description Dr. Dre - 2001 Overview
2001 is the second studio album by American record producer and rapper Dr. Dre, released in November 1999 on Interscope Records. The album was released under his Aftermath Entertainment label and features extensive contributions from guest vocalists, including Hittman, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, and Nate Dogg. Co-produced by Mel-Man, the album is noted for its synthesizer-heavy, slow-tempo beats that helped define the G-funk sound of the late 1990s.
The record achieved massive commercial success, certified multi-platinum, and featured hit singles such as "Still D.R.E." and "Forgot About Dre."
help Dr. Dre - 2001 FAQ
Why is Dr. Dre's album called 2001 if it came out in 1999?
The futuristic title positioned the record as music for the approaching millennium. It also distinguished the album from Dre's 1992 debut, The Chronic, although it was originally associated with the working title The Chronic 2000.
Which major songs are on Dr. Dre's 2001?
The album contains "Still D.R.E.," "Forgot About Dre," and "The Next Episode." Eminem appears prominently on "Forgot About Dre," while Snoop Dogg performs on several tracks, including "The Next Episode."
Did Dr. Dre produce every track on 2001 himself?
Dre directed the album's sound, but the production was collaborative. Mel-Man received production credits across much of the record, and writers such as Jay-Z, Eminem, and The D.O.C. contributed to particular songs.
Where does 2001 fit in Dr. Dre's album catalog?
Released in 1999 through Aftermath and Interscope, it is Dre's second solo studio album after The Chronic. His next solo studio album was Compton in 2015, released more than 15 years later.
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