Eazy-E
Eazy-E is a gangsta rap artist from Compton, California.
Compton rapper and founder of Ruthless Records, the voice and businessman behind N.W.A.
Who is Eazy-E?
Eazy-E (Eric Wright) was a rapper and record label owner from Compton, California. He died in 1995 of complications from AIDS.
Known for
He founded Ruthless Records in 1987 and funded and fronted N.W.A. "Boyz-n-the-Hood" and his solo album Eazy-Duz-It (1988) were early gangsta rap landmarks.
Style
A high, nasal voice with a cocky, playful delivery. His raps were about street life, written partly by Ice Cube and others, and carried by Dr. Dre's production.
Impact
Eazy-E is known as the "Godfather of Gangsta Rap". As an independent label boss he showed how artists from the streets could own their music business.
Eazy-E: quick answers
What genre is Eazy-E?
Eazy-E’s music falls under Gangsta Rap. Eazy-E is part of West Coast hip-hop, with the most important work in the 1980s and 1990s.
Where is Eazy-E from?
Eazy-E is from Compton, California.
What is Eazy-E’s real name?
Eazy-E’s real name is Eric Wright.
When did Eazy-E start?
Eazy-E has been active since 1986.
Which group is Eazy-E part of?
Eazy-E is a member of N.W.A.
