![]() The insults continued on The Chronic with "Bitches Ain't Shit". Dre began the exchange with Death Row's first release, 1992's "Fuck Wit Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebratin')", and its accompanying video featured a character named Sleazy-E who ran around desperately trying to get money. and Michel'le's departure from Ruthless for Death Row Records, in which Eazy-E was allegedly coerced into signing away their contracts (while however retaining a portion of their publishing rights), a bitter rivalry ensued. ![]() Niggaz4Life would be the group's final album. It also showed a clear animosity towards their former member, and derogatory references to Ice Cube are found in several songs. Dre's finest production work, and heralded the beginning of the "G-Funk era". The album is considered by many to be Dr. The group's second full-length release, 1991's Efil4zaggin ("Niggaz4Life" spelled backwards), re-established the group in the face of Ice Cube's continued solo success. Dre's final uptempo record, which had been a common feature of late-80s hip hop. The song "100 Miles and Runnin'" is also notable for being Dr. He wasted little time putting together his solo debut, 1990's AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted, but avoided mentioning his former label mates. ![]() Ice Cube left in late 1989 over royalty disputes having written 45% of Straight Outta Compton himself, he felt he was not getting a fair share of the money and profits. N.W.A's next release was some five months later, the EP 100 Miles and Runnin', but would not be equally diplomatic. ![]() The media coverage compensated for N.W.A's virtual lack of airplay, and their album eventually went double platinum. However, the taboo nature of N.W.A's music was the greatest part of its mass appeal. Straight Outta Compton was also one of the first albums to be given the new Parental Advisory label, then in its early stages: the now-iconic label then only consisted of "WARNING: Moderate impact coarse language and/or themes". Policemen refused to provide security for the group's concerts, hurting their plans to tour. ![]() This letter can still be seen at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. Under pressure from Focus on the Family, Milt Ahlerich, an assistant director of the FBI, sent a letter to Ruthless and its parent company Priority Records advising the rappers that "advocating violence and assault is wrong and we in the law enforcement community take exception to such action". "Fuck tha Police", perhaps the group's most notorious song, brought them into conflict with various law enforcement agencies. Dre and scratched samples by co-producer DJ Yella. Ice Cube and MC Ren's lyrics, centered around the violence and anger of disenfranchised inner-city residents, were complemented by simple production based on heavy beats courtesy of Dr. The group's music was propelled by their distinct style. ![]()
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