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A Brief History of Dre. Early Life. Dr.Dre was born on Feb. 18, 1965 in South Central, LA His birth name was André Romelle Young Dre’s original dream job was to design aircraft, but was turned down because of poor grades. Beginning of a Career.
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Early Life • Dr.Dre was born on Feb. 18, 1965 in South Central, LA • His birth name was André Romelle Young • Dre’s original dream job was to design aircraft, but was turned down because of poor grades
Beginning of a Career • Dre joined World Class Wreckin’ Cru in 1984 but found little success in the group’s music • In 1986, Dre met Ice-Cube who would lead him to N.W.A. were Dre would have one of the most successful times of his life • Dre left N.W.A. at the peak of its popularity at the advice of a friend, The D.O.C.
Going Solo • Signed to Death Row Records • His first album “The Chronic” • Assisting other artists in the recording of their music
The Hits Keep Rollin’ • Left Deathrow Records and went to Aftermath Entertainment • 1999, Dre’s second album “2001” was released • The album went 6 times platinum
Change to Producer • After the release of “2001”, Dre shifted focus to producing music instead of recording • Producing career was extremely successful, winning multiple awards like The Life Time Achievement award • Still interested in releasing material, “Detox” will be released later this year, his first album in 10 years
