Short answers, pulled from the story.
The Straight Outta Compton album was released on the 25th of January 1989. This date marks the moment a group of men from South Central Los Angeles fundamentally altered the trajectory of American music.
The group N.W.A consisted of Eazy-E, Ice Cube, MC Ren, Dr. Dre, and DJ Yella. Arabian Prince was an original member but had departed before the final release of the album.
The Straight Outta Compton album was recorded for twelve thousand dollars. This production took place in just six weeks in a studio located in Torrance, California.
The Straight Outta Compton album became the first gangsta rap album to achieve platinum certification by the 18th of July 1989. This certification marked the sale of one million copies of the album.
The FBI issued a warning letter to Ruthless Records because the song Fuck tha Police on the Straight Outta Compton album alleged chronic harassment and brutality by officers. This song also threatened lethal retaliation against police officers.