Death Row Records founder Michael "Harry-O" Harris was the most recent guest on the Dub C & CJ Mac Show podcast, hosted by west coast legends WC and CJ Mac. Harry-O discusses his what his ambitions were that led to him being a successful entrepreneur, street life, spending thirty-three years in prison, and of course, the return of the historic Death Row Records. Also … [Read more...] about Death Row Records Founder Michael “Harry-O” Harris Says DJ Quik Was Set To Produce Jewell Album, Praises Snoop Dogg, Death Row Records Film, Dr. Dre + More On The Dub C & CJ Mac Show
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Dr. Dre Donates $10 Million To Compton High School For New Campus, Performing Arts Center Named In His Honor
This past weekend the Los Angeles Times reported that mega-producer and west coast hip-hop icon Dr. Dre donated $10 million in funding towards a new $200-million campus for Compton High School. The school’s new performing arts center wIll be named the “Andre ‘Dr. Dre’ Young Performing Arts Center” in his honor. “I was an artistic kid in school with no outlet for it,” Dre … [Read more...] about Dr. Dre Donates $10 Million To Compton High School For New Campus, Performing Arts Center Named In His Honor
Former Death Row Records Artist Jewell Passes Away
Jewell, formerly known as “The First Lady of Death Row Records”, and who provided the hooks to many of the Death Row Records classic songs from the label’s historical catalog, has passed away. From her show-stopping performances on Dr. Dre‘s “Let Me Ride”, and “Bitches Ain’t Shit”, Snoop Dogg‘s “Who Am I (What’s My Name)”, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony‘s “For … [Read more...] about Former Death Row Records Artist Jewell Passes Away
Sticky Fingaz Talks Collaborating With Dr. Dre, Eminem & RBX On “Remember Me?”, Why He Chose Universal Over Aftermath, How He Joined Onyx + More On Holdin’ Court Podcast
Sticky Fingaz, of the multi-platinum hip-hop group Onyx, was the recent guest on the Holdin Court Podcast where he discussed several topics including working with Dr. Dre, Eminem, and RBX on "Remember Me?" from the diamond-selling The Marshall Mathers LP, leaving Def Jam and why he chose to sign with Universal instead of Aftermath Entertainment, how he joined Onyx, working with … [Read more...] about Sticky Fingaz Talks Collaborating With Dr. Dre, Eminem & RBX On “Remember Me?”, Why He Chose Universal Over Aftermath, How He Joined Onyx + More On Holdin’ Court Podcast
Warren G Talks “Regulate”, Working With Nate Dogg, Putting “Ain’t No Fun” Together, Missing His Shot With Death Row Records, Snoop, Dr. Dre, Suge Knight, N.W.A + More On People’s Party With Talib Kweli
Warren G, the multi-platinum producer behind classic songs like "Regulate" with Nate Dogg, "Gotta Get Mine" with 2Pac & MC Breed, and "This Is The Shack" with the Dove Shack, recently sat down with Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh on the People’s Party With Talib Kweli podcast. During his appearance on the podcast, the G-Child discusses a range of topics including what it was … [Read more...] about Warren G Talks “Regulate”, Working With Nate Dogg, Putting “Ain’t No Fun” Together, Missing His Shot With Death Row Records, Snoop, Dr. Dre, Suge Knight, N.W.A + More On People’s Party With Talib Kweli
Classic Collaborations: Warren G, Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg & Xzibit – “Game Don’t Wait (Remix)” (Prod. Dr. Dre)
Warren G's third album, I Want It All, was released in October 1999 and featured several hip-hop legends including Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, Slick Rick, Tha Dogg Pound, Eve, and even the iconic five-time Grammy Award nominee singer-songwriter El Debarge. Singles like the smoothed-out "Gangsta Love" with RBX & Kurupt, and the title track "I Want It All" featuring … [Read more...] about Classic Collaborations: Warren G, Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg & Xzibit – “Game Don’t Wait (Remix)” (Prod. Dr. Dre)
The Game Recounts Meeting Dr. Dre & Working On “In Da Club”, Making “How We Do”, Explains Fault In Relationship With 50 Cent, Super Bowl, Eminem, Kanye + More On Drink Champs
West Coast multi-platinum rapper The Game recently spoke to DJ EFN and N.O.R.E. on the Drink Champs podcast about his first meeting with Dr. Dre -- after bouncing around from Irv Gotti and Puff Daddy -- and working on what would become the 50 Cent hit-song "In Da Club" during his that initial meeting. Within the first several minutes of the … [Read more...] about The Game Recounts Meeting Dr. Dre & Working On “In Da Club”, Making “How We Do”, Explains Fault In Relationship With 50 Cent, Super Bowl, Eminem, Kanye + More On Drink Champs
