Dre’s renowned production skills behind chilling and hard hitting lyrical content lend to a sound that is as important as it is unique. From the moment the album starts, it is full and dramatic. Dre, a thorough discussion of the production on Compton is nothing but necessary. That’s a lot of names to digest, and all that being said, there is no disconnect in the sound or meaning of Compton, it never feels or sounds messy or disorganized. South African singer Candice Pillay, Florida artist Sly Pyper, Asia Bryant from Atlanta, and even Chiodos front man Craig Owens get their moment to shine on Compton. "Animals" is a standout track and he is featured on "All in a Day’s Work", "Issues", "Deep Water", "For the Love of Money" and "Medicine Man" as well. More than any other artist, up and coming California artist Anderson Paak makes a stand on Compton. Not only are they featured, they stand out. Each of these artists are featured on multiple tracks on Compton. While Mez has garnered somewhat of an underground type following, Justus is (or was) virtually unknown. Dre album in over a decade is “Talk About It” featuring Raleigh, NC artist King Mez and Dallas native Justus. Newer artists BJ the Chicago Kid (“It’s All On Me”) and Jon Connor (“One Shot One Kill” and “For The Love of Money”) have both been buzzing lately and neither disappointed with their appearance. Of course, names such as Kendrick Lamar, Marsha Ambrosius, Jill Scott, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, The Game and Xzibit brought their best for the project, but they share the shine with artists who are still on the come up. One where featuring multiple artists on tracks doesn’t muddy the quality or meaning, but showcases the beauty of teamwork and creation. The cohesive nature of the project lends to the recent shift in landscape of the genre that is going back to incorporating the idea of community. This album is necessary for every artist featured on it, the well-known and lesser known alike. A soundtrack of Compton.Ĭompton is needed, in its entirety. Dre, as well as offer invaluable spotlight for artists of all kinds via his latest release, Compton, which is, in title, a Soundtrack by Dr. inspired major motion picture "Straight Outta Compton" right around the corner, Dre utilizes his platform to remind the world that he is still Dr. 16 years later, with the release of the N.W.A. As a veteran held in high esteem, Dre has always been a "pass the torch" kind of artist.
The last time he found necessity in boisterously offering a lyrical reminder was 16 years ago, mainly with “Forgot About Dre” even then, he let Eminem two-step all up and down the iconic track. Dre has made a habit of not saying too much unless it is necessary. While his talents have been an essential part of the hip-hop industry for decades, he has always been reluctant to hang around in the spotlight for too long.
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