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)Micheal Conception
Music video
"We're All in the Same Gang" on YouTube

Production

Produced by Micheal Conception, the song featured rhymed lyrics from the following:

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
  1. Pareles, Jon. "Grammy Nominees Announced". New York Times, January 11, 1991.
  2. Trust, Gary (February 18, 2010). "Chart Beat Thursday: A Whole New 'World'". Billboard. Retrieved June 5, 2010.
  3. "R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard.com. September 22, 1990. Retrieved June 5, 2010.


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