{"id":173386,"date":"2022-12-15T07:46:39","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T15:46:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blackcannabismagazine.com\/?p=173386"},"modified":"2023-02-23T22:19:59","modified_gmt":"2023-02-24T06:19:59","slug":"30-years-in-the-making-how-the-chronic-inspired-rap-and-cannabis-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blackcannabismagazine.com\/30-years-in-the-making-how-the-chronic-inspired-rap-and-cannabis-culture\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Years in The Making: How The Chronic Inspired Rap and Cannabis Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"s6\"><span class=\"s5\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">\u00a0Introduction<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s8\">On December 15th, 1992, Dr. Dre\u2019s debut album, <span class=\"s7\">The Chronic<\/span>, was released.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-173393\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackcannabismagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/14FFE267-B95B-4BED-A869-52952AFD2913.jpeg?resize=740%2C740&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackcannabismagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/14FFE267-B95B-4BED-A869-52952AFD2913.jpeg?w=768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackcannabismagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/14FFE267-B95B-4BED-A869-52952AFD2913.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackcannabismagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/14FFE267-B95B-4BED-A869-52952AFD2913.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackcannabismagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/14FFE267-B95B-4BED-A869-52952AFD2913.jpeg?resize=80%2C80&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackcannabismagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/14FFE267-B95B-4BED-A869-52952AFD2913.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackcannabismagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/14FFE267-B95B-4BED-A869-52952AFD2913.jpeg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"s8\">From unprecedented instrumentation to raw lyrics of life in South Central Los Angeles, it is a seminal album that\u2019s sold over 6 million records to date. From struggling to get signed to being archived in the Library of Congress \u2014 <span class=\"s7\">The Chronic<\/span> re-shaped rap and cannabis culture from the ground up.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s8\">Read along as we dive into the history of <span class=\"s7\">The Chronic<\/span> and how its lyrics have echoed across time and how it continues to be one of the most relevant albums in history.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_173387\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-173387\" class=\"size-full wp-image-173387\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackcannabismagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2F7A13BC-311E-4F23-A167-952B926CDCB1.webp?resize=740%2C370&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackcannabismagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2F7A13BC-311E-4F23-A167-952B926CDCB1.webp?w=790&amp;ssl=1 790w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackcannabismagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2F7A13BC-311E-4F23-A167-952B926CDCB1.webp?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackcannabismagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2F7A13BC-311E-4F23-A167-952B926CDCB1.webp?resize=768%2C384&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackcannabismagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2F7A13BC-311E-4F23-A167-952B926CDCB1.webp?resize=600%2C300&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-173387\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Jeff Kravitz\/FilmMagic<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"s6\"><a name=\"_if4v27i5myt9\"><\/a><span class=\"s9\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">The Chronic<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s5\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">: Dre\u2019s Compendium of Life in Los Angeles<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s8\">When Dr. Dre left NWA to follow his solo career \u2014 he struggled to find a record label to sign him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s8\">Although Dr. Dre was a quintessential part of NWA, his determination to harness live instrumentation proved impossible amongst record labels. Instead, Dr. Dre formed Death Row Records in 1991, along with Suge Knight, The D.O.C., and Dick Giffrey.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s8\">Once <span class=\"s7\">The Chronic<\/span> was released, the world was exposed to G-Funk hip-hop and a raw glimpse into the daily life in South Central Los Angeles. From extensive cannabis use to racial injustice, Dr. Dre\u2019s <span class=\"s7\">The Chronic<\/span> brought a newfound style that solidified its place in cultural history.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s11\"><a name=\"_m8dgou44ijpj\"><\/a><span class=\"s10\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">The Rise of G-Funk<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s8\">G-Funk, or gangsta funk, stems from the late 1980s in West Coast rap.