Dr. Dre dropped his debut solo album "The Chronic" back in 1992, and it quickly became one of his most iconic and well-received body of work.
However, if you're a hip-hop enthusiast, then you probably know by now that "The Chronic" isn't on any music streaming platforms-but sit tight because, in celebration of its 30th anniversary, Dr. Dre is dropping the album on Feb. 1.
"I am thrilled to bring The Chronic home to its original distribution partner, Interscope Records," the 57-year-old rapper announced.
"Working alongside my longtime colleagues, Steve Berman and John Janick, to re-release the album and make it available to fans all over the world is a full circle moment for me."
"The Chronic" isn't just a memorable album for the "Let Me Ride" rapper, according to TMZ, it also jumpstarted Snoop Dogg's career, as well as Dogg Point and Lady of Rage.
The iconic duo collaborated on the album's lead sing;e "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang," which they ended up performing at their Emmy-awarded Superbowl LVI Halftime Show.
The re-release of "The Chonic" on music streaming platforms like Apple Music and Spotify is considered a milestone for the rapper, and this is recognized by Interscope, who also issued a statement regarding its re-release.
"Dr. Dre is without a doubt one of the most iconic and groundbreaking artists in the modern era," said vice chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M, Stever Berman.
"He has also used his platform to fuel some very impactful philanthropic efforts that will ensure his legacy is felt for generations to come. Dre's solo career all started with the 'The Chronic', one of the most celebrated recordings of all time."
Why 'The Chronic' Wasn't Available on Streaming Platforms?
According to reports, fans took notice that "The Chronic" was notably missing from Apple Music, Spotify, and the like back in 2022.
Surprisingly, Dr. Dre isn't the only rapper whose album mysteriously disappeared from the music streaming platform-users also noted that Snoop Dogg's "Doggystyle" was also missing.
Apparently, it was all because of Death Row Records, the record label that owns the two albums; but since Snoop Dogg has since acquired the record label, Death Row Records will soon be turned into "an NFT label."
This move will return several unavailable albums back on the streaming platforms for fans to enjoy.
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