Hittman deserves some specific praise, however, for he appears the most of all the guests and he hits it out of the park every single time with his slick, confident delivery.
Dre, Eminem, Snoop Dogg and Hittman all make regular appearances, while Xzibit, Nate Dogg, Kurupt, Six-Two, Knoc-turn’al and several others all contribute memorable verses here and there. Standouts include “Still D.R.E.”, with its high-registered, staccato guitar, “Xxplosive”, featuring xylophone and a sampled soul guitar riff, and “Bitch Niggaz”, featuring a bongo, a crawling bassline and swirling high-register guitar and chimes.Īnd not only does 2001 feature slews of quality beats, but it also boasts a large ensemble of proficient rappers. There are also subtle progressions as the song goes on, which is just so tasteful that’s really hard to resist listening strictly to the beat. Every beat is so layered, dense and complex that you almost hear something new every time you focus on the music. Characterized by big, simple, pounding drums, Dre has a knack for taking what’s supposed to be repetitive and simple and make it so interesting and infectious. The first thing I have to give 2001 credit for is Dr. Although the album just recently celebrated it’s 10th birthday, it’s really hard to tell, as 2001 sounds just as relevant and potent today as it did back in 1999. Dre’s massive sophomore album, 2001, that gets my head nodding. It’s true that I’m not that big into rap, let alone gangster rap, but there is just something about Dr. What the hell do you know about rap?” Then I might tilt my cap just so, grab my boom box and pump Run DMC just to show you how relevant I am. So you might look at me and say “Hey, Dave, you’re just a stupid white kid from the Canadian prairies.
Dre's timeless sophomore album, now a decade old, still impresses with quality beats and its star-studded ensemble.
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