Dr Dre & Posse 4 | West Coast Hip Hop CD Compilation

UPC: 4184440274729

Overview

"Dr Dre & Posse 4" is a comprehensive compilation showcasing the influential sounds of early West Coast hip hop and electro. Released in 2000 through Street Dance Records in the Netherlands, this collection brings together 16 tracks that represent the foundational era of West Coast rap, featuring pioneering artists like Dr. Dre, Ice-T, N.W.A, and other key figures from the late 1980s and early 1990s. The album offers a nostalgic journey through the electro-influenced beginnings of California's hip hop scene that eventually evolved into G-funk and gangsta rap.

Product Features

• Format: CD Compilation
• Release Year: 2000
• Label: Street Dance Records (Catalog #: SDR 02-7472-2)
• Genre: Hip Hop, Electro
• Total Runtime: 69:24
• Distribution: Rams Horn/G.W Productions B.V. (Netherlands)
• Parental Advisory: Explicit Lyrics
• Country of Release: Netherlands

Track Listing

1. The Fly - World Class Wreckin' Cru (listed as Dr. Dre) - 4:57
2. The Coolest - King T - 5:18
3. Panic Zone - N.W.A. feat. Arabian Prince - 3:32
4. Gangsta Wages - Spyder D - 4:48
5. The Planet - Dr. Dre - 5:07
6. Serious Conversation - Rock on Crew feat. New Born Clan (listed as 2 Live Crew) - 4:20
7. Ya Don't Quit - Ice T - 4:25
8. Egypt, Egypt - The Egyptian Prince - 4:26
9. Loc It Up - Criminal At Large - 4:00
10. Surgery - Dr. Dre - 4:50
11. Mutha Fucca - Gangster Blacc (listed as Come Deal With Me) - 3:18
12. Terminator - Kid Frost - 3:46
13. Professor-X-Saga - Professor X (listed as X-Men) - 4:26
14. We Will Rock You - 7A3 (listed as West Coast Posse) - 4:39
15. We Like Ugly Women - Bobby Jimmy & The Critters - 3:27
16. Breakdown - The Unknown DJ - 4:05

Interesting Facts

Early Dr. Dre Career Artifacts

This compilation includes several tracks from Dr. Dre's pre-N.W.A career with the World Class Wreckin' Cru, providing insight into his evolution as an artist and producer. Before becoming known for G-funk and gangsta rap production, Dre was heavily involved in the electro-influenced sound that characterized early West Coast hip hop, as evidenced by tracks like "The Fly." This period represents an important chapter in Dr. Dre's development before he went on to revolutionize hip hop production through his work with N.W.A, Death Row Records, and Aftermath Entertainment.

N.W.A's Early Sound

The inclusion of "Panic Zone" featuring Arabian Prince showcases N.W.A's early sound before they fully embraced the hardcore gangsta rap style that would make them infamous. This track represents an important transitional period in West Coast hip hop history, as artists were moving from electro-influenced styles toward what would eventually become the signature West Coast gangsta rap sound.

Electro's Influence on West Coast Hip Hop

Several tracks in this compilation, particularly "Egypt, Egypt" by The Egyptian Prince (Arabian Prince), highlight the significant influence electro had on early West Coast hip hop. This electronic, funk-based style characterized by synthesizers and drum machines provided the foundation for what would later evolve into the G-funk sound that dominated West Coast hip hop in the early 1990s.

Misleading Attribution Issues

It's worth noting that this compilation contains several tracks with incorrect artist attributions. For example, World Class Wreckin' Cru tracks are listed as solo Dr. Dre works, and tracks by Rock on Crew and 7A3 are attributed to 2 Live Crew and West Coast Posse respectively. These inaccuracies reflect the sometimes problematic nature of unauthorized compilation albums released in European markets during this era, where licensing and proper artist attribution weren't always strictly followed.

Publishers

Released through Street Dance Records in the Netherlands in 2000, manufactured and distributed by Rams Horn/G.W Productions B.V. Aerdenhout-Holland. The compilation bears the note: "© & ℗ 2000 Street Dance/Marcus Rog."

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