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Famous as :
Rapper, producer, record executiveBirth Name :
Andre Romelle YoungBirth Date :
February 18, 1965Birth Place :
Los Angeles, California, USASpouse :
Nicole Threatt (since May 1996)Claim to fame :
Album "The Chronic" (1992)
Dr. Dre Teases How 'Detox' Will Sound in Dr. Pepper Video Ad
May 29, 2009 03:05:04Dr. Dre puts some new music from his much-delayed album "Detox" in a new Dr. Pepper promotional video, which features himself. In the advertisement titled "Trust Me, I'm a Doctor", he appears in a black leather jacket and spins the turntable from up-beat jam to slow tune.
"Scientific tests prove when you drink Dr. Pepper slow, the 23 flavors taste even better. For me, slow always produces a hit," the powerhouse producer/rap mogul says before then stepping on the DJ booth and adds his statement. "Slower is better - trust me, I'm a doctor."
Eminem's Brand New Song 'Old Time's Sake' Feat. Dr. Dre
May 05, 2009 09:05:04A fresh material called "Old Time's Sake" from Eminem's highly anticipated studio album "Relapse" has arrived, featuring Dr. Dre. Originally scheduled to be put forward for digital download on May 5, the track has hit the web one day earlier. "Old Time's Sake" is produced by Dr. Dre and contains party vibe on its hook. There is no record just yet on whether or not a music video for the single will be made.
"I'm Dre from back in the day/From N.W.A./From black and the gray from," Dr. Dre raps on the song's line. "Choking a bi---, from smacking her face from/Stacking up bodies/To packing the Ks up." Eminem, meanwhile, sings on the chorus, "So one more time for old time's sake/Dre drop that beat and scratch that break/Just send a little bit of that smoke my way, and let's go."
Dr. Dre's New Song 'Topless' Comes Out
February 19, 2009 01:02:44"Topless", the fresh song coming from rapper/music producer Dr. Dre has emerged. Uncovered for the first time by DJ Envy during his show on Hot 97 radio station, the track features Nas and T.I. but apparently hasn't been fully mastered.
T.I. raps, "It's the D.R./Made the West side worldwide, no PR/ Gangsta-rap god, I'm the end all, be all/ California love from the Bloods to the C-Dogs." Meanwhile, Nas shouts, "Your skin's a travelling bag of your existence/ Yours is shabby and scabbed while mine's glistening/ Vivid on my skin how many continents I visit then/ You can journey with me to different places by listening."
Dr. Dre Furious Over Leaked Song 'Could Have Been You'
January 09, 2009 09:01:57Dr. Dre is reportedly upset when knowing that his brand new song "Could Have Been You" was leaked on Wednesday, January 7. Since it hasn't been finalized, his management reached out to websites, which posted the song, and asked them to take it down, according to MTV.
"Could Have Been You" is one of the new tracks which is believed to be appearing in Dr. Dre's upcoming third major studio LP "Detox". While the unfinished version features collaboration between R. Kelly and 50 Cent, its final one will reportedly have Bishop Lamont lending his vocals to the song.
Final Version of Eminem's 'Crack a Bottle' Feat. Dr. Dre and 50 Cent Outed
January 07, 2009 09:01:16A completed version of Eminem's new song "Crack a Bottle", which has Dr. Dre and 50 Cent contributing their vocals on the hook, has been revealed. The song will reportedly serve as the first single from Slim Shady's upcoming sixth studio album "Relapse".
"So crack a bottle, let your body waddle/ Don't act just like a sloppy model, you just hit the lotto," so some lines in the track read. "Uh-oh, uh-oh, bi---es, hoppin' in my Tahoe/ I got one riding shotgun, and not one of them got clothes."
Eminem, 50 Cent, Dr. Dre to Release Albums in December
October 01, 2008 01:10:19The end of this year may witness the releases from big artists in the Hip-Hop realm. Eminem, according to some reports will drop his highly-anticipated album since 2004's "Encore" in relatively the same time when 50 Cent and Dr. Dre release their own efforts.
