[55] The Source, who originally gave the album a rating of 4.5 out of 5 mics in 1993, would later include it in their list of the 100 Best Rap Albums; in 2008, the magazine's former editor Reginald Dennis remarked that he "would have given it a five" in retrospect—the magazine's editors had a strict rule forbidding five-mic ratings at the time—and that "no one could have predicted the seismic shift that this album would produce". [64], The album launched the careers of West Coast hip hop artists, including Snoop Doggy Dogg, Daz Dillinger, Kurupt, Nate Dogg, and Warren G, Dr. Dre's stepbrother – all of whom pursued successful commercial careers. When Dr. Dre's 1992 Death Row debut album The Chronic was released, the album was immensely successful, and consequently made G-funk a popular genre of hip hop. On top of the samples, G-Funk found on The Chronic featured heavy basslines and drums, Moog synths, keyboards, and live instrumentation to go along with the gangsta rap themes. And that’s why the Moog is so predominant on The Chronic. The Chronic is one of the most celebrated albums in hip-hop history and has been featured on many “best of” lists, including The Source’s list of the Top 100 Rap Albums of All Time and a rank of #138 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. I was a huge P-Funk fan back in the day. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1992 Vinyl release of Make My Funk The T Funk on Discogs. The Chronic was created in the aftermath of the L.A. riots in April 1992, and several vocal samples from people on the streets were used on songs such as “The Day the Niggaz Took Over and "Lil Ghetto Boy.” Dre also fired some shots at his former N.W.A group mate Eazy-E on the tracks “Fuck Wit' Dre Day (And Everybody’s Celebratin')” and “Bitches Ain’t Shit.” Many of the songs were demoed and created at Dr. Dre’s house in Calabasas and recorded at the SOLAR Records studio Dre & D.O.C. Discover Deeply Rooted 7: Episode #7 :Make my funk the G-funk. [9] Yahoo! [8], The Chronic didn't chart on the UK Albums Chart until 2000, eight years after its original release, and peaked at number 43 in July 2004. [31] It experienced moderate success on the charts, reaching number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number three on the Hot Rap Singles. >Make my funk the P-Funk. You'll never hear me rapping about no bachelor's degree. [58] It is Dr. Dre's second-bestselling album, as his follow-up album, 2001, was certified sextuple Platinum. Let me put my sunglasses on. Read about Make My Funk the P-Funk by Parliment Funkadelic and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. The album takes its name from a slang term for premium grade cannabis, chronic. "[15], Jon Pareles of The New York Times described the production, writing "The bottom register is swampy synthesizer bass lines that openly emulate Parliament-Funkadelic; the upper end is often a lone keyboard line, whistling or blipping incessantly. Jay-eFF participated in a hastily put together battle, filling in for Varnished Table (who incidentally submitted his verse 31 minutes late…) to go up against Tyler who also filled in for Meek Milly. Duff wrote of the album's impact on his status in hip hop at the time, stating "Dre's considerable reputation is based on this release, alongside his production technique on Snoop's Doggystyle" and his early work with N.W.A. Although a solo album, it features many appearances by then-emerging American rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg, who used the album as a launch pad for his own solo career. [59] The album first appeared on music charts in 1993, peaking on the Billboard 200 at number three, and peaking on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums at number one. "[17] Until this point, mainstream hip hop had been primarily party music (for example, Beastie Boys)[18] or pro-empowerment and politically charged (for example, Public Enemy or X-Clan), and had consisted almost entirely of samples and breakbeats. It is rated the 134th best song of all time by Acclaimedmusic.net, and the sixth best hip-hop/rap song,[29] and voted in a VH1 poll as the 13th best song of the 1990s.