Dr. Dre
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Dr. Dre is an American hip-hop artist, actor and a producer. Dr. Dre co founded N.W.A one of the most successful hip-hop groups in the 80's.
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[edit] About
Gangsta rapper Dr. Dre (Andre Young) was born on February 18, 1965 in Los Angeles, California. World Class Wreckin' Cru and Dr. Dre started performing at clubs and parties. In 1986, Dr. Dre met Ice Cube, the duo started writing songs together for Ruthless Records. Eazy-E tried to give the song, "Boyz-n-the Hood", that the duo made to HBO but refused to use the song. The duo was formed into N.W.A. (Niggaz With Attitude). In 1987, N.W.A. released their debut album. The next year Straight Outta Compton followed. "Fuck tha Police" became a hit with no help from the radio, press or MTV, the media refused to air the song for the hardcore lyrics. The FBI gave the duo a warning.
In 1989, Ice Cube left Ruthless Records for financial Disagreement. In 1991, at the peak of N.W.A's popularity Dr. Dre slowly started leaving the crew. He was also charged for assulting a host of a rap show. In 1992, he successfully left and formed Death Row Records with Suge Knight. There was also a rumor that N.W.A's manager refused to let go of Dr. Dre, Suge Knight held him at gunpoint and threatened to kill him.
In 1992, Dr. Dre released his first solo single, "Deep Cover". After the singles hit Snoop Dogg. Snoop was discovered through Warren G. In 1992, The Chronic, Dre's debut album was a multi-platinum. It included the notorious singles "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang" "Dre Day" and "Let Me Ride". In 1993, he also produced Snoop's debut album, Doggystyle. He also worked with Blackstreet on their single "No Diggity". Dr. Dre reunited with Ice Cube on the single "Natural Born Killaz". Dre didn't release another album for quite some time, he was working on his label and Death Row was on the palm of his hands.
In 1996, Death Row was at it's highest. Dre got tired of Knight's techniques. The label was busy with 2Pac's debut album, All Eyez On Me and Snoop was busy with his murder trial. In 1996, Dre left Death Row and made Aftermath. Knight was later on imprisoned. The album wasn't as successful as his previous album eventhough it got the media's attention. In 1999, Dre released, 2001.
[edit] Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | American Music Awards | Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist |
| 1994 | American Music Awards | Favorite New Rap/Hip-Hop Artist |
| 1994 | Grammy Award | Best Rap Solo Performance ("Let Me Ride") |
| 1994 | Source Awards | Artist of the Year |
| 1994 | Source Awards | Producer of the Year |
| 1994 | MTV Video Music Award | Nominated for Best Rap Video |
| 1995 | MTV Video Music Award | Won for the video "Keep Their Heads Ringin'" |
| 1996 | Grammy Award | Best Rap Solo Performance ("Keep Their Heads Ringin'"). |
| 1997 | MTV Video Music Awards | Best Rap Video "No Diggity" with Blackstreet and "Been There Done That" |
| 1997 | MTV Video Music Awards | Best Choreography "Been There Done That" |
| 1997 | MTV Video Music Awards | Best R&B Video "No Diggity" with Blackstreet |
| 2000 | Online Hip Hop Awards | Rap Album of the Year for Chronic 2001 |
| 2000 | Online Hip Hop Awards | Producer of the Year |
| 2000 | Online Hip Hop Awards | Outstanding Graphic Design for Interscope's Dr. Dre Web site |
| 2000 | MTV Video Music Award | Best Rap Video "Forgot About Dre" with Eminem |
| 2001 | American Music Award | Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist |
| 2001 | Grammy Awards | Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group "Forgot About Dre" with Eminem |
| 2001 | Grammy Awards | Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group "The Next Episode" with Snoop Dogg |
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | The Chronic | Certified 4x Platinum in U.S. |
| 1999 | 2001 | Certified 6x Platinum in U.S. |
[edit] Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles | Billboard Hot 100 | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Dre Day | 6 | 13 | 8 | The Chronic |
| 1993 | Let Me Ride | 34 | 3 | 34 | The Chronic |
| 1993 | Nuthin But A "G" Thang | 1 | 1 | 2 | The Chronic |
| 1999 | Still D.R.E. | 32 | 11 | 93 | 2001 |
| 2000 | Forgot About Dre | 14 | 25 | 2001 | |
| 2000 | The Next Episode | 11 | 9 | 23 | 2001 |
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[edit] Tours & Concerts
No upcoming tours and concerts for this artist.
[edit] Announcements
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
 December 15, 1992 Death Row |
 November 16, 1999 Aftermath |
[edit] Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Dre Day | Interscope | The Chronic |
| 1993 | Let Me Ride | Death Row | The Chronic |
| 1993 | Nuthin But A "G" Thang | Interscope | The Chronic |
| 1999 | Still D.R.E. | Universal International | 2001 |
| 2000 | Forgot About Dre | Polygram International | 2001 |
| 2000 | The Next Episode | Polygram International | 2001 |
[edit] Compilations & Live Releases
 September 20, 1994 Triple X |
 May 21, 1996 Triple X |
 September 24, 1996 Dolphin |
 November 26, 1996 Interscope |
 May 28, 2002 Death Row |
 July 5, 2005 K-Town |
 June 6, 2006 Death Row |
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[edit] Influences
[edit] Contemporaries
[edit] Trivia
- Dr. Dre has sold over 80 million records.
- He produced Snoop Dogg's most successful album "doggystyle".
- He has a son that goes by the rap name Hood Surgeon.
- Dr. Dre has produced 50 albums.
