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Detox is the upcoming third and final[1][2] studio album by rapper and record producer Dr. Dre. It was originally due for a 2004 release, but was not completed because Dr. Dre wanted to concentrate on producing for artists that were on his Aftermath Entertainment record label.[3]

Background

Work for the album dates back to early 2004,[4] but later in that year he decided to stop working on the album to focus on producing for other artists. The album had initially been set for a fall 2005 release.[5]

On February 18, 2007, Dr. Dre revealed to Power 106 radio station that he had completed eighteen potential tracks for the album.[6] He plans to have twelve or thirteen songs in the final version, with each one being a single.[7] He also announced that the introductory track is titled "Intervention".[6] However, Bishop Lamont stated that the album will include more than thirteen tracks.[1]

In an interview, 50 Cent was asked about Detox, in which he spoke of his collaborations and Dr. Dre's progress, stating,

He's working on it. I've recorded two songs for him. He's such a perfectionist. But sometimes that can be a bad thing. You create new pressure when you wait that long. When you put a new album against the last two classics, people will scrutinize it if they become impatient.[8]

On September 9, 2007, before presenting the award for Video of the Year on the MTV Video Music Awards, Dr. Dre stated that Detox will be released.[9][10] In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Dr. Dre said the album will be released after Eminem's Relapse.[11]

On September 21, 2007, he revealed to Hillary Crosley of Billboard magazine that Detox will be his final album and released in 2008.[12] In February 2008, Bishop Lamont also announced a second "Up in Smoke Tour" to begin shortly after the album.[13]

In May 2008, rumors spread that Detox had been completed.[14] That same month, Detox and Eminem's new studio album were revealed to be released for the fourth quarter of 2008.[15] In an interview with Defsounds, Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo stated that they are unsure if they will appear on Detox. They stated that 50 Cent has recorded about three songs for Detox.[16] In an interview with the website DubCNN.com, rapper The D.O.C. also said that fellow N.W.A members Ice Cube and MC Ren would most likely not be guests on the album.[17] Although Ice Cube later stated in August 2008 that he is likely to be featured on the album.[18]

In June 2008, Snoop Dogg announced that Detox was completed and that Dre is looking for the right songs for the album. He also said it would be worth the wait.[19][20][21] During the same month, Dr. Dre revealed that he is aiming to release the album in November or December 2008. He said "I'm just now, over the last couple of months, starting to feel that it's going to be right and it's something I can be proud of, and everybody is going to love it." Dr. Dre also talked about the drum work on the album that is derived from live instrumentation, saying "We have an entirely new thing going with the drums that's incredible and we're still developing that."[22]

On August 6, 2008 it was reported that Dr. Dre and Drinks Americas made a joint venture to release a drink called "Aftermath Cognac" within the next 60 days. According to Drinks Americas, this drink would be introduced at the same time as the Detox album as part of a marketing plan.[23]

In an interview with Loud.com, DJ Quik revealed that Dr. Dre has recorded around 400 songs for the album, and he himself had heard about 60 of them. He also revealed that Dre has been getting piano lessons from Burt Bacharach and has been reinterpreting "symphony stuff" by Frederic Chopin for Detox.[24]

Music

Concept

At one point, Dr. Dre had intended for Detox to be a concept album. In an interview with MTV in 2002, Dr. Dre stated,

I'm not talking about lowriders and blunts and all that anymore… I mean, that's played. As a matter of fact, I'm tired of hearing other people talk about it, to tell you the truth… I had to come up with something different but still keep it hardcore, so what I decided to do was make my album one story about one person and just do the record through a character's eyes, and everybody that appears on my album is going to be a character, so it's basically going to be a hip-hop musical.[25]

Dr. Dre first mentioned Detox to the press around 2000, and since that time various producers and vocalists have contributed with potential tracks.[26] Dr. Dre bought a beat for Detox from producer J. R. Rotem in 2003, going so far as to record a track, "It Ain't a Thing". In January 2004, co-producer Scott Storch listed guest appearances by 50 Cent, Eminem, The Game, Guvner, Knoc-turn'al, Lloyd Banks, and Snoop Dogg.[27] A XXL article released shortly thereafter listed many of the same performers, along with Mary J. Blige.[28] Aftermath-affiliated producers Dawaun Parker, Hi-Tek, DJ Khalil, and Focus are also working with Dr. Dre.[29][30][31] When asked about Detox by dubcnn.com, Devin the Dude claimed to have accepted an invitation to record for the album.[32] Mike Elizondo has recorded bass guitar parts for Detox.[33] An interview with Billboard revealed that J. R. Rotem will produce for the album.[34] RZA announced that he co-produced a track with Dr. Dre that features Marsha Ambrosius, which could be on Detox.[35] MP3.com has reported that Busta Rhymes and Snoop Dogg have also contributed to the album.[36] Jay-Z and Warren G stated that they worked with Dr. Dre.[37][38] In March 2005, Aftermath producer Mel-Man said that Dr. Dre and himself have made hundreds of beats for Detox.[39] In July 2008, it was confirmed that Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, and Nas will be among guests on the album.[22] In August 2008, Ice Cube also stated he is likely to be featured.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name (see the help page). In October 2008, Dr. Dre's former assistant, Bruce Williams, said Fergie might be featured on the album.[40]

