Aftermath and Atlantic partnership in the offing
Dr Dre's Aftermath label is reportedly close to a joint venture with Warners' Atlantic, which would see him co-release an album by new signing Governor in spring 2004.…
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Rakim splits from Dr Dre's Aftermath Records
Rakim has parted ways with Dr Dre's Aftermath Records over musical differences, and is already shopping for a new deal.…
Dre puts himself about
Dr. Dre is reportedly compiling and scoring the soundtrack for Bad Boys II, with artists including Nelly, Lenny Kravitz and Beyonce Knowles reportedly appearing, while he works on a third album.…
London music company wins Dre action
London company Minder Music has won its LA legal action against Dr Dre over a sample on Let's Get High, though it received $1.5 million rather than the $3 million it sought.…
Ms Dynamite on Dr Dre interest
Ms Dynamite has said she is excited by Dr Dre's interest in her work, though it is still just talk, and says she has no names yet for her baby.…
London publisher amend Dre lawsuit
Minder Music have amended their copyright suit against Dr Dre, Eminem, Interscope and Universal Music, adding a jury trial request over 'Let's Get High'.…
50 Cent gets his own imprint
Rapper 50 Cent is launching his own imprint, G-Unit Records, which will sit within the existing Shady, Aftermath and Interscope label chain.…
50 Cent wants mega-bucks for life story
Rapper 50 Cent is reportedly seeking high six figures for the rights to his autobiography, working title 'Number One With Nine Bullets'.…
Eve raves about Dr Dre
Rapper and actress Eve has praised Dr Dre, who is booked to produce her next album, describing him as hardworking and passionate.…
Eminem update
Eminem is producing for Shady Records artists, while Universal Studios Home Video plans a US DVD release party for 8 Mile in Detroit.…
Cable music channel plans controversial cartoon show
Canadian cable network MuchMusic USA is reportedly planning Behind the Music That Sucks, a South Park-style cartoon parody of pop stars' lives.…
Bacharach on his Dre collaborations
Burt Bacharach has confirmed he is working with Dr Dre, who sent him beats and samples to develop for the planned album Detox.…