Compton
by Dr. Dre
Released: August 07, 2015
West Coast hip hop
Why This Album Matters
This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.
The Album
"Compton" is the third studio album by American rapper and producer Dr. Dre, released on August 7, 2015, via Apple Music and the iTunes Store, with physical editions following on August 21, 2015. Recording took place between 2013 and 2015 at various studios, with a production team including Dr. Dre, Focus..., Dem Jointz, Trevor Lawrence, Jr., DJ Dahi, Cardiak, and Theron Feemster. It serves as the follow-up to his 1999 album 2001, and came after the cancellation of the anticipated album Detox.
Interesting Facts
The album was conceived during the production of…
The album was conceived during the production of the N.W.A biographical film Straight Outta Compton, which inspired Dre to create a soundtrack-like album.
Compton features guest appearances from a range of…
Compton features guest appearances from a range of artists including Anderson .Paak, Marsha Ambrosius, Craig Owens, King Mez, Justus, Kendrick Lamar, Candice Pillay, Jon Connor, Sly Pyper, The Game, Xzibit, Eminem, and Snoop Dogg.
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Reception
The album debuted at number 2 on the US Billboard 200, selling 295,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. Compton was well-received by critics upon its release.
The Complete Album Story
"Compton" is the third studio album by American rapper and producer Dr. Dre, released on August 7, 2015, via Apple Music and the iTunes Store, with physical editions following on August 21, 2015. It serves as the follow-up to his 1999 album 2001, and came after the cancellation of the anticipated album Detox.
The album was conceived during the production of the N.W.A biographical film Straight Outta Compton, which inspired Dre to create a soundtrack-like album. Recording took place between 2013 and 2015 at various studios, with a production team including Dr. Dre, Focus..., Dem Jointz, Trevor Lawrence, Jr., DJ Dahi, Cardiak, and Theron Feemster.
Compton features guest appearances from a range of artists including Anderson .Paak, Marsha Ambrosius, Craig Owens, King Mez, Justus, Kendrick Lamar, Candice Pillay, Jon Connor, Sly Pyper, The Game, Xzibit, Eminem, and Snoop Dogg.
The album debuted at number 2 on the US Billboard 200, selling 295,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. Compton was well-received by critics upon its release.
More West Coast hip hop Albums
Cypress Hill - Cypress Hill (album)
Cypress Hill - Cypress Hill III: Temples of Boom
Dr. Dre - 2001
Cypress Hill - Back in Black
Kendrick Lamar - Good Kid, M.A.A.D City
Xzibit - Weapons of Mass Destruction
Snoop Dogg - Dead Man Walkin'
Cypress Hill - Black Sunday (Cypress Hill album)
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