References

  1. ^ a b Interview with Bishop Lamont July 2007. Aftermath Music (July 17, 2007). Accessed August 9, 2007.
  2. ^ Crosley, Hillary (2007-09-21). "Dr. Dre: 'Detox' To Be My Last Album". Billboard. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
  3. ^ Reid, Shaheem (November 3, 2004). Dr. Dre Gets His Groove Back, Revives Plans for Detox LP. MTV. Accessed August 9, 2007.
  4. ^ Wiederhorn, Jon (2004-01-29). "Dr. Dre's Detox 'The Most Advanced Rap Album Ever,' Co-Producer Says". MTV News. Retrieved 2007-08-09.
  5. ^ Reid, Shaheem (2004-11-03). "Dr. Dre Gets His Groove Back, Revives Plans For Detox LP". MTV News. Retrieved 2008-02-29.
  6. ^ a b Listen to Dr. Dre as He Talks about Detox in Big Boy's Neighborhood. Power 106. Accessed August 9, 2007.
  7. ^ The Set Up. XXL magazine (March 2004). Accessed October 3, 2007.
  8. ^ Clark, Kevin (August 13, 2007). 50 Cent: Shut Me Up... I Dare You!. HipHopDX. Accessed August 21, 2007.
  9. ^ Mary J. Blige Introduces Surprise Presenter Dr. Dre to Present Video of the Year. MTV. Accessed September 10, 2007.
  10. ^ Timberlake, Rihanna Take Top MTV VMA Honors. Billboard (September 9, 2007). Accessed September 10, 2007.
  11. ^ Hilburn, Robert (September 23, 2007). Dr. Dre, mix marathon man. Los Angeles Times. Accessed September 21, 2007.
  12. ^ Crosley, Hillary (2007-09-21). "Dr. Dre: 'Detox' To Be My Last Album". Billboard. Retrieved 2008-02-29.
  13. ^ Bishop Lamont Interview Part 3.. Dubcnn. Accessed March 8, 2008.
  14. ^ Rumors : Hip-Hop Rumors: Nas Is A Slave? Detox May Be Finished! Illseed Is A Swaggerist!
  15. ^ [Rumors] Dr. Dre & Eminem Albums Coming This 4th Quarter??
  16. ^ [Editorials] G-Unit Q&A Session Part 2
  17. ^ Jacobs, Allen (2008-05-08). "D.O.C. Says N.W.A. Reunion On Detox Is Doubtful". HipHopDX.com. Retrieved 2008-05-17.
  18. ^ Ice cube Interview on Shade 45 Part 1 Accessed August 10, 2008.
  19. ^ AllHipHop.com Daily News - : Snoop Confirms Detox; Dre Producing Upcoming Album
  20. ^ Snoop Dogg Talks Dr Dre's Detox and confirms recording tracks. Rapbasement. Accessed August 7, 2008.
  21. ^ Snoog talks Detox and new album. HipHopDX. Accessed August 7, 2008.
  22. ^ a b Dr. Dre's 'Detox' has music industry buzzing - USATODAY.com
  23. ^ Dr. Dre Cognac To Hit Market In Time For Detox Accessed August 7, 2008.
  24. ^ DJ Quik says Dr. Dre has 400 Detox Records, Details Accessed October 10, 2008.
  25. ^ Moss, Corey (April 4, 2002). Dr. Dre's Final Album Will Be Hip-Hop Musical. MTV. Accessed August 9, 2007.
  26. ^ "Dr. Dre - Detox". Aftermath Music. Retrieved 2008-05-17.
  27. ^ Wiederhorn, Jon (January 29, 2004). Dr. Dre's Detox 'The Most Advanced Rap Album Ever,' Co-Producer Says. MTV. Accessed August 9, 2007.
  28. ^ Aku, Timmhotep (February 2004). The Set-Up. XXL. Accessed December 22, 2007.
  29. ^ Bremert, Chris. Dawaun Parker: The Dr.'s Apprentice. Aftermath Music. Accessed October 19, 2007.
  30. ^ Johnson, Dick (July 24, 2006). Scratch Magazine "Covers" Dr. Dre's "Detox". SOHH. Accessed August 9, 2007.
  31. ^ Kaufman, Gil (2008-02-29). "Focus Is Busy With Eminem, Dr. Dre Albums — And A Free One Of His Own". MTV News. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
  32. ^ Nima (February 24, 2007). Devin the Dude Interview Online Now!. dubcnn. Accessed August 9, 2007.
  33. ^ Cohen, Jonathan (August 25, 2005). Dr. Dre Hoping to 'Shock' on Next Album. Billboard. Accessed August 9, 2007.
  34. ^ Crosley, Hillary (January 5, 2007). Rotem Rolling with Dr. Dre, 50 Cent. Billboard. Accessed August 9, 2007.
  35. ^ RZA Interview. Roland U.S. Accessed August 9, 2007.
  36. ^ Welte, Jim (2007-02-26). "Dr. Dre reveals Detox album details". MP3.com. Retrieved 2008-05-17.
  37. ^ Shake (November 1, 2006). Jay Talks Dre, Detox and Beyonce. HipHopDX. Accessed August 9, 2007.
  38. ^ Jokesta (September 4, 2007). Akon Loves 50 Cent, Warren G Works on Detox. Def Sounds. Accessed October 2, 2007.
  39. ^ Tom (March 24, 2005). Mel Man on Dre. tribe. Accessed October 19, 2007.
  40. ^ Bruce Williams Responds to Dr. Dre Lawsuit. HipHopDX.com. Accessed November 1, 2008.
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