2001

The album was originally going to be titled The Chronic 2000, but Death Row Records trademarked the name first. Dr. Dre decided to simply call it Chronic 2001, which was later shortened to just 2001.

While Dr. Dre handled the core production, he heavily collaborated with Mel-Man and Scott Storch. Scott Storch, a former keyboardist for The Roots, contributed heavily to the album's signature synth-heavy sound.

Eminem wrote his own verses on 'Forgot About Dre' and 'What's the Difference,' but he also ghostwrote substantial portions of Dr. Dre's verses on those same tracks. This was a common practice for Dre, who has historically relied on collaborators to help pen his lyrics.

Yes, Snoop Dogg appears on the track 'The Next Episode,' which became one of the most iconic songs on the album. The song's closing phrase, 'Smoke weed every day,' was spoken by Nate Dogg.