The 25 Best Dr. Dre Songs

The G-funk blueprints still get the most plays, but the late-career cuts have loyal defenders too.

1. 1
   Still D.R.E.

   The 1999 lead single from 2001, with Snoop Dogg over one of hip-hop's most recognizable piano loops.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Stranded on Death Row

   A Chronic posse cut showcasing Kurupt, RBX, Lady of Rage and Snoop Dogg.
   723pts
3. 3
   Nuthin' but a "G" Thang

   The 1992 breakout single from The Chronic that introduced Snoop Dogg and defined G-funk.
   662pts
4. 4
   Animals

   A DJ Premier-coproduced 2015 Compton track with Anderson .Paak on police violence.
   587pts
5. 5
   I Need a Doctor

   A 2011 comeback single with Eminem and Skylar Grey that went multi-platinum.
   492pts
6. 6
   Been There, Done That

   Dre's 1996 farewell to gangsta rap and the first single on his Aftermath label.
   491pts
7. 7
   Kush

   A 2010 single with Snoop Dogg and Akon released ahead of the long-awaited Detox.
   434pts
8. 8
   Talk About It

   The 2015 Compton opener with King Mez and Justus.
   434pts
9. 9
   Dre Day

   The 1993 Chronic single, officially "F--- wit Dre Day", aimed at Eazy-E, Luke and Tim Dog.
   434pts
10. 10
    Deep Cover

    The 1992 film theme that marked Snoop Dogg's first appearance on record alongside Dre.
    434pts
11. 11
    Forgot About Dre

    A 2000 single from 2001 with Eminem that won the Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.
    367pts
12. 12
    Deep Water

    A 2015 Compton track with Kendrick Lamar and Justus built around drowning imagery.
    367pts
13. 13
    Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat

    A hard-hitting Chronic cut with Snoop Dogg and RBX.
    367pts
14. 14
    Xxplosive

    A slow, menacing 2001 track with Hittman, Kurupt and Nate Dogg, later sampled by Kanye West.
    367pts
15. 15
    The Watcher

    The reflective opening statement of 2001, later remade by Jay-Z for The Blueprint 2.
    367pts
16. 16
    Talking to My Diary

    The introspective closer of Compton, looking back on N.W.A, Eazy-E and Death Row.
    367pts
17. 17
    Lil' Ghetto Boy

    A soulful Chronic track with Snoop Dogg about the cycle of street life.
    289pts
18. 18
    Big Ego's

    A bouncy 2001 track with Hittman about Dre's own reputation.
    289pts
19. 19
    What's the Difference

    A 2001 album cut with Eminem and Xzibit built on a lush Charles Aznavour sample.
    289pts
20. 20
    The Message

    The 2001 closing track with Mary J. Blige, dedicated to Dre's late brother Tyree.
    197pts
21. 21
    The Next Episode

    A 2000 single from 2001 with Snoop Dogg, Kurupt and Nate Dogg, famous for its closing line.
    197pts
22. 22
    Keep Their Heads Ringin'

    A 1995 single from the Friday soundtrack that reached the Billboard top 10.
    197pts
23. 23
    Genocide

    A frenetic 2015 Compton track with Kendrick Lamar, Marsha Ambrosius and Candice Pillay.
    197pts
24. 24
    Medicine Man

    A 2015 Compton track with Eminem, Candice Pillay and Anderson .Paak.
    197pts
25. 25
    Let Me Ride

    A laid-back 1993 single from The Chronic that won Dre his first solo Grammy.
    0pts

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