2001
Dr. Dre · 1999
68 min · 22 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · West Coast hip-hop
A polished fusion of G-funk and gangsta rap with layered production and confident, sharp lyricism.
Why this album works
'2001' received critical acclaim, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and being certified six times platinum by the RIAA. It featured hits like 'Still D.R.E.' and 'Forgot About Dre', which not only dominated the charts but also played a significant role in revitalizing hip-hop in the late '90s.
- Best for
- dynamic flow with peaks confident anthems for gatherings wave-like pacing invites engagement
- Context
- Released on November 16, 1999, '2001' was Dr. Dre's highly anticipated follow-up to his groundbreaking 1992 album 'The Chronic'. At this point, he had solidified his status as a leading figure in West Coast hip-hop and served as a mentor to emerging artists like Eminem and Snoop Dogg, shaping the genre’s sound for years to come.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lolo (intro) 0:40
- 2 The Watcher 3:26
- 3 Fuck You 3:25
- 4 Still D.R.E. Standout 4:30
- 5 Big Ego’s 3:58
- 6 Xxplosive 3:35
- 7 What’s the Difference 4:04
- 8 Bar One 0:50
- 9 Light Speed 2:40
- 10 Forgot About Dre Standout 3:42
- 11 The Next Episode Standout 2:41
- 12 Let’s Get High 2:27
- 13 Bitch Niggaz 4:13
- 14 The Car Bomb 1:00
- 15 Murder Ink 2:28
- 16 Ed-ucation 1:32
- 17 Some L.A. Niggaz 4:25
- 18 Pause 4 Porno 1:32
- 19 Housewife 4:02
- 20 Ackrite 3:40
- 21 Bang Bang 3:42
- 22 The Message 5:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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