Former G-Unit affiliate Sha Money XL said on his blog that Eminem's record will be called "The Empack" and that it will come before year 2009. At the same time he announced that 50 will release his "Before I Self Destruct" and Dr. Dre will drop his long-delayed album "Detox". All albums are backed up by Interscope Records and the first release is slated to arrive in the second week of 2008. In that case, 50's LP which is scheduled to arrive on December 9, is expected to be the first.
Dr. Dre Buries His Son, Over 200 Mourners Turn Out to Pay Last Respects
September 01, 2008 11:09:47Dr. Dre buried his son, Andre Young Jr., in Los Angeles this weekend. The funeral, held a week after the 20-year-old boy's death, took place at the Church of the Recessional in Glendale, California on Friday, August 29.
More than 200 mourners were seen attending the funeral to pay their last respects, reports TMZ. Andre's high school classmate at Stoneridge Preparatory in Simi Valley, Calif. and Dre's fellow music star, Xzibit, remembered him as a good young boy. The rap star told People that he's giving Dre space to cope with the loss and he will then "step in and do whatever he asks."
Dr. Dre Mourning the Death of 20-Year-Old Son, Andre Young, Jr.
August 27, 2008 10:08:05Hip-hop icon Dr. Dre is in great loss. His son, Andre Young Jr., was found dead over the weekend at his home in Woodland Hills, California, according to the Los Angeles County coroner's office. He was 20 years old.
According to a representative for the Los Angeles County Coroner's office, Andre spent Friday evening, August 22 with friends. He, according to his mother, returned home the next day, August 23 at around 5:30 A.M. She said she heard him in the bedroom, but when she tried to wake him up at about 10:30 A.M. he was unresponsive.
Dr. Dre Eyes November/December for New LP's Release
July 24, 2008 11:07:53After many speculations surface on the press recently about his new album, Dr. Dre has finally revealed the details regarding his long awaited LP confirming that it will be dropped this year. Although he hasn't set the exact release date yet, the rapper/producer told the press that he plans to drop "Detox" in November or December.
Confirming about the time he will release his new record, Dre told USA Today, "In a perfect world, I'm shooting for a November or December release." He also believes that his new record would be a hit saying, "I'm just now-over the last couple of months-starting to feel that it's going to be right and it's something I can be proud of, and everybody is going to love it."
Snoop Dogg Claims Dr. Dre's New LP Is Done
June 27, 2008 02:06:25Snoop Dogg revealed an exciting news to rap music fans as on a recent interview the rapper said to the press that his mentor, Dr. Dre's long awaited record "Detox" has been finished. Revealing the news, Snoop said in a statement, "That record is real, it's coming."
Snoop then said that at first, just like many people, he too has some doubts about the long delayed LP saying, "I was starting to doubt it myself and then I went up in there and he played so much music for me it knocked my head off." Moreover, he added that the new record is worth waiting for stating, "I see what he got them waiting for, it's on and poppin'."
Eminem and Dr. Dre's New Albums 'Coming Out Soon'
March 01, 2008 10:03:22Anticipation for Eminem's new album may have run dry but an information regarding the album that will be the follow up to his 2004 "Encore" has been refreshed. The new effort from the rapper who sparked retirement rumor out of his latest album's title, will be "coming out soon" according to producer Focus.
"Marshall's album is coming out soon, and we just did a couple tracks together, and we've done a lot of writing together," said Focus in an interview with MTV. "I make my beats and send them out to him." The producer whose real name is Bernard Edwards Jr. refused to reveal further dtails like release date and its sound though.
Music Mogul Dr. Dre Markets New Line of Beverages
February 26, 2008 02:02:58Channeling his diverse inner creativity, Dr. Dre has on Monday, February 25 announced his partnership with beverage distribution company Drinks Americas Holdings, Ltd to develop and market his own line of premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. As part of their agreement, Dre will help the beverage giant identifying, developing, and marketing premium non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages.
