The Very Best Of Death Row | ||||
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Released | February 22, 2005 | |||
Recorded | 1992–1996 | |||
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Length | 1:02:07 | |||
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The Very Best Of Death Row is the second greatest hits album released by American record label Death Row Records on February 22, 2005. It contains some of the best recorded material from the label's former roster, such as 2Pac, Dr. Dre, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Tha Dogg Pound, Warren G, The Lady of Rage, Nate Dogg, Michel'le, and a previously unreleased track from Petey Pablo and Kurupt. It was re-released on November 22, 2005 via Koch Records with accompanying music videos.
The album peaked at number 94 on the Billboard 200 in the United States.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Against All Odds" (performed by 2Pac, originally from The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory (1996)) |
| 4:34 | |
2. | "California Love (Remix)" (performed by 2Pac, Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman, originally from All Eyez on Me (1996)) |
| Dr. Dre | 6:25 |
3. | "Gin and Juice" (performed by Snoop Doggy Dogg, originally from Doggystyle (1993)) | Dr. Dre | 3:31 | |
4. | "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang" (performed by Dr. Dre and Snoop Doggy Dogg, originally from The Chronic (1992)) |
| Dr. Dre | 3:58 |
5. | "Ambitionz az a Ridah" (performed by 2Pac, originally from All Eyez on Me (1996)) |
| Dat Nigga Daz | 4:38 |
6. | "Who Am I (What's My Name?)" (performed by Snoop Doggy Dogg, originally from Doggystyle (1993)) |
| Dr. Dre | 4:06 |
7. | "Let's Play House" (performed by Tha Dogg Pound and Michel'le, originally from Dogg Food (1995)) |
| Dat Nigga Daz | 3:24 |
8. | "Regulate" (performed by Warren G and Nate Dogg, originally from Above the Rim – The Soundtrack (1994)) |
| Warren G | 4:10 |
9. | "Ain't No Fun (If the Homies Can't Have None)" (performed by Snoop Doggy Dogg, Nate Dogg, Warren G and Kurupt, originally from Doggystyle (1993)) |
| Dr. Dre | 4:06 |
10. | "New York, New York" (performed by Tha Dogg Pound, originally from Dogg Food (1995)) |
| DJ Pooh | 4:50 |
11. | "Let Me Ride" (performed by Dr. Dre, originally from The Chronic (1992)) |
| Dr. Dre | 4:21 |
12. | "What Would You Do?" (performed by Tha Dogg Pound, originally from Murder Was the Case – The Soundtrack (1994)) |
| Dat Nigga Daz | 5:09 |
13. | "Afro Puffs" (performed by The Lady of Rage, originally from Above the Rim – The Soundtrack (1994)) |
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| 4:48 |
14. | "Off Tha Chain" (performed by Petey Pablo and Kurupt) |
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| 4:07 |
Total length: | 1:02:07 |
Chart (2005) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200 [2] | 94 |
Warren Griffin III is an American rapper, record producer, and DJ known for his role in West Coast rap's 1990s ascent. A pioneer of G-funk, he attained mainstream success with the 1994 single "Regulate", a duet with Nate Dogg. He significantly helped Snoop Dogg's career during the latter's beginnings, also introducing him to Dr. Dre, who later signed Snoop Dogg.
Doggystyle is the debut studio album by American rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg. It was released on November 23, 1993, by Death Row and Interscope Records. The album was recorded and produced following Snoop Doggy Dogg's appearances on Dr. Dre's debut solo album The Chronic (1992), to which Snoop contributed significantly. The West Coast style in hip-hop that he developed from Dre's first album continued on Doggystyle. Critics have praised Snoop Dogg for the lyrical "realism" that he delivers on the album and for his distinctive vocal flow.
Robin Yvette Allen, known professionally as the Lady of Rage, is an American rapper, singer and actress best known for her collaborations with several other Death Row Records artists, including Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg on the seminal albums, The Chronic and Doggystyle. The Lady of Rage has been described as "one of the most skillful female MCs" with a "mastery of flow" and "hard-core lyrics".
Death Row Records is an American record label that was founded in 1991 by The D.O.C., Dr. Dre, Suge Knight, and Dick Griffey. The label became a sensation by releasing multi-platinum hip-hop albums by West Coast-based artists such as Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Tha Dogg Pound, and 2Pac, during the 1990s. At its peak, Death Row was making over US $150 million a year.
Delmar Drew Arnaud, known professionally as Daz Dillinger or simply Daz, is an American rapper and record producer. As a member of Death Row Records in the early 1990s, he is credited with the label in pioneering West Coast hip hop and gangsta rap for mainstream audiences. Alongside Kurupt, he formed the hip hop duo tha Dogg Pound in 1992, with whom he has released eight albums.
Dogg Food is the debut studio album by American hip hop duo Tha Dogg Pound, released on October 31, 1995, by Death Row Records and Interscope Records. The album features guest appearances from Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, Michel'le, The Lady of Rage, Tray Deee, and Mr. Malik. Two singles were released from the album: "Let's Play House" and "New York, New York".
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Christmas on Death Row is a Christmas compilation album by Death Row Records and Interscope Records on December 3, 1996. The album, Death Row's only Christmas-themed release, was made as a form of charity to the community.
Against the Grain is the fourth solo studio album by American rapper Kurupt. It was released on August 23, 2005, through Death Row Records, making it his first and, to date, only solo album for the label. Production was handled by Mark Sparks, Doug Mayhem, Sir Jinx, Baby-C-Style, Blaqthoven, Diverse, Joshua Andrews, Ric Rude, Screwface and Tha Row Hitters, with Suge Knight serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Eastwood, Tri Star, Young Tone, 2Pac, Dave Hollister, Domination, M.O.P., Potion, Roscoe, Spider Loc, The Dayton Family and Val C.
Cali Iz Active is the fourth studio album by rap group Tha Dogg Pound and is also the name of the album's title track and lead single. It was released through Koch and Snoop Dogg's Doggystyle Records on June 27, 2006.
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"The Next Episode" is a single by American rapper-producer Dr. Dre, released in 2000 as the third single from his second studio album, 2001 (1999). The track features Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, and Nate Dogg, but only Snoop Dogg is credited. It is a sequel to Dre and Snoop's famous single "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang" from the former's debut album, The Chronic.
Danny Elliott Means II, better known by his stage name Butch Cassidy, is an American singer from Long Beach, California. He has worked with numerous West Coast hip hop musicians, including Nate Dogg, Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Daz Dillinger, Ice Cube, Xzibit, Warren G, Mack-10, Tray Deee, E-40, WC, DJ Quik, DJ Battlecat, Tha Eastsidaz and more.
Death Row Greatest Hits is the first greatest hits album and second double album released by Death Row Records. Released on November 26, 1996, the thirty-three song compilation contains hits by former and then-current Death Row artists as well as previously unreleased tracks and remixes. The album peaked at number 35 on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum on August 12, 1999.
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"Let's Play House" is a song by hip hop duo Tha Dogg Pound featuring Michel'le. The song is the second single released from their debut album Dogg Food. Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg and Michel'le make appearances in both the song and the video. The song begins with a spoken intro from Dr. Dre.