Two decades after its release, "2001" remains a timeless classic, widely regarded as one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. The album's influence can be heard in contemporary hip-hop, with many artists citing Dr. Dre as an inspiration.
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From the opening 20 seconds of “The Watcher”—with its haunting keyboard loop, crisp hi-hats, and Dre’s low, weary growl—“2001” announces itself as a different beast from The Chronic . Where The Chronic was sun-baked and sticky with funk, 2001 is chrome-plated and sinister. The bass hits deeper. The drums snap with digital precision. The strings and synthesizers (courtesy of a young Scott Storch) sound like a Hollywood blockbuster score remixed for a midnight cruise through Compton. Two decades after its release, "2001" remains a