Dr. Dre, whose full name is Andre Romelle Young, was born on February 18, 1965, in Compton, California, United States, and is 61 years old. He is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter, entrepreneur and record executive who played a major role in shaping West Coast hip-hop. Dre began his professional music career as a member of the World Class Wreckin’ Cru before becoming widely known with N.W.A. in the late 1980s. His production and solo work helped define the G-funk sound, while his albums The Chronic and 2001 became landmarks in hip-hop. Throughout his career, he has worked with artists including Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, Ice Cube and many others.
Dr. Dre Quick Facts
Full Name: Andre Romelle Young
Date of Birth: February 18, 1965
Age: 61
Birthplace: Compton, California, United States
Nationality: American
Profession: Rapper, record producer, songwriter, entrepreneur, record executive
Genres: Hip-hop, gangsta rap, West Coast hip-hop, G-funk
Active Since: 1984
Dr. Dre Songs
Dr. Dre’s official music catalog spans more than four decades and includes his work with N.W.A., World Class Wreckin’ Cru, solo albums, soundtracks, compilation projects and collaborations. His most important solo releases are The Chronic and 2001, while his production catalog includes some of the most influential songs in hip-hop. The list below focuses on officially released recordings and identifies major collaborators where they appear on the track.
Complete Unique Dr. Dre Song List
- Surgery
- Juice
- Cabbage
- World Class
- Turn Off the Lights
- The Fly
- Surgery II
- Dopeman
- 8 Ball
- Straight Outta Compton
- Fuck tha Police
- Gangsta Gangsta
- If It Ain’t Ruff
- Express Yourself
- Compton’s N the House
- Quiet on tha Set
- Chin Check
- Natural Born Killaz
- Deep Cover
- Dre Day
- Let Me Ride
- Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang
- Lil’ Ghetto Boy
- Deeez Nuuuts
- When the Shit Goes Down
- Lyrical Gangbang
- Stranded on Death Row
- The $20 Sack Pyramid
- A Nigga Witta Gun
- Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat
- The Roach
- Fuck wit Dre Day
- Puffin on Blunts and Drinkin’ Tanqueray
- Keep Their Heads Ringin’
- Been There, Done That
- Natural Born Killaz
- California Love
- California Love (Remix)
- No Diggity
- Got It Twisted
- Still D.R.E.
- The Watcher
- Fuck You
- Last Episode
- Xxplosive
- What’s the Difference
- Forgot About Dre
- The Next Episode
- Let’s Get High
- Light Speed
- Housewife
- Ackrite
- Bang Bang
- Murder Ink
- Some L.A. Niggaz
- Ed-Ucation
- Message
- What’s the Difference
- Bad Intentions
- The Wash
- Kush
- I Need a Doctor
- Talk to Me
- Gospel
- The Prescription
- Black Privilege
- Animals
- Issues
- Gunfiyah
- The Chronic
- Mission
- Still D.R.E. 2
- The Watcher 2
- The Next Episode Remix
- One Shot One Kill
- Bitch Niggaz
- Forgot About Dre Remix
- Crack a Bottle
- Hell Breaks Loose
- Medicine Man
- Deep Water
- Compton
- Darkside/Gone
- Loose Cannons
- For the Love of Money
- Satisfiction
- Animals
- Medicine Man
- Talking to My Diary
- Gospel
- The Contract
- Diamond Mind
- Bad Intentions
- Kush
- I Need a Doctor
- Set It Off
- Been There, Done That
- The Recipe
- Compton
- No More Parties in LA
- Family Affair
- Encore
- Still D.R.E. with Snoop Dogg
- Bitch Please II with Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Xzibit and Nate Dogg
- Forgot About Dre with Eminem
- What’s the Difference with Eminem and Xzibit
- The Next Episode with Snoop Dogg, Kurupt and Nate Dogg
- California Love with 2Pac and Roger Troutman
- Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang with Snoop Dogg
- Ain’t Nuthin’ but a G Thang
- Keep Their Heads Ringin’ with Hittman
- Kush with Snoop Dogg and Akon
- I Need a Doctor with Eminem and Skylar Grey
- Gospel with Eminem
- Family Affair with Snoop Dogg
- One Shot One Kill with Xzibit
- Bad Intentions with Knoc-turn’al
- The Wash with Snoop Dogg
- The Recipe with Kendrick Lamar
- Compton with Kendrick Lamar
- Deep Water with Kendrick Lamar
- Darkside/Gone with Kendrick Lamar
- Loose Cannons with Xzibit and CeeLo Green
- For the Love of Money with Jill Scott and Jon Connor
Dr. Dre Albums and Songs
World Class Wreckin’ Cru — Early Recordings
Before becoming a major figure in N.W.A. and establishing himself as a solo artist, Dr. Dre was a member of World Class Wreckin’ Cru. The group’s early recordings were rooted in electro and early West Coast hip-hop and helped establish Dre’s first professional presence in music.
