Dr. Dre’s 2001: The Making of a Classic | Apple Music

Seven years after his blockbuster solo debut The Chronic permanently altered the state of the music industry and redefined the sound of west coast rap, Dr. Dre still had a chip on his shoulder. The former N.W.A. kingpin channeled that determination into the long-gestating follow-up 2001, which brought back previous collaborators like Snoop Dogg alongside his latest protégé, Eminem. The album was an immense success, anchored by now classic singles ‘Still D.R.E.,’ ‘Forgot About Dre,’ and ‘The Next Episode’. To mark the 20th anniversary of its release, Dre and music mogul Jimmy Iovine reminisce about the album’s creation and its legacy.

Jimmy Iovine Talks Founding Interscope Records, Apple Music & Selling Beats By Dre | Blueprint

In the premiere episode of ‘Blueprint,’ legendary music exec Jimmy Iovine sits down with Complex Editor-In-Chief Noah Callahan-Bever to talk founding Interscope Records with artists like Tupac & Marilyn Manson, the motivation behind Beats by Dre and being obsessed with streaming music.

Video: Jimmy Iovine Interview with Pharrell Williams and Scott Vener on #OTHERtone

Jimmy Iovine joins Pharrell and Scott on OTHERtone to talk about The Defiant Ones. Tune in Sunday at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET.

Jimmy Iovine Unedited: Discusses Cultural Appropriation, Death Row Records & Apple Music Challenges

Very seldom does Jimmy Iovine, Founder of Interscope Records & co-creator of Beats By Dre, step out and speak to the press for interviews. Today, Jimmy swings by Sway in the Morning to lay it all on the table.

Before Interscope, Jimmy was a rock producer and engineer for legends like John Lennon and Bruce Springsteen. So, the first time he really took a listen to hip-hop was when Suge Knight and Dr. Dre came to his office with The Chronic.

While in-studio, Iovine opened up some more by touching on the violence inside Death Row and Suge Knight’s desire for Dr. Dre to leave the label. From the structure of a label to allowing the artists to express themselves — despite the fury it brought on to the rest of the world — Iovine stood by his artists.

Watch below for more candid talk about “black music” and cultural appropriation from Iovine’s eyes. Plus, catch The Defiant Ones, directed by Allen Hughes on HBO, July 9th.

Film Director Allen Hughes Reveals Secrets about Dr. Dre & Death Row + Talks “The Defiant Ones”

Iconic film director, Allen Hughes joined Sway in the Morning for the second time. You may know his work from directing movies like; Menace II Society, Dead Presidents, The Book of Eli and more — and now he’s back to talk about his newest piece of work — The Defiant Ones. A four-part documentary series that tells the stories of Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre.

While on Sway in the Morning, Hughes opened up about stories we never knew about in Hip-Hop’s heyday.

Watch below and catch The Defiant Ones on July 9 on HBO.

Eminem x Dr. Dre x Jimmy Iovine On The Cover Of XXL Magazine

Eminem, Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine grace the cover of XXL Magazine’s latest issue, which celebrates Beats Electronics. In the cover story, the three talk about the impact they made in the music scene, the Beats brand, the new streaming service and more. The issue hits newsstands on March 11.

Previously: Eminem ft. Rihanna – The Monster (Video)