The Best of N.W.A: The Strength of Street Knowledge is a greatest hits album by American hip hop group N.W.A. It was released on December 26, 2006 through Priority Records with a bonus DVD material (deluxe 20th anniversary edition). It contains some of their old hits and remixes, interviews and music videos. The title is a reference to the quote from the intro to "Straight Outta Compton".
| The Best of N.W.A: The Strength of Street Knowledge | ||||
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| Greatest hits album by | ||||
| Released | December 26, 2006 | |||
| Recorded | 1986–91, 1998 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 1:13:49 | |||
| Label | Priority | |||
| Producer | ||||
| N.W.A chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| RapReviews | 9/10[2] |
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Straight Outta Compton" (2002 digital remaster) | 4:15 | ||
| 2. | "Appetite for Destruction" |
| 3:08 | |
| 3. | "Dope Man" | Jackson | Dr. Dre | 6:15 |
| 4. | "Fuck tha Police" (2006 digital remaster) |
|
| 5:14 |
| 5. | "Real Niggaz" |
|
| 4:27 |
| 6. | "8-Ball" |
| Dr. Dre | 4:15 |
| 7. | "Express Yourself" |
|
| 4:22 |
| 8. | "Alwayz into Somethin'" (2000 digital remaster) |
|
| 4:24 |
| 9. | "A Bitch Iz a Bitch" |
| Dr. Dre | 3:06 |
| 10. | "Gangsta Gangsta" (2002 digital remaster) |
|
| 5:26 |
| 11. | "100 Miles and Runnin'" |
| 4:29 | |
| 12. | "Boyz-n-the-Hood" |
| Dr. Dre | 5:37 |
| 13. | "Real Niggaz Don't Die" |
|
| 3:38 |
| 14. | "Compton's in the House (Remix)" (2002 digital remaster) |
|
| 5:15 |
| 15. | "Approach to Danger" |
|
| 2:45 |
| 16. | "Chin Check" |
| Dr. Dre | 3:41 |
| 17. | "If It Ain't Ruff" (2002 digital remaster) |
|
| 3:33 |
| Total length: | 1:13:49 | |||
- Notes
- Tracks 1, 4, 7, 10. 14 and 17 are from Straight Outta Compton © 1988
- Tracks 2, 5, 8, 13 and 15 are from Efil4zaggin © 1991
- Tracks 3, 6, 9 and 12 are from N.W.A. and the Posse © 1987
- Track 11 is from 100 Miles and Runnin' © 1990
- Track 16 is from Next Friday (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) © 1998
- Sample credits
- Track 7 contains a sample from "Express Yourself" written by Charles Wright as recorded by Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band
- Track 10 contains a sample from "Funky Worm" written by Leroy Bonner, Marshall Jones, Ralph Middlebrooks, Walter Morrison, Andrew Noland and Greg Webster as recorded by the Ohio Players
- Track 11 contains a sample from "Nowhere to Run" written by Holland–Dozier–Holland as recorded by Martha and the Vandellas and a sample from "Hang Up Your Hang-Ups" written by Herbert Hancock, Paul Jackson and Melvin Ragin as recorded by Herbie Hancock
- Track 13 contains a sample from "I Just Want to Celebrate" written by Dino Fekaris and Nick Zesses as recorded by Rare Earth
| No. | Title | Type | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Straight Outta Compton" (Street version) | Music video | |
| 2. | "Hypocrisy of censorship" | Ice Cube interview | |
| 3. | "Express Yourself" (Long/execution version) | Music video | |
| 4. | "Compton and "Gangsta rap"" | Dr. Dre, DJ Yella & MC Ren interview | |
| 5. | "100 Miles and Runnin'" (New street version) | Music video | |
| 6. | "Parental advisory stickering" | DJ Yella interview | |
| 7. | "Appetite for Destruction" (Extended street version) | Music video | |
| 8. | "Sex, change of lifestyle" | Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, DJ Yella & MC Ren interview | |
| 9. | "Alwayz into Somethin'" (Street version) | Music video | |
| 10. | "Approach to Danger, sampling, arguing in the studio" | Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, DJ Yella & MC Ren interview | |
| 11. | "Role models, news as an influence, telling the truth and positivity" | Ice Cube interview |
Charts edit
| Chart (2007–15) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[3] | 33 |
| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[4] | 74 |
| French Albums (SNEP)[5] | 125 |
| US Billboard 200[6] | 72 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[7] | 47 |
| US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[8] | 25 |
| US Top Catalog Albums (Billboard)[9] | 6 |
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[10] | Gold | 100,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References edit
- ^ Jeffries, David. "The Best of N.W.A - N.W.A | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
- ^ Kim, Susan (March 13, 2007). "N.W.A. :: The Best of N.W.A.: The Strength of Street Knowledge :: Priority Records". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – N.W.A. – The Best Of N.W.A. - The Strength Of Street Knowledge". Hung Medien. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
- ^ "N W A Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
- ^ "Lescharts.com – N.W.A. – The Best Of N.W.A. - The Strength Of Street Knowledge". Hung Medien. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
- ^ "N W A Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
- ^ "N W A Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
- ^ "N W A Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
- ^ "N W A Chart History (Top Catalog Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
- ^ "British album certifications – Nwa – The Best of - The Strength of Street". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
External links edit
- The Best Of N.W.A "The Strength Of Street Knowledge" at Discogs (list of releases)