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The D. O. C.

Background information
Birth name Tracy Lynn Curry
Also known as The D. O. C.
Born West Dallas
Origin Dallas, Texas
Genre(s) Hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper, songwriter
Years active 1987–present
Label(s) Ruthless
(1987–1991)
Death Row
(1991–1994)
Giant
(1995–1999)
Silverback Records
(2000 – present)
Associated acts Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Mc Ren, Snoop Dogg, Six-Two

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He later lived in Compton, California, where he joined the creative force behind the rap group N.W.A. Compton is a city located in Southern Los Angeles County California, USA, south-southeast of downtown Los Angeles. NWA (also known as Niggaz with Attitudes) was a Compton, California -based hip hop group widely considered one of the seminal acts of the

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History

Early career

The D. O. C. contributed lyrics and vocals to N. W. A's 2nd album, Straight Outta Compton and to Eazy E's debut, Eazy-Duz-It. Straight Outta Compton is the second album by Compton -based hip hop group N Eric Lynn Wright (September 7 1963 – March 26 1995 better known by the stage name Eazy-E, was an American rapper, producer, and Record executive Eazy-Duz-It is the debut album from late rapper Eazy-E (of NW He was recruited as a member of Fila Fresh Crew which turned out successful until he went to California for N. W. A. . When Ice Cube returned, the group remained impressed with The D. O. C. 's work and kept him on board. In 1989, The D. O. C. released his Dr. Dre-produced debut album, No One Can Do It Better. Andre Romelle Young (born February 18 1965 primarily known by his stage name Dr No One Can Do It Better is The DOC 's debut album It went platinum The D. O. C. got his rapping career in West Dallas, in his home town. Demographics As of the 2000 US census, there were 24132 people residing in the neighborhood

Accident

Not long after his debut album was released, his vocal cords were severed in a car accident after a party, which would prove to be an insurmountable obstacle for his continued career as a vocalist. The vocal folds, also known commonly as vocal cords, are composed of twin infoldings of Mucous membrane stretched horizontally across the Larynx. In 2006, Jerry Heller (Ruthless Records) stated that The D. O. C. could have had his voice recovered up to 90% but was suffering from depression and was "lazy", thus causing the voice they now know today.

However, The D. O. C. remained important to Dr. Dre, who used his talents as one of the writers for his debut solo album The Chronic, contributing to the tracks "Lil' Ghetto Boy," "A Nigga Witta Gun," and "Bitches Ain't Shit". The Chronic is the Debut album of Hip hop producer and rapper Dr "Bitches Ain't Shit" is a song by Dr Dre from his 1992 album The Chronic. He also appeared on the skit track "The $20 Sack Pyramid. " The liner notes to The Chronic say "I want to give a special shout out to The D. O. C. for talking me into doin' this album. " The D. O. C. also worked on Snoop Dogg's debut album Doggystyle and added some vocals on the song "Serial Killa". Doggystyle is the 1993 debut album by American West Coast hip hop artist Snoop Doggy Dogg, released by Death Row Records.

Resurgence

When The D. O. C. 's voice returned (although severely altered), he considered a return to rapping. Dr. Dre was skeptical that he was capable of creating successful records with his damaged vocal cords and wanted to keep The D. O. C. as his ghostwriter. A ghostwriter is a professional Writer who is paid to write books articles stories reports or other content which are officially credited to another person In 1996, The D. O. C. moved to Atlanta, Georgia, taking a number of partially-recorded tapes belonging to Dr. Dre that contained the basis for the Ice Cube/Dre album Helter Skelter, which was supposed to be Dre's follow up to The Chronic. D. O. C. recorded his second album with producer Erotic D. The record, Helter Skelter was released to spite Dr. Dre, but it sold poorly. The D. O. C. rapped in a raspy, almost demonic voice. Most of the album's lyrics were by The D. O. C. for Dre and intended for the unreleased Ice Cube/ Dre collaboration. While in Atlanta, The D. O. C. also made major contributions to MC Breed's album The New Breed. Eric Breed, better known as MC Breed is a rapper from Flint Michigan, and "Gotta Get Mine" featuring 2Pac, that made it to #6 on the Hot This article is about a rock band for other uses see The New Breed (disambiguation.

After a major lawsuit, Dr. Dre and The D. O. C. reconciled their differences and once again became friends. Dr. Dre invited The D. O. C. to his 2001 recording sessions. 2001, sometimes referred to by fans as The Chronic 2001, Dr Dre 2001 and The Chronic 2, is the second album by Hip hop producer D. O. C. brought his new protégé along, a Fort Worth rapper named Six-Two; Six-Two appeared on two of the album's songs. D. O. C. and Six-Two were also part of the Up In Smoke Tour. The Up in Smoke Tour was a West Coast hip hop tour in 2000 featuring artist Ice Cube, Eminem with Proof, Snoop He has written for both of Dr. Dre's albums The Chronic and 2001, and it has been confirmed in an interview with DUBCNN that he is working on Dr. The Chronic is the Debut album of Hip hop producer and rapper Dr 2001, sometimes referred to by fans as The Chronic 2001, Dr Dre 2001 and The Chronic 2, is the second album by Hip hop producer Dre's Detox, and in the same interview he confirmed that he might make another solo album, entitled 'Voice Through Hot Vessels'. Detox is the upcoming third and final Studio album by Rapper and Record producer Dr

In 2003, The D. O. C. released his third album Deuce. Deuce is the third Studio album by West Coast Dallas rapper The D The album was more of a compilation than a solo release. The D. O. C. contributed many vocals to the record. Rather, many of the tracks had appearances by Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, MC Ren, Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, and Nate Dogg, and the D. Kurupt (born Ricardo Emmanuel Brown) is an American rapper and former Executive Vice President of Death Row Records. Nathaniel Dwayne Hale (born August 19 1969 better known by his Stage name Nate Dogg, is a Grammy -nominated American R&B / O. C. 's proteges Six-Two,Up-Tight, friend Nate Dogg are on many tracks.

He was the first protégé of Dr. Dre, The D. O. C. 's first protege was Six-Two. (aka 62, 6Two, six2, 6-Duce). The D. O. C. 's other proteges were Up-Tight, Cadillac Seville, and El Dorado. They were featured on The D. O. C. 's 3rd album, Deuce in 2003. Deuce is the third Studio album by West Coast Dallas rapper The D His proteges take most of the spotlight on that album.

He worked with Snoop Dogg on four songs for his 2006 album Tha Blue Carpet Treatment; That's That Shit, Round Here, Boss' Life, and Imagine. Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr (born October 20 1971 His mother nicknamed him " Snoopy " as a child because of the way he dressed and because of his love of Tha Blue Carpet Treatment is the eighth solo Album released by rapper Snoop Dogg. "That's That" is the second single by Snoop Dogg from the album Tha Blue Carpet Treatment. "Boss' Life" is the fourth and final single off Snoop Dogg 's 8th studio album Tha Blue Carpet Treatment. The latter three of these were produced by Dr. Dre.

Personal

He is the father of Erykah Badu's daughter Puma, born on July 5, 2004. Erica Abi Wright (born February 26 1971 better known by her Stage name Erykah Badu is a Grammy -nominated American soul Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again "

He has been rumored to be part owner of the D. O. C Wine Bar in Chicago, IL.

Media appearances

Discography

Main article: The D.O.C. discography

References

  1. ^ dubcnn.com // The D.O.C. Interview (Part 2) (May 2008) // West Coast News Network //

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