[30]. [12], The production on The Chronic was seen as innovative and ground-breaking, and received universal acclaim from critics. The album’s cover was created in the style of the artwork for Zig-Zag rolling papers and the term “chronic” is used for high-grade marijuana. Read about Make My Funk The P-funk by George Clinton & Parliament F and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. See more ideas about funk, bootsy collins, george clinton. By mixing these early influences with original live instrumentation, a distinctive genre known as G-funk was created. It was released on December 15, 1992, by his own record label Death Row Records and distributed by Interscope Records. Despite the album’s classic status, Dre revealed that he doesn’t like listening to the album because it reminds him of a bad era in his life: You know what? Whatever one thinks of the over-the-top bravado rapping, the tracks and beats Dre assembled are beyond reproach". Following the album’s completion, there was some trouble getting distribution in the beginning, in part due to Dre’s legal issues with Ruthless Records, which ended with Eazy-E receiving a royalty for every copy The Chronic sold. [9] Robert Christgau said that, although he "can't stand" it, he respects The Chronic "for its influence and iconicity". Stream make my funk by menu⍟⍟ from desktop or your mobile device That particular record, man, that’s like, I would say the toughest record that I’ve recorded in my career because, you know, it was right after my separation with Ruthless, and I was in survival mode. [7] The album's three singles became top ten Billboard singles. (Audio) (performed by Kurupt, Amber, Tyrone, Daz and, Recording Industry Association of America, Fuck wit Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebratin'), Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop), List of number-one R&B albums of 1993 (U.S.), List of hip hop albums considered to be influential, "The Chronic - Dr. Dre - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic", "Nuthin' but a "G" Thang - Dr. Dre | Songs, Reviews, Credits", "Billboard 200 Chart Moves: Dr. Dre's 'Chronic' Returns After Over 20 Years", "Gold & Platinum Searchable Database - December 26, 2013", "National Recording Registry Class Produces Ultimate 'Stay at Home' Playlist", The Immortals – The Greatest Artists of All Time. [40] Jonathan Gold of the Los Angeles Times wrote that, although the rappers lack "quick wit" and "rhythmic virtuosity", Dre's artistry is "on a par with Phil Spector's or Brian Wilson's." Make my funk the P-Funk I wants to get funked up. [32] That year, readers of Hip Hop Connection voted it the fourth best album of all time, leading the magazine to speculate, "In a few years' time, it could even be remembered as the best rap album of all time. The diss track conveys an aggressive production style, as well as critical lyrics aimed at rappers Eazy-E, Luke Campbell and Tim Dog. Welcome to Battle 2 of our 2nd Round! It was noted that the album was a "frightening amalgam of inner-city street gangs that includes misogynist sexual politics and violent revenge scenarios". Record Store Day 2020 title – available to purchase online from 18:00 on 26th September 2020 [54] The following year, Time magazine named it as one of "The All-Time 100 Albums". "[23] He praised Snoop Dogg's performance, stating "[Snoop Dogg's] flow was laconic and relaxed, massively confident and capable of rapid-fire tongue-twisters, but coolly laid-back and almost effortless at the same time". [19][20] Dr. Dre ushered in a new musical style and lyrics for hip hop. [26] It sold over 500,000 units and the RIAA certified it Gold on October 8, 1993. [8] "Nuthin' but a ‘G’ Thang" peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and at number one on both the Hot Rap Singles and Hot R&B Singles charts. BeFunky's Collage Maker gives you the tools to easily create photo collages. So it was a lot that went into that record. After leaving Ruthless Records and releasing the single “Deep Cover” with his protégé Snoop Doggy Dogg, Dr. Dre released his debut solo album The Chronic on December 15, 1992 through Death Row Records with distribution from Priority Records. Still Relevant? [33] Laura Sinagra, writing in The Rolling Stone Album Guide (2004), said that The Chronic "features system-busting Funkadelic beats designed to rumble your woofer while the