PMD | Dr. Dre — The Chronic
CROSSFADER · PMD EXPERIENCE 003
1992 · WEST COAST HIP-HOP
THE
CHRONIC
DR. DRE
A DEFINING SOUND. A NEW ERA.
Step inside the record that helped define G-funk: laid-back synthesizers, heavy bass, sharp storytelling and a West Coast sound that changed hip-hop.
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NUTHIN' BUT A 'G' THANG
Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Doggy Dogg
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BEHIND THE RECORD
THE SOUND
The Chronic introduced a broad audience to G-funk's melodic synth leads, funk grooves and deep, unhurried rhythms.
THE COLLABORATORS
Snoop Doggy Dogg, Daz Dillinger, Kurupt, The Lady of Rage, RBX and others helped shape the album's unmistakable voice.
THE MOMENT
Released in December 1992, Dr. Dre's solo debut became a defining landmark of early-1990s West Coast rap.
THE LEGACY
Its production approach and distinctive sound influenced generations of hip-hop artists and producers.
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