Compton's Most Wanted
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1987 in Compton, California, United States
- Active: 1987 - present
Biography
Compton's Most Wanted, also known as CMW, is a gangsta rap group from Compton, California, formed in 1987 and led by MC Eiht and Tha Chill. With producers DJ Slip and The Unknown DJ shaping a laid-back, soul-sampled sound, the group helped define early West Coast gangsta rap on 'It's a Compton Thang' (1990), 'Straight Checkn 'Em' (1991) and 'Music to Driveby' (1992), scoring a chart-topping rap single with 'Growin' Up in the Hood'.
Genres
Compton's Most Wanted Discography
- It's a Compton Thang (1990) - Album - rated 3.63/5
- Straight Check N'Em (1991) - Album - rated 3.77/5
- Music to Driveby (1992) - Album - rated 3.82/5
Members
- MC Eiht - vocals (1987–Present)
- Tha Chill - vocals (1987–Present)
- DJ Slip - production (1987–Present)
- The Unknown DJ - production (1987–Present)
- DJ Mike T - turntables (1987–1992)
- Boom Bam - vocals (2000–Present)