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...Outta Compton, marked the beginning of the new gangster rap era as the production and the social commentary in their lyrics were revolutionary within the genre.Rolling Stone ranked N.W.A 83rd on their list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time".Although largely unknown at the group's inception, rappers Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Eazy-E and MC Ren would all go on to be platinum-selling stars as solo artists. Genres: Hip hop Gangsta rap West Coast hip hop Golden age hip hop Electro-hop (early) Label(s) Ruthless, Priority Years active: 1986 – 1991 Raekwon, Masta Killa, D-Block, Redman, Papoose, Slum Village, Jim Jones, Sheek Louch Styles P, Bishop Lamont, Cannibal Ox, Termanology, Freddie Foxxx, Royal F