World Class Wreckin' Cru | |
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![]() World Class Wreckin' Cru in 1985. | |
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Also known as | The Cru, The World Cru Bangers |
Origin | Compton, California, U.S. |
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Years active | 1983–1987, 1990–1991 |
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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]
Compton electro/rap/R&B group