1988 - Straight Outta Compton - N.W.A.

35 Years Ago - 1988 N.W.A. released their debut album Straight Outta Compton.

The album received gangsta rap's first platinum certification.

The album had three singles.

The title track peaked at #38, #13 R&B/Hip Hop, #9 Rap.

"Gangsta Gangsta" peaked at #11 Rap and #91 R&B/Hip Hop.

"Express Yourself" peaked at #2 Rap and #45 R&B/Hip Hop.