Chronic

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Lyrical Gangbang" contains a sample of "Valdez In The Country" from the album " A-Nal-Y-Sis" written by D. Hathaway, performed by The Night Lighters

Stranded On Death Row" contains a sample of " Do Your Thing" written by I. Hayes and published by Rondor Music (BMI). Lil' Ghetto Boy" contains a sample of " Little Ghetto Boy" written by E. DeRouen, E. Howard performed by Donny Hathaway and published by Warner Bros. Music Corp. (ASCAP). Dre helped change the rap game with his gangsta rap productions on N.W.A’s 1988 album Straight Outta Compton. He once again changed the game with The Chronic as he helped popularize the G-Funk sound inspired by the P-Funk sounds of George Clinton and his Parliament-Funkadelic crew. Dre was also influenced by the jazz sound from A Tribe Called Quest’s 1991 sophomore album The Low End Theory. You know what? That particular record, man, that’s like, I would say the toughest record that I’ve recorded in my career because, you know, it was right after my separation with Ruthless, and I was in survival mode. And, you know, going from that to the organization that I went to with all the things that were happening in the studio during the making, it was crazy. During that process, my house burned down, I was shot in the legs, and I was in the studio on crutches for a couple of weeks. So it was a lot that went into that record. It was blood, sweat, and beers that went into it, you know what I mean? So, that’s one of those records that I don’t even listen to anymore. Let Me Ride" contains a sample of " Mothership Connection" written by G. Clinton, B. Collins, B. WorrellAfter leaving Ruthless Records and releasing the single “Deep Cover” with his protégé Snoop Doggy Dogg, Dr. Dre released his debut solo album The Chronic on December 15, 1992 through Death Row Records with distribution from Interscope Records. The album’s cover was created in the style of the artwork for Zig-Zag rolling papers and the term “chronic” is used for high-grade marijuana. Snoop Dogg claimed that the term originated after he misheard his dealer explain that what they were smoking was hydro ponic, which he explained on his GGN show. Stranded On Death Row" contains a sample of "Do Your Thing" from the album " Shaft" written by I. Hayes The Chronic topped the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart for eight weeks, while “Nuthin’ But a ‘G’ Thang” hit No.1 for two weeks on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Last June, Rolling Stone placed The Chronic on its 500 Greatest Albums of All-Time List, boasting how the album “redefined the West Coast Hip Hop sound.” Musician Colin Wolfe, who worked with Dre on The Chronic and during the N.W.A days, talked about the inspiration for the album:

Interscope Records – 7567-92233-1, Atlantic – 7567-92233-1, Priority Records – 7567-92233-1, EastWest Records America – 7567-92233-1 Let Me Ride" contains a sample of " Mothership Connection" written by G. Clinton, B. Collins, B. Worrell and published by Warner Chappell Music (BMI).

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Dr Dre’s classic 1992 album The Chronic is set for a vinyl reissue to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Aftermath Records (3) – B0037603-01, Death Row Records (2) – B0037603-01, Interscope Records – B0037603-01 On top of the samples, G-Funk found on The Chronic featured heavy basslines and drums, Moog synths, keyboards, and live instrumentation to go along with the gangsta rap themes. This album helped further raise the profile of West Coast rap and helped establish Death Row as a powerhouse with the performances of the “Death Row inmates”: The Lady of Rage, Tha Dogg Pound’s Daz& Kurupt, Nate Dogg, and breakout star Snoop Dogg. Let Me Ride" contains a sample of "Mothership Connection" written by G. Clinton, B. Collins, B. Worrell and published by Warner Chappell Music (BMI). Steve Berman, Vice Chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M, said: “Dr. Dre is without a doubt one of the most iconic and groundbreaking artists in the modern era. He has also used his platform to fuel some very impactful philanthropic efforts that will ensure his legacy is felt for generations to come. Dre’s solo career all started with the The Chronic, one of the most celebrated recordings of all time. To have this album at Interscope once again where we work with Dre and his amazing team at Aftermath day in and day out is incredibly gratifying for me personally and all of us at Interscope.”