Game Changer: Dr. Dre

Music stars who rose to fame with his signature production.

Dre Day - Compton's Most Wanted Dr. Dre turns 50 today. To celebrate the milestone birthday for one of music's most respected producers, we decided to take a look at a few artists whose careers he's impacted over the years. Read on.— Michael Harris (@IceBlueVA)(Photos from Left: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for DirecTV, Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella, Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

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Dre Day - Compton's Most Wanted Dr. Dre turns 50 today. To celebrate the milestone birthday for one of music's most respected producers, we decided to take a look at a few artists whose careers he's impacted over the years. Read on.— Michael Harris (@IceBlueVA)(Photos from Left: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for DirecTV, Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella, Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

Kendrick Lamar - Kendrick Lamar was respected throughout the underground but a huge co-sign from his O.G. Compton homie really sent him on his way. Dre partnered with Interscope and Top Dawg Entertainment to release good kid, m.A.A.d city in 2012, which took K Dot from a local hero to a platinum-selling superstar and the new king of the West.(Photos from Left: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Clear Channel, Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images for BET)

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Kendrick Lamar - Kendrick Lamar was respected throughout the underground but a huge co-sign from his O.G. Compton homie really sent him on his way. Dre partnered with Interscope and Top Dawg Entertainment to release good kid, m.A.A.d city in 2012, which took K Dot from a local hero to a platinum-selling superstar and the new king of the West.(Photos from Left: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Clear Channel, Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images for BET)

Game - Dr. Dre never forgot his Compton roots and signed an upstart MC named The Game in 2003. Dre had his hands on productions like “Westside Story,” “Higher” and “How We Do” and Game’s official debut, The Documentary, went on to move over five million copies, making The Compton Menace one of the most respected rappers in the industry.(Photo: Cassy Athena/London Ent/Splash)

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Game - Dr. Dre never forgot his Compton roots and signed an upstart MC named The Game in 2003. Dre had his hands on productions like “Westside Story,” “Higher” and “How We Do” and Game’s official debut, The Documentary, went on to move over five million copies, making The Compton Menace one of the most respected rappers in the industry.(Photo: Cassy Athena/London Ent/Splash)

Snoop Dogg - Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre’s names will forever ring in unison ever since the N.W.A beat master put the young Long Beach MC in the game. Dre introduced the world to Snoop Doggy Dogg on 1992’s “Deep Cover” and it’s been 187 on the music industry ever since. Snoop would go on to take over Dre’s solo project The Chronic and the good doctor also headed up the production boards on Tha Doggfather’s 4-million selling debut Doggystyle. With hits still flowing until this day, their 20-year union proves Dre knew how to pick winners. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella)

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Snoop Dogg - Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre’s names will forever ring in unison ever since the N.W.A beat master put the young Long Beach MC in the game. Dre introduced the world to Snoop Doggy Dogg on 1992’s “Deep Cover” and it’s been 187 on the music industry ever since. Snoop would go on to take over Dre’s solo project The Chronic and the good doctor also headed up the production boards on Tha Doggfather’s 4-million selling debut Doggystyle. With hits still flowing until this day, their 20-year union proves Dre knew how to pick winners. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella)

Eminem - Eminem’s life forever changed when the Compton producer signed him and released his official debut, The Slim Shady LP, in 1999. Selling over 4 million records, the project included Dre’s production on tracks like “My Name Is” and “Guilty Conscience,” with Dre also rapping on the latter. The success over the years followed as Em is credited with moving over 45 million albums thanks to a launch from The Chronic MC. (Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic) 

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Eminem - Eminem’s life forever changed when the Compton producer signed him and released his official debut, The Slim Shady LP, in 1999. Selling over 4 million records, the project included Dre’s production on tracks like “My Name Is” and “Guilty Conscience,” with Dre also rapping on the latter. The success over the years followed as Em is credited with moving over 45 million albums thanks to a launch from The Chronic MC. (Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic) 

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Ice Cube - Ice Cube and Dr. Dre made history together as part of the ground breaking group N.W.A but it was Dre who first noticed America’s Most Wanted’s talents. Cube was known to spit bars at a few clubs Dre was spinning at back in the day and after Dre started working with the World Class Wreckin' Cru, he called on Cube to pen a few hits like “Cabbage Patch.” A few years later, after Dre hooked up with Eazy-E, the formation of the group started and their storied history really begun. (Photo: Raymond Boyd/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

