We're All in the Same Gang

"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.

"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)"
ReleasedMay 29, 1990
GenreWest Coast hip hop
Length7:28
LabelWarner Bros.
Producer(s)Dr. Dre
Music video
"We're All in the Same Gang" on YouTube

Production

Produced by Dr. Dre, the song featured rhymed lyrics from the following:[1]

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 vocals by Dr. Dre and Michael Concepcion.[1]

The voice of the news reader in the song's intro was done by then-future World Championship Wrestling announcer Lee Marshall.

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.[2]

Chart performance
Chart (1990) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA Charts)[3] 106
U.S. Billboard Hot 100[4] 35
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[5] 10
U.S. Billboard Hot Rap Tracks 1

See also

References
  1. "Release "We're All In The Same Gang" by The West Coast Rap All-Stars". MusicBrainz. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
  2. Pareles, Jon. "Grammy Nominees Announced". New York Times, January 11, 1991.
  3. "Bubbling Down Under Week commencing 30 July 1990". bubblingdownunder. July 30, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  4. Trust, Gary (February 18, 2010). "Chart Beat Thursday: A Whole New 'World'". Billboard. Retrieved June 5, 2010.
  5. "R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard.com. September 22, 1990. Retrieved June 5, 2010.


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