2001

~ Release by Dr. Dre (see all versions of this release, 16 available)

Tracklist

1▼CD
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Lolo (intro)
engineer:
Brian Gardner (mastering engineer “Big Bass Brian”)
spoken vocals:
Kurupt (US rapper), Tray Deee (rapper Tracy Davis, aka Tray Deee) and Xzibit
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Aftermath Entertainment (US rap) (in 1999) and Interscope Records (part of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1999)
recording of:
Lolo (intro)
quotes music from:
Deep Note (THX logo theme)
Dr. Dre feat. Xzibit & Tray Deee20:42
2The Watcher
audio engineer:
Richard Huredia (US hip hop mix engineer)
bass:
Mike Elizondo
keyboard:
Camara Kambon and Scott Storch (producer)
percussion:
Taku Hirano
guest background vocals:
Eminem (US rapper) and Knoc‐Turn’Al (US hip hop composer & rapper)
lead vocals:
Dr. Dre (Andre Young, rap producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Aftermath Entertainment (US rap) (in 1999) and Interscope Records (part of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1999)
recorded at:
Larrabee Sound Studios (present day location in North Hollywood, since 1991) in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
The Watcher
writer:
Andre Young (Andre Young, rap producer) and Marshall Mathers (Eminem, US rapper)
Dr. Dre43:27
3Fuck You
audio engineer:
Richard Huredia (US hip hop mix engineer)
bass:
Mike Elizondo
guitar:
Sean Cruse
keyboard:
Camara Kambon and Scott Storch (producer)
percussion:
Taku Hirano
lead vocals:
Dr. Dre (Andre Young, rap producer)
vocals:
Devin the Dude and Snoop Dogg (US rapper)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Aftermath Entertainment (US rap) (in 1999) and Interscope Records (part of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1999)
recording of:
Fuck You
writer:
Andre Young (Andre Young, rap producer), Brian Bailey (Hittman, US rapper Brian Bailey), Calvin Broadus (aka Snoop Dogg) and Devin Copeland
Dr. Dre feat. Devin the Dude & Snoop Dogg3.653:25
4Still D.R.E.
engineer:
Richard “Segal” Huredia (US hip hop mix engineer)
producer:
Dr. Dre (Andre Young, rap producer) and Mel‐Man (US west coast hip‐hop producer Melvin Bradford; Aftermath Entertainment)
mixer:
Dr. Dre (Andre Young, rap producer)
keyboard:
Camara Kambon and Scott Storch (producer)
lead vocals:
Dr. Dre (Andre Young, rap producer)
vocals:
Snoop Dogg (US rapper)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Aftermath Entertainment (US rap) (in 1999) and Interscope Records (part of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1999)
samples:
Maybe Tomorrow by Grant Green (jazz guitarist)
recording of:
Still D.R.E.
writer:
Andre Young (Andre Young, rap producer), Melvin Bradford (US west coast hip‐hop producer Melvin Bradford; Aftermath Entertainment), Shawn Carter (US rapper) and Scott Storch (producer)
Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg4.054:31
5Big Ego’s
audio engineer:
Richard Huredia (US hip hop mix engineer)
co-producer:
Mel‐Man (US west coast hip‐hop producer Melvin Bradford; Aftermath Entertainment)
keyboard:
Scott Storch (producer)
lead vocals:
Dr. Dre (Andre Young, rap producer)
vocals:
Hittman (US rapper Brian Bailey)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Aftermath Entertainment (US rap) (in 1999) and Interscope Records (part of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1999)
samples:
Love Don’t Live Here Anymore by Rose Royce and Theme From 'The Persuaders!' by John Barry (English score composer)
recording of:
Big Ego’s
writer:
Andre Young (Andre Young, rap producer), Richard Bembery, Brian Bailey (Hittman, US rapper Brian Bailey), Melvin Bradford (US west coast hip‐hop producer Melvin Bradford; Aftermath Entertainment), Scott Storch (producer) and Tracy Lynn Curry (The D.O.C., rapper Tracy Curry of N.W.A, fka Doc T)
Dr. Dre feat. Hittman43:58
6Xxplosive
audio engineer:
Richard Huredia (US hip hop mix engineer)
bass:
Colin Wolfe
guitar:
Sean Cruse
keyboard:
Camara Kambon
percussion:
Taku Hirano
lead vocals:
Dr. Dre (Andre Young, rap producer)
vocals:
Hittman (US rapper Brian Bailey), Kurupt (US rapper), Nate Dogg and Six-Two (rapper Craig Longmiles, aka Six-Two / 6Two)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Aftermath Entertainment (US rap) (in 1999) and Interscope Records (part of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1999)
samples:
Bumpy’s Lament by Soul Mann & The Brothers
recording of:
Xxplosive
writer:
Andre Young (Andre Young, rap producer), Brian Bailey (Hittman, US rapper Brian Bailey), Craig Longmiles (aka Six-Two, Duce McDamion), Nathaniel Hale (Nate Dogg) and Ricardo Brown (Kurupt, US rapper)
quotes music from:
Bumpy’s Lament
Dr. Dre feat. Hittman, Kurupt, Nate Dogg & Six-Two33:35
7What’s the Difference
audio engineer:
Richard Huredia (US hip hop mix engineer)
keyboard:
Camara Kambon
lead vocals:
Dr. Dre (Andre Young, rap producer)
vocals:
Eminem (US rapper) and Xzibit
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Aftermath Entertainment (US rap) (in 1999) and Interscope Records (part of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1999)
samples:
Parce que tu crois by Charles Aznavour
