Eazy-Duz-It (song)
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"Eazy-Duz-It" is a single by rapper Eazy-E
, from the album of the same name. It was released in 1989 and written by fellow N.W.A member, MC Ren
. It features the song "Radio" as a b-side. The b-side of the cassette single also contained the original version of the song Compton's N The House which only appears on the cassette single version, the vinyl single has a radio edit of Eazy-Duz-It instead of Compton's N The House. There is a remix version of Compton's N The House that appears on N.W.A.'s Straight Outta Compton album, but the original can only be found on the cassette single and has never been released elsewhere.
"Eazy-Duz-It" was produced by Dr. Dre
with co-production by DJ Yella
, with Eazy-E's production debut.
The first line for the song features Eazy saying "Well I'm Eazy-E" which was later sampled by DJ Yella on his tribute song for Eazy, "4 tha E". Eazy-E also says the famous line "boy should have known by now, Eazy does it"; this line was later sampled in "Real Muthaphuckkin G's
," the diss song Eazy-E made to his former mate and later enemy Dr. Dre.
The track "Street Knowledge VIP" by drum and bass
trio Evol Intent
contains a plethora of Eazy-E samples, including the above-mentioned line changed to "boy shoulda known by now, Evol does it," using a synthesized voice to replace "Eazy" with "Evol".
Slim Thug
sampled the line ..thug from around the way.. to make the song Thug from his Boss of All Bosses
album. Also the song's line was sampled by both Memphis duo Three 6 Mafia
DJ Paul
and Juicy J
in Ridin Spinners, and Memphis rapper Yo Gotti
on his song Thug From Around The Way.
Eazy-E
Eric Lynn Wright , better known by his stage name Eazy-E, was an American rapper who performed solo and in the hip hop group N.W.A. Wright was born to Richard and Kathie Wright in Compton, California...
, from the album of the same name. It was released in 1989 and written by fellow N.W.A member, MC Ren
MC Ren
Lorenzo Jerald Patterson , better known by his stage name MC Ren, is a rapper who formed part of the group N.W.A. His moniker is derived from his first name .-Early life:...
. It features the song "Radio" as a b-side. The b-side of the cassette single also contained the original version of the song Compton's N The House which only appears on the cassette single version, the vinyl single has a radio edit of Eazy-Duz-It instead of Compton's N The House. There is a remix version of Compton's N The House that appears on N.W.A.'s Straight Outta Compton album, but the original can only be found on the cassette single and has never been released elsewhere.
"Eazy-Duz-It" was produced by Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre
Andre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...
with co-production by DJ Yella
DJ Yella
DJ Yella is the stage name of Antoine Carraby , a DJ, drummer, music producer, film director and pornographer from Compton, California. He was a member of the World Class Wreckin' Cru along with Dr. Dre. He later became a founding member of the pioneering gangsta rap group N.W.A...
, with Eazy-E's production debut.
The first line for the song features Eazy saying "Well I'm Eazy-E" which was later sampled by DJ Yella on his tribute song for Eazy, "4 tha E". Eazy-E also says the famous line "boy should have known by now, Eazy does it"; this line was later sampled in "Real Muthaphuckkin G's
Real Muthaphuckkin G's
"Real Muthaphuckkin G's" is a 1993 song by West Coast rapper Eazy-E from his album It's On 187um Killa. It is a "diss song" to former N.W.A. bandmate Dr. Dre and his then-new protégé Snoop Doggy Dogg. It is also one of the few songs that Eazy-E ever produced in the studio.It peaked at #42 on the...
," the diss song Eazy-E made to his former mate and later enemy Dr. Dre.
The track "Street Knowledge VIP" by drum and bass
Drum and bass
Drum and bass is a type of electronic music which emerged in the late 1980s. The genre is characterized by fast breakbeats , with heavy bass and sub-bass lines...
trio Evol Intent
Evol Intent
Evol Intent is a hardstep drum and bass group formed in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. in 2000. The group is composed of The Enemy , Knick , and Gigantor ....
contains a plethora of Eazy-E samples, including the above-mentioned line changed to "boy shoulda known by now, Evol does it," using a synthesized voice to replace "Eazy" with "Evol".
Slim Thug
Slim Thug
Stayve Jerome Thomas , better known as Slim Thug, Boss Hogg or Thug Boss, is an American rapper. He gained mainstream attention for his contribution to the popular single from rapper Mike Jones, "Still Tippin'"....
sampled the line ..thug from around the way.. to make the song Thug from his Boss of All Bosses
Boss of all Bosses
- Chart Positions :- References :*...
album. Also the song's line was sampled by both Memphis duo Three 6 Mafia
Three 6 Mafia
Three 6 Mafia are an Academy Award-winning, American rap group originating from Memphis, Tennessee. Formed in 1991 as Triple 6 Mafia, by DJ Paul, Juicy J, & Lord Infamous, the group at its most featured six members including; Crunchy Black, Gangsta Boo and Koopsta Knicca...
DJ Paul
DJ Paul
Paul Beauregard, better known by his stage name DJ Paul, is an American rapper and record producer from Memphis, Tennessee. He is one half of the current Memphis-based rap group Three 6 Mafia. He is also the half brother of former Three 6 Mafia member Lord Infamous. He won an Academy Award for Best...
and Juicy J
Juicy J
Jordan Michael Houston, better known by his stage name Juicy J is an Academy Award winning American rapper and record producer from Memphis, Tennessee and is the co-founder and a member of the duo Three 6 Mafia . He is also the younger brother of Project Pat...
in Ridin Spinners, and Memphis rapper Yo Gotti
Yo Gotti
Mario Mims better known by his stage name Yo Gotti, is a southern rapper from the northern side of Memphis, Tennessee who was previously known as Lil Yo.-Independent Albums:Yo Gotti released a string of independent albums...
on his song Thug From Around The Way.
Cassette Single B-Side
- "Radio"
- "Compton's N The House / 100% Diss (Dedicated To The Wacky Wack Crew)"