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s8\">Known as a subgenre of gangsta rap, the style is heavily influenced by psychedelic funk and features live instrumentation instead of focusing on samples. From NWA to The D.O.C., G-Funk didn\u2019t hit a mainstream audience until <span class=\"s7\">The Chronic<\/span> was released.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s8\">Before <span class=\"s7\">The Chronic<\/span>, G-Funk was considered underground and less desirable than the abrasive beats used in mainstream rap. Suddenly, <span class=\"s7\">The Chronic<\/span>\u2019s heavy groove put listeners in the driver\u2019s seat of Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg\u2019s <span class=\"s7\">64<\/span><span class=\"s12\">\u2019 \u2014<\/span> thus sparking the rise of G-Funk and the careers of many other pivotal artists, such as Nate Dogg.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s11\"><a name=\"_mxyjggy3eeyc\"><\/a><span class=\"s10\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">The Popularization of Cannabis-Laced Hip-Hop<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-173395\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackcannabismagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/F3D3A43C-42C8-4279-BFF9-08A9EBEE4D12.jpeg?resize=740%2C740&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackcannabismagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/F3D3A43C-42C8-4279-BFF9-08A9EBEE4D12.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackcannabismagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/F3D3A43C-42C8-4279-BFF9-08A9EBEE4D12.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackcannabismagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/F3D3A43C-42C8-4279-BFF9-08A9EBEE4D12.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackcannabismagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/F3D3A43C-42C8-4279-BFF9-08A9EBEE4D12.jpeg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackcannabismagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/F3D3A43C-42C8-4279-BFF9-08A9EBEE4D12.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackcannabismagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/F3D3A43C-42C8-4279-BFF9-08A9EBEE4D12.jpeg?resize=2048%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackcannabismagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/F3D3A43C-42C8-4279-BFF9-08A9EBEE4D12.jpeg?resize=80%2C80&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackcannabismagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/F3D3A43C-42C8-4279-BFF9-08A9EBEE4D12.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackcannabismagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/F3D3A43C-42C8-4279-BFF9-08A9EBEE4D12.jpeg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackcannabismagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/F3D3A43C-42C8-4279-BFF9-08A9EBEE4D12.jpeg?w=1480&amp;ssl=1 1480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackcannabismagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/F3D3A43C-42C8-4279-BFF9-08A9EBEE4D12.jpeg?w=2220&amp;ssl=1 2220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"s8\">Although it\u2019s not apparent to anyone who\u2019s never rolled a joint \u2014 the cover of <span class=\"s7\">The Chronic<\/span> is a <span class=\"s7\">hat tip<\/span> to Zig-Zag rolling papers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s8\">Zig-Zag\u2019s logo is a French soldier holding rolling papers and a hand-rolled cigarette. However, Dre placed his face inside the logo and used this image from the album cover of <span class=\"s7\">The Chronic<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s8\">Immediately, cannabis users worldwide understood the significance of the album cover and title. However, the cannabis references don\u2019t end there \u2014 as multiple tracks discuss high-grade cannabis and puff-puff passing it along.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s8\">Weed enthusiasts understood the references \u2014 \u201c<span class=\"s7\">not no stress<\/span>and <span class=\"s7\">hit this once or twice and you&#8217;ll be twice as nice \u2014 get it? This is the chronic<\/span>\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s8\">Reference after reference, listeners no longer wanted <span class=\"s7\">no stress, no seeds, no stems, no sticks<\/span> (also known as brick weed) \u2014 they wanted what they were hearing, which was West Coast chronic that Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg were toking.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s11\"><a name=\"_8txyt3z9dcni\"><\/a><span class=\"s10\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">No Justice, No Peace<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s8\">A surprising element that doesn\u2019t get much airtime regarding <span class=\"s7\">The Chronic<\/span> is its view on racial injustice.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s8\">Multiple real-life recorded samples were used from the Los Angeles Riots and integrated with tracks, such as Lil\u2019 Ghetto Boy and The Day Niggaz Took Over. Although NWA already rapped about police brutality and racism towards African Americans, <span class=\"s7\">The Chronic<\/span> took a philosophical dive into the frustrations of people of color in South Central Los Angeles and beyond.