Selected official recordings:
- Surgery
- Juice
- Cabbage
- World Class
- Turn Off the Lights
- The Fly
N.W.A. — Straight Outta Compton
Released in 1988, Straight Outta Compton was N.W.A.’s breakthrough album and one of the most influential records in hip-hop history. Dr. Dre served as the group’s primary producer and rapper, helping establish the aggressive West Coast sound that later developed into G-funk.
Complete official tracklist:
- Straight Outta Compton
- Fuck tha Police
- Gangsta Gangsta
- If It Ain’t Ruff
- Parental Discretion Iz Advised
- 8 Ball
- Something Like That
- Express Yourself
- Compton’s N the House
- I Ain’t tha 1
- Dopeman
- Quiet on tha Set
- Something 2 Dance 2
N.W.A. — Niggaz4Life
Released in 1991, Niggaz4Life was N.W.A.’s second and final studio album. Dre’s production became increasingly polished and influential on the project, helping establish the sound that would soon dominate West Coast rap.
Complete official tracklist:
- Prelude
- Real Niggaz Don’t Die
- Niggaz 4 Life
- Protest
- Dayz of Wayback
- Real Niggaz
- To Kill a Hooker
- One Less Bitch
- Find ‘Em, Fuck ‘Em, Flee
- Automobile
- She Swallowed It
- I’d Rather Fuck You
- Approach to Danger
- 1-900-2-Compton
- The Gangsta, the Killa and the Dope Dealer
- 1, 2, 3, 4
- Dayz of Wayback
The Chronic
Released in 1992, The Chronic was Dr. Dre’s debut solo studio album and introduced the G-funk sound to a huge audience. The album featured Snoop Dogg prominently and produced enduring songs such as “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang,” “Dre Day” and “Let Me Ride.”
Complete official tracklist:
- The Chronic (Intro)
- Fuck wit Dre Day (And Everybody’s Celebratin’)
- Let Me Ride
- The Day the Niggaz Took Over
- Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang
- Deeez Nuuuts
- Lil’ Ghetto Boy
- A Nigga Witta Gun
- Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat
- The $20 Sack Pyramid
- Lyrical Gangbang
- High Powered
- Stranded on Death Row
- The Roach (The Chronic Outro)
- Bitches Ain’t Shit
The Chronic — 2000 Expanded Edition
The expanded edition of The Chronic included additional recordings connected to Dre’s early solo era and later compilation releases.
Additional official recordings include:
- Puffin’ on Blunts and Drinkin’ Tanqueray
- Deep Cover
- Dre Day
- Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang
- Let Me Ride
- The Roach
2001
Released in 1999, 2001 was Dr. Dre’s second major solo studio album and became one of the most influential West Coast hip-hop records of its era. The album featured extensive collaborations with Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Xzibit, Nate Dogg, Kurupt, Hittman and other artists.
Complete official tracklist:
- Lolo (Intro)
- The Watcher
- Fuck You
- Still D.R.E.
- Big Ego’s
- Xxplosive
- What’s the Difference
- Bar One
- Light Speed
- Forgot About Dre
- The Next Episode
- Let’s Get High
- Bitch Niggaz
- The Car Bomb
- Murder Ink
- Some L.A. Niggaz
- Message
- Outro
2001 — Additional Tracks and Alternate Editions
Various official editions and releases associated with 2001 included additional songs and alternate versions.
- Housewife
- Ackrite
- Bang Bang
- Ed-Ucation
- The Next Episode
- Forgot About Dre
- Still D.R.E.
- What’s the Difference
- The Watcher
The Wash Soundtrack
Released in 2001, The Wash soundtrack accompanied the comedy film starring Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. Dre contributed several songs to the project and collaborated with a number of West Coast artists.
Major Dr. Dre recordings from the project:
- The Wash
- Bad Intentions
- On the Boulevard
- Str8 Westcoast
- Get Fucked Up
- On the Boulevard
Detox
Detox was announced as Dr. Dre’s planned third solo album for many years but was never officially released as a completed studio album. Several songs originally associated with the project were eventually released as standalone singles, soundtrack tracks or on other projects.
Officially released songs associated with the project include:
- Kush
- I Need a Doctor
- Die Hard
- Talk to Me
- Gospel
These songs should not be treated as a completed Detox album tracklist because the album itself was never officially released.
