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. and is known for portraying Eazy-E on what album?
Eazy-E Eric Lynn Wright (September 7, 1964March 26, 1995), 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 is affectionately called "The Godfather of Gangsta rap". He was born to Richard and Kathie Wright in Compton, California. After dropping out of high school in the tenth grade, he supported himself primarily by selling drugs before founding Ruthless Records and becoming a rapper. Arabian Prince, Eazy-E, Dr. Dre and Ice Cube formed N.W.A. After DJ Yella and MC Ren joined the group, N.W.A released their debut single "Panic Zone". In 1988, they released their most controversial album, "Straight Outta Compton". The group released two more albums and then disbanded after Eazy released Dr. Dre from his contract. Eazy-E died in March 1995 after a brief battle with AIDS.
Section 8 (album) Section 8 is the fourth studio album by American rapper MC Eiht, released June 8, 1999 on Hoo-Bangin' Records and Priority Records. This was also his first album on Mack 10's label, Hoo-Bangin' Records. The album features production by Ant Banks, DJ Slip, Fredwreck, Binky Mack and MC Eiht. It peaked at number 5 on the "Billboard" Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 54 on the "Billboard" 200. One single, "Automatic", peaked at number 62 on the "Billboard" Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and at number 6 on the "Billboard" Rap Songs. Several guest performers appear on the album, including: Ice Cube, Mack 10, Compton's Most Wanted, Techniec and Val Young.