He’s baaaaaack. It didn’t take long for Dr. Dre to get back into the swing of things. Soon after being released from the hospital, the 55-year-old hip-hop pioneer, who reportedly suffered a brain aneurysm earlier this year, was spotted in the studio. An award-winning producer for himself and others, the beats crafted by the musical mastermind from Compton have soundtracked classic albums and have helped launch the careers of legends like Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and The Game. In celebration of the Doc’s speedy recovery, we look back at some of the biggest Dr. Dre-produced bangers.
“California Love”
2Pac featuring Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman
Hot 100 Peak: No. 1
Released: 1995
“Family Affair”
Mary J. Blige
Hot 100 Peak: No. 1
Released: 2001
“In da Club”
50 Cent
Hot 100 Peak: No. 1
Released: 2003
“Crack a Bottle”
Eminem featuring Dr. Dre and 50 Cent
Hot 100 Peak: No. 1
Released: 2009
“Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang”
Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg
Hot 100 Peak: No. 2
Released: 1993
“Let Me Blow Ya Mind”
Eve featuring Gwen Stefani
Hot 100 Peak: No. 2
Released: 2001
“The Real Slim Shady”
Eminem
Hot 100 Peak: No. 4
Released: 2000
“How We Do”
The Game featuring 50 Cent
Hot 100 Peak: No. 4
Released: 2004
“Just Lose It”
Eminem
Hot 100 Peak: No. 6
Released: 2004
“Outta Control”
50 Cent featuring Mobb Deep
Hot 100 Peak: No. 6
Released: 2005
“Rich Girl”
Gwen Stefani featuring Eve
Hot 100 Peak: No. 7
Released: 2004
“Dre Day”
Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg
Hot 100 Peak: No. 8
Released: 1993
“What’s My Name?”
Snoop Dogg
Hot 100 Peak: No. 8
Released: 1993
“Gin and Juice”
Snoop Dogg
Hot 100 Peak: No. 8
Released: 1993
“Keep Their Heads Ringin”
Dr. Dre
Hot 100 Peak: No. 10
Released: 1995