2001

2001 is Dr. Dre's 1999 studio album, a glossy, hard-edged West Coast hip hop record that refines the G-funk palette with cinematic, bass-heavy production and crisp, layered beats. A follow-up to his early 1990s work, it features many guest vocalists and pairs gangsta rap themes with melodic synth lines, deep low end, and precise drum programming, reflecting Dre's emphasis on studio craftsmanship and a polished, larger-than-life sound.