COMPTONS MOST WANTED - Straight Checkn 'em (reissue) - Vinyl (LP)
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COMPTONS MOST WANTED
Straight Checkn 'em (reissue)
Music On Vinyl
limited numbered 180 gram audiophile yellow vinyl LP Cat: MOVLP 3782CRel: 9 Dec 24
Hip Hop/R&B Side 1 - Track 1. Intro Side 1 - Track 2. They Still Gafflin Side 1 - Track 3. Growin' Up In The Hood Side 1 - Track 4. Wanted Side 1 - Track 5. Straight Checkn' Em Side 1 - Track 6. I Don't Dance Side 1 - Track 7. Raised In Compton Side 2 - Track 1. Driveby Miss Daisy Side 2 - Track 2. Def Wish Side 2 - Track 3. Compton's Lynchin Side 2 - Track 4. Mike T's Funky Scratch Side 2 - Track 5. Can I Kill It? Side 2 - Track 6. Gangsta Shot Out
Straight Checkn 'Em, the 1991 sophomore album by Compton's Most Wanted, is a cornerstone of West Coast gangsta rap, vividly portraying the harsh realities of early 90s Compton. With MC Eiht's gritty storytelling and DJ Slip's expertly curated beats, the album delves into themes of street life, survival and resilience. Tracks like 'Growin' Up in the Hood' and 'They Still Gafflin'' showcase unfiltered reflections on urban struggles, underscored by heavy basslines and raw, funky grooves. During recording, Chill MC was incarcerated, leaving Eiht to step up as a lyrical force. Tracks like 'Def Wish' (the first shot in his feud with DJ Quik) and 'Compton's Lynchin' highlight his growing confidence and style, cementing his role in the gangsta rap movement and helping lead to his starring role in the acclaimed movie Menace To Society. With this reissue on numbered 180-gram yellow audiophile vinyl, Straight Checkn 'Em is given a fitting tribute, offering fans a high-quality revival of this overlooked classic. Essential listening, it stands among the era's greats, embodying the grit and authenticity of Compton's streets.
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