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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. H

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rolled out the list of nominees for its 2023 class on Wednesday (February 1). Among this year's roster are A Tribe Called Quest and Missy Elliott, the latter in her first year of eligibility. Tribe was nominated once in 2022.

The other nominees are Sheryl Crow, Kate Bush, The White Stripes, Warren Zevon, The Spinners, Iron Maiden, Soundgarden, Willie Nelson, Joy Division/New Order, George Michael, Cyndi Lauper and Rage Against The Machine. 

To be eligible, an artist or band must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination.

“This remarkable list of nominees reflects the diverse artists and music that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honors and celebrates,” said John Syk