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Background Info: N.W.A.
N.W.A., also known as N*ggaz Wit Attitude, was a hip-hop group that emerged in the late 1987 in Compton, California. Their music was known for its controversial and explicit lyrics, rapping about social and political issues.
Although their violent lyrics consist of misogyny, drugs, s3x, and crimes. Their well known song, F*ck tha Police, has spread massive awareness of racism towards the young black youth, and police brutality. NWA still remains a powerful voice today.
Fun fact: Express Yourself is the only NWA song without violent or vulgar language.
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“Expressin' ain't their subject because they like to follow the words, the style, the trend, the records I spin”
DR. DRE
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Don’t Just Follow Trends
The quote Dre said above is about people who blindly follow trends. They’re not being true to themselves, fail to be original, and are unable to inspire others as well as themselves.
Be original, not a follower.
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Express Yourself
The song's lyrics reflect on the idea on being able to express free speech without the fear of censorship or punishment.
Your unique self is what makes you special. So have a good time, live life and do what you do. Don't let anyone change your true personality.
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”[Express yourself] From the heart 'cause if you wanna start to move up the chart, then expressing is a big part of it”
DR. DRE
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Express Yourself For Success
Being successful means being true to yourself. As Dre says, money isn't everything, it's about expressing your beliefs and embracing personal truth.
So if you’re going to be you, be you 100% everywhere and all the way!
So don’t forget to…
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CURATOR'S NOTE
Some insights on a song from one of my top favorite rap groups.
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