Andre Romelle Young, known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper and entrepreneur.
He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics.
Dre was previously the co-owner of, and an artist on, Death Row Records.
He has produced albums for and overseen the careers of many rappers, including
Snoop Dogg,
Eminem,
Xzibit,
50 Cent,
The Game,
and
Kendrick Lamar
-Wikipedia
Birth Name: Andre Romelle Young
Born: February 18, 1965 (age 59)
From: Compton, California, United States
Spouse(s): Nicole Young (m. 1996)
Genre(s):
Hip hop,
gangsta rap,
g-funk
Instrument(s):
Vocals,
synthesizer,
keyboards,
turntables,
drum machine,
sampler,
Pro Tools
Active From: 1984-present
Associated Acts:
N.W.A,
2Pac,
50 Cent,
Eminem,
Game,
Kendrick Lamar,
Nate Dogg,
Warren G,
Snoop Dogg,
Xzibit
Awards:
1994
American Music Awards for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist and Favorite New Rap/Hip-Hop Artist.
Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance ("Let Me Ride")
Source Awards for Artist of the Year (Solo), Album of the Year, and Producer of the Year.
Quotes:
"I can take a three-year-old and make a hit record with him."