Dr Dre On Chat @ MSN.com Questions in White Dre Answers In Red
"Dish Diva" : Dr. Dre, thanks so much for stopping by
MSN Live. It's great to meet you! There are hundreds of audience
questions so let's get started!
Dr_Dre :
Sup!
"Dish Diva" : Monty says: What can we expct from you on
this new CD?
Dr_Dre : You
can expect to go from dark to drearry. Everyone is on the new
album Eminem, Xzibit, Hittman, you should really check it out.
"Dish Diva" : shameless says: Are rap and hip-hop the
same thing?
Dr_Dre :
Yeah, it's pretty much the same thing. It's so close that you
can't tell the difference. Rap and Hip Hop, it's all the same.
"Dish Diva" : Cartman says: what was it like for you
when you first came across Eminem and did you have any doubts
that he would make it in rap?
Dr_Dre : No,
when I first heard Eminem, I knew he was something different and
I knew he was someone I wanted to work with. I knew he was gonna
be somethin.
"Dish Diva" : IceCube 2000 says: What is your favorite
video you have done from your CD?
Dr_Dre : The
"Next Episode" because it's a party video and we had a
lot of fun doing it.
"Dish Diva" : Croyd Asks: I heard you and Snoop Dogg
were planning an album together. Is this true?
Dr_Dre :
Yeah, Snoop's got one more album that's his priority and then
we'll get together
"Dish Diva" : DjJAWz Asks: how do you feel about drum
& bass remixes of your work?
Dr_Dre :
Well it's flattering that people like to use my work and redo it.
It's just a way of complimenting my work, so I like it.
"Dish Diva" : "ryde or dye chic6" Asks: dre
sup youve worked with a lot of people over the years who is your
favorite one to work with??and why?
Dr_Dre :
That's a hard one. Everybody has been good. I can't single out
one artist. I haven't had a bad one yet.
"Dish Diva" : "DJ Premier2" Asks: dre what do
u think of the wu-tang clan?
Dr_Dre : I
love um! I always have. I would love to work with those guys too.
Dr_Dre : If I have time.
"Dish Diva" : jaxs Asks: Why did you decide to pursue a
career in rap?
Dr_Dre : I
don't know of a career in rap, I'm more of a producer. I'm not
really a rap artist, I'm a producer.
"Dish Diva" : DrDresBabyBoo says: was it fun working on
the set of the real slim shady? i watched making the vedio of it
on MTV and you guys looked like you were having lots and lots of
fun, i never knew them EMINEM was that crazy it was funny
watching you guys work together
Dr_Dre :
Yeah, it was a lot of fun. Em was a lot of fun, everything you
see in the video, that's really him. He's a fun guy!
"Dish Diva" : captainhowdy says: ANY chance youll get
into a rap/rock remix?
Dr_Dre :
There's a lot of rock stuff I like, so I'll just have to get into
that later when I find time. It won't be remixes though, it will
be something I create myself.
"Dish Diva" : BLiND asks: Most artists drop off the
charts after a few years. What do you do to keep your music
alive?
Dr_Dre : I
go back into the studio and just work. I try and keep up with
what's happening and try to keep a fresh look on everything.
Dr_Dre : And I'm always lookin for that new $hit.
"Dish Diva" : IceD Asks: What brought about the reunion
with Cube and Wren??
Dr_Dre :
That's something we're plannin in the future. We're trying to
plan an NWA Reunion. It's in the works.
"Dish Diva" : Dude_2001 says: DRE ARE YOU HAVING FUN
WITH THE EMP THING BECAUSE I AM IN SEATTLE AND I WANTED REALLY TO
BE ABLE TO GO BUT I DIDNT HAVE ANY TIACKETS
Dr_Dre : It
went real well. The audience loved it. They had Metalica and Hot
Chili Peppers. When they show it on TV you should be able to see
the crowd reaction when we come on.
"Dish Diva" : Nate_Dogg Asks: ARE YOU EXCITED ABOUT THE
UP IN SMOKE TOUR?
Dr_Dre : Oh
yeah! We're going to have the best tour this summer.
"Dish Diva" : Dres_gurl Asks: why is the name of your
tour the"Up In Smoke"tour?
Dr_Dre : I
don't know. That one just came to me, spur of the moment. Up In
Smoke just sounded like a good phrase so that's what I decided to
call it.
"Dish Diva" : dadude8 Asks: dre would you ever consider
using a orchestra in your producution? you are always pushing the
envelope and i know you would make it incredible.
Dr_Dre : We
tried it on a couple of songs. We'll probably try it again on
some future stuff. It sounds really good and just takes a lot of
time.
"Dish Diva" : pheature says: Dre, do you write your own
lyrics?
Dr_Dre : No.
Dr_Dre : The people I'm workin with take care of that.
"Dish Diva" : AK Asks: when are you going to be in a
movie?
Dr_Dre :
Yes, it's in the future. I want to get into movies after we
finish up some current projects. I've been getting a lot of
offers and just waiting for the right one. I definitely want to
get into movies.
"Dish Diva" : christina says: I want to know what kind
of music do you like?
Dr_Dre : I
listen to everything. I try to keep my mind fresh for the new
stuff that is coming out. I keep an eye out for that new hot
sh*t.
