''Concrete Roots'' is a
compilation album containing songs produced by
Dr. Dre, released in 1994. The album was conceived and compiled by Lee "DJ Flash" Johnson. The album peaked at No. 43 on the
''Billboard'' 200.
Critical reception
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Trouser Press
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'' wrote: "With the exception of Michel’le’s smooth kiss-off 'No More Lies,' the mostly sub-B-side cuts are a weak mix of filler and watered-down, post-disco rap from Dre and Yella’s pre-N.W.A outfit, the oft-ridiculed and ridiculously attired World Class Wreckin’ Cru’."
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Vibe
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'' gave the compilation a mixed review, writing that it puts Dre's early work in "proper context" and "historical perspective."
It also praised
the D.O.C.
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's contributions.
Track listing
Charts
Credits
*Peter Heur - Executive Producer
*DJ Flash - Executive Producer
*
The World Class Wreckin' Cru - Performer
*
Dr. Dre - Arranger, Drums, Vocals, Producer, Main Performer, Keyboards, Drum Programming
*Dean Naleway - Executive Producer
*Yvette Clark Art - Direction, Design
*William "Dr. Z." Zimmerman - Keyboards
*
DJ Yella - Programming, Producer
*Cli-N-Tel - Producer
*Stan Jones - Guitar
*
Ice Cube - Vocals
*
N.W.A
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- Vocals
*Leon Haywood - Performer
*Victor Brooks - Remixing
*Lonzo - Associate Producer, Executive Producer, Remixing
*Derrell Black - Vocals
*Wreckin' Cru - Executive Producer
*
Eazy-E - Vocals
*Billy Jam Liner - Notes
*
MC Ren
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MC Ren ...
- Vocals
*Monalisa Young - Vocals (Background)
References
External links
Dre2001.com
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Dr. Dre albums
Albums produced by Dr. Dre
1994 compilation albums
Triple X Records albums
Hip hop compilation albums
Compilation albums by American artists