Official Standalone Singles or Songs That Are Not Included on the Main Studio Albums
Dr. Dre has released numerous official singles and collaborations outside The Chronic and 2001. His production work also extends far beyond his solo catalog, but the following list focuses on recordings where Dre is credited as an artist or featured performer.
Deep Cover
- Deep Cover — Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg
“Deep Cover” was released in 1992 for the film Deep Cover and became an important early collaboration between Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg.
Natural Born Killaz
- Natural Born Killaz — Dr. Dre and Ice Cube
Released in 1994, “Natural Born Killaz” reunited Dre with his former N.W.A. groupmate Ice Cube and became one of the most recognizable West Coast rap collaborations of the 1990s.
California Love
- California Love — 2Pac featuring Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman
- California Love (Remix) — 2Pac featuring Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman
Dr. Dre produced and appeared on 2Pac’s “California Love,” one of the most famous collaborations in West Coast hip-hop.
Keep Their Heads Ringin’
- Keep Their Heads Ringin’ — Dr. Dre featuring Hittman
Released for Friday, “Keep Their Heads Ringin’” became another major Dr. Dre single and reached the top of the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks chart.
No Diggity
- No Diggity — Blackstreet featuring Dr. Dre and Queen Pen
Dr. Dre appeared on Blackstreet’s 1996 hit “No Diggity,” contributing a prominent guest verse.
Still D.R.E.
- Still D.R.E. — Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg
“Still D.R.E.” became one of Dr. Dre’s signature songs and helped introduce 2001 to audiences before the album’s release.
Forgot About Dre
- Forgot About Dre — Dr. Dre featuring Eminem
The song became one of Dre’s best-known collaborations with Eminem and won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.
The Next Episode
- The Next Episode — Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg, Kurupt and Nate Dogg
“The Next Episode” is one of the most recognizable tracks associated with 2001 and remains a defining collaboration in Dr. Dre’s catalog.
Kush
- Kush — Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg and Akon
Released in 2010, “Kush” was one of the major songs associated with the long-running Detox project.
I Need a Doctor
- I Need a Doctor — Dr. Dre featuring Eminem and Skylar Grey
Released in 2011, “I Need a Doctor” became one of Dre’s biggest commercial hits and another major collaboration with Eminem.
The Recipe
- The Recipe — Kendrick Lamar featuring Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre appeared with Kendrick Lamar on “The Recipe,” connecting one of the most influential figures of West Coast hip-hop with a new generation of Los Angeles rap.
Compton
- Compton — Kendrick Lamar featuring Dr. Dre
“Compton” was included on Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d city and featured Dre, further connecting Kendrick’s story to the musical history of Compton.
Medicine Man
- Medicine Man — Dr. Dre featuring Eminem and Candice Pillay
“Medicine Man” appeared on Compton, the soundtrack-style album released by Dre in 2015.
Compton
Released in 2015, Compton became Dr. Dre’s third official studio album, arriving more than a decade after 2001. The album was inspired in part by the N.W.A. biopic Straight Outta Compton and featured a new generation of West Coast artists alongside established collaborators.
Complete official tracklist:
- Intro
- Talk About It
- Genocide
- It’s All on Me
- All in a Day’s Work
- Darkside/Gone
- Loose Cannons
- Issues
- Deep Water
- Jon Connor
- For the Love of Money
- Satisfiction
- Animals
- Medicine Man
- Talking to My Diary
Official Songs Associated With Compton
- Talk About It — featuring King Mez and Justus
- Genocide — featuring Kendrick Lamar, Marsha Ambrosius and Candice Pillay
- It’s All on Me — featuring Justus and BJ the Chicago Kid
- All in a Day’s Work — featuring Anderson .Paak and Marsha Ambrosius
- Darkside/Gone — featuring Kendrick Lamar and Marsha Ambrosius
- Loose Cannons — featuring Xzibit and CeeLo Green
- Issues — featuring Ice Cube and Anderson .Paak
- Deep Water — featuring Kendrick Lamar
- Jon Connor — featuring Jon Connor
- For the Love of Money — featuring Jill Scott and Jon Connor
- Satisfiction — featuring Snoop Dogg and Marsha Ambrosius
- Animals — featuring Anderson .Paak
- Medicine Man — featuring Eminem and Candice Pillay
- Talking to My Diary
Final Wrap-Up
Dr. Dre’s song catalog covers some of the most important eras in West Coast hip-hop, from his early work with World Class Wreckin’ Cru and N.W.A. to the landmark albums The Chronic, 2001 and Compton. His career is also defined by major collaborations with Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 2Pac, Ice Cube, Kendrick Lamar, Xzibit, Mary J. Blige and many other artists, while his production and songwriting have had an enormous influence on modern hip-hop.
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