Ludacris speaks on Dr. Dre
Submitted by admin on March 26th, 2010
Ludacris has revealed his admiration for Eminem and detailed his ghostwriting for Dr. Dre’s long-awaited album, Detox.
“I always wanted to work with Dr. Dre and I got a chance to work with him and then Eminem, I’ve talked to Eminem so hopefully we can make that happen,” Luda said about collaborating with both artists. “I was definitely doing a little ghostwriting but you know, we’ll see what happens. He has a lot of different tracks that he has to choose from for the Detox album so it is what it is. I think he has the chemistry and exactly what ...
Murs Talks Dr. Dre’s Return
Submitted by admin on March 23rd, 2010
Murs, the self-proclaimed back-packer, helped headline the VIBE’s “Respect the West” showcase at SXSW, but not before vowing to buy WeNeedDrDre.org and explaining why Detox can help rejuvenate West coast rap.
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Game Recruits Dr. Dre For R.E.D. Album
Submitted by admin on March 23rd, 2010
Game said he got just about everybody he wanted for his upcoming The R.E.D. Album — he has some of the finest tracks featuring guests from all over the hip-hop hemisphere.
“I feel great about this album,” he said recently after going over tracks at Dr. Dre’s house. “It’s back full-force Aftermath and I’m conjoined with Star Trak.” (Pharrell Williams is one of the LP’s executive producers.) “I got this colorful movement over here where it’s beautiful music on this side [with Star Trak] — then when I need to go dark or super grown and sexy, I got Dre over ...
Snoop speaks on Dr. Dre
Submitted by admin on March 19th, 2010
Don’t write off Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre just yet. Fans who enjoyed the Dre-executive produced “Doggystyle” back in 1993, have been yearning for the two West Coast giants to collaborate on another LP for the past 17 years. They worked on tracks here and there(“B*tch Please, “Imagine”), but haven’t come close to releasing a joint project. Fear not. To let Snoop tell it, Dre producing one of his upcoming albums isn’t that far-fetched.
“What is the possibility of a Dr. Dre-produced album from Snoop Dogg?” Snoop pondered during a sit-down with BET.com. “I’d say about a 90% chance it can ...
Dr. Dre: HP Let’s Do Amazing
Submitted by admin on March 12th, 2010
“We tore the computer apart and rebuilt it so my music sounds the way its supposed to.”
HP’s newest commercial for their EliteBook laptop stars Dr. Dre and even has an appearance from Stat Quo.
Over the last few years HP has evolved to become the worlds largest technology company, with the broadest integrated portfolio. We have acquired over 40 companies and greatly expanded our offering. This campaign shows the breadth and depth of this portfolio by shining a light on amazing customer experiences empowered by, and in collaboration with, HP.
www.hp.com/letsdoamazing | www.Aftermathmusic.com/
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Ice Cube plans Dr. Dre collaboration
Submitted by admin on March 9th, 2010
Ice Cube is planning to reunite with Dr Dre on his forthcoming comeback album, ‘I Am The West’. He wrote on his blog:
“I wanna answer a few questions you have for ya’ boy – Beats by Dre? Not yet. Haven’t asked him, but I will. Any collabos? Not yet.”
Ice Cube went on to say; He added:
“I would give you guys the concept but I’mma save that and let you see it for yourself. Now I know it seems like my record is West Coast crazy- Yeah it is. But I got a lot of real s**t to say ...
Warren G Speaks on Detox
Submitted by admin on February 13th, 2010
As the West Coast continues trying to find a new identity that isn’t somehow connected to the extended N.W.A family tree, Warren G finds himself trying to slide back in. Although he’s been active, a lot of people aren’t aware of his new projects. With The G Files (his second independent album since 2005) out right now, Warren is faced with several choices: rapper or producer, independent or major. But if there’s one thing that isn’t up for debate, iT’s his loyalty to the west coast and good music. Ozone caught up with Warren to get his thoughtS on the ...
Dr. Dre sues over unpaid ‘Chronic’ royalties
Submitted by admin on February 12th, 2010
Dr. Dre sued the new iteration of Death Row Records on Thursday claiming the label failed to pay royalties and released a new version of his iconic album “The Chronic” without his permission. Dre filed the suit in federal court in Los Angeles against WIDEawake Death Row Records and its parent companies. Young has not been paid royalties on the original “The Chronic” album since he split with Death Row in 1996, the lawsuit states. The label, a one-time powerhouse of rap music artists, eventually fell into bankruptcy but was bought by WIDEawake and re-formed.
Young’s lawsuit claims his attorneys notified ...
Scott Storch Speaks On Detox
Submitted by admin on February 6th, 2010
After joining forces with his old band, Scott talks to VIBE about working on Dre’s Detox and making music with Quincy Jones. After the jump, a Black Thought-led version of “Still D.R.E.” Ooh wee!
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Dr. Dre, Game & Ashanti in the studio
Submitted by admin on January 28th, 2010
R&B singer Ashanti recently joined Dr. Dre and Game for a studio session in Los Angeles.
“On the way 2 the lab!!! flyin dwn santa monica I think we took like 3 red lights lol!!! ( U guys dnt do tht tho) lol!!!,” she wrote Wednesday (January 27). “@only1NOTTZ heyyyyyy!!!!! Wz crackin!! We gotta link up I’m in LA now jus leavin the lab!!!! Awwwwwww sh*t its a problem!!!!! Me DR. DRE & GAME in the lab ohhhhhhh booooooy this is a SMMMMIZAAASHHH!!!!!http://tweetphoto.com/9709437 & @ihategame jus debo’d my cup of tea!!!!! Smh!!! Lol!!! & of course @LTHUTTON is in the mothaf*#kin ...
