The Chronic

Dr. Dre

The Chronic

RELEASED: December 15, 1992
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. The Chronic (intro) 1:58 2. Fuck Wit Dre Day (and Everybody's Celebratin') Meaning 4:52 3. Let Me Ride Meaning 4:21 4. The Day the Niggaz Took Over 4:33 5. Nuthin' but a "G" Thang Meaning 3:58 6. Deeez Nuuuts 5:06 7. Lil' Ghetto Boy Meaning 5:29 8. A Nigga Witta Gun 3:53 9. Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat 3:49 10. The $20 Sack Pyramid 2:53 11. Lyrical Gangbang 4:05 12. High Powered 2:44 13. The Doctor's Office 1:04 14. Stranded on Death Row Meaning 4:47 15. The Roach (The Chronic Outro) 4:37 16. Bitches Ain't Shit 4:48
Historical Archive
The Chronic is the debut studio album by American hip-hop producer and rapper Dr. Dre, released on December 15, 1992. The album is widely regarded as a landmark record in hip-hop, pioneering the G-funk genre characterized by its laid-back beats, synthesizer melodies, and heavy use of funk samples. It features collaborations with several artists, including Snoop Dogg, who became a significant figure in hip-hop as a result of this album. The Chronic's influence on the genre is profound, with its sound and style shaping the direction of West Coast hip-hop and leaving a lasting legacy in popular music.