Straight Outta Compton (2015) Soundtrack

Straight Outta Compton: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack accompanies the 2015 biographical drama Straight Outta Compton, directed by F. Gary Gray and chronicling the rise of hip‑hop group N.W.A. The soundtrack is a curated compilation of licensed songs by N.W.A and other influential artists, reflecting the era’s West Coast hip‑hop, gangsta rap, funk, and G‑funk styles that shaped the group’s real-world impact. It underscores key narrative moments with authentic period tracks rather than original film score material.

The soundtrack album was released January 8, 2016, via Universal Music Enterprises / Capitol Records. It contains 17 tracks (standard version) running approximately 77 minutes, and was issued on digital, CD and vinyl formats. The collection includes seminal cuts such as “Straight Outta Compton” (N.W.A), “Gangsta Gangsta” (N.W.A), “Nuthin’ But a ’G’ Thang” (Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg) and classic funk and soul songs that contextualize the film’s cultural milieu.

The film’s original score was composed by Joseph Trapanese, separate from the licensed soundtrack. The score album was also released January 8, 2016 via Universal Music Enterprises and comprises 15 instrumental tracks running approximately 32 minutes, blending period‑appropriate orchestral cues with modern dramatic scoring to support the film’s emotional and narrative arcs.

The Straight Outta Compton soundtrack is built entirely from pre‑existing and historically significant tracks rather than new compositions recorded for the film. Licensed music note: All songs on the main soundtrack album are licensed recordings featured in or associated with the movie; the original score is a separate release of instrumental film music.

Composer (Score): Joseph Trapanese
Release Date: January 8, 2016
Label: Universal Music Enterprises / Capitol Records
Tracks: 17 (Music From), 15 (Original Score)
Genre: West Coast hip‑hop / Gangsta rap / Original Score

Music from Trailers, Teasers, and Promos

• N.W.A. – Straight Outta Compton

Straight Outta Compton: Tracklist

1. N.W.A. – Straight Outta Compton
2. Parliament – Flash Light
3. Eazy-E – We Want Eazy
4. N.W.A. – Gangsta Gangsta
5. Funkadelic – (Not Just) Knee Deep
6. Eazy-E – Boyz-N-The-Hood
7. Roy Ayers Ubiquity – Everybody Loves The Sunshine
8. N.W.A. – Dopeman (Remix)
9. N.W.A. – Fuck Tha Police
10. N.W.A. – Express Yourself
11. Steve Arrington’s Hall Of Fame – Weak At The Knees
12. N.W.A. – Quiet On Tha Set
13. N.W.A. – 8 Ball (Remix)
14. Ice Cube – The Nigga Ya Love To Hate
15. N.W.A. – Real Niggaz
16. Ice Cube – No Vaseline
17. Dr. Dre – Nuthin’ But A “G” Thang

Score Soundtrack