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s8\">When gang feuds and cultural differences normally kept African Americans and Latinos apart, Dr. Dre discusses unity in the face of racial injustice.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s13\"><span class=\"s7\">\u201cThey found that they couldn&#8217;t handle us<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s13\"><span class=\"s7\">Bloods, Crips on the same squad<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s13\"><span class=\"s7\">With the Ese&#8217;s <\/span><span class=\"s7\">helpin<\/span><span class=\"s7\">\u2019.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s6\"><a name=\"_65iodxmxlwjx\"><\/a><span class=\"s5\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">How <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s9\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">The Chronic<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s5\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> Changed the Landscape of Hip-Hop Forever<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s8\"><span class=\"s7\">The Chronic<\/span> jumpstarted multiple careers outside of Dr. Dre, particularly Snoop Dogg.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s8\">A cascade of Billboard-topping albums and songs streamed out from Death Row Records, such as Tupac\u2019s All Eyez On Me and Snoop Dogg\u2019s Doggystyle. The defining theme among artists of this genre was cannabis-infused G-Funk which drew a worldwide audience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s8\">One of the most challenging aspects for any artist is <span class=\"s7\">staying power<\/span>. However, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg have only gained in popularity since the release of <span class=\"s7\">The Chronic<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s8\">\u201cNuthin\u2019 But a G Thang\u201d is a certified West Coast anthem, while \u201cLet Me Ride\u201d is a quintessential track that brings any listener to the gritty streets of Los Angeles. As a new generation of rappers emerged on the scene, most remained humble in the face of Dr. Dre\u2019s legendary debut album.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s8\">Artists like Kanye West have claimed to use <span class=\"s7\">The Chronic<\/span> as a benchmark in terms of quality. Although artists are not trying to mimic <span class=\"s7\">The Chronic<\/span>, they are trying to <span class=\"s7\">capture<\/span> the essence that <span class=\"s7\">The Chronic<\/span> produces \u2014 a time capsule that offers a diver\u2019s seat view of Los Angeles during the G-Funk era.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s6\"><a name=\"_wsm6pp14rqre\"><\/a><span class=\"s5\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">The Road From Dime Bags to Legal Cannabis<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s8\">Cannabis use has been around in the United States for <span class=\"s7\">decades<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s8\">From hippies in the 1960s to the introduction of medical marijuana in the 1990s, weed has been demonized across multiple generations. Then came hip hop.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s8\">Although artists were already rapping about selling drugs before <span class=\"s7\">The Chronic<\/span> \u2014 Dr. Dre brought a sense of popularity to the subject of cannabis. Song after song, Dr. Dre\u2019s references weaved cannabis into the genre\u2019s subculture.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s8\">Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg would light up blunts at concerts to a thronging crowd of thousands of fans. Soon, everyone said, \u201cOoh wee \u2014 put it in the air.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"s8\">At the same time, cannabis advocacy sky-rocketed as more states in the USA started legalizing medical and recreational cannabis. As the domino pieces began to fall in favor of marijuana legalization, top rap artists rallied around everyone\u2019s favorite herb \u2014 <span class=\"s7\">the sticky icky<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s8\">From Snoop Dogg to Wiz Khalifa, the endless plumes of cannabis smoke were impossible to avoid. Fast forward from the early 90s and 2000s to now, and both Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg have entered the legal cannabis market.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s8\">From Dr. Dre\u2019s Brass Knuckles brand to Snoop\u2019s investment fund Casa Verde, it\u2019s clear that after 30 years, <span class=\"s7\">The Chronic\u00a0<\/span>realized the dream that transformed dime bags into legal weed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0Introduction On December 15th, 1992, Dr. Dre\u2019s debut album, The Chronic, was released. From unprecedented instrumentation to raw lyrics of life in South Central Los Angeles, it is a seminal album that\u2019s sold over 6 million records to date. 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