recording of:
What’s the Difference
lyricist:
Alvin Joiner, Charles Aznavour, Richard Bembery, Marshall Mathers (Eminem, US rapper), Melvin Charles Bradford (US west coast hip‐hop producer Melvin Bradford; Aftermath Entertainment) and Stephon Harris Cunningham
writer:
Alvin Joiner, Richard Bembery, Stefan Harris and Marshall Mathers (Eminem, US rapper)
composer:
Charles Aznavour
publisher:
8 Mile Style Publishing, City House Publ., Éditions Breton, Famous Music Corp. (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody), Hard Working Black Folks, Hennessy /For Everyone Music, Melvin Bradford Publishing Designee, Voco Music and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
Dr. Dre feat. Eminem & Xzibit44:04
8Bar One
spoken vocals:
Eddie Griffin, Traci Nelson (hip hop vocalist) and Ms. Roq
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Aftermath Entertainment (US rap) (in 1999) and Interscope Records (part of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1999)
recording of:
Bar One
Dr. Dre feat. Traci Nelson, Ms. Roq & Eddie Griffin2.50:51
9Light Speed
audio engineer:
Richard Huredia (US hip hop mix engineer)
bass:
Mike Elizondo
guitar:
Sean Cruse
keyboard:
Camara Kambon
lead vocals:
Dr. Dre (Andre Young, rap producer)
vocals:
Hittman (US rapper Brian Bailey)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Aftermath Entertainment (US rap) (in 1999) and Interscope Records (part of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1999)
samples:
I’m Still #1 by Boogie Down Productions
recording of:
Light Speed
writer:
Andre Young (Andre Young, rap producer) and Brian Bailey (Hittman, US rapper Brian Bailey)
Dr. Dre feat. Hittman2.52:41
10Forgot About Dre
audio engineer:
Richard Huredia (US hip hop mix engineer)
bass:
Mike Elizondo
guitar:
Sean Cruse
keyboard:
Camara Kambon
choir vocals and lead vocals:
Eminem (US rapper)
lead vocals:
Dr. Dre (Andre Young, rap producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Aftermath Entertainment (US rap) (in 1999) and Interscope Records (part of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1999)
recording of:
Forgot About Dre
writer:
Andre Young (Andre Young, rap producer), Marshall Mathers (Eminem, US rapper) and Melvin Charles Bradford (US west coast hip‐hop producer Melvin Bradford; Aftermath Entertainment)
Dr. Dre feat. Eminem43:42
11The Next Episode
audio engineer:
Richard Huredia (US hip hop mix engineer)
bass guitar:
Preston Crump
guitar:
Sean Cruse
keyboard:
Camara Kambon
additional background vocals and additional other vocals:
Nate Dogg
lead vocals:
Dr. Dre (Andre Young, rap producer)
vocals:
Snoop Dogg (US rapper)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Aftermath Entertainment (US rap) (in 1999) and Interscope Records (part of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1999)
samples:
The Edge by David McCallum (actor/musician)
recording of:
The Next Episode
lyricist:
Calvin Broadus (aka Snoop Dogg) and Nathaniel Hale (Nate Dogg)
writer:
Andre Young (Andre Young, rap producer), Brian Bailey, David McCallum (actor/musician) and Ms. Roq
Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg4.12:42
12Let’s Get High
audio engineer:
Richard Huredia (US hip hop mix engineer)
bass:
Mike Elizondo
guitar:
Sean Cruse
keyboard:
Camara Kambon and Scott Storch (producer)
additional vocals:
Mel‐Man (US west coast hip‐hop producer Melvin Bradford; Aftermath Entertainment) and Scruncho
lead vocals:
Dr. Dre (Andre Young, rap producer)
vocals:
Hittman (US rapper Brian Bailey), Kurupt (US rapper) and Ms. Roq
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Aftermath Entertainment (US rap) (in 1999) and Interscope Records (part of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1999)
samples:
Backstrokin' by Fatback Band (previously Fatback Band)
recording of:
Let’s Get High
writer:
Andre Young (Andre Young, rap producer), Brian Bailey (Hittman, US rapper Brian Bailey), Marshall Mathers (Eminem, US rapper), Racquel Weaver and Ricardo Brown (Kurupt, US rapper)
Dr. Dre feat. Hittman, Kurupt & Ms. Roq32:27
13Bitch Niggaz
audio engineer:
Richard Huredia (US hip hop mix engineer)
bass:
Mel‐Man (US west coast hip‐hop producer Melvin Bradford; Aftermath Entertainment)
guitar:
Sean Cruse
keyboard:
Camara Kambon and Scott Storch (producer)
percussion:
Taku Hirano
turntable:
DJ Pen
lead vocals:
Dr. Dre (Andre Young, rap producer)
vocals:
Hittman (US rapper Brian Bailey), Six-Two (rapper Craig Longmiles, aka Six-Two / 6Two) and Snoop Dogg (US rapper)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Aftermath Entertainment (US rap) (in 1999) and Interscope Records (part of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1999)
samples:
Top Billin’ by Audio Two (Brooklyn, NY hip-hop duo)
recording of:
Bitch Niggaz
writer:
Brian Bailey (Hittman, US rapper Brian Bailey), Calvin Broadus (aka Snoop Dogg), Craig Longmiles (aka Six-Two, Duce McDamion) and Mel‐Man (US west coast hip‐hop producer Melvin Bradford; Aftermath Entertainment)
Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg, Hittman & Six-Two2.54:13
14The Car Bomb
spoken vocals:
