Niggaz on tha Run (N.O.T.R.) was a 1990s Gangsta rap group from Compton, California. They were formed by MC Eiht and mainly featured his long-time friends and members of Compton's Most Wanted, DJ Slip, Tha Chill and Boom Bam.[1]
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Background information | |
Also known as | N.O.T.R. |
Origin | W 159th St, Tragniew Park, Compton, California, U.S. |
Genres | Gangsta rap, West Coast hip hop |
Years active | 1993–1996 |
Labels | Big Beat, Specialty |
Past members | MC Eiht DJ Slip Tha Chill Boom Bam Lil Hawk 'n' Bird DJ DUI |
Background
editThey formed in 1993 and were due to release an EP in early '94, but it was cancelled a few months prior.[2] Very rare record test pressings are all that remain, however, several tracks have been uploaded to YouTube. (see referenced playlist)[3] They were heavily involved with MC Eiht featuring C.M.W.'s 1994 & '96 albums, We Come Strapped & Death Threatz.[4]
References
edit- ^ MC Eiht Interview on Yo! MTV Raps in 1993
- ^ MC Eiht Interview on Yo! MTV Raps in 1994
- ^ N.O.T.R. YouTube playlist
- ^ Boom Bam Interview by Shane Thompson 12/13/2009