Dr. Dre Intro
Dr. Dre Lyrics


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His moms and pops met in Compton
Pops was from Nutty Blocc Compton Crip
Moms was from South Central, she claimed Hoover
They had the lil' nigga in 1979 at Martin Luther King hospital
And if you know anything about Killa King, you know this
Being born there is just like dying there




Overall Meaning

The first verse of Dr. Dre's "Dr. Dre" is a biographical introduction to the artist himself. It tells the story of how Dre's parents met in Compton, a rough neighborhood in Los Angeles. His father was a member of the Nutty Blocc Compton Crip gang while his mother was affiliated with the Hoover Street Gang in South Central. The singer was born at the Martin Luther King Hospital in 1979. The lyrics contain a reference to the hospital's reputation for violence, implying that being born there is like being sentenced to a life of hardship in Compton.


This verse not only introduces the artist's background but also provides a clear example of how growing up in such an environment could influence his music. The references to gangs, violence, and death highlight the struggles of the neighborhood and the challenges faced by the people who live there. It sets up the underlying themes of Dre's music, including police brutality, gang life, and social injustice.


This song is part of Dre's debut album, "The Chronic," which was released in 1992. The album was a commercial success, earning multiple platinum certifications and establishing Dre as a leading figure in the West Coast hip-hop scene. The Chronic has been praised for its innovative production, use of samples and collaborations with other artists. The song "Dr. Dre" features a relaxed, laid-back beat, with Dre's smooth flow complementing the jazzy groove of the track.


Line by Line Meaning

His moms and pops met in Compton
Dr. Dre's parents met in Compton


Pops was from Nutty Blocc Compton Crip
Dre's father was a member of the Nutty Blocc Compton Crips gang


Moms was from South Central, she claimed Hoover
Dre's mother was from South Central and affiliated with the Hoover Criminals gang


They had the lil' nigga in 1979 at Martin Luther King hospital
Dr. Dre was born in 1979 at Martin Luther King hospital


And if you know anything about Killa King, you know this
If you know about Martin Luther King hospital, you know it's a dangerous place


Being born there is just like dying there
Being born in Martin Luther King hospital is equivalent to a near death experience due to its hazardous reputation




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@UHS21

Here are the Lyrics for this CLASSIC now that it is BACK. #OldSkool

[Intro: Dr. Dre & Gylan Kain]
This is dedicated to the niggas that was down from day one
Cell door opens
Welcome to Death Row
Like we always do about this time

[Interlude: Snoop Dogg]
Hahaha, yeah, nine-deuce
Death Row Records, creepin' while you're sleepin'
Niggas with attitudes? Nah, loc, niggas on a motherfuckin' mission
What up niggas and niggettes?
That crazy-ass nigga's back in the motherfuckin' hizzouse
The notorious Compton G
D-R-E on the solo tip, fuck them other fools
What up, Ren?
Yeah, droppin' Chronic flakes on your ass, biatch
West Coast flavor
Niggas who talk shit get dealt with real quick
So if you wanna take a trip to the Row
Let a nigga like Snoop Doggy Dogg know
Protected by niggas with big dicks, AK's, and one-eight-seven skills
So if it's must you test us, we can handle it the streets, nigga, fuck makin' records
Yeah, G's up, hoes down
If that bitch can't swim, then she bound to drizzown
Peace to my nigga Drizzae, another Platinum hit, nigga
Peace to The D.O.C., still makin' it funky enough
And Death Row Records is in full motherfuckin' effizzect
Oh, yeah, PS, fuck Mr. Roarke and Tattoo, AKA Jerry and Eazy
Sincerely yours, these motherfuckin' nuts
I don't love Eazy, I don't love Jerry
I don't love Ruthless Records
Frankly, I don't love nothin' they got to do with
But, but, but you know what I want them to do for me?
Jerry, Eazy, check this shit right here
I want y'all to put these bizzalls in your jizzaws
And work them like a strizzaw and tell me what you sizzaw
Yeah, you know what? You know what?
Fuck all y'all! Fuck y'all!
Really though, it's Death Row, nigga!
You better ask somebody, you really better ask somebody!
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[Outro: Dr. Dre]
Get out, get out, I don't love you no more
Yeah, nigga, you's a penguin-lookin' motherfucker



All comments from YouTube:

@Laflare47

This might be one of the greatest intros to an album ever. Dre really did his thing on the intro

@gurudedicationananda5398

DR. DRE DID NOT MAKE THIS SONG AT ALL. "Chronic Intro" freestyle rapped by Jah Jesus Christ Snoop Doggy Dogg. The beat is produced by Allah Masta Killa. I AM BOTH Allah Masta Killa of Wu-Tang Clan AND Jah Jesus Christ Snoop Doggy Dogg. My name is Nishith Vijay. You are cruel, malicious, disrespectful, and ignorant. You won't have a happy afterlife.

@davedegarnaal

absolutely

@jgamer042

the best intro in a hip hop album ever

@filmcsteve11100

Exxtra Special Thankz says hi

@jermaineseanmorrison6359

One

@Templehead-to6gp

Strait up

@hazeentertainmenthiphop

Yeah its pretty good

@mikeflores3254

No

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@JJ-xm5eg

This shit hits harder than most rap nowadays.

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