Mastering and mixing is one of the most important parts of producing. Dre don't have to personally produce anymore, but I am sure he oversees EVERYTHING and does the finishing touches to ensure it sounds the way HE wants it to sound.
Dr. Dre - Compton: A Soundtrack by Dr. Dre (Discussion Thread) *Stream*
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Mastering and mixing is one of the most important parts of producing. Dre don't have to personally produce anymore, but I am sure he oversees EVERYTHING and does the finishing touches to ensure it sounds the way HE wants it to sound.
I think there were a few issues with Detox...
Dre first is a producer and his next project after 2001 had to be another shift in his sonic sound. His shift actually came in his 50 era - where he was using his now notorious neo soul esque swinging drums (although much harder) and epic instrumentation (huge strings, heavy, slick bass, penetrating synths, clean yet prickly guitars) with powerful but simple melodies. This is when he should have dropped the next album. Sadly, he took too long, that sound died out, and he was stuck making songs sounding like his 2005-2008 during all his Detox sessions. All the leaks sounded dated, and not really evolved from his 50 era.
Secondly he most likely lacked inspiration which meant he lacked direction. 2001 he had to come back and show he was the best again - had em with his, a revitalised snoop, and a reason to show he is the best producer around. His hunger probably diminished over time.
Why I think 'Compton' makes sense to him is that it was easy to get inspired again. Compton I guess is a mindset, which is easy to resonate with. Using the movie as a reference (and something that probably took him back and invigorated him), he can stick to creating a sound that he thinks best reflects his city and that mindset - for the old skool and new skool.
I think this album will be nothing short of amazing in terms of sonics, which is what I look for in Dre projects.
The best rumour I ever heard about Detox was that it was supposed to be a hip hop opera..with different rappers being different characters and having different narratives. If this is the concept for the new album..
but i doubt it..
Dre first is a producer and his next project after 2001 had to be another shift in his sonic sound. His shift actually came in his 50 era - where he was using his now notorious neo soul esque swinging drums (although much harder) and epic instrumentation (huge strings, heavy, slick bass, penetrating synths, clean yet prickly guitars) with powerful but simple melodies. This is when he should have dropped the next album. Sadly, he took too long, that sound died out, and he was stuck making songs sounding like his 2005-2008 during all his Detox sessions. All the leaks sounded dated, and not really evolved from his 50 era.
Secondly he most likely lacked inspiration which meant he lacked direction. 2001 he had to come back and show he was the best again - had em with his, a revitalised snoop, and a reason to show he is the best producer around. His hunger probably diminished over time.
Why I think 'Compton' makes sense to him is that it was easy to get inspired again. Compton I guess is a mindset, which is easy to resonate with. Using the movie as a reference (and something that probably took him back and invigorated him), he can stick to creating a sound that he thinks best reflects his city and that mindset - for the old skool and new skool.
I think this album will be nothing short of amazing in terms of sonics, which is what I look for in Dre projects.
The best rumour I ever heard about Detox was that it was supposed to be a hip hop opera..with different rappers being different characters and having different narratives. If this is the concept for the new album..
but i doubt it..
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Freestyle Phantom3.0
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either im larry holmes status but the only songs im hype for is snoop/kendrick/and bj the chicago kid part on the joint....
mayyybe em
no cube/dj quik??
im glad i got spotify
mayyybe em
no cube/dj quik??
im glad i got spotify
Mac Casper
@adonnis - pull up, there's refreshments
Mac Casper
@adonnis - pull up, there's refreshments
You are seriously a punk ass bytch, stop being a worthless freeloader to the culture
Xtraz2
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Wow @ Dre putting Cold 187im there
Dre turnin a new leaf?
Dre turnin a new leaf?
Suspicious Dingo
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How is this thread not stickied?? We getting blessed with a hip hop masterpiece in five short days!!! 
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fukk off , I pay for the premium version and i have bought thousands of cd's and vinyl in my lifetime...chill