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Dr. Dre Is ‘So Happy’ That Snoop Dogg Purchased Death Row Records Despite All The ‘Bullsh*t Following It’

November 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg’s collaborative relationship goes way back. Next month, rap’s new generation will experience their musical magic on their forthcoming album, Missionary. But for the two hip-hop legends, it all dates back to Death Row Records days.

The legacy label is certainly making a comeback thanks to Snoop Dogg’s purchase of it back in 2022. During a live taping of Drink Champs, Dr. Dre praised his longtime friend’s business decision. While chatting in front of the ComplexCon 2024 Las Vegas Convention Center crowd, Dr. Dre shared his feelings on the acquisition (viewable here, courtesy of HipHopDX).

“Let me tell you something, man. I was so upset when I heard that Snoop was doing the Death Row sh*t at the beginning,” he said. “Like, ‘N****, that shit has so much bullsh*t following it.’”

He continued, saying: “But now, I’m so happy about it and so impressed at what my brother’s doing because he’s taken the thing that we created and brought it back to life. I see his vision now. I appreciate it, and I’m proud of it.”

Moved by Dr. Dre’s semintental comments, Snoop Dogg replied with a touching response. “That made me feel good,” she said. “Thank y’all. Y’all tryna make a n**** cry.”

Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre’s “Missionary” Is Already Receiving High Praise Weeks Before Release

November 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

“Rap game’s OGs about to remind us what greatness sounds like! ” That is one fan’s reaction to some recent teasers of Missionary, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre’s second album together. It’s the long-awaited follow-up to their first effort Doggystyle. Overall, it’s definitely been a long time coming. But these two legends reuniting for another project this deep into the careers is extremely worth wait. Speaking of which, that’s the current mood surrounding it, with many already anticipating this to be one of the best of the year.

It’s pretty incredible how much positive reception it’s getting, especially since it’s still weeks away from dropping. To remind everyone, Missionary will arrive on streaming on December 13. We can attribute the early buzz to Snoop sharing some sneak peeks of the record on Instagram (via AllHipHop). They come from the duo’s recent appearance on Drink Champs. There are some crazy samples that people are discovering from the clips, but you really can’t expect anything less from Dr. Dre. Some include Sly & the Family Stone’s “Thank You” and The Police’s “Message in a Bottle.”

Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre Have Everyone On The Edge Of Their Seats

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Several rappers and celebrities are in Snoop’s comments hyping up the snippets, like Russ who says, “” Jamie Foxx is also loving what he’s hearing so far, writing, “Crazy!!!!!!! ” Travis Kelce also popped in to support with more “” LeBron James showed love to his Cali brethren, ecstatically replying, “LFG Unk!! ”

As it stands, the unofficial tandem has put out one single. That was “Gorgeous” featuring Jhene Aiko which dropped on the first day of November. She’s one of many A-listers on this album, with others being Sting, Method Man, 50 Cent, Eminem, Tom Petty, and more. The guardians of the West Coast have a lot of buzz around them, and it’s looking like it’s going to be an amazing December.

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Today In Hip Hop History: Dr. Dre’s Sophomore Solo Album ‘The Chronic 2001’ Turns 25 Years Old!

November 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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On this day in 1999, legendary super-producer Dr. Dre put out Chronic 2001, his last album before a 16-year hiatus. Containing some of the most known tracks in rap, Chronic 2001 has been extremely successful over the years. As of July 2013, the album has been certified septuple platinum, selling 7,664,000 copies in the United States alone and with the recent success of the film Straight Outta Compton, one can only imagine the increase in its sales that is to come. Dr. Dre is an artist known for the breaks he takes between albums. Chronic 2001, the follow-up to The Chronic, came seven years after its predecessor and although it may have been an excruciating period of time to wait, each project he’s delivered has been more than worth the time spent wondering what it would consist of.

The quality of work that makes up Chronic 2001 is epic. Of course, the production of this album is more solid than most coming from Dre himself along with Mel-Man and Lord Finesse, but the vocal features that were at Dre’s disposal due to his success at the time also helped to make this project such a classic. Rappers such as The D.O.C., Hittman, Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Xzibit, Nate Dogg, and Eminem made appearances on this album. It would be an understatement to say that this project was an influential part of west coast rap and culture.

As previously stated, this album was widely regarded and critically acclaimed. It debuted in 1999 at #2 on the Billboard 200 chart where it peaked and sold 516,000 copies in its first week. The album also claimed the #1 spot on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart, #4 on the UK Album Chart, and #17 in the Dutch Albums Chart. As far as its legacy, the album has made its appearances on music charts worldwide since its release and is #17 on the Billboard 200 chart for the 2000s. Its hit single “Still D.R.E.”, is certified quadruple platinum by the RIAA and is a household name in the Hip Hop world.