"Dish Diva" : maf says: When is "the last
meal" coming out?
Dr_Dre :
That's Snoop's album, so you'll have to ask him. I think he'll
finish it up after the tour sometime in September, but I don't
know when they'll put it out.
"Dish Diva" : Robz2K Asks: Is it true that Quentin
Tarantino is directing the new NWA video
Dr_Dre : No,
we talked to him about directing it, but he didn't direct it.
"Dish Diva" : kaki says: ask him how he got his name,
if its short for anything.
Dr_Dre : Dre
is short for Andre.
"Dish Diva" : iyawo Asks: what was it like and what did
it mean to you to get the life achievement award?
Dr_Dre : It
was a great honor, everybody wants to get that sooner or later. I
was really honored to get that award
"Dish Diva" : smokijoe says: Ask dre when hes going to
come out with a old school album?
Dr_Dre : No.
"Dish Diva" : 110_South Asks: On the song "Whats
the Difference" , who are you speaking on when you say
"move units, . then speak upon reunions".
Dr_Dre :
We're talking about Doc DOC.
"Dish Diva" : Playalistic Asks: Did people really
forget you between "The Chronic" days and now? Is that
where "Forgot About Dre" came from?
Dr_Dre :
Yeah it is because we did a couple of things inbetween there so I
have to prove to everyone that I'm still on top.
"Dish Diva" : Shalalea: What do you consider to be your
greatest sucess?
Dr_Dre :
This album is my greatest musical success and the artists that
I've put out.
"Dish Diva" : johnnnnny7 Asks: Dre, what do you think
is the most important quality in making a great
rapper/entertainer?
Dr_Dre :
You've got to have vision, be able to put a record together and
have vision about your career. Be committed.
"Dish Diva" : Marshall_Mathers_III Asks: What made you
do a " behind the music" interview for vh1? I saw it
and it was pretty informative.
Dr_Dre :
There's a lot of wrong information about me and about my life and
I wanted people to get the real information directly from me.
"Dish Diva" : afterart Asks: Dr.Dre when are you going
to have your next album out?
Dr_Dre : I'm
thinking about some things right now, but if I do put another one
out, it will be late next year.
"Dish Diva" : BabyGurl says: Dre,how long have you and
Eminem known each other?
Dr_Dre : 3
years.
"Dish Diva" : Foodstamp says: Please ask dr. dre how is
eminems' new album doing??
Dr_Dre : We
are 4 times platinum in 4 weeks.
"Dish Diva" : Congratulations! That's pretty much
unheard of, isn't it?
Dr_Dre :
Yeah.
"Dish Diva" : themadhatter Asks: Dre will u ever do a
rap with Kid Rock or KoRn.
Dr_Dre :
People ask me to collaborate all the time, but if I ever have
time, anything is a possibility.
"Dish Diva" : Let's talk about one of your passions--
fast cars. Tell us about your collection.
Dr_Dre :
There is no collection. I own 2 Mercedes and a Suburban. I can
only drive one car at a time.
"Dish Diva" : LisaK says: Where can we get in touch
with you?
Dr_Dre : You
can go to the website http://www.drdre2001.com.
"Dish Diva" : Caged says: How's the Up in Smoke Tour
going? You guys ever get really crazy on tour?
Dr_Dre : no,
we're all older and married. We definitely know how to have a
good time, but the crazy days are definitely the NWA days.
"Dish Diva" : rapster says: Do you think rappers can go
too far?
Dr_Dre :
Never.
"Dish Diva" : "Dr Dre rocks" Asks: Dr. Dre
your the bomb. Do you have anyother favorite rapper besides
yourself
Dr_Dre :
Eminem. I'm not really a rapper, I'm a producer.
"Dish Diva" : CMX Asks: Why did you decide you release
Eve?
Dr_Dre : She
had done some work in the Rough Rider camp and we thought that
was a better marriage. At the time I wasn't recording and I
didn't want to hold her up in making her record.
"Dish Diva" : KoRnGirL Asks: dr dre i whant to be a
rapper but i am a girl and i dont know how peaple would react how
do you think they would react to a white girl rapping
Dr_Dre :
Anything is possible, look at Eminem.
"Dish Diva" : PMK says: Is there anything youw ant to
do that you haven't done yet?
Dr_Dre :
Make movies.
"Dish Diva" : native_gurl69 Asks: How does it feel
working with snoop again??
Dr_Dre :
It's just like old time. Like we haven't been apart, nothing's
changed at all.
"Dish Diva" : Rukas Asks: What type of moves would you
like to make? Comedy? Action? Drama?
Dr_Dre : I
don't want to act, I want to direct or produce.
"Dish Diva" : Chaka says: What's going on this weekend?
Are you performing or chillin'?
Dr_Dre :
Performing.
"Dish Diva" : Dr. Dre., thanks for being with us on MSN
Live! I know you need to head onstage for your concert this
evening!
Dr_Dre : I'm
really proud of the tour and really proud of the tour and I'd
like everyone to check it out when it comes to town. You won't be
disappointed.
"Dish Diva" : Thanks for joining us tonight. As you
heard, Dr. Dre is heading onstage this minute in concert.
"Dish Diva" : Get more on Dr. Dre at his site,
http://www.drdre2001.com