compton [Music From The Motion Picture] (Digital Download - Universal #)". AllMusic. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- ↑ "Various Artists - Straight Outta Compton (Music from the Motion Picture)". iTunes. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- ↑ "Rap Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. January 20, 2016. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- ↑ "Billboard 200 Chart Moves: Dr. Dre's 'Compton' Hits a Half-Million Sold, Madonna's 'Immaculate' Return". Billboard. 30 January 2016. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Straight Outta Compton: Music from the Motion Picture (CD liner notes). Santa Monica, California: Universal Music Enterprises/Priority Records. 2016. B0023597-02.
- ↑ "Australiancharts.com – Soundtrack – Straight Outta Compton". Hung Medien. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- ↑ "Swisscharts.com – Soundtrack – Straight Outta Compton". Hung Medien. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- ↑ "Official Compilations Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ↑ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
- ↑ "Soundtrack – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Soundtrack.
- ↑ "Top Soundtrack Albums: Week January 30, 2016". Billboard.biz. Prometheus Global Media. January 20, 2016. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- ↑ "Soundtrack – Chart history" Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums for Soundtrack.
- ↑ "Soundtrack – Chart history" Billboard Top Rap Albums for Soundtrack.
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