Friday, January 14, 2011

70's fact sheet

Dr.Dre

1. Ranked #7 on VH1's 50 Greatest Hip Hop Artists.
2.He was voted the 54th Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Artist of all time by Rolling Stone.
3.Has been credited for discovering Eminem.
4.First hip-hop artist to gain mainstream acceptance with gangsta music with the album "The Chronic" (1992).
5.He has sold over 80 million records
6.Dr Dre's single Nuthin' But a 'G' Thang is on the soundtrack of the popular video game, Grand Theft Auto.
7.Dr. Dre may be known for his trademark G-funk sound.
8.Real Name: Andre Young.
9.Considered to be the pioneer of gangster rap and the man responsible for changing the face of hip-hop.
10.He is known for layering slick beats and melodies beneath harsh, often profane lyrics depicting the lifestyle of street gangs.

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