When was the Straight Outta Compton album released?
Straight Outta Compton arrived in January 1989. The album reached number nine on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in early 1989 and peaked at number 37 on the Billboard 200 that same year.
Questions about Straight Outta Compton
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who founded Ruthless Records and when did they start it?
Eric Wright stood in a Compton living room and founded Ruthless Records in 1987. He was a member of the Kelly Park Crips who wanted to control his own money while working with Dr. Dre and Arabian Prince.
How much did it cost to produce the Straight Outta Compton album?
The entire project cost $12,000 to produce. Dr. Dre recalled throwing the album together in just six weeks so they could sell copies out of the trunk of a car.
What date did Straight Outta Compton receive triple-platinum certification?
The 11th of November 2015 marked triple-platinum certification for three million copies sold. The album received double-platinum status representing two million copies sold on the 27th of March 1992.
Why did Ice Cube write the lyrics for Fuck tha Police?
Ice Cube wrote the lyrics after police officers once demanded the group get on their knees outside the studio without explanation in 1988. An FBI agent sent a warning letter to Ruthless Records regarding the track which contributed significantly to N.W.A's notoriety.