**The Chronic** is the debut studio album by American hip hop producer and rapper Dr. Dre. Released on December 15, 1992, by Death Row Records and Interscope Records, the album marked Dr. Dre’s first solo venture after leaving N.W.A. It features a signature G-funk sound characterized by melodic synthesizers, slow grooves, and heavy beats.
The album includes notable contributions from Snoop Dogg, who appears on several tracks, helping to launch his own career. **The Chronic** produced three hit singles: “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang,” “Dre Day,” and “Let Me Ride,” all of which enjoyed significant airplay and commercial success.
**The Chronic** was both a critical and commercial triumph, debuting at number three on the Billboard 200 and being certified triple Platinum by the RIAA. The album is widely regarded as a pivotal moment in hip hop, influencing countless artists and solidifying Dr. Dre’s status as a key figure in the genre.
A1 | The Chronic (Intro) | |
A2 | Fuck With Dre Day (And Everybody’s Celebratin’) | |
A3 | Let Me Ride | |
A4 | The Day The Niggaz Took Over | |
A5 | Nuthin’ But A “G” Thang | |
A6 | Deeez Nuuuts | |
A7 | Lil’ Ghetto Boy | |
B1 | A Nigga Witta Gun | |
B2 | Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat | |
B3 | The $20 Sack Pyramid | |
B4 | Lyrical Gangbang | |
B5 | High Powered | |
B6 | The Doctor’s Office | |
B7 | Stranded On Death Row | |
B8 | The Roach (The Chronic Outro) | |
B9 | Bitches Ain’t Shit |