Charis Henry and Mel‐Man (US west coast hip‐hop producer Melvin Bradford; Aftermath Entertainment)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Aftermath Entertainment (US rap) (in 1999) and Interscope Records (part of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1999)
recording of:
The Car Bomb
Dr. Dre feat. Mel-Man & Charis Henry1.51:01
15Murder Ink
audio engineer:
Richard Huredia (US hip hop mix engineer)
bass:
Mike Elizondo
keyboard:
Camara Kambon and Scott Storch (producer)
lead vocals:
Dr. Dre (Andre Young, rap producer)
vocals:
Hittman (US rapper Brian Bailey) and Ms. Roq
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Aftermath Entertainment (US rap) (in 1999) and Interscope Records (part of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1999)
samples:
Halloween Theme / Main Title by John Carpenter (filmmaker & composer)
recording of:
Murder Ink
writer:
Andre Young (Andre Young, rap producer), Brian Bailey (Hittman, US rapper Brian Bailey) and Racquel Weaver
Dr. Dre feat. Hittman & Ms. Roq3.652:28
16Ed-ucation
spoken vocals:
Eddie Griffin
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Aftermath Entertainment (US rap) (in 1999) and Interscope Records (part of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1999)
recording of:
Ed‐ucation
Dr. Dre feat. Eddie Griffin31:32
17Some L.A. Niggaz
audio engineer:
Richard Huredia (US hip hop mix engineer)
bass:
Mike Elizondo
guitar:
Sean Cruse
keyboard:
Camara Kambon
lead vocals:
Dr. Dre (Andre Young, rap producer)
vocals:
DeFari, King T, Knoc‐Turn’Al (US hip hop composer & rapper), Kokane (US rapper Jerry Long, Jr., aka Mr. Kane), MC Ren, Time Bomb (american rapper) and Xzibit
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Aftermath Entertainment (US rap) (in 1999) and Interscope Records (part of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1999)
samples:
Passing Me By by The Pharcyde
recording of:
Some L.A. Niggaz
writer:
Alvin Joiner, Andre Young (Andre Young, rap producer), Brian Bailey (Hittman, US rapper Brian Bailey), Duane Johnson (alias Defari), Marquese Holder (american rapper), Roger McBride and Royal Harbor (US hip hop composer & rapper)
Dr. Dre feat. DeFari, Xzibit, Knoc‐Turn’Al, Time Bomb, King T, MC Ren & Kokane3.54:25
18Pause 4 Porno
spoken vocals:
Jake Steed
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Aftermath Entertainment (US rap) (in 1999) and Interscope Records (part of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1999)
recording of:
Pause 4 Porno
Dr. Dre feat. Jake Steed11:33
19Housewife
audio engineer:
Richard Huredia (US hip hop mix engineer)
bass:
Mike Elizondo
guitar:
Sean Cruse
keyboard:
Camara Kambon
lead vocals:
Dr. Dre (Andre Young, rap producer)
vocals:
Hittman (US rapper Brian Bailey) and Kurupt (US rapper)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Aftermath Entertainment (US rap) (in 1999) and Interscope Records (part of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1999)
samples:
Good Times by Chic (US disco group)
recording of:
Housewife
writer:
Andre Young (Andre Young, rap producer), Brian Bailey (Hittman, US rapper Brian Bailey), Melvin Bradford (US west coast hip‐hop producer Melvin Bradford; Aftermath Entertainment), Ricardo Brown (Kurupt, US rapper) and Tracy Lynn Curry (The D.O.C., rapper Tracy Curry of N.W.A, fka Doc T)
Dr. Dre feat. Kurupt & Hittman34:03
20Ackrite
audio engineer:
Richard Huredia (US hip hop mix engineer)
keyboard:
Camara Kambon
lead vocals:
Dr. Dre (Andre Young, rap producer)
vocals:
Hittman (US rapper Brian Bailey)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Aftermath Entertainment (US rap) (in 1999) and Interscope Records (part of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1999)
recording of:
Ackrite
writer:
Andre Young (Andre Young, rap producer), Brian Bailey (Hittman, US rapper Brian Bailey) and Melvin Bradford (US west coast hip‐hop producer Melvin Bradford; Aftermath Entertainment)
Dr. Dre feat. Hittman3.53:40
21Bang Bang
audio engineer:
Richard Huredia (US hip hop mix engineer)
guitar:
Sean Cruse
keyboard:
Carl Breeding and Camara Kambon
lead vocals:
Dr. Dre (Andre Young, rap producer)
vocals:
Hittman (US rapper Brian Bailey) and Knoc‐Turn’Al (US hip hop composer & rapper)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Aftermath Entertainment (US rap) (in 1999) and Interscope Records (part of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1999)
recording of:
Bang Bang
writer:
Andre Young (Andre Young, rap producer), Brian Bailey (Hittman, US rapper Brian Bailey), Marshall Mathers (Eminem, US rapper) and Royal Harbor (US hip hop composer & rapper)
Dr. Dre feat. Knoc‐Turn’Al & Hittman3.53:42
22The Message
audio engineer:
Richard Huredia (US hip hop mix engineer)
producer:
Lord Finesse
keyboard:
Camara Kambon
guest spoken vocals:
Tommy Chong
lead vocals:
Dr. Dre (Andre Young, rap producer)
vocals:
Mary J. Blige and Rell (US R&B singer on Roc-a-Fella)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Aftermath Entertainment (US rap) (in 1999) and Interscope Records (part of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1999)
recording of:
Outro (2001 / Dr. Dre)
recording of:
The Message
additional lyricist:
Royce da 5′9″
Dr. Dre feat. Mary J. Blige & Rell45:29

