20 Greatest Years in Hip-Hop History, Part 2: 15-11
We filtered through 45 years of the genre’s existence, picked out the 20 best, and ranked each one with regard to overall greatness.
Dr. Dre
- Real Name: Andre Romelle Young
- Nickname: Dre
- Hometown: Compton, CA
- Label: Aftermath / Interscope Records
Why Dr. Dre Gave Anderson .Paak So Much More Than a Co-Sign
Few things are as gratifying as having a meaningful co-sign evolve into a working relationship.
DJ Quik Understands Why Dr. Dre Hasn't Released Mythical 'Detox' Album
"Some of the tracks I heard, oh my God, get the fuck out of here."
Royce da 5'9" Thinks About Dr. Dre's Financial Advice to Him Every Day
"He just kept saying it over and over again..."
10 Best Rap Album Sequels, Ranked
Many sequels are awful. These 10 rap album sequels, however, are great.
Hip-Hop’s Unsung Love Affair With Yacht Rock
At first glance, hip-hop and yacht rock have little in common, but actually...
Producer Che Pope Reveals "Probably 1,000" of His Beats Are in Dr. Dre's "Safe"
That is a lot of unfinished music.
A Virtual Portrait Series in Celebration of Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, DJBooth has partnered with AT&T to highlight influential figures in Black history.
"Big 2018": Eminem Returns to the Studio with Dr. Dre & Mike WiLL Made-It
If anyone can help the masses forget about "Your booty is heavy duty like diarrhea," it's Dr. Dre and Mike WiLL. Right?
10 Best “Riding” Songs (Literally), Ranked
From OutKast to Clipse to Dr. Dre, these are raps's ten best "riding" songs.
Music Introduced Me to Dr. Dre the Artist, Not the Domestic Abuser
"In 2017, I can't allow myself to separate Dre the artist from Dre's actions against women. He is a genius but also an abuser."
“Be Creative—Learn The Craft”: Revisiting Dr. Dre’s '99 Criticism of Diddy
"Don't just throw something out there over somebody else's beat. Some of us work hard to make the art form something people can respect."
Beat Break: Cardiak Shares the Story Behind His 5 Biggest Songs
We talked to the beatsmith behind J. Cole's "Immortal," Rick Ross' "Diced Pineapples" and Lloyd Banks' "Start It Up."
The Hip-Hop History of Willie Hutch's "Brother’s Gonna Work It Out" Sample
The complete history of one of the best samples of all time.
5 Best Hip-Hop Album Series, Ranked
Movie sequels usually suck, but these album sequels sure don’t.
Anderson .Paak Details What Attracted Dr. Dre to His Voice
The "story in .Paak's voice" is what makes the 30-year-old budding superstar a rare commodity.
Anderson .Paak Says He & Dr. Dre Have a Stash of Unreleased Collaborations
Somebody start the petition to have this music released immediately.
Can Dr. Dre Help Resurrect Scott Storch's Career?
A recent Instagram post shows the pair reunited in the studio.
Dr. Dre's "The Chronic" Album Was Rejected Repeatedly By Labels
Anderson .Paak reveals that if it wasn't for Nate Dogg, Dr. Dre might have given up on "The Chronic" after label after label turned it down.
What Retirement? Dr. Dre's "Working Right Now" on New Music
Dre said that 'Compton' would be his last album, but Anderson .Paak reveals that he's currently working on a secret new project.