matter-of-fact violence of the lyrics blows your smoke-filled mind". [14] In Rolling Stone's The Immortals – The Greatest Artists of All Time, where Dr. Dre was listed at number 56, Kanye West wrote on the album's production quality: "The Chronic is still the hip-hop equivalent to Stevie Wonder's Songs in the Key of Life. [47] In Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, it was noted that "Dre funked up the rhymes with a smooth bass-heavy production style and the laid-back delivery of then-unknown rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg. But I also love family I've gained over here, especially my … Dr. Dre & his band perform "The Chronic" - Make My Funk the P-Funk Remix Live at an undisclosed Easy-E show Gold argued that, because Dre recreates rather than samples beats and instrumental work, the finished album's fidelity is not inflected by that of "scratchy R&B records that have been played a million times", unlike productions from East Coast hip hop. Most of the N.W.A members were addressed on the album; Eazy-E and Ice Cube were dissed on the second single "Fuck Wit Dre Day", while MC Ren however was shouted out on the album's intro. [22], Snoop Doggy Dogg, who had a significant role on the album, was praised for his lyrics and flow, and it was mentioned that "Coupled with his inventive rhymes, Snoop's distinctive style made him a superstar before he'd even released a recording of his own"[23] and that his involvement was as important to the album's success as its production. [8] "Fuck Wit Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebratin')" became a top ten single on four different charts, including the Hot R&B Singles (number 6) and the Hot 100 (number 8). Jul 6, 2012 - George Clinton and Parliment Funkadelic at the Greek Theatre - Los Angeles for Hot 92 Jamz Awe Funk Me 7: Episode #7 :Make my funk the G-funk. After Priority Records agreed to distribute the album, they refused to release it with the song “Mr. Leaving after college was me running over my perceived overbearing-ness of my family, and now I just miss them like crazy. Music writer S.L. [37], Greg Kot was less enthusiastic in the Chicago Tribune, deeming The Chronic superficial, unrefined entertainment, while writing that "Dre combines street potency with thuggish stupidity in equal measure. The original instrumental was later used in, "One Eight Seven" (featuring Snoop Doggy Dogg), a remix of ", "Poor Young Dave" (featuring Snoop Doggy Dogg), released in 2009 on, "Die Muthafucka Die," a Dr. Dre solo track, later remixed for, "Smoke On," a Snoop Doggy Dogg solo track, later included in, "OG to BG" (featuring Snoop Doggy Dogg), a remixed version with, Colin Wolfe – bass guitar, bass keyboard, co-writer, This page was last edited on 14 March 2021, at 23:23. [67] On April 20, 2020 the album was distributed across all major streaming services, as it had previously been an Apple Music exclusive since 2015.[68]. This album peaked at #1 on Billboard’s US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #3 on the Billboard 200. purchased. It was Dr. Dre's first solo album after he had departed from hip hop group N.W.A and its label Ruthless Records over a financial dispute. On March 18, 1993, The Chronic officially went RIAA Platinum. Eddie Hazel’s short-lived career must be televised. I can't rap about something I don't know. So for me to think that G-funk defines who I am for my whole career and the legacy of my family, I’m a fool for being uptight about that at certain points in my life. [24] Touré of The New York Times remarks that "While Snoop delivers rhymes delicately, the content is anything but. This song is the third single from Spencer's second album, Make the Difference which was released in August of the previous year. [23] Today it is one of the most critically and commercially lauded hip-hop/rap songs of all time. Welcome back to trackadvocate! [33], In a contemporary review for Rolling Stone, Havelock Nelson wrote that the album "drops raw realism and pays tribute to hip-hop virtuosity. "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang" was released as the first single on November 19, 1992. Three singles were released from the album: "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang", "Fuck wit Dre Day" and "Let