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Was N.W.A a album?
N.W.A was an American hip hop group from Compton, California.
Were NWA successful?
The group NWA has sold over 10 million units in the United States alone.
How many singles did NWA have?
The group NWA released 8 singles.

Question: Were there any influences?
Self-contained rewrite: What was NWA's musical influences?