2001 – Dr. Dre
Released on 16 November 1999, 2001 (also known as The Chronic 2001) is Dr. Dre’s second studio album and a landmark in West Coast hip-hop. Following the success of his 1992 debut The Chronic, Dre returned with an even more polished production style, blending G-funk with cinematic orchestration and hard-hitting beats. Featuring an array of high-profile collaborators—including Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Xzibit, and Nate Dogg—the album became an instant classic, influencing the sound of hip-hop for years to come.
Key Highlights
- Features iconic tracks such as Still D.R.E., Forgot About Dre, and The Next Episode
- Showcases Dr. Dre’s signature production: lush synths, deep bass, and precise mixing
- Guest appearances from some of the biggest names in rap at the turn of the millennium
- Double LP pressing enhances the album’s low-end power and overall sonic depth
Tracklisting
Side A
1. Lolo (Intro)
2. The Watcher
3. F**k You (feat. Snoop Dogg & Devin the Dude)
4. Still D.R.E. (feat. Snoop Dogg)
5. Big Ego’s (feat. Hittman)
Side B
6. Xxplosive (feat. Hittman, Kurupt, Nate Dogg & Six-Two)
7. What’s the Difference (feat. Eminem & Xzibit)
8. Bar One
9. Light Speed (feat. Hittman)
10. Forgot About Dre (feat. Eminem)
11. The Next Episode (feat. Snoop Dogg)
Side C
12. Let’s Get High (feat. Hittman, Kurupt & Ms. Roq)
13. Bitch N****z (feat. Snoop Dogg, Hittman, Six-Two & Nate Dogg)
14. The Car Bomb (Intro)
15. Murder Ink (feat. Hittman & Ms. Roq)
16. Ed-Ucation
17. Some L.A. N****z (feat. Various Artists)
18. Pause 4 Porno
Side D
19. Housewife (feat. Hittman & Kurupt)
20. Ackrite (feat. Hittman)
21. Bang Bang (feat. Hittman & Knoc-turn’al)
22. The Message (feat. Mary J. Blige & Rell)
Fun Fact
Still D.R.E. marked Dr. Dre’s powerful comeback, with its iconic piano riff composed by Scott Storch and lyrics co-written by Jay-Z—reestablishing Dre as a dominant force in hip-hop.
Why You Should Buy This Vinyl
- A defining album of late 1990s hip-hop, showcasing Dr. Dre’s production mastery
- Double LP pressing delivers the deep bass and crisp highs essential to G-funk’s sound
- Includes timeless collaborations that shaped the careers of several featured artists
- Essential for fans of West Coast rap and collectors of hip-hop history
2001 on vinyl offers an immersive listening experience, capturing the cinematic production and legendary collaborations that make it one of hip-hop’s most enduring masterpieces.