Dr. Dre has mentioned that he doesn’t like “most” of recent hip-hop, however he’s “by no means gonna hate” on present artists.
Whereas showing on Kevin Hart‘s present Hart to Hart, the rapper and producer defined that whereas the present state of the style isn’t his favorite, it’s “evolving”.
“Anyone that’s speaking concerning the state of hip hop proper now, when speaking about it from a unfavorable place, seems like any individual’s fuckin’ grandfather,” mentioned Dre.
He continued, “That is simply what it’s. Hip-hop is evolving. If you happen to don’t prefer it, don’t take heed to it, you already know what I’m saying? I’m keepin’ all of it the way in which 100 with you. A few of this shit, most of this shit, I don’t like. I don’t take heed to a variety of that shit. However I’m not hatin’ on it. I’m by no means gonna hate on it.”
Dre did go on to reward Kendrick Lamar after the Pulitzer prize-winning artist was talked about by Hart. “Kendrick Lamar is an actual motherfuckin’ artist, like, the true definition of the phrase,” mentioned the rapper.
He known as Lamar a “eternally artist”, including that the rapper may “disappear for fuckin’ 5 years or one thing like that and are available again and fuck our heads up.” Dre then went on to checklist different examples, naming Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Michael Jackson, and Prince.
Elsewhere within the interview, Dre was requested what he has been at present listening to. The producer went on to clarify that his present favourites are always altering. “I get inspiration from all varieties of genres of music. I don’t essentially have a favorite,” he shared.
Dre added that he often has a “a favorite of the week,” which might be something starting from soul to rock and even polka.
Final month, the rapper was awarded the primary ever Hip-Hop Icon Award on the 2023 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards.
“Dr Dre’s groundbreaking early work laid a basis for hip-hop as we all know it in the present day,” mentioned ASCAP Chairman of the Board and President Paul Williams.
“As a champion for a few of in the present day’s largest artists and a profitable entrepreneur, he modified the tradition round Hip-hop. Dre continues to be a pivotal determine within the music trade and we’re thrilled to recognise him with the inaugural ASCAP Hip-Hop Icon Award as we mark 50 years of hip-hop.”
