Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre is a G-funk and gangsta rap artist from Compton, California.
Compton producer and rapper behind N.W.A, The Chronic and 2001, who launched Snoop Dogg, Eminem and 50 Cent.
Who is Dr. Dre?
Dr. Dre (Andre Young) is a producer, rapper and entrepreneur from Compton, California. He started as a DJ in the World Class Wreckin' Cru and became the sound of N.W.A.
Known for
His solo debut The Chronic (1992) on Death Row Records, which he co-founded, followed by 2001 (1999) and Compton (2015). Through his label Aftermath he launched or shaped the careers of Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 50 Cent and Kendrick Lamar. In 2014 he sold Beats Electronics to Apple.
Style
Slow, heavy grooves built on deep bass, live instruments and synthesizer leads borrowed from '70s funk: the sound of G-funk. As a producer he is known as an extreme perfectionist.
Impact
Few people have shaped hip-hop's sound like Dr. Dre. He defined West Coast rap twice, in the early '90s and again around 2000, and his ear for talent created several generations of superstars.
Influences
- Parliament-Funkadelic
Dr. Dre: quick answers
What genre is Dr. Dre?
Dr. Dre’s music falls under G-funk and Gangsta Rap. Dr. Dre is part of West Coast hip-hop, with the most important work in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.
Where is Dr. Dre from?
Dr. Dre is from Compton, California.
What is Dr. Dre’s real name?
Dr. Dre’s real name is Andre Young.
When did Dr. Dre start?
Dr. Dre has been active since 1984.
Which group is Dr. Dre part of?
Dr. Dre is a member of N.W.A.
Who did Dr. Dre influence?
Dr. Dre influenced Snoop Dogg and The Game.
Which artists are similar to Dr. Dre?
If you like Dr. Dre, listen to Eazy-E, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Eminem, The Game and Timbaland.