Me Ride". Make my funk the P. Funk (make mine) I want my funk uncut (the P) Make my funk the P. Funk (hah!) "Deeez Nuuuts" redirects here. Most recently, the album went RIAA Triple Platinum being certified for over 3,000,000 album units. "This Time Make It Funky" is a 1991 song by American singer–songwriter Tracie Spencer. It has sold 260,814 copies there. So, that’s one of those records that I don’t even listen to anymore. Stream and download in Hi-Res on Qobuz.com Officer,” which was removed and replaced with “The Day the Niggaz Took Over” amid the controversy around the song “Cop Killer” by Ice-T’s rock group Body Count. [62], Having split from N.W.A, Dr. Dre's first solo album established him as one of the biggest hip hop stars of his era. Dre. "[42] Edna Gundersen of USA Today found "Dre's prowess as beat-master and street preacher" to be "undeniable". The Chronic is the debut studio album by American hip hop producer and rapper Dr. Dre. pushed him to do it: ‘Yo, Dre, you need to do your own thang!’ But I remember one day, Dre and I had a big discussion about the sound of the album. [21] Dr. Dre's dissing of former bandmate, Eazy-E, resulted in vicious lyrics, which were mainly aimed at offending his enemy with homosexual implications, although it was noted to have "a spirited cleverness in the phrasing and rhymes; in other words, the song is offensive, but it's creatively offensive". Listen to Make My Funk The T-Funk by Total Control, 760 Shazams. The Chronic is the debut studio album by American hip hop producer and rapper Dr. Dre. [45] Select's Adam Higginbotham opined that The Chronic was not as strong as releases from other gangster rap artists such as Ice Cube and Da Lench Mob and found it neither as "musically sharp, nor as lyrically smart as the latter". 11/09/2010 // 0 >If George Clinton and Bootsy Collins are the only names you know from Funkadelic, shame on you. "[48] Time magazine's Josh Tyrangiel states that Dr. Dre created "a sound that defined early 90s urban L.A. in the same way that Motown defined 60s Detroit". George Clinton) Paint The White House Black Pot Sharing Tots Pumpin' It Up (George Clinton & The P-Funk All Stars) Ruff Sex Part 1 (DLR feat. His guitar riffs are no joke; I could file this post under Are You Shittn’ Me? [10] Rhapsody writer Brolin Winning named the album as "an untouchable masterpiece of California Gangsta Rap" and that it had "track after track of G-Funk gems". After a dispute with Eazy-E, Dre left the group at the peak of its popularity in 1991 under the advice of friend, and N.W.A lyricist, the D.O.C. Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. Snoop Dogg claimed that the term originated after he misheard his dealer explain that what they were smoking was hydroponic, which he explained on his GGN show. Wants to get funked up Well, allright! [56] The Chronic is listed in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. In 2005, MTV Networks listed The Chronic as the third greatest hip hop album in history. Just get really deep and go out there with it. Filed Under: Music, Open Thread Tagged With: 2016 is a bitch, Bernie Worrell, Heaven just got funkier, Make my funk the p-funk!, Parliament Funkadelic. [7] The album's three singles became top ten Billboard singles. [51] The record was ranked eighth in Spin magazine's "90 Greatest Albums of the '90s",[52] and in 2005, it was ranked at number thirty-five in their list of the "100 Greatest Albums, 1985–2005". (Wefunk, y'all) I want the bomb, (home of the bomb) I want the P. Funk I want my funk stepped on (Don't step on my funk) Make my funk the P. Funk Before I take it home Yeah, I dig! The album was certified triple platinum within a year of its release with support from the singles “Nuthin' But a ‘G’ Thang,” “Fuck Wit' Dre Day (And Everybody’s Celebratin'),” and “Let Me Ride,” which won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance in 1994. I wants to get funked up. George Clinton & P. Funk All Stars - Make My Funk The P-Funk Neon Violet Vinyl Edition Record Store Day 2020 Edition - Vinyl LP - 2020 - EU kaufen im Online Music Store von HHV - Neuheiten & Topseller auf Vinyl, CD & Tape - Versandkostenfrei bestellen ab 80€! Colin Wolfe talked about The Chronic and displayed how the sounds of the album were created: Yes!