N.W.A., or N***** With Attitude, was an American hip hop group from Compton, CA, widely considered one of the seminal acts of the gangsta rap sub-genre.

On a spring evening in 1991, the late Eazy-E accepted the invitation of Dr. Dre, his fellow member of the notorious "gangsta" rap group NWA, to come hang with him at a recording studio in Hollywood not far from where their mutual dream had been born.

The original lineup consisted of Arabian Prince, DJ Yella, Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, Ice Cube, Dexter Mickle, and MC Ren. Arabian Prince embarked on a solo career in 1989 and Ice Cube left that same year over royalty disputes. Active from 1986 to 1991, the group endured controversy due to the explicit nature of their lyrics. They were subsequently banned from many mainstream US radio stations and even at times prevented from touring. In spite of this, the group has sold over 9 million units in the US alone.

Remembering a young, bright-eyed Ice Cube with a pout on his lips—years away from starring in cheesy family comedies—rapping the words, "F*** the police" Doesn't a part of you kind of want that Ice Cube back? It seems we may get to revisit nostalgic memories of the pioneers of gangsta rap, N.W.A., in a new biopic Straight Outta Compton

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The movie is set to be produced by Dr. Dre, Ice Cube and the widow of Eazy-E. Straight Outta Compton follows on the heels of the Biggie biopic, Notorious, the announcement of a Run-DMC film and apossible Tupac Shakur biopic. Besides their anti-cop anthem, N.W.A. is notable for selling loads of records, despite relatively little radio airplay due to their strong lyrics. Their albums were also among the first to carry the distinctive Parental Advisory warning.

Sources: http://www.discogs.com/artist/N.W.A.

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/17/arts/music/17brow.html?ref=nwa

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