N.W.A lyricist MC Ren recently appeared on Live From The Basement to speak on a variety of topics including the accuracy of the film Straight Outta Compton, the relevancy of past songs from N.W.A, and more.
In regards to the accuracy of Straight Outta Compton, which is a topic that has been greatly discussed since the film’s August release, MC Ren revealed that the majority of the film is accurate.
He did explain that certain aspects of the film were thrown in for entertainment value, and later added that he’s content with his portrayal in the film.
“Everybody talking about it and how accurate it is or whatever,” MC Ren said. “But you gotta realize a few things in there they threw in there just for the sake of entertainment…The ‘Bye Felicia’ and stuff like that. You know what I mean? It’s probably a few more things in there that they threw in. But the majority of it, it’s kinda—The key points are accurate…That’s what everybody say. They could’ve showed more of [me], but like I said, it’s hard to get everything in two and a half hours. Cause that movie could have easily been four hours…They got me in there enough. They got me in there to a point where they couldn’t have did it without showing me in the film. They had to have me in key parts, so I’m good with it, man.”
While speaking on the N.W.A album efiL4zaggiN, MC Ren was asked if fans received the message from the album, given efiL4zaggiN’s more light-hearted songs, including “Automobile.” Ren stated that not only did fans get the message then, the message on the album is still relevant today given the recent acts of police brutality.
“The stuff we was saying back then still happens to this day,” he said. “The police brutality and all of that. So, you gotta look at all the things happening everywhere. Like the stuff that happened in Ferguson or the stuff that happened with the lady in Texas that they killed. Stuff just happening all over the place with the police. They definitely got what we were saying…It’s still relevant.”
MC Ren’s interview on Live From The Basement can be found below.
EFIL4ZAGGIN was the birth of a new era of hip hop sound. A flawless classic and Dr Dre’s best work.
I agree…. I believe the Chronic Dre was trying to find his sound mastering the art of mixing east coast drums with west coast melodies that he mastered on DoggyStyle. But Efil4Zaggin was a mastered sound of what Dre tried to do on No One Can Do It Better.
Good productions, but lyrics on it is to silly.
@Hollywood and Dre didnt even produce half those albums.. .even Chronic… did you hear the interview these guys had with Chris “The Glove” Taylor? It will ruin your childhood lol
@will I’m.not
Chris “The Glove” Taylor:
Yes. I produced a song called, “Stranded On Death Row.” That was me and Dre. There’s been a long standing rumor that I did everything and Dre did nothing. That’s not true. You will never hear me say that. But I also did a hell of a lot that I never received credit for.
He mixed a few records and co produced 1 record alongside dre.
@Builetproof I Agree wit that statement .
Shout out to MC Ren
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Back in the day when nwa kicked off was good.
But before that ice t was the man trying to send out the gangsta rap melody.
G style was his best work not to mention power.
Any love all the old school tunes nwa lives forever.
Dam iv still got the original lp.
Im with you on that, Ice T was the first & everybody overlooks him for some reason. I still bump Mind Over Matter in my ol skool bubble face Alpine..
Efil4zaggin is about as relevant as the shit I took this morning, meaning no one cares. Stop making articles on old, irrelevant rappers.
You my friend, sound like a dumb fuck.
Says the loser at home in his moms basement
That album was, and still is dope. How old are u? Who is your favorite MC now? What impact/message have they brought to the table? Hhmmm….
Hmmm….who the hell r you anddddd….why u hating? Take yo ass back to the hole you crawled out of, nobody cares if you care because YOU’RE IRRELEVANT! ✔
Fuck you, them rappers will always be relevant because if it weren’t for them it wouldn’t even be no rappers today. And niggaz4life album is better than any album thats coming out today