That's Hip-Hop
We're 3 high school friends who share a common passion for Hip Hop. Each of us have created our own albums, performed or started our own channels, but this time, we are collaborating together to share our common bond over our love for hip hop. We are taking a journey into the music. Going album by album to dissect and share our experiences with the tracks. We release a new episode every Monday. Check us out and let us know what albums we should review next!
That's Hip-Hop
#147 THE CHRONIC ALBUM REVIEW - #DRDRE
In this episode, the hosts take a deep dive into Dr. Dre’s The Chronic, breaking down why it remains one of the most important albums in hip-hop history. They start by exploring Dre’s style as an MC—measured, authoritative, and confident—while emphasizing that his true genius lies in production and leadership. The conversation highlights how The Chronic introduced the world to the G-funk sound and provided the perfect stage for a young Snoop Dogg to rise into stardom. Beyond just the music, they frame Dre as a producer in the same league as Quincy Jones—someone who doesn’t just make hits, but builds entire careers and movements.
The hosts also zoom in on key tracks that defined the album’s legacy, including “Dre Day,” “Let Me Ride,” and the iconic “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang.” They discuss how “Dre Day” doubled as both a hit single and a bold diss track aimed at former allies like Eazy-E, showing how Dre turned conflict into art that still thrived on radio and MTV. Snoop’s sharp verses, Dre’s polished production, and the album’s cultural impact all come together to show why The Chronic wasn’t just a debut—it was a statement that shifted hip-hop’s center of gravity to the West Coast.