Dr Dre - 2001 Strangely, the album known as 2001 (or 'The Chronic 2001') was actually released in 1999. Great hype surrounded this album after a seven year wait for Dr Dre to release a follow up to his highly thought of debut album' The Chronic'. With his first album so highly thought of, why would you change the formula? The answer is you wouldn't and he didn't. This follow up has many guest spots, famous ghost-writers, mostly Dr Dre produced tracks and a number of funny interludes - all like its predecessor. The worry of course would be if the use of a successful formula now dated by seven years would still be successful for his new album. ...  Read the complete review

Chronic 2001 : Produced by Dr Dre & Mel-Man I just bought this album today and this is got to be Dr Dre's finest album yet by far with tracks that go down well during a smoking session on a Friday/Saturday night on a good quality stacking system setup and the beatz just keep on coming... The album features artists like Eminem, Mary J Blige and Snoop Doggy Dogg... The price for the album i felt was extremly good value for money as the CD goe's well over the expected amount for a single CD album (22 Tracks!!) Unfortunatly some of the tracks had to be censored which i felt was very disappointing but i suppose the standards agency ...  Read the complete review

Being a huge NWA fan one must follow Dr Dre, Ice Cube and Snoop Dogg. When I heard about the tour last year I searched everywhere to get some tickets. Unfortunately they were only showing in the US and I didn’t have the time or the money to go and see them. I did however make sure I bought the video, it was an 18 as I’d expected and bought it after work one day in my local Woolworth’s store. I knew I would like it even though I had never seen it before. The thing is with rap if you seriously like someone’s first album you will more than likely like their next album. When I got home I played the video. Firstly it had an intro showing the ...  Read the complete review

The man, the legend,..Dr. Dre. Andre Young, better known as Dr Dre is arguably up there with the best - ever. In the 1980's, 1983 I believe, Dre ("Straight outta Compton", naturally), formed the NWA. They were to change the face of music forever. Consisting of the hottest rappers around, the NWA, some would say are one of the most influential group of musicians ever. The Beatles? Nirvana? The Sex Pistols? The 'Stones? Yes, I would say the NWA are up there and equal to them all. Controversial, I know. But think about it. Did The Beatles REALLY have that much influence? Ok, well, YES they did - in the UK & Ireland. But in the ...  Read the complete review

The wait is over Dre is back and he is as powerful as ever. The album is been everything that the people have expected. The album features guest appearances by snoop dogg in two tracks, Eminem in two tracks, Xzibit in two tracks, Natdogg in two tracks and Mary J Blige in one awesome track. Dr Dre sings in all tracks and he does a killer track on his own. Dr. Dre and Mel man produce the album. The album has a total of 21 songs and every song is worth every penny you've got. ...  Read the complete review