Eazy-E on vinyl: the founder of Ruthless
In short: Eazy-E’s real name was Eric Wright (1964–1995), and he came from Compton near Los Angeles. In 1987 he founded the label Ruthless Records with Jerry Heller, was a member of N.W.A and in 1988 released his solo debut “Eazy-Duz-It” – produced by Dr. Dre and DJ Yella. The Vinyl Room currently has 4 Eazy-E records.
What makes Eazy-E special?
A high, unmistakable voice and a laid-back, cheeky delivery – and as a label boss Eazy-E was one of the driving forces of West Coast rap. “Eazy-Duz-It” from 1988 shows the early Compton sound with Dr. Dre’s beats.
Here the album comes in several editions, plus another record from the nineties.
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First pressings
Records by Eazy-E
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FAQ
What was Eazy-E’s real name? Eric Wright.
What does Eazy-E have to do with Ruthless Records? He founded the label in 1987 together with manager Jerry Heller.
What is “Eazy-Duz-It”? His 1988 solo debut, produced by Dr. Dre and DJ Yella.
Which records do you have? Mainly “Eazy-Duz-It” in several editions – 4 records in all.
