Dr. Dre - The Chronic

 The best hip hop record. Ever.
Dr. Dre's solo debut is my favorite hip hop album and one of my top 5 favorite albums overall. The production is legendary, with all the songs having smooth-sounding basslines, synths, and old-school samples coming together on every track. The Chronic is Snoop's debut, and he pushes the album over the top with his stoned out flow. Every joint is a banger, even the intro and the skits. Other artists tried to duplicate this album's flow and overall completeness, but failed. My most listened to tracks would be the intro, Dre Day, Let Me Ride, and 'G' Thang. In my opinion, 'G' Thang is the best rap single, with Gin And Juice being second. If you call yourself a hip hop fan, get this album. April 11, 2008

 Classic! WEST UP!
Must have for any rap fan. Westcoast doin' they thang like ALWAYZ! This was the beginning of the G-Funk era and in my opinion, the best era of hip hop up to date. Los Angeles took it over and introduced what they had to offer.

It hardly seems like a solo Dre project since almost every song has a collaboration, but all collaborations are strong. Dr. Dre (of course), Snoop Dogg, RBX, Kurupt, Daz, and Lady of Rage to name a few, all prove themselves on here.

It holds up for the most point even to this day. Sure it seems a bit dated, but it still has you head bangin' so it don't matter!

Hot. February 13, 2008

 A classic masterpiece!
In this album, Dr. Dre create a great masterpiece that change the whole perspective of the industry. Traditionally Hip-hop is primarily focused in New York but this album spark the beginning of the West Coast hiphop dynasty.

Dr. Dre created G-Funk by blended Parliament/ Funkadelic beats with a deep, heavy bass line with synthesizers playing high-pitched melodies, combine that with soulful female voices and laid-back delivery of the, then unknown, Snoop Dogg, and you get the one of the greatest rap album of all time. The album is so influential, it inspired both Nas and Biggie to went on and creat a classic album. It also sparked Snoop Dogg rapping career. January 21, 2008

 A Classic
The hip-hop genre has few albums that are listenable from beginning to end and that sound as fresh nearly 20 years after they're released. The Chronic is one such album.

January 9, 2008

 Zig-zag Roll
Ex-member of N.W.A step out from the shadows of the group, but didn't forget to pack production skills for this effort, The Chronic. Dr. Dre didn't just showcase his talents as an artist, he assembled an all rookie roster to assist. As he dedicate this LP to those who were down from the start "The Chronic (Intro)" introduces the new beginning and what's to come. "F*** Wit Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebratin')" with Snoop, RBX & Jewell is a direct blow to several artists and the animosity towards former group. Incorporating a funk guitar lick on "Let Me Ride" is a highlight for The Chronic with elements of a timeless mainstream attempt as does "Nuthin' But A 'G' Thang" with Snoop. At the time following the Los Angeles riots, "The Day The N***** Took Over" with RBX, Snoop & Daz takes a reality approach as an audio/visual with controversial political twist. "Deeez Nuuuts" with Daz, Snoop, Nate Dogg & Warren G. has the classic west coast, funk feel as Dre used his signature instruments with a swing more or less. The scene takes place after being released from prison, "Lil' Ghetto Boy" with Snoop, show the realities of revolving doors of the system including the outcome. "...44 reasons come to mind / why your m****f*****' brother is hard to find..." is the opening verse for "A N**** Witta Gun" and the gun slinging "Rat-tat-tat-tat" with RBX, BJ & Snoop shift gears to a more rougher edge for the album. The interludes "The $20 Sack Pyramid" and "The Doctor's Office" are humorous and witty additions to complete the album's overall view. Showcasing lyrical abilities with violence and street contents, "Lyrical Gangbang" with Rage, Kurupt & RBX, "High Powered" with RBX, Daz & Rage and "Stranded On Death Row" with Bushwick Bill, Kurupt, RBX, Rage & Snoop are exemples that silenced critics from false remarks of West Coast rappers/emcees can't flow. "B****** Ain't S***" with Snoop, Daz & Kurupt is the last pull to put out the fire to. All of the contents of this package made this a classic release. This album created careers for many of the featured artists as Dr. Dre's production finally got the respect from all as one of the best producers of his time. November 2, 2007

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