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Dr Dre to release new album in 16 years

 

 

Dr. Dre decided to head back to the studio after 16 years to record his "finale" album Compton: The Soundtrack.

The rap mogul  revealed on Beats 1 radio show that the new project was inspired by the upcoming film Straight Outta Compton, a biopic that documents the rise of his group N.W.A.

The new album, which will be released on Friday (Aug 7), will include collaborations with artists including Kendrick Lamar, Jill Scott, Eminem, Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube.

 

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