The N.W.A Legacy, Vol. 1: 1988–1998

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The N.W.A Legacy, Volume 1: 1988-1998
Compilation album by
N.W.A and various artists
ReleasedMarch 23, 1999 (1999-03-23)
Recorded1988–1998
Genre
Length2:13:09
LabelPriority
ProducerBryan Turner (exec.)
N.W.A and various artists chronology
Straight Outta Compton: N.W.A 10th Anniversary Tribute
(1998) 		The N.W.A Legacy, Volume 1: 1988-1998
(1999) 		The N.W.A Legacy, Vol. 2
(2002)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Q[2]

The N.W.A Legacy, Volume 1: 1988–1998 is a two-disc compilation by album released on March 23, 1999, through Priority Records. It is composed of 26 songs recorded from 1988 to 1998 by the American hip-hop group N.W.A, including solo material of its members Ice Cube, Eazy-E, Dr. Dre and MC Ren, and their affiliates such as The D.O.C., Above The Law, Da Lench Mob, Snoop Dogg, Penthouse Players Clique, Tha Dogg Pound, Westside Connection and 2Pac. Bryan Turner served as executive producer.

The album peaked at number 77 on the Billboard 200 and number 42 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in the United States. It was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America on September 30, 2002.

Its sequel, The N.W.A Legacy, Vol. 2, was released in 2002.

Track listing

Disc 1
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."
Snoop Doggy Dogg, originally from Based on a True Story © 1997)
4:43
11."Nothin' But the Cavi Hit" (performed by Mack 10 and Tha Dogg Pound, originally from Rhyme & Reason (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) © 1996)
4:05
12."Color Blind" (performed by Ice Cube, originally from Death Certificate © 1991)
4:31
13."Final Frontier" (performed by MC Ren, originally from Kizz My Black Azz © 1992)
  • Clinton, Jr.
  • W. Collins
  • Worrell
    		• 4:10
    Disc 2
    No.TitleWriter(s)Length
    1."Westsyde Radio Megamix (Featuring "Dope Man", "8 Ball", "Radio", "
    Larry Goodman
  • Patterson
  • Wright
  • Young
    		• 6:20
    Total length:2:13:09

    Charts

    Chart (1999) Peak
    position
    US Billboard 200[3] 77
    US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[4] 42

    Certifications

    Region Certification Certified units/sales
    Canada (Music Canada)[5] Gold 50,000^
    United Kingdom (BPI)[6] Silver 60,000*
    United States (RIAA)[7] Platinum 1,000,000^

    * Sales figures based on certification alone.
    ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

    References

    1. ^ Brown, Marisa. "The N.W.A Legacy, Vol. 1: 1988-1998 - N.W.A | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
    2. ^ Doyle, Tom (July 1999). "Review: N.W.A - The N.W.A Legacy Volume 1, 1988–1998". Q. EMAP Metro Ltd: 129.
    3. ^ "Billboard 200 Chart: Week of April 10, 1999". Billboard. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
    4. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart: Week of April 10, 1999". Billboard. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
    5. ^ "Canadian album certifications – NWA – NWA Legacy VI 1988-1998". Music Canada.
    6. ^ "British album certifications – Various Artists – The Nwa Legacy - Vol 1 - 1988-1998". British Phonographic Industry.
    7. ^ "American album certifications – N.W.A. – The N.W.A. Legacy: 1988-1998". Recording Industry Association of America.

    External links

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