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West Coast Hip-Hop Pioneer and Legendary Producer

Dr. Dre is one of the most influential figures in the history of hip-hop. Emerging as a key player in the late-'80s West Coast rap scene, he co-founded N.W.A., a pioneering gangsta rap group known for their provocative lyrics and raw depiction of urban life. With N.W.A.'s iconic debut, Straight Outta Compton (1988), Dre's distinctive production style began to shape the sound of hip-hop. After departing N.W.A., Dr. Dre revolutionized rap music by introducing G-funk, a subgenre characterized by smooth synth melodies, heavy basslines, and laid-back grooves. His debut solo album, The Chronic (1992), released under Death Row Records, became a seminal work in hip-hop. The album spawned classics like "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang" featuring a then-unknown Snoop Dogg and earned Dre widespread critical acclaim, cementing his status as a rap legend. Dr. Dre continued his production and mentorship success, launching the careers of major artists such as Snoop Dogg, Tupac Shakur, Eminem, and 50 Cent. His second solo album, 2001 (1999), further showcased his production genius with hits like "Still D.R.E." and "Forgot About Dre." Throughout the 2000s and 2010s, Dre focused on business ventures and production. He co-founded Beats Electronics in 2006, which became a cultural phenomenon and was later acquired by Apple Inc. for $3 billion in 2014. Despite a lengthy hiatus from solo releases, Dre returned in 2015 with Compton, an album inspired by the biopic Straight Outta Compton, chronicling the rise of N.W.A. As a producer and executive, Dr. Dre played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of modern hip-hop and R&B, collaborating with artists across genres. He is known for his meticulous approach to production and an ear for crafting timeless hits. In 2024, Dre returned to the spotlight as the producer of Snoop Dogg's 20th studio album, Missionary, which celebrated their decades-long collaboration. His influence on the music industry remains unparalleled, making him a true icon in hip-hop history and a trailblazer whose work continues to inspire generations of artists.

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The Chronic

2001

Compton

Detox

			Hip Hop Music
1 - D	2Pac • 50 Cent • Ab-Soul • Angel Haze • A$AP Rocky • Black Eyed Peas • Brockhampton • Bugzy Malone • Cardi B • Chance the Rapper • Denzel Curry • Doechii • Doja Cat • Donald Glover • Dr. Dre • Drake
E - J	Eminem • Flo Milli • Foxy Brown • Future • GloRilla • Iann Dior • Ice Spice • Iggy Azalea • Jay-Z • J. Cole • JID • Joyner Lucas • Juice WRLD
K - N	Kendrick Lamar • Kid Cudi • Latto • Lauryn Hill • Lil Baby • Lil Durk • Lil Nas X • Lil Uzi Vert • Lil Wayne • Little Simz • Logic • Lupe Fiasco • Machine Gun Kelly • Mac Miller • Meek Mill • Megan Thee Stallion • MF Doom • Migos • Missy Elliott • Nas • NF • Nicki Minaj • Nipsey Hussle
O - S	OutKast • Pharrell • Playboi Carti • Public Enemy • Pusha T • Saweetie • Snoop Dogg
T - Z	Tech N9ne • The Notorious B.I.G. • Travis Scott • Ty Dolla $ign • Tyler, The Creator • Wu-Tang Clan • XXXTentacion • Ye • Young Thug