Chad Kiser

Dr. Dre

DJ Battlecat Talks Dr. Dre, “Bangin’ On Wax” + More On The Gangster Chronicles Podcast

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Iconic west coast producer DJ Battlecat was a recent guest feature on The Gangster Chronicles podcast with MC Eiht, James McDonald, and Norm Steele. During this incredible episode that took place on June 10th, DJ Battlecat talks about his role in the 1993 Dangerous Records release Bangin On Wax, producing his early classics, touches on his Rollin 60 Crip affiliation, and … [Read more...] about DJ Battlecat Talks Dr. Dre, “Bangin’ On Wax” + More On The Gangster Chronicles Podcast

Pittsburgh Connection: Bud’da & Mel-Man In The Studio

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Multi-platinum producer, Bud'da, who produced the majority of the Westside Connection double-platinum selling masterpiece, Bow Down, and defined the west coast gangsta rap sound of the ‘90s, posted a photo to Instagram recently of he and fellow Pittsburgh, Pennsylvanian Mel-Man in the studio together. Most will recall Mel-Man as the co-producer with Dr. Dre, on the classic … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Connection: Bud’da & Mel-Man In The Studio

Conversations With Chad: Rick Ross Talks New ‘Thighstop’ Concept, Working With Nipsey Hussle, Drake, The Making Of “3 Kings” With Dr. Dre & Jay-Z + More In West Coast Styles Interview

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Miami rapper and Maybach Music founder Rick Ross sits down with Chad Kiser for an exclusive West Coast Styles interview. the Grammy-Nominated rapper & business mogul sits atop a growing empire that includes owning over 25 Wingstop franchises, as well other ventures and endeavors the Teflon Don is involved with. Ricky Rozay is a true boss, entrepreneur, and continues to … [Read more...] about Conversations With Chad: Rick Ross Talks New ‘Thighstop’ Concept, Working With Nipsey Hussle, Drake, The Making Of “3 Kings” With Dr. Dre & Jay-Z + More In West Coast Styles Interview

Dr. Dre Producing “What’s Going On” Marvin Gaye Biopic With Director Allen Hughes

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The What's Going On biopic of iconic soul singer Marvin Gaye is coming, produced by Dr. Dre, Jimmy Iovine, and Andrew Lazar, with filmmaker Allen Hughes (Menace II Society, Defiant Ones) set to direct.  Warner Bros. acquired the Marcus Gardley script, and the singer’s estate and Motown are also involved which means the rights to use any and all of Gaye’s signature songs will … [Read more...] about Dr. Dre Producing “What’s Going On” Marvin Gaye Biopic With Director Allen Hughes

$hort Stories: Too Short Details Recording Session With Dr. Dre

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In this week's episode of $hort Stories with Too Short, he discusses the details of the recording session he did with mega-producer Dr. Dre for a song intended for Detox, and describes what it's like working with Dr. Dre and how meticulous the producer can be to work with. Too Short began the segment by saying, "If you ever get chance to do a session where Dr. Dre is … [Read more...] about $hort Stories: Too Short Details Recording Session With Dr. Dre

Snoop Dogg Pushing NFL For A Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show Featuring Dr. Dre, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar & 50 Cent

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With the 2022 Super Bowl set to be played in at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, Snoop Dogg is pushing for an all-star hip-hop line-up for the title game's halftime show featuring Dr. Dre, Eminem, 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar, and the the Doggfather himself. Speaking to Yahoo Entertainment, Snoop says, “I’m available, Dre's available, Eminem's available, Kendrick … [Read more...] about Snoop Dogg Pushing NFL For A Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show Featuring Dr. Dre, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar & 50 Cent

Happy Birthday Bud’da!

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Multi-platinum producer Bud’da has worked with a virtual who’s who of the music industry crafting sonic back drops for artists like Xzibit, Timbaland, Shanice, Lenny Kravitz, Tank, Dawn Robinson of En Vogue, King T, Dr. Dre, Aaliyah, and Ice Cube to name a few. It was with Ice Cube where this Pittsburgh, PA native became known throughout the industry and began a career of … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday Bud’da!