Credits

Release

art direction:Jason Clark (artwork/art direction)
design/illustration:Charis Henry
photography:Stan Musilik
Donn Thompson
mixer:Richard Huredia (US hip hop mix engineer)
executive producer:Dr. Dre (Andre Young, rap producer)
editor:Paul Foley
mastering:Brian Gardner (mastering engineer “Big Bass Brian”)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/226393 [info]
ASIN:US: B000023VR6 [info]
Allmusic:https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/mr0001435430 [info]

Release group

artist & repertoire support:Mike Lynn
Charles Stanton
associated singles/EPs:Forgot About Dre by Dr. Dre (Andre Young, rap producer) featuring Eminem (US rapper)
Still D.R.E. by Dr. Dre (Andre Young, rap producer) feat. Snoop Dogg (US rapper)
The Next Episode by Dr. Dre (Andre Young, rap producer) feat. Snoop Dogg (US rapper)
The Watcher
part of:Grammy Award: Best Rap Album nominees (number: 2001) (order: 26)
Music Canada Certified Quintuple Platinum Albums (number: 2001-05-28) (order: 43)
Music Canada Certified Quadruple Platinum Albums (number: 2000-07-31) (order: 58)
Music Canada Certified Triple Platinum Albums (number: 2000-04-06) (order: 85)
Absolute Radio’s The 100 Collection (number: 86) (order: 86)
Exclaim! 1999 Shocks & Surprises (number: Surprises (Gary Rusak)) (order: 106)
Music Canada Certified Double Platinum Albums (number: 2000-02-24) (order: 144)
Music Canada Certified Platinum Albums (number: 2000-01-19) (order: 237)
Music Canada Certified Gold Albums (number: 2000-01-19) (order: 484)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/master/33886 [info]
lyrics page:https://genius.com/albums/Dr-dre/2001 [info]
other databases:https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/dr__dre/2001/ [info]
https://www.offiziellecharts.de/charts/album-details-3147 [info]
Allmusic:https://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0000040094 [info]
Wikidata:Q182280 [info]