The venture, marks the first time an iconic artist has partnered directly with a beverage company in an equity arrangement to jointly develop and market products, will see Dre's drink products joining the ranks of other Drinks America's partners including Donald Trump's Trump Super Premium Vodka, Willie Nelson's Old Whiskey River Bourbon and Paul Newman's Lightly Sparkling Fruit Juice Drinks and Flavored Waters.
Dr. Dre Proceeds With Unpaid Royalties Investigation
February 11, 2008 12:02:20Dr. Dre is continuing his investigation on the amount Death Row Records owe him for the unpaid royalties. On Tuesday, February 5, the producer slash rapper has requested to acquire documents from the label through U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
According to a press release, the documents will help Dre whose real name is Andre Young to determine how much Death Row owe him in royalties since his 1992 solo album, "The Chronic" was released under the label. Dre, for a fact, had filed several lawsuits over the years with the last in August 2007 claiming he was the rightful owner to the albums right after the label lost its control through a court decision.
Dr. Dre Assisting in The Game's Final Album
January 24, 2008 01:01:02Stemming from his decision to quit from music industry, The Game has prepared the album, which would be his last, in his utmost effort. The rapper re-united with Dr. Dre, the producer who found his mixtape in early of his career and signed him to Aftermath.
MTV.com reported that The Game's album titled 'LAX' is 80 per cent complete and should be ready to be dropped this Spring. He is still recording in Miami and Los Angeles with producers like Dre, Scott Storch and Cool & Dre. Black Wall Street DJ Nu Jersey Devil revealed, "(Dr. Dre) dropped some stuff off.But I’m not sure if Game did anything to them yet."
Timbaland Eyeing Chart Battle Against Dr. Dre
September 28, 2007 01:09:35
Thanks to 50 Cent and Kanye West for setting a trend of chart battle, Timbaland is now planning to do the same against "daddy" Dr. Dre. The uber producer may want to challenge Dre, an equally renown producer, by releasing a new album on the same date early next year.
Telling MTV Timbaland said, "I gotta go against my daddy. I call Dre my daddy. To make it be some talk, I gotta go against my big brother. He's my big brother. Dre is my mentor. That would be big."
Usher's New Album: 'Just About Finished'
September 26, 2007 01:09:39
Refusing the term 'back', Usher assures fans that an album that will follow 'Confessions' (2004), is on the way. "I'm working on my album. It'll be out, I'm not sure when," the R&B singer said in a phone interview.
It was previously reported that his album would be titled 'Regret' and is coming out this November, but there has been no official confirmation to this. One thing for sure, he has been working on the album with producer Jermaine Dupri, T-Pain, Jay-Z and Robin Thicke among others.
'Detox', Dr. Dre's Third and Final Album
September 22, 2007 01:09:59
Seven years taking charge behind the panel, Dr. Dre finally is grabbing the mic again to record his new album, 'Detox'. The record that would be the producer's third, will be released sometime in mid 2008.
Dr. Dre initially wanted to release the materials in 2004 but dissatisfaction has led to the album being delayed. It was even reported that the beats were eventually sold to rapper The Game. The reason behind this is apparently the attempt to make a perfect piece, worthy to be called his final.
Jay-Z, 50 Cent, and Snoop Dogg Among Hip-Hop Cash Kings
August 18, 2007 10:08:47
Rap is not the only field Jay-Z good at. He, instead, is proven good in cashing in his popularity by venturing into various businesses, from executive worlds of music, fashion, sport, to club. Recognized as one of the most financially successful American hip-hop artists, it is not surprising then to see his name written on the No. 1 spot of Forbes magazine's "Hip-Hop Cash Kings" list.
Earned an estimated $34 million by last year, Jay-Z besting fellow music mogul 50 Cent who comes at 2nd spot with a reported income of $32 million from his music and businesses, such as a record label, video games and a line of books. Rapper, record producer, and clothing designer P. Diddy is ranked 3rd on the list, just one place ahead of Timbaland who is at No. 4, taking in $21 million by 2006.
