No One Can Do It Better
Released: 1989

No One Can Do It Better

by The D.O.C.

The 2397th greatest album of all time

No One Can Do It Better is the 1989 debut by The D.O.C., situated in West Coast hip hop with strong gangsta rap and boom bap influences and occasional conscious-rap touches. Produced largely by Dr. Dre, the album pairs funk-tinged sampling and precise drum programming with a clean, punchy sonic palette. The D.O.C.'s rapid-fire delivery and dense internal rhyme patterns are a central feature, and the record is frequently cited for its role in the late 1980s Los Angeles sound and the collaborative chemistry between The D.O.C. and Dre.