Dr. Dre’s successes following this album are enough to make a second movie about. His influence on rap and rap culture spans a generation and his place in pop culture as a whole has been cemented due to what he has accomplished. We can only sit back and watch what the mastermind that is Dr. Dre has in store for us in the coming years.

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[WATCH] Ice Cube Says That Eazy-E Blocked Dr. Dre From Producing His Solo Debut Album

November 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ice Cube has revealed that his Amerikkka’s Most Wanted LP, the first album that he dropped when he split from the groundbreaking N.W.A. collective, was not produced by Dr. Dre because of the late Eazy-E.

In an in depth interview with Idea Generation, the iconic rap pioneer, actor and film director says that he left Ruthless Records and N.W.A. for real reasons, but none of that impacted his personal relationship with Dre and still wanted his to produce his premiere solo effort. AMW was exclusively produced by New York-based production crew The Bomb Squad, who are primarily known for their production for Pub,lic Enemy.

In the interview, Cube admits, “I still tried to be friends with the guys who had nothing to do with the business. Me and Eazy was shaky, and I didn’t care about Jerry Heller at all, so it wasn’t no love lost there”. He added, “But I tried to keep it together with Dre. I even wanted Dre to produce my solo record, and we was talking about it, but Eazy and Jerry vetoed it.”

Dre and Cube eventually patched it up and worked together on the 1994 song “Natural Born Killaz”, which was intended to be a prelude to a collaboration album, but the idea was ultimately shelved.

Cube is set to drop the 11th album of his career, Man Down, which will be the first full length studio project that he’s released in the past eight years. Man Down is slated to be released within the week.

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Dr. Dre’s Restraining Order Filed By Former Marriage Counselor Has Reportedly Been Dropped By A Judge

November 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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In hindsight, Dr. Dre’s divorce from Nicole Young might have been walk in the park. Well, compared to his now rocky legal matter with former marriage counselor Dr. Charles Sophy.

Last month, Sophy was granted a temporary restraining order against the mogul after accusing Dr. Dre of sending threatening text messages. According to TMZ, Dr. Dre (real name Andre Young) through his legal counsel’s response slammed the Sophy’s $10 million civil harassment and intentional infliction of emotional distress lawsuit (viewable here) and restraining order as a “racist caricature that depicts Black men, like Young as inherently violent.”

Now, Rolling Stone reports that half of Dr. Dre’s courtroom battle has ended in the mogul’s favor. Today (November 5), the outlet claimed that a presiding judge dropped Sophy protection over due to it not meeting the “burden of proof.”

In a court documents obtained by RS, Los Angeles County Judge Melanie Ochoa, declared: “The court finds the party requesting the order of protection did not sustain the applicable burden of proof and accordingly the request is denied. Any temporary restraining order earlier issued is hereby dissolved.”

Although Dr. Dre openly admitted to sending strongly worded messages, he vehemently denies threatening to harm his ex-mediator.

A decision has not been made in Sophy’s civil harassment and intentional infliction of emotional distress lawsuit.

Dr. Dre Labels Ex-Marriage Counselor As A “Racist” In Official Response To His Lawsuit

November 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Dr. Sophy, Dr. Dre’s former marriage counselor during the divorce process with his ex-wife Nicole Young, has made numerous allegations. Him and his lawyer, Christopher Frost are looking for $10 million in damages, as well as a restraining order, which he has since received. The reason for this lawsuit is because Dr. Sophy feels that he was threatened multiple times via text message. He alleges that, “Rather than treating the mediation process as an opportunity for healing [Dre] decided to take his frustrations about the mediation out on Dr. Sophy.”

The suit continued, “[His] frustrations that manifested themselves in the form of a nearly year-long sustained campaign. [There were] late-night texts, threats of intimidation and violence. and homophobic rhetoric.” A response from Dr. Dre’s lawyer Howard King surfaced in early October in which he says Sophy “slandered” the producer “in a malicious effort to convince his son to turn against him.” Now, the hitmaker is firing back and with force. According to TMZ, he admitted to cussing out the psychiatrist over the phone but never attempted to make any “credible threat of future violence.”

Dr. Dre Admits He Sent Colorful Texts But Never Threatened Dr. Sophy

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Later in the documents, Dre labels Sophy a “racist” and claims that is the reason he feels threatened. To be more specific, the legal response reads, he’s “invoking the racist caricature that depicts Black men, like [Dre], as inherently violent.” The West Coast icon uses how Sophy tied him to Diddy in his lawsuit and the “violent behavior of [Dre]’s friends.” Other things that he’s denying include the alleged FBI agents that showed up to the doctor’s doorstep to intimidate him and threatening month-old messages from a burner phone. All in all, he’s looking for the temporary restraining order he has against him, as well Sophy’s ability to accrue any potential protective orders.

