World Class Wreckin' Cru

World Class Wreckin' Cru
World Class Wreckin' Cru in 1985.
World Class Wreckin' Cru in 1985.
Background information
Also known asThe Cru, The World Cru Bangers
OriginCompton, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active1983–1987, 1990–1991
Labels
  • Kru-Cut
  • Epic
  • Macola Records
Past members

World Class Wreckin' Cru was an American electro group, during the 1980s in the Los Angeles area, that contributed to rap's development. Two of its members, Dr. Dre and DJ Yella, attained greater fame as members of N.W.A, which pioneered gangsta rap. A song by the Cru had also featured R&B singer Michel'le.[2][3][4][5][6]

  1. ^ John Bush. "World Class Wreckin' Cru". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 August 2021. Compton electro/rap/R&B group
  2. ^ "Dr. Dre's World Class Wreckin' Cru uniform - The Worst Hip-Hop Fashion Fails of All Time | Complex UK". Uk.complex.com. 2013-06-27. Retrieved 2015-08-18.
  3. ^ Cizmar, Martin (2010-05-06). "Whatever Happened to N.W.A's Posse?". L.A. Weekly. Retrieved 2015-08-18.
  4. ^ [1] Archived October 2, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ "Bustle". Bustle. 18 August 2015. Retrieved 2015-08-18.
  6. ^ "Vibe - Google Books". March 1994. Retrieved 2015-08-18.

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