50 Cent to Present "Curtis" in September
May 26, 2007 01:05:27
Two altered names after, 50 Cent's "Curtis" also goes through a change in the release date. From the initial June 26, the date has been pushed back to September 4 in U.S. and a day earlier in U.K.
The delay has been reasoned as giving a chance for guest artists to complete their track. As previously reported, 50 Cents ropes in a number of renowned musicians such as Mary J. Blige, Akon and Justin Timberlake to work on this album. For the production itself, there has been report on Dr. Dre, Eminem and Timbaland.
50 Cent Ropes in Renowned Names in "Curtis S.S.K."
April 24, 2007 09:04:47
Successfully achieving platinum for previous two albums, 50 Cent is in the weight to show the same quality in "Curtis S.S.K.". However, backed up by not only lots but numerous renowned musicians, this third album surely will say something. The album will show its value when it hits the stores on June 26 via Interscope.
As the mastermind of the record, the rapper got the helping hands of Dr. Dre, Eminem, Kanye West and of course, Timbaland. In the guests corner, he had tied a deal with Robin Thicke, Justin Timberlake, Nicole Scherzinger, Akon, Eminem and of course, Mary J. Blige.
Dr. Dre to Produce Films with New Line
February 09, 2007 10:02:25
It's just about time before wee see music mogul Dr. Dre create another phenomenon in film industry if looking on the promising pact he has formed with New Line Cinema.
Yes, the Aftermath Entertainment founder has successfully been signed by the giant film company for a multiyear feature producing deal via his newly minted Crucial Films production company. The guy is no stranger to the studio as he previously appeared in its "Set It Off" and participated in the "Domino" soundtrack.
Usher Speaks Details of New LP
December 08, 2006 09:12:19
Now that he has completed his stint in the Broadway musical "Chicago", Usher is turning his attention to music, again. The R&B/pop singer is hard working on a new LP, a follow up to his 2004's "Confessions".
"I feel it's about time for me to come out with an album," the singer said. "I'm not extremely enthused about where music has gone. I say that coming from listening to artists like Stevie Wonder, Prince, Michael Jackson, those great artists and iconic musicians. I feel music is at a standstill."
Bobby Valentino Talks on Sophomore Album and Jean Line
September 16, 2006 11:09:02
Really knows what his fans want, Bobby Valentino tries his best to meet their desire either for music or fashion. The R& B singer is preparing his sophomore album "Special Occasion", due out October 24th later this year, while also is introducing a line of Bobby V jeans for women.
On his jean line, Valentino said Wednesday Sept 13th while promoting his album, "Ever since the 'Tell Me' video everyone has been asking me, 'When is your jean line coming out?' So I've been working on that. I'm totally hands-on with all the creative things with the Bobby V jean line. That was one thing I put in the contract, that I wanted to be hands-on. We're ladies' men as R&B singers, and I love the ladies, all types of women. I definitely want to see my name on the back of jeans. And I feel like there's a void for women's jeans. A lot of women are either too small or too big for certain jeans. I really want to provide for all women."
Rapper Jay-Z Has His "Kingdom" Come
September 15, 2006 10:09:23
He announced his retirement three years ago with the release of "The Black Album". But now Jay-Z is invading, again, the music industry with his another new album.
The rapper has just released an announcement, confirming his comeback to the scene with his forthcoming set, "Kingdom Come", which is slated to hit stores this fall.
Dr. Dre Attacker to Stand Trial
May 09, 2005 10:05:13Jimmy James Johnson, a 26-year-old man who allegedly punched Dr. Dre at the Vibe Awards last year after asking for his autograph during a taping of the show on November 15, has been ruled on trial of an assault charge. Judge James Dabney on Friday found sufficient evidence to try Jimmy James Johnson.
Dr. Dre was about to receive a lifetime achievement award when he was punched by Johnson, who was soon then stabbed by rapper Young Buck after he struck Dre. The attack had, in continuation, set off a chair-throwing brawl that spread through the crowd. Yet, Buck has pleaded not guilty and is free on $500,000 bail awaiting trial.
