Detox is the third and the final studio album by the great rapper and producer Dr Dre. The album was supposed to be released in 2004 but there were change of plans. Dre wanted to concentrate on the albums of his signed rappers before coming up with his own. Dr Dre plans to have 12 or 13 tracks for the album but he has prepared 18 tracks for it. The best thing about the album is that it features some of my all time favorite rappers taking 50cent for instance. He has been reported to have said that he did 2 tracks with Dre for the album. Now let’s see which one makes it to the album. Maybe both do but that’s a big question mark until the album is officially released after a long delay. When you put a new album against the last two classics, people will scrutinize it if they become impatient but I think the album is going to be worth it as Dr Dre is a perfectionist when it comes to his work. There’s another cool thing. On the day of the release of “Detox” Dr Dre and Drinks Americas will jointly introduce a drink called “Aftermath Cognac” after the name of Dre’s record label “Aftermath Records” as part of a marketing plan. Dre has been reported for doing a lot of live instrumental drums and pianos for his album; let’s see what all that is about. Dre recently told MTV that he will be releasing his album right after 50cent’s “Before I Self Destruct” which is already out now and Eminem’s “Relapse” that is due to be released in the first quarter of 2009. A pretty long wait for Dre fans specially for me it’s a bit too long but who knows what the brilliant doc’s mind is thinking. Moreover Dr Dre bought a beat for Detox from producer J. R. Rotem in 2003, going so far as to record a track, “It Ain’t a Thing”. In January 2004, co-producer Scott Storch listed guest appearances by 50 Cent, Eminem, The Game, Guvner, Knoc-turn’al, Lloyd Banks, and Snoop Dogg. Aftermath-affiliated producers Dawaun Parker, Hi-Tek, DJ Khalil, and Focus are also working with Dr Dre. Also Devin the Dude claimed to have accepted an invitation to record for the album. Mike Elizondo has recorded bass guitar parts for Detox. Billboard revealed that J. R. Rotem will produce for the album. RZA announced that he co-produced a track with Dr Dre that features Marsha Ambrosius, which could be on Detox. MP3.com has reported that Busta Rhymes and Snoop Dogg have also contributed to the album. Jay-Z and Warren G stated that they worked with Dr Dre. In March 2005, Aftermath producer Mel-Man said that Dr Dre and he himself have made hundreds of beats for Detox. In July 2008, it was confirmed that Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, and Nas will be among guests on the album. In August 2008, Ice Cube also stated he is likely to be featured. In October 2008, Dr Dre’s former assistant, Bruce Williams, said Fergie might be featured on the album. So on the whole it’s quite a big thing you know what I mean. It features the hottest artists and the hottest producers for sure. Let’s wait and see what the album is all about and Dre says it’s all conceptual.