What are your thoughts on Dr. Dre’s racist claims against his former marriage counselor? Do you think they will ever be able to talk again? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Young Thug and YSL Woody. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Dr. Dre Pens A Heartfelt & Thankful Tribute To Quincy Jones

November 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing. And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him.” That latter sentence could not be any truer, as the Chicago native and acclaimed producer was a force like no one has really ever seen before. His family released that statement earlier today and the news was previously confirmed by Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson. The multi-talented multi-media figure passed away in his Bel Air, California home with his loved ones by his side. He was 91.

Given his indelible and expansive impact in the world of music and entertainment, dozens of artists have been remembering Quincy Jones. LL COOL J, The Weeknd, Victoria Monet, Ice-T, and Darius Rucker are just a few to list off. Dr. Dre, one of the most influential names in his own right, spoke on Jones’ legacy in a moving Instagram tribute. In it, the West Coast icon expresses just how thankful and grateful he was to have met Mr. Jones and for all of the time they shared together.

Dr. Dre Adds To An Already Long List Of Touching Messages To Quincy Jones

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“Quincy is the reason why I decided to become a record producer,” Dre begings. “His records were my go-to when I started engineering. All of the time that I spent hanging out with him was priceless and I love how open he was- the advice he gave me, the conversations we had have helped me in my life and career. Forever inspired by the incomparable Quincy Jones.” A few hip-hop giants were in his comments showing him love for the words spoken. “The incomparable Q,” DJ Premier added. “,” Ludacris responded.

What are your thoughts on Dr. Dre’s tribute to Quincy Jones? Is the latter the most influential producer ever? Is he the greatest? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Dr. Dre and Quincy Jones. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre Share “Gorgeous” Featuring Jhene Aiko Ahead Of “Missionary”

November 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

On the eve of Halloween, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre formally announced the release date for their first album in over three decades, Missionary. Fans of the D-O-double-G can and the iconic West Coast producer to drop their body of work on December 13. The album is available for pre-save and pre-order, and it will boast 15 tracks with a heaping helping of features. It’s a wild guest list with Tom Petty, Jelly Roll, and Sting being the most left-field names. However, there are plenty you would come to expect, such as Eminem, 50 Cent, BJ The Chicago Kid, and Jhene Aiko.

Speaking of which, the airy R&B vocalist’s track, “Gorgeous,” is out today. The lead single features that West Coast vibe that you come to expect from Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre. Overall, they sound just as in sync as they did when they worked on Doggystyle in the mid-90’s. Aiko’s vocals soar on the chorus, but they aren’t overpowering. It matches up perfectly, because he’s bringing his well-known laid-back verses to the table here. The cover art (and album artwork) is a tell-tale sign of what to expect at least on “Gorgeous,” as Snoop Dogg and Aiko express their sexual desires. It’s fine and catchy way to start the full-circle celebration for this legendary duo and you can check it out below.

“Gorgeous” – Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre & Jhene Aiko

Quotable Lyrics:

She in the pool, best believe I plan on makin’ her wet
Give her the blues, back up in this b**** and gettin’ my reps
Show you how to do it properly when you on my property
I’m a hot commodity, Boardwalk, Monopoly
A n**** safe, ran out of space, I’m a odyssey
Honestly, I’m that motherf***er that you gotta see

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Snoop Dogg Begins The Rollout To ‘Missionary’ With ‘Gorgeous’ Featuring Jhené Aiko

November 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

I can’t remember the last time that general audiences were as hyped for a new Snoop Dogg as they are for Missionary, Snoop’s long-awaited reunion with Dr. Dre and a spiritual sequel to his 1993 debut Doggystyle (if you couldn’t tell from the title). After announcing the release date a day ago and revealing the tracklist earlier today, Snoop and Dre unleashed the funky first single: “Gorgeous” featuring Jhené Aiko.

The song has a bit of a big-band funk feel, complete with brassy horn stabs and those classic, crispy Dr. Dre snares. Meanwhile, Snoop sounds refreshed and effervescent, neatly C-walking all over the glitzy production with his trademark player talk — or as he puts it, “I dealt with the cons and the pros / I mix Crip sh*t with the highs and the lows.” Aiko offers her honeyed vocals on the chorus, asking, “Don’t this sh*t look gorgeous?” It certainly sounds gorgeous.

The Doggfather and Dre recently gave an interview lamenting the lack of originality in today’s rap music — although to be fair, they are in their 50s, and there’s a lot of music out these days (so much, it’s hard for professional critics to keep track). However, to their credit, they offered a solution along with their complaints: “Be original,” Snoop advised. “Right now there’s so much copycatting, mimicking, sounding alike, and imitation. Find your production, your sound, find your ear for who you are, and be original even if it ain’t hitting. Stay you.”

You can check out “Gorgeous” with Jhené Aiko above.

Missionary is out 12/13 via Death Row/Aftermath/Interscope Records. Find more information here.