“N.W.A. and the Posse” was a compilation album released by N.W.A. (Niggaz Wit Attitudes) in 1987. The album featured tracks by N.W.As well as several other artists from the West Coast hip-hop scene. The album was a precursor to N.W.A’s breakthrough album, “Straight Outta Compton,” which was released in 1988. “N.W.A. and the Posse” helped to establish N.W.A.’s reputation as a leading force in hip hop and laid the groundwork for its future success. The album’s lyrics were raw and unfiltered and addressed social and political issues, including police brutality, racism, and poverty. “N.W.A. and the Posse” is an important release in the history of hip-hop and is considered a classic of the genre.