N.w.a - If It Aint Ruff -

The backbone of the track is "A Star in the Ghetto" by Average White Band. Dre takes a sophisticated funk groove and strips it down, making it feel claustrophobic and urgent.

Before he was a billionaire mogul, Dr. Dre was a crate-digging scientist. "If It Ain't Ruff" is one of the earliest examples of the "G-Funk" precursors. N.W.A - If It Aint Ruff

The song lacks a traditional melodic chorus. Instead, it relies on Ren’s rhythmic cadence to provide the "hook." His ability to weave multi-syllabic rhymes over a sparse beat proved that N.W.A didn't need shock value to be elite; they had the lyrical chops to back it up. 2. Dr. Dre’s Sonic Blueprint The backbone of the track is "A Star