Dr. Dre
DATA FILE
Dr. Dre
Origin
United States
Years Active
1992–Present
Monthly Listeners
4.2M
About
André Ramelle Young, known professionally as Dr. Dre, is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics. Dre is one of the most influential figures in hip-hop, known for launching the careers of 50 Cent, Eminem, and Snoop Dogg.
Genre Connections
Mood Signals
Discography
The Chronic
1992
ALBUM2001
1999
ALBUMCompton
2015
ALBUMContinue the Journey
Before Eminem was Eminem...
How did 50 Cent get signed?
The making of "The Chronic"
West Coast vs East Coast: The rivalry that fueled an era
Exploration Pathways
Explore the West Coast Hip-Hop scene
Follow the movement that changed rap forever
Frequent Collaborator: Snoop Dogg
Their legendary partnership shaped hip-hop
Frequent Collaborator: Eminem
Two legends, one unstoppable force
Era: 1990s
The decade that defined modern hip-hop
Era: 2000s
Evolution and influence across genres
Connected through US
Artists shaped by Dr. Dre's legacy
Connected Artists
Snoop Dogg
related_artist95
Eminem
related_artist85
Ice Cube
related_artist80
Kendrick Lamar
related_artist75
Xzibit
related_artist70
Career Timeline
Key moments and milestones that shaped Dr. Dre's career
1980s
NWA Founded
Co-founds Niggaz Wit Attitudes with Eazy-E and Ice Cube
Ruthless Records
Launches record label with Eazy-E partnership
1990s
The Chronic
Releases groundbreaking solo debut album
Leaves Death Row
Departs Death Row Records amid tensions
2001 Album
Announces the 2001 album project
2000s
Signs Eminem
Discovers and signs Eminem to Aftermath Records
50 Cent Signed
Signs 50 Cent to G-Unit Records partnership
Interscope Deal
Secures major distribution deal with Interscope
2010s
Beats Electronics
Co-founds Beats Electronics headphone company
Apple Acquires Beats
Apple purchases Beats for $3 billion
Compton Album
Releases final album Compton
Influence Map
The artists who shaped him and the artists he shaped
INFLUENCED BY
George Clinton
Genre pioneer
Afrika Bambaataa
Direct influence
Grandmaster Flash
Technical foundation
Parliament-Funkadelic
Sound blueprint
Roger Troutman
Sonic inspiration
INFLUENCED
Eminem
Discovered & produced
Kendrick Lamar
Mentored & produced
Snoop Dogg
Co-created era
50 Cent
Signed & developed
The Game
Signed & mentored
Anderson .Paak
Collaborated & inspired
Thundercat
Production influence
Through the Eras
A visual timeline of Dr. Dre across four decades
1980s
NWA Era
1990s
Death Row Era
2000s
Aftermath Era
2010s
Legacy Era
Production Credits
Tracks Dr. Dre produced across other artists' catalogs. 47 production credits.
Lose Yourself
Eminem
8 Mile Soundtrack • 2002
Lose Yourself
Eminem
8 Mile Soundtrack
2002
The Next Episode
Snoop Dogg
2001 • 2001
The Next Episode
Snoop Dogg
2001
2001
Still D.R.E.
Snoop Dogg
2001 • 1999
Still D.R.E.
Snoop Dogg
2001
1999
In Da Club
50 Cent
Get Rich or Die Tryin • 2003
In Da Club
50 Cent
Get Rich or Die Tryin
2003
Money Trees
Kendrick Lamar
good kid, m.A.A.d city • 2012
Money Trees
Kendrick Lamar
good kid, m.A.A.d city
2012
HUMBLE.
Kendrick Lamar
DAMN. • 2017
HUMBLE.
Kendrick Lamar
DAMN.
2017
Gin and Juice
Snoop Dogg
Doggystyle • 1993
Gin and Juice
Snoop Dogg
Doggystyle
1993
Murder Was the Case
Snoop Dogg
Doggystyle • 1993
Murder Was the Case
Snoop Dogg
Doggystyle
1993