It's hard to believe, but Dr. Dre's The Chronic dropped 25 years ago today. The album not only cemented Dr. Dre as a successful solo artist following his departure from N.W.A., it also introduced the world to a slew of iconic artists, including Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg and Lady of Rage.
The album hit Number 3 on the Billboard Hot 200 and "Let Me Ride" won a Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance in 1994. Dre went triple platinum with his classic debut solo album and became one of the top ten best-selling American artists in 1993.
Many in hip-hop have praised the album, with Kanye West telling Rolling Stone, "The Chronic is still the hip-hop equivalent to Stevie Wonder’s Songs In The Key Of Life. It’s the benchmark you measure your album against if you’re serious.”
As we mark the 25th anniversary of The Chronic, let us know your favorite songs from the album in the comments below.
Source: twitter.com
