Dr. Dre's seminal solo debut, The Chronic, is finally back on streaming services in honor of its 30th anniversary. Upon becoming the new owner of Death Row last year, Snoop Dogg noticeably took it down, along with other titles like Doggystyle. But with the help of Interscope Records, the album's original home, The Chronic is back.
“I'm thrilled to bring The Chronic home to its original distribution partner, Interscope Records," Dr. Dre said in a press release. "Working alongside my longtime colleagues Steve Berman and John Janick to re-release the album and make it available to fans all over the world is a full-circle moment for me."
Berman added, "Dr. Dre is without a doubt one of the most iconic and groundbreaking artists of the modern era. His solo career all started with The Chronic, one of the most celebrated recordings of all time. To have this album at Interscope once again, where we work with Dre and his amazing team at Aftermath day in and day out, is incredibly gratifying for me personally and for all of us at Interscope.”
The Chronic stayed at No. 1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Album charts for eight consecutive weeks upon its release and was certified triple platinum in November 1993. In 2019, the album was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry. A special merch collection is available on Interscope's website.
