| "We're All in the Same Gang" | |
|---|---|
) | |
| Single by The West Coast Rap All-Stars | |
| from the album We're All in the Same Gang | |
| B-side | "Tellin' Time (Mike's Rap)" |
| Released | May 29, 1990 |
| Genre | West Coast hip hop |
| Length | 7:28 |
| Label | Warner Bros. |
| Producer(s) | Micheal Conception |
| Music video | |
| "We're All in the Same Gang" on YouTube | |
"We're All in the Same Gang" is a 1990 Grammy nominated single by the West Coast Rap All-Stars, a collaboration of West Coast hip-hop artists who assembled for this song, which promoted an anti-violence message.
Production
Produced by Micheal Conception, the song featured rhymed lyrics from the following:
- King Tee
- Body & Soul (including Dee Barnes)
- Def Jef
- Michel'le
- Tone-Loc
- Above the Law
- Ice-T
- Dr. Dre, MC Ren and Eazy-E of N.W.A
- J.J. Fad
- Young MC
- Digital Underground (Humpty Hump and Shock G)
- Oaktown's 3.5.7
- MC Hammer
On the B-side was the Radio Special version of the single (trimmed down to 4 minutes with the exclusion of Def Jef, Above the Law, JJ Fad, Oaktown's 3.5.7., and MC Hammer), and the song "Tellin' Time (Mike's Rap)", produced by Shock G and featuring Dr. Dre and Michael Concepcion, the executive producer of the project.
N.W.A., Michel'le, Above the Law and J.J. Fad all recorded for Eazy-E and Jerry Heller's Ruthless Records.
In 1991, the song was nominated at the 33rd Annual Grammy Awards for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.[1]
Chart performance
| Chart (1990) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100[2] | 35 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[3] | 10 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Rap Tracks | 1 |
See also
References
- ^ Pareles, Jon. "Grammy Nominees Announced". New York Times, January 11, 1991.
- ^ Trust, Gary (February 18, 2010). "Chart Beat Thursday: A Whole New 'World'". Billboard. Retrieved June 5, 2010.
- ^ "R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard.com. September 22, 1990. Retrieved June 5, 2010.
External links
- [1] at Discogs.com