Dr Dre

Dr. Dre and hip hop's classic west coast timepiece The Chronic from 1992 is set for re-release through WIDEawake Entertainment Group, the owner of Death Row Records.

Titled The Chronic Re-Lit, this edition will include seven unreleased tracks plus DVD of live never before seen interview of Dr. Dre and other Death Row related artists. Official release date for the Chronic Re-Lit is set for September 1st, 2010.

The entire 60 minutes of Dre's unseen interview footage below + download links and bonus tracks below.

Bonus included tracks:

1.Snoop Doggy Dogg - Poor Young Dave
2.CPO & Kurupt - Slippin In The West
3.Jewell & Snoop Doggy Dogg - Smoke Enough Bud
4.CPO - Foo Nay Mic
5.Snoop Doggy Dogg, Lady V. KV, Big Pimpin, 6'9", Twin & Badass - Dog Collar
6.Snoop Doggy Dogg & Threat - Touchdown
7.Kurupt, Daz, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Amber & Tyrone - Would You Ride

To download the bonus included tracks [CLICK HERE]

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'Turn Me On' by Dr Dre (snippet only)

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In light of recent hullabaloo over Ice Cube and his "Drink the Kool-Aid" joint, the west coast legend himself gave a statement explaining the intentions behind the controversial song. As well he spoke on reuniting in the studio with Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg and The Game and playing his part in the mythical Detox album.

From Ice Cube:

"What up fam,

I met Dr. Dre in the studio last night. When I got there Snoop was in the booth laying the finishing touches on another classic from the dynamic duo. He played me some tracks set for the up and coming Detox record and we talked about me jumping on board the project. Of course I talked about him doing shit on my record and he said he’d bless the album. The Game came through ready to spit but Dre just wanted every to vibe. It felt like old times when me and Dre would work on shit in Eazy’s cold ass garage.

He asked me did I diss him during the Paid Dues Show last Saturday. I did one of my new songs called “Drink The Kool-Aid” which got everybody thinking I’m dissing the whole industry…lol “You internet roaches…” I told Dre that I’d never diss the man that got me started.

No disses. Just style and grace. On another note, I rocked the fuck outta Paid Dues. I had my son Doughboy get down wit me while WC and Crazy Toones rocked France. I think people enjoyed the show. 20 years of West Coast hip-hop presented in 60mins. It was amazing. I can’t wait to put the new show together with all my new songs. I also dropped the single “I REP THAT WEST” on’em. They loved the new shit. The single and the video will premiere and be available right here on IceCube.com May 26th.

My nigga Sir Jinx laced my wit a dope ass track. I’mma do it wit Jayo Felony and WC. This record is coming together like sweaty ass cheeks…

No Q & A this time ya’ll. I’m in a hurry. I’ll answer all questions next time.

Keep It Gangsta - Cube"

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Dr. Dre Hints at Kraftwerk Inspiration on Detox

Speaking of Detox, in a related interview the good Doctor hints at possible major influences he has adopted in the creative process to this massive release due out later this year. To read the interview [CLICK HERE]

E! News own Michael Yo has been putting out a rumour of a studio collab between industry legends Jay-Z and Dr. Dre and dropping the record this week! Further reports have arisen supporting the notion that this "uptempo" track will be the infamous Detox's first single.

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In a surprising yet interesting turn of events, recent actions by a trifling, mystery person revealed a bombshell. The “Mouth of the South,” Christopher “Ludacris” Bridges, was outted as one of Dr. Dre’s main contributors for his long awaited album, Detox. “O.G.’s Theme,” a demo version of a track that is scheduled to appear on the album, was performed by the legendary Atlanta rapper with him trading in his patented southern baritone stylings for a more relaxed and casual flow; an obvious attempt at mimicking the good Dr.

Luda vented some of his frustrations through his Twitter page, where the southern behemoth said, “Not sure how this leaked. It was fun trying to sound like Dr. Dre!”

Luda is not the only ATLien to help Dre with his long awaited project. None other than T.I., the King of the South, is said to also be ghostwriting for the West Coast legend. “Coming Back,” a track rumoured to be on the ever elusive album, was leaked onto the internet a few months ago. No official confirmation has been given by TIP as to whether he is officially involved in the project.

For Ludacris' latest Detox release: [CLICK HERE]

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Game apologises to 50 Cent, Jimmy Iovine, Dr. Dre and the entire G Unit / Aftermath/Interscope-Geffen family for the whole bullshit drama and beef. he has only now just landed from that plane-wrecked beef he had with 50 and G Unit Records/Aftermath.

Not a word on his recent beef with . Peep this space for that apology and regret in coming months. - Rip [Ed.]

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"O.G. Musik" by Ludacris (Dr. Dre tribute)

"Hallelujah" by Bishop Lamont(w. Xzibit prod by Dr Dre)

DR. DRE was forced to scrap an on-stage reunion with rappers and EMINEM and SNOOP DOGG at the last minute - after his bodyguards were involved in a car accident.

Snoop Dogg was to be joined by "surprise guests" Dre and Eminem when he took the stage for the Our World Live concert in Los Angeles on Tuesday (07Apr09), according to the New York Daily News. But Dre bowed out after his security staff crashed their car in bad weather, and the rapper was advised not to attend without bodyguards. And Snoop was left to hit the stage solo when Eminem also pulled out of the lineup, because he reportedly refused to hit the stage without his rap mentor, Dre.

No further details of the car accident were available as WENN went to press.

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Fresh off a busy 2008, Nas is set to take 2009 by storm with a scheduled appearance on Dr. Dre's long awaited CD, Detox.
The Queens MC who usually keeps a low profile between albums is talking openly about his affinity for working with one of music's best producers.
"I did a joint. I think it's crazy," Nas says of working with Dre. "He's someone I'd love to do a whole album with one day. He's incredible. I think he's the best producer of all time."
With guest spots on projects from Keyshia Cole, DJ Khaled, The Game and Young Jeezy, over the past year, Nas promises that his Detox collaboration will be history."
Nas is up for two Grammys at the February 8 ceremony in Los Angeles, including best rap album for his latest effort, Untitled.
"Whether I win or lose, I'm happy hip-hop made it that far."

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Last August we reported the death of Dr Dre's son, Andre Young Jr. the Los Angeles County Department of Coroner have now confirmed the 20 year old died of a heroin and morphine overdose.

Coroner spokesman Larry Dietz told PEOPLE on Friday, "This case has been closed, it's been ruled an accident due to morphine and heroin intoxication,"

The drug test results had been pending for four months. Last August (23), Young Jr. was found unresponsive by his mother, Jenita Porter (40) in their Woodland Hills home in California. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The legendary west coast record producer, label executive and father, Dr. Dre has not made any public statement since the tragedy but is said to be mourning the loss of his second-born son.

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