Death Row Records Launches Virtual Museum Celebrating 30th Anniversary

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Iconic West Coast hip-hop label Death Row Records launched the ‘Experience On Death Row’ virtual exhibition commemorating its 30th anniversary this year. The virtual museum offers a retrospective of the label's history, its rise under the guidance of super-producer Dr. Dre and bodyguard-turned-music mogul Marion "Suge" Knight. The "experience" also takes a look at the … [Read more...] about Death Row Records Launches Virtual Museum Celebrating 30th Anniversary

The D.O.C. Talks Death Row Records, Becoming The Bionic Rapper, Calls Eminem A “Sick Genius”, Doing “Gasoline Alley” Movie With Bruce Willis + More With Steve-O On The Wild Ride Podcast

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Iconic Dallas, Texas MC/Songwriter The D.O.C. was the most recent guest on Steve-O's Wild Ride Podcast, and the two sat down to discuss a myriad of topics including D.O.C.'s involvement in forming one of the most legendary record labels in history in Death Row Records, introducing Suge Knight to Dr. Dre, moving to Atlanta and working with MC Breed, Snoop Dogg leaving Death Row … [Read more...] about The D.O.C. Talks Death Row Records, Becoming The Bionic Rapper, Calls Eminem A “Sick Genius”, Doing “Gasoline Alley” Movie With Bruce Willis + More With Steve-O On The Wild Ride Podcast

Hip-Hop Pioneer & Icon LL Cool J Promising New Music Is On The Way

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Pioneering emcee LL Cool J took to Twitter to promise fans that a new music project is on the way. The two-time Grammy Award winner is known most notably known for classic and iconic songs like "Going Back to Cali", "I'm Bad", "The Boomin' System", "Mama Said Knock You Out", "I Need Love", "Around the Way Girl" and "Hey Lover" to name a select few from the iconic … [Read more...] about Hip-Hop Pioneer & Icon LL Cool J Promising New Music Is On The Way

Bishop Lamont & Dr. Dre Working Together Again

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Bishop Lamont took to Instagram to announce that he and iconic producer Dr. Dre have linked back up. In the post, Lamont states: "WOOOOH!!! ?BIG ENERGY TODAY!!! I haven’t had this feeling since Me and the good doctor @drdre had this feeling.? It’s time to have FUN AGAIN!" #justdontdie Responding to the question posed to him if he and Dr. Dre we indeed back together … [Read more...] about Bishop Lamont & Dr. Dre Working Together Again

Hi-Tek Talks Anderson .Paak’s ‘Come Down’, Working With Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre, ‘Reflection Eternal,’ Black Star, J Dilla + More With Talib Kweli On People’s Party Podcast

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Cincinnati, Ohio-based music producer, Hi-Tek, has built an illustrious career crafting incredible tracks for an elite list of music heavyweights including Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Nate Dogg, Common, Truth Hurts, Raphael Saadiq and more. The producer sat down with his Reflection Eternal partner Talib Kweli on the People's Party podcast to discuss a range of topics including a … [Read more...] about Hi-Tek Talks Anderson .Paak’s ‘Come Down’, Working With Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre, ‘Reflection Eternal,’ Black Star, J Dilla + More With Talib Kweli On People’s Party Podcast

Conway The Machine Talks Possible Dr. Dre Collaboration After Studio Visit

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Griselda Records/Shady Records rapper Conway The Machine made a recent appearance on the Complex"Brackets" series with Brian "B. Dot" Miller, where he chooses which member of a rap group had the best solo career. During the discussion, B. Dot inquires about the possibility of a Dr. Dre collaboration, and Conway responds by sharing details of his encounter with the West … [Read more...] about Conway The Machine Talks Possible Dr. Dre Collaboration After Studio Visit

Soul Legend Ron Isley Working In The Studio With Dr. Dre & Fredwreck

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This past weekend, ahead of the VERZUZ showdown between the Isley Brothers & Earth, Wind, & Fire, the iconic Soul legend Ron Isley hit the studio with Dr. Dre, Fredwreck, and Marsha Ambrosius. Mr. Biggs took to Instagram to share the photos of him being in the studio with the Aftermath Entertainment founder and former Floetry singer Marsha Ambrosius. While it's … [Read more...] about Soul Legend Ron Isley Working In The Studio With Dr. Dre & Fredwreck

Big Mike Tells Unique Access How Rap-A-Lot Sabotaged His ‘Hard To Hit’ Album & Dr. Dre Wanting “Straight Gangsta-ism” For ‘The Chronic’

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During part 4 of the interview between Big Mike of the Geto Boys and Soren Baker of Unique Access Entertainment​, the Houston, TX emcee discusses how he thinks Rap-A-Lot Records sabotaged his Hard To Hit LP. The former Geto Boys member also tells Soren Baker​ about how Dr. Dre wanted some "Straight Gangstai-sm" for the producer's 1992 solo The Chronic. Watch the video … [Read more...] about Big Mike Tells Unique Access How Rap-A-Lot Sabotaged His ‘Hard To Hit’ Album & Dr. Dre Wanting “Straight Gangsta-ism” For ‘The Chronic’

