Rapper Dr. Dre is turning 57 years old today!
Dr. Dre was born Andre Romelle Young on February 18, 1965, in Compton, California. The rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur is also the founder and CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics. He previously co-founded, co-owned, and was the President of Death Row records.
Dr. Dre: What’s Your Favorite Song?
Dr. Dre got his start as a member of the World Class Wreckin’ Cru in 1985 and later performed with N.W.A. His debut solo album “The Chronic” was released through Death Row Records in 1992. It made him one of the best-selling artists of 1993 and earned him a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance for “Let Me Ride.” He also earned critical acclaim for his single “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang.”
In 1996, he left Death Row Records to create Aftermath Entertainment. In 1996, he released the compilation album “Dr. Dre Presents the Aftermath.” He followed it up with the solo album “2001” in 1999. He’s signed artists like Eminem and 50 Cent and is credited with helping launch the careers of many rappers, including 2Pac, Snoop Dogg, and Kendrick Lamar. He performed with them and Mary J. Blige at the 2022 Super Bowl less than a week before his birthday.
Dr. Dre has won six Grammy Awards throughout his career, including in the Producer of the Year, Non-Classical category. Rolling Stone once ranked him #56 on the list of 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. In 2018, he was the second-richest hip-hop icon with an estimated net worth of $800 million.
‘Let Me Ride’
Fans love “Let Me Ride,” which helped put Dr. Dre on the map.
“The Album that changed hip hop forever,” one fan commented.
“The Chronic is one of those albums that tells you about a specific time in history,” one fan wrote. “Literally. 1992…grunge had taken over. And West Coast rap didn’t get the respect NY rap did still. Then this album dropped and it was a sea change.”
“The Chronic is every bit as important as Run DMC performing with Aerosmith,” they continued. “It put a stamp on this genre like, ‘better get used to us, because we’re HERE now’. And these songs played ALL THE TIME. Pretty much every pop/top 40 station would have the edited versions of singles and then Snoop’s stuff from Doggystyle. They changed the game.”
“I remember when MTV played this all the time, as did numerous radio stations…the chronic was everywhere, every corner back in the day,” another shared. “Forever changed rap. One of the best albums ever, especially the production.”
‘Nuthin’ But A G Thang’ featuring Snoop Dogg
Is there any better pairing than Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg? Fans were disappointed when they didn’t perform this song at the Super Bowl!
“This is how rap and hip hop is supposed to be done, that classic 90s vibe can’t be beat by any modern rapper,” one fan wrote.
“Let’s be honest, we all searched for this since they didn’t perform it at the Superbowl,” another fan wrote.
“Dre and Snoop…love it,” another wrote. “They gave the greatest Super Bowl Halftime performance in a long while! So thankful I got to grow up on this music.”
“Rap is like wine, the older the better,” another wrote.
‘Still D.R.E.’
Believe it or not, the music video for “Still D.R.E.” actually has over one BILLION views on YouTube! Watch and give it one more!
“Still a classic?” one fan asked. “It’ll ALWAYS be a classic.”
“One of the greatest songs in history,” another commented.
“This song will NEVER GET OLD for sure!” another shared. “Still Dre For Life!”
“Such an unbelievably hard beat. One of the most iconic melodies in hip-hop history,” another wrote. “Still gets me every time. Never get old.”
“Everyone lost their minds when this classic at the Halftime show,” another wrote. “Still a masterpiece.”
‘Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show’
Speaking of the Super Bowl, if you didn’t watch the halftime show before, here’s your chance! If you already caught it, it’s worth another watch!
“This was like my childhood all in one moment, so legendary seeing all of them on stage together my eyes got watery. I’m glad 50 Cent was brought on too. LOVED IT!” one fan wrote.
“Got chills the entire show,” another shared. “SO good seeing all of these legends come together on one stage! Iconic.”
“People have to give Dr. Dre his props he is due,” another wrote. “He’s given us some of the greatest hip-hop artists, some of the most iconic beats, and left a mark that is hard to rival.”
Still Not Enough Dr. Dre For You?
Check out the video above for 45 minutes of Dr. Dre’s top tracks!
