“We’re All in the Same Gang” is a 1990 single by the West Coast Rap All-Stars, a collaboration of West Coast Hip Hop artists who assembled for this song, which promoted an anti-violence message.
Produced by Dr. Dre, the song featured rhymed lyrics from the following:
- King Tee
- Body & Soul (including Dee Barnes)
- Def Jef
- Michel’le
- Tone-Loc
- Above the Law
- Ice-T
- Dr. Dre, MC Ren and Eazy-E of N.W.A
- J.J. Fad
- Young MC
- Digital Underground (Money-B and Shock G)
- Oaktown’s 3.5.7
- MC Hammer
On the B-side was the Radio Special version of the single (trimmed down to 4 minutes with the exclusion of Def Jef, Above The Law, JJ Fad, Oaktown’s 3.5.7., and MC Hammer), and the song “Tellin’ Time (Mike’s Rap)”, produced by Shock G and featuring Dr. Dre and Michael Concepcion, the executive producer of the project.
N.W.A., Michel’le, Above the Law and J.J. Fad all recorded for Eazy-E and Jerry Heller’s Ruthless Records.
In 1991, the song was nominated at the 33rd Annual Grammy Awards for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.