Snoop Dogg Confirms Acquisition Of Dr. Dre’s “The Chronic” & Other Death Row Records Albums
Last month, west coast icon Snoop Dogg announced that he had acquired the Death Row Records label from MNRK Music Group, which was controlled by the investment firm Blackstone. When the announcement first materialized it wasn’t exactly known what assets of the storied label Snoop was able to acquire, with speculation being that he wasn’t able to get some of the classic … [Read more...] about Snoop Dogg Confirms Acquisition Of Dr. Dre’s “The Chronic” & Other Death Row Records Albums
Kurupt & Daz Announce Upcoming “Dogg Food 2” On Death Row Records, Tha Eastsidaz & DPG Collaboration, Gives Props To Suge Knight, Dr. Dre, And Harry-O + More
The Dogg Pound Gangstaz, Kurupt & Daz, have announced an upcoming tour with Snoop Dogg and new group and solo projects coming, with some being released through the Death Row Records label, now owned by Snoop Dogg. Last month, Snoop Dogg announced that he had acquired the Death Row Records label from MNRK Music Group, which was controlled by the investment … [Read more...] about Kurupt & Daz Announce Upcoming “Dogg Food 2” On Death Row Records, Tha Eastsidaz & DPG Collaboration, Gives Props To Suge Knight, Dr. Dre, And Harry-O + More
Studio Sessions: Dr. Dre, Erick Sermon & Snoop Dogg Working Together In The Studio
Over the weekend, Erick Sermon, of the legendary EPMD, shared a video on Instagram showing him, Snoop Dogg, and Dr. Dre working together in the studio. The Green-Eyed Bandit is putting together a new project entitled Dynamic Duos, and it appears that he's getting Compton and Long Beach together again for an appearance on this upcoming project, as well as getting a couple of … [Read more...] about Studio Sessions: Dr. Dre, Erick Sermon & Snoop Dogg Working Together In The Studio
Dr. Dre Details ‘2001’ Mixing Secrets To Young Guru On FAQ Podcast
Mega-producer and west coast hip-hop icon Dr. Dre recently revealed the secrets of his impeccable sonic quality on his 1999 release, 2001, to Young Guru on William “Fuzzy” West and Quincy Harris’ FAQ Podcast. While discussing how Dr. Dre's attention to detail in mixing his sophomore effort, Young Guru was given the opportunity to talk to Dre via FaceTime after Fuzzy called … [Read more...] about Dr. Dre Details ‘2001’ Mixing Secrets To Young Guru On FAQ Podcast
Happy Birthday, Dr. Dre!
Iconic music producer Dr. Dre began his career as a DJ performing at the legendary Eve After Dark nightclub, along with DJ Yella, and subsequently met Eazy-E, MC Ren, and Ice Cube to form the "World's Most Dangerous Group" N.W.A. on Ruthless Records. With platinum-selling success following two legendary albums from the Compton group, Dre left Ruthless Records and formed … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Dr. Dre!
Dr. Dre Working On Upcoming Mary J. Blige Album
The day after performing alongside Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent, and Mary J. Blige during the Pepsi Halftime Show of Super Bowl LVI, producer-mogul Dr. Dre spoke to TMZ about some of the "minor" changes the NFL made to the historic set. However, one of the biggest tidbits to come out of that interview was Dr. Dre announcing that he was working on Mary J. … [Read more...] about Dr. Dre Working On Upcoming Mary J. Blige Album
Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent & Anderson .Paak Perform Historic Pepsi Halftime Show During Super Bowl LVI
Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent & Anderson .Paak all put together a historic and incredible halftime performance during the Pepsi Halftime Show of Super Bowl LVI between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals. The show opened up with an instrumental rendition of "Nuthin' But A G Thang" as Dre and Snoop appear on top of the … [Read more...] about Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent & Anderson .Paak Perform Historic Pepsi Halftime Show During Super Bowl LVI
LL Cool J Reveals Dr. Dre Song “Xxplosive” Was Originally His Song & Gives Props To Nate Dogg During ‘Salute The Sample’ Episode
During episode 24 of Salute the Sample with Greg Nice, DJ Z-Trip, and LL Cool J the trio discuss the classic "Xxplosive" song from Dr. Dre's 2001 album. The song features Kurupt, Nate Dogg, Hittman, and Six-Two, and was produced by Dr. Dre & Mel-Man interpolating Soul Mann & the Brothers' "Bumpy's Lament". As "Bumpy's Lament" plays, LL Cool J offers up a surprising … [Read more...] about LL Cool J Reveals Dr. Dre Song “Xxplosive” Was Originally His Song & Gives Props To Nate Dogg During ‘Salute The Sample’ Episode