Episode 4
How Jimmy Iovine became the distributor for Dr Dre's post-NWA label, and the fallout from the American political mainstream's increasing hostility towards rap music.
In this episode, Dr Dre talks about recording his debut solo LP, The Chronic, with Death Row Records, a post-NWA label he created with Suge Knight, the D.O.C. and Dick Griffey.
Blown away by Dre鈥檚 singular talent, Jimmy discusses cutting a deal with Death Row for Interscope to become the label鈥檚 distributor. The Chronic became a huge hit and spawned even bigger LPs from Dre鈥檚 protege Snoop Dogg and new Death Row signee Tupac Shakur.
The programme explores the hostility that was mounting across America towards the misunderstood violent influence of rap music. Interscope and Time Warner (which owned 25% of the company) found themselves in the crosshairs of an angry political mainstream. And Jimmy talks about resisting overtures to sell Interscope鈥檚 stake in Death Row.
Series directed by Allen Hughes.
A Silverback 5150 production in association with Alcon Television Group for HBO.
Acquired by 麻豆社 Music for 麻豆社 Four.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Participant | Dr. Dre |
| Participant | Jimmy Iovine |
| Director | Allen Hughes |
Broadcasts
- Fri 15 Feb 2019 22:45
- Sun 17 Feb 2019 00:55
Sat 20 Jul 2019 21:50- Sat 8 Aug 2020 00:50
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