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Ice Cube - Ice Cube and Dr. Dre made history together as part of the ground breaking group N.W.A but it was Dre who first noticed America’s Most Wanted’s talents. Cube was known to spit bars at a few clubs Dre was spinning at back in the day and after Dre started working with the World Class Wreckin' Cru, he called on Cube to pen a few hits like “Cabbage Patch.” A few years later, after Dre hooked up with Eazy-E, the formation of the group started and their storied history really begun. (Photo: Raymond Boyd/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Xzibit - Xzibit built a name for himself as a respected lyricist from the West Coast but after hooking up with Dre, things really took off. X to the Z rocked out on Dre’s 2001 on the cuts “Lolo," "Some L.A. N****z" and "What's the Difference" and in return Dre executive produced his third album, Restless, which finally put X in the platinum lane.  (Photo: Judy Eddy/WENN.com)

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Xzibit - Xzibit built a name for himself as a respected lyricist from the West Coast but after hooking up with Dre, things really took off. X to the Z rocked out on Dre’s 2001 on the cuts “Lolo," "Some L.A. N****z" and "What's the Difference" and in return Dre executive produced his third album, Restless, which finally put X in the platinum lane.  (Photo: Judy Eddy/WENN.com)

Truth Hurts - Dr. Dre introduced Truth Hurts to the game and her 2002 hit “Addictive” was another milestone as Dre earned another gold plaque in the R&B arena. (Photos from Left:  Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images, Angela Weiss/Getty Images for City Of Hope)

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Truth Hurts - Dr. Dre introduced Truth Hurts to the game and her 2002 hit “Addictive” was another milestone as Dre earned another gold plaque in the R&B arena. (Photos from Left:  Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images, Angela Weiss/Getty Images for City Of Hope)

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Michel'le - Ruthless Records may have been known for gangsta rap but the label also possessed one R&B gem as well in it’s catalog, Miche’le’s self-titled debut. Dre showed early on he could bang out R&B productions as he and DJ Yella laid down the tracks for the gold-selling 1989 release. Dre’s production prints can be found on hits like "No More Lies," "Nicety,” "Keep Watchin,'" "Something in My Heart" and "If."(Photos from Left: Louis Fisher / Retna Ltd./Corbis, Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Michel'le - Ruthless Records may have been known for gangsta rap but the label also possessed one R&B gem as well in it’s catalog, Miche’le’s self-titled debut. Dre showed early on he could bang out R&B productions as he and DJ Yella laid down the tracks for the gold-selling 1989 release. Dre’s production prints can be found on hits like "No More Lies," "Nicety,” "Keep Watchin,'" "Something in My Heart" and "If."(Photos from Left: Louis Fisher / Retna Ltd./Corbis, Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

J.J. Fad - Dr. Dre first started making a name for himself on the production tip with J.J. Fad’s “Supersonic” in 1988. With Dre’s magic, J.J. Fad became the first female rap group to receive a Grammy nomination and their single and album Supersonic both went on to achieve gold status.(Photo: Ruthless Records)

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J.J. Fad - Dr. Dre first started making a name for himself on the production tip with J.J. Fad’s “Supersonic” in 1988. With Dre’s magic, J.J. Fad became the first female rap group to receive a Grammy nomination and their single and album Supersonic both went on to achieve gold status.(Photo: Ruthless Records)

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Eve - Dr. Dre manned the board behind Eve’s 2001 collaboration with Gwen Stefani, “Let Me Blow Your Mind.” Featured on her platinum-selling sophomore album Scorpion, Eve snagged a Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration with the help of Mr. Young. Eve was also signed to Dre’s Aftermath label before she eventually found success with the Ruff Ryders. (Photos from Left: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, Joel Ginsburg/WENN.com)

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Eve - Dr. Dre manned the board behind Eve’s 2001 collaboration with Gwen Stefani, “Let Me Blow Your Mind.” Featured on her platinum-selling sophomore album Scorpion, Eve snagged a Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration with the help of Mr. Young. Eve was also signed to Dre’s Aftermath label before she eventually found success with the Ruff Ryders. (Photos from Left: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, Joel Ginsburg/WENN.com)

50 Cent - Dre’s production expertise spearheaded 50 Cent into superstardom with his No. 1 mega smash "In Da Club" in 2003, which went on to sell over 2 million copies. Dre also produced the gangsta mantras “Back Down” and “If I Can’t” as well as a few others from Fif’s official debut Get Rich or Die Tryin’, which went on to sell over 15 million units. Dre and 50 continued to build on his next project, The Massacre, which moved over 5 million copies and featured more production from Dre, including the Mobb Deep collabo “Outta Control.” (Photo: Carley Margolis/FilmMagic)

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50 Cent - Dre’s production expertise spearheaded 50 Cent into superstardom with his No. 1 mega smash "In Da Club" in 2003, which went on to sell over 2 million copies. Dre also produced the gangsta mantras “Back Down” and “If I Can’t” as well as a few others from Fif’s official debut Get Rich or Die Tryin’, which went on to sell over 15 million units. Dre and 50 continued to build on his next project, The Massacre, which moved over 5 million copies and featured more production from Dre, including the Mobb Deep collabo “Outta Control.” (Photo: Carley Margolis/FilmMagic)