Express Yourself (N.W.A song)
1989 single by N.W.A / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Express Yourself" is a song recorded by American hip hop group N.W.A, performed solo by Dr. Dre. The song, off their 1988 album Straight Outta Compton, samples Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band's song of the same name.[3] Unlike most songs on the album and by N.W.A, the song is devoid of profanity and violence. "Express Yourself" was released in 1989 as the album's last single, the album version of the track features rap vocals from Dr. Dre only whereas the 2002 reissue, single edition and video version features small verses from MC Ren and Ice Cube, the writer of the song. The song reached number 26 in the UK in September 1989.[4]
"Express Yourself" | ||||
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Single by N.W.A | ||||
from the album Straight Outta Compton | ||||
Released | March 27, 1989 (1989-03-27)[1] | |||
Recorded | 1988 | |||
Studio | Audio Achievements (Torrance, California) | |||
Genre | Political hip hop | |||
Length | 4:26 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | O'Shea Jackson[2] | |||
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"Express Yourself" on YouTube | ||||