Conversations With Chad: Erotic D Details Making MC Breed’s “Flatline” Album, Putting Together “Helter Skelter”, Confirms Documentary on The D.O.C. + More

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On today's episode of Conversations With Chad we sit down with Erotic D, a producer who is now in his 4th decade of music with his fingerprints on some definitive classic projects such as Dr. Dre's The Chronic and producing The D.O.C.’s cult-classic Helter Skelter. He has worked with several of the most iconic figures in music including Dr. Dre, The D.O.C., N.W.A, MC Breed, … [Read more...] about Conversations With Chad: Erotic D Details Making MC Breed’s “Flatline” Album, Putting Together “Helter Skelter”, Confirms Documentary on The D.O.C. + More

Former Aftermath Artist Hittman Recalls Dr. Dre & Notorious B.I.G. Collab Almost Happening

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Former Aftermath artist and 2001 show-stealer Hittman says Dr. Dre and Notorious B.I.G. were supposed to get together and discuss a possible collaboration record with King Tee. Kxng Crooked's comment on Twitter - where the former Slaughterhouse emcee states, "I wish Big could have worked with a few of our favorite West Coast producers becasue his flow would sit right in … [Read more...] about Former Aftermath Artist Hittman Recalls Dr. Dre & Notorious B.I.G. Collab Almost Happening

Dr. Dre Confirmed As Only Feature On Mt. Westmore Album With Too Short, Ice Cube, E-40 & Snoop Dogg

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Too Short and E-40 confirmed to HipHopDX during an exclusive interview that Dr. Dre will be featured on the upcoming Mt. Westmore album. “Dre is on there, man,” Short revealed when asked about Dr. Dre's possible participation. “He’s on there. Snoop got him on there. Dre is on there. That’s Snoop’s guy. That’s Ice Cube’s guy. They shot a big movie together. He’s on there. … [Read more...] about Dr. Dre Confirmed As Only Feature On Mt. Westmore Album With Too Short, Ice Cube, E-40 & Snoop Dogg

Dr. Dre Is Back In The Studio

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Dr. Dre has been released from the hospital and is back home in recovery. The music icon had been in Cedars Sinai Medical Center since January 4 after being rushed to the hospital for a brain aneurysm. A picture taken by long-time collaborator, producer Focus..., has been circulating social media showing the good Doctor surrounded by many of his friends and colleagues like … [Read more...] about Dr. Dre Is Back In The Studio

Dr. Dre Checks In Through Instagram To Update Status After Hospitalization

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Dr. Dre took to Instagram to update fans and well-wishers on his status after suffering a brain aneurysm earlier this week. The pioneering producer issued his own update from the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday night (January 5) after the news of his sudden hospitalization started making the rounds … [Read more...] about Dr. Dre Checks In Through Instagram To Update Status After Hospitalization

Snoop Dogg Touts Mt. Westmore Production Featuring Dr. Dre, Ant Banks, Fredwreck, Battlecat & More

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In a new Instagram video to Snoop Dogg’s IG Story, the Doggfather boasted production from Dr. Dre, Ant Banks, Fredwreck, Battlecat, ProHoeZak, and others will be featured on the upcoming Mt. Westmore project from Too Short, Ice Cube, E-40, and Snoop. Planning for a 2021 release, the Mt. Westmore group was formed during the 2020 Covid-19 quarantine during a simple … [Read more...] about Snoop Dogg Touts Mt. Westmore Production Featuring Dr. Dre, Ant Banks, Fredwreck, Battlecat & More

Dr. Dre, Ant Banks, Battlecat And More To Produce Too Short, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40 Super Group Project

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Hot on the heels of the latest announcement that Too Short and E-40 would appear on the Timbaland and Swizz Beatz webcast series VERZUZ in a "Battle of the Bay", the two west coast icons were guests on Power 105's The Breakfast Club show on Monday morning. During the discussion with Charlamagne The God and DJ Envy, Too Short and E-40 talked about their long-standing … [Read more...] about Dr. Dre, Ant Banks, Battlecat And More To Produce Too Short, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40 Super Group Project

From The MTV Vault : Unreleased Behind The Scenes Footage of ‘California Love’ w/ 2pac & Dr. Dre

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MTV Vault YouTube channel has released rare footage of Tupac Shakur and Dr. Dre on the set of “California Love” music video. The footage starts off with Tupac and Dr. Dre joking around and giving a big shout out to director Hype Williams who appears on camera briefly. “You gonna win an award for this one,” shouted Tupac. During the on-set interview, Dr. Dre stated how … [Read more...] about From The MTV Vault : Unreleased Behind The Scenes Footage of ‘California Love’ w/ 2pac & Dr. Dre