Compton, CA

Music connected to Compton

Dive into Compton, a city synonymous with West Coast hip-hop's raw energy and undeniable influence. This is the stomping ground that birthed Dr. Dre, a founding father of N.W.A and a sonic architect who shaped the genre. Compton's sound is a testament to its history, a blend of resilience and hard-won pride echoed in countless tracks. Just listen to Kendrick Lamar, whose discography is practically a love letter to his city, name-dropping Compton in tracks like "Complexion (A Zulu Love)" and "King Kunta."

But Compton is more than just beats and rhymes. Situated in the heart of Southern California, slightly elevated above the beach towns, it was once known as "The Hub City" for its central location. The Los Angeles River marks its western border, a natural boundary to a city that has weathered social and political storms, including the Watts Riots and the Rodney King trial aftermath. From its roots as ancestral Tongva land to its modern identity as a manufacturing and logistics hub, Compton's story is etched in every street corner and every verse. Explore the music, explore the city, and feel the pulse of Compton.

About Compton

• Dr. Dre, a hip-hop icon, rose to fame as a founding member of N.W.A.
• Compton's uniquely influential West Coast hip-hop sound originated here.
• The Dominguez Rancho Adobe, a historic rancho, significantly shaped the area's early development.
• Compton was once known as "The Hub City" due to its central location.
• The Watts Riots of 1965 significantly impacted Compton's social and political landscape.
• Named after Griffith Compton, it was established in 1889 and incorporated in 1888.
• Home to over 95,000, it's smaller than nearby Long Beach.
• At 72 feet, it's slightly higher than the average Southern California beach town.
• Manufacturing and logistics are significant contributors to Compton's economy.
• It feels like resilience mixed with a touch of hard-won pride.
• The Los Angeles River defines part of Compton's western border.
• The area was part of the ancestral lands of the Tongva people.
• On April 26, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. spoke at a civil rights rally in Compton.
• Interstate 710 (Long Beach Freeway) runs through Compton.
• The Los Angeles River runs along Compton's western border.
• Tongva people inhabited the area before European colonization.
• On April 29, 1992, the acquittal of police officers in the Rodney King trial sparked riots in Compton.
• Interstate 710, the Long Beach Freeway, runs through Compton.
• The city is part of the Los Angeles River watershed.
• The Tongva people inhabited the area before European colonization.
• On May 12, 1927, a deadly tornado struck Compton, causing significant damage.
• The Compton Courthouse, built in 1953, is an example of mid-century modern architecture.
• The Alameda Street corridor runs through Compton, connecting it to major industrial areas.

Artists From Compton

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Songs About Compton

Keisha’s Song (Her Pain) by

Complexion (A Zulu Love) by

Ronald Reagan Era (His Evils) by

Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst by

ELEMENT. by

Hol’ Up by

Look Out For Detox by

man at the garden by

Backseat Freestyle by

wacced out murals by

good kid by

u by

King Kunta by

Worldwide Steppers by

The Spiteful Chant by

The Heart Pt. 2 by

Real by

Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe by

Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe (Remix) by

She Bad by

m.A.A.d city by

Wesley’s Theory by

Hood Politics by

The Art of Peer Pressure by

Nuthin' But a G Thang by

24's by

Real Niggaz by

straight outta compton by

Drowning by

Sherane a.k.a Master Splinter’s Daughter by

dodger blue (feat. wallie the sensei, siete7x, roddy ricch) by

The Blacker the Berry by

Like Me by

i by

100 Miles and Runnin’ by

dodger blue by

Dopeman (Remix) by

tv off by

FEEL. by

8 Ball (Remix) by

Fuck tha Police by

not like us by

Throw Your Hands in the Air by

Forgot About Dre (feat. Eminem) by

Guilty Conscience by

For Sale? (Interlude) by

Money Trees by

Swimming Pools (Drank) by

The Heart Part 4 by

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Girl Blunt by

Alwayz Into Somethin’ by

Appetite For Destruction by

Chin Check by

Dope Man by

Express Yourself by

Niggaz 4 Life by

Outta Da Blue by

Not Like Us by

HUMBLE by

HUMBLE. by

Show Me (Remix) by

FEAR. by

8 Ball by

Parental Discretion Iz Advised by

OooWee by

Hard In da Paint by

Karma by

Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang by

Still D.R.E. by

Scenario by

all the stars by

peekaboo by

squable up by

Ice Cube Killa by

John by

Straight Outta Compton by

Window Shopper by

Foe Tha Love of $ by

can't stop by

California Love - Original Version by

Crept and We Came by

Resurrection (Paper, Paper) by

Nina by

Break the Internet by

Slide by

SMUCKERS by

It Was a Good Day by

We Up by

Excuse Me by

Days of Our Livez by

Words I Never Said by

Nobody by

Between Us by

Bullet by

Alright by

XXX. by

My Shoes by

DNA. by

Heat by

euphoria by

I Cry by

2Pac ft. Ice Cube - Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It (ft. Eminem, Eazy E, Biggie, Snoop Dogg) by

California Love by

Can’t C Me by

Fear Nothing by

Toss It Up by

Words of Wisdom by

Everybody’s Something by

Family Matters by

Berzerk by

Fall by

Fuel by

Killshot by

My Darling by

Rain Man by

Rap God by

The Monster by

Black Boy Fly by

Blow My High (Members Only) by

Compton by

Institutionalized by

Momma by

Savior by

A Milli by

No Worries by

Da Last Don by

How G’s Ride by

More 2 Life by

Only God Can Judge Me by

Nas Is Coming by

The White Sheet by

Crazy by

Doggy Dogg World by

Gin & Juice (Remix) by

Gin and Juice by

Gz And Hustlas by

Let Bygones Be Bygones by

Neva Left by

Serial Killa by

Super Crip by

Ready To Die by

2Pac ft. Ice Cube - Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It (ft. Eminem, Eazy E, Biggie, Snoop Dogg) by

Fear Nothing by

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