Studio Album · No. 3
Compton Songwriting Credits by Dr. Dre
Produced by Dr. Dre, Focus..., Dem Jointz, DJ Dahi, DJ Khalil, Cardiak, Trevor Lawrence Jr. · Engineered by Brian "Big Bass" Gardner
Aftermath / Interscope
West Coast Hip-HopHip-Hop
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 16 of 16 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 16 / 16 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 16 tracks with documented writers, by whether Dr. Dre carries a lyricist or composer credit.
16 trackswritten by Dr. Dre
0 tracksoutside writers
Dr. Dre's roles on this album
Share of the 16 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer50%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
16
Tracks
63
Lyricists
19
Producers
600,000
US Copies Sold
2015
Released
Data Insight
Compton is built around a large ensemble of co-writers rather than Dre writing alone, with King Mez, Justus, Kendrick Lamar, Anderson .Paak, Marsha Ambrosius, Candice Pillay, Eminem and others contributing lyrics and toplines across the 16 tracks. Dr. Dre functions as the curator and lead producer, shaping the beats, casting the guest list and steering the album's narrative tied to the Straight Outta Compton film. Anderson .Paak appears on six tracks and was one of the project's central writing voices, while frequent collaborators like Mez and Justus helped draft Dre's verses.
Dr. Dre's third solo studio album, released August 7, 2015 on Aftermath Entertainment. Released sixteen years after 2001 and developed as a companion to the N.W.A biopic Straight Outta Compton, Compton debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and sold 264,000 copies in its first week. The album features an expansive cast including Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, The Game, and Anderson .Paak, with production shared across Dre, Dem Jointz, Focus..., DJ Dahi, and DJ Khalil. Conceptually, it traces Dre's roots in Compton and his journey through the history of West Coast hip-hop, with 'Genocide', 'Darkside/Gone', and 'Talking to My Diary' among its most acclaimed tracks.
Track Listing & Credits 16 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Intro
|
Andre Romelle YoungBernard Edwards Jr.Dontae Winslow | Andre Romelle YoungBernard Edwards Jr.Dontae Winslow | Focus...Dr. DreDontae Winslow | Dr. Dre (Rap) |
| 2 |
Talk About It
|
Andre Romelle YoungMorris Ricks IIJustin MohrleDacoury NatcheMichael McHenryJean Kouame-BaptisteRyan BuendiaKyle Edwards | Andre Romelle YoungMorris Ricks IIJustin MohrleDacoury NatcheMichael McHenryJean Kouame-BaptisteRyan BuendiaKyle Edwards | DJ DahiJean Kouame-Baptiste | King MezJustus |
| 3 |
Genocide
|
Andre Romelle YoungKendrick Lamar DuckworthMarsha AmbrosiusSly JordanCandice PillayDwayne Abernathy Jr.Charles WilsonLonnie SimmonsRudy Taylor | Andre Romelle YoungKendrick Lamar DuckworthMarsha AmbrosiusSly JordanCandice PillayDwayne Abernathy Jr.Charles WilsonLonnie SimmonsRudy Taylor | Dem Jointz | Kendrick LamarMarsha AmbrosiusCandice Pillay |
| 4 |
It's All on Me
|
Andre Romelle YoungJustin MohrleRoosevelt Harrell IIIBryan James Sledge | Andre Romelle YoungJustin MohrleRoosevelt Harrell IIIBryan James Sledge | BinkDr. Dre | JustusBJ the Chicago Kid |
| 5 |
All in a Day's Work
|
Andre Romelle YoungBrandon Paak AndersonMarsha AmbrosiusKhalil Abdul-RahmanDacoury NatcheDaniel Tannenbaum | Andre Romelle YoungBrandon Paak AndersonMarsha AmbrosiusKhalil Abdul-RahmanDacoury NatcheDaniel Tannenbaum | DJ KhalilDJ Dahi | Anderson .PaakMarsha Ambrosius |
| 6 |
Darkside / Gone
|
Andre Romelle YoungMorris Ricks IITyheim CannonCraig BalmorisJulian NixonKendrick Lamar DuckworthMarsha AmbrosiusJames Paul McCartneyLinda Louise McCartneyBrian Frederick Arthur HinesJames McCullochJoe EnglishGeoffrey Britton | Andre Romelle YoungMorris Ricks IITyheim CannonCraig BalmorisJulian NixonKendrick Lamar DuckworthMarsha AmbrosiusJames Paul McCartneyLinda Louise McCartneyBrian Frederick Arthur HinesJames McCullochJoe EnglishGeoffrey Britton | Best Kept SecretD.R.U.G.S. BeatsDr. Dre | King MezMarsha AmbrosiusKendrick Lamar |
| 7 |
Loose Cannons
|
Andre Romelle YoungAlvin Nathaniel JoinerSly JordanBernard Edwards Jr.Trevor Lawrence Jr.Gregory Hutchinson | Andre Romelle YoungAlvin Nathaniel JoinerSly JordanBernard Edwards Jr.Trevor Lawrence Jr.Gregory Hutchinson | Focus...Trevor Lawrence Jr.Dr. DreCold 187um | XzibitCold 187umSly Pyper |
| 8 |
Issues
|
Andre Romelle YoungDwayne Abernathy Jr.Brandon Paak AndersonBernard Edwards Jr.Trevor Lawrence Jr.Curtis ChambersTheron FeemsterO'Shea Jackson Sr.Selda BaÄŸcan | Andre Romelle YoungDwayne Abernathy Jr.Brandon Paak AndersonBernard Edwards Jr.Trevor Lawrence Jr.Curtis ChambersTheron FeemsterO'Shea Jackson Sr.Selda BaÄŸcan | Focus...Curtis ChambersTrevor Lawrence Jr.Neff-UDr. Dre | Ice CubeAnderson .PaakDem Jointz |
| 9 |
Deep Water
|
Andre Romelle YoungKendrick Lamar DuckworthJustin MohrleBrandon Paak AndersonBernard Edwards Jr.Carl McCormickDacoury NatcheDwayne Abernathy Jr. | Andre Romelle YoungKendrick Lamar DuckworthJustin MohrleBrandon Paak AndersonBernard Edwards Jr.Carl McCormickDacoury NatcheDwayne Abernathy Jr. | Focus...CardiakDJ DahiDem JointzDr. Dre | Kendrick LamarJustusAnderson .Paak |
| 10 |
One Shot One Kill
|
Andre Romelle YoungJon Freeman Jr.Candice PillayBernard Edwards Jr.Trevor Lawrence Jr.Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Luca CavinaTommaso CollivaEnrico GabrielliMassimo MartellottaFabio Rondanini | Andre Romelle YoungJon Freeman Jr.Candice PillayBernard Edwards Jr.Trevor Lawrence Jr.Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Luca CavinaTommaso CollivaEnrico GabrielliMassimo MartellottaFabio Rondanini | Focus...Trevor Lawrence Jr.Dr. Dre | Jon ConnorSnoop Dogg |
| 11 |
Just Another Day
|
Andre Romelle YoungJayceon Terrell TaylorAsia BryantStanley BentonTrevor Lawrence Jr.Theron FeemsterThepporn Petchubon | Andre Romelle YoungJayceon Terrell TaylorAsia BryantStanley BentonTrevor Lawrence Jr.Theron FeemsterThepporn Petchubon | Trevor Lawrence Jr.Neff-U | The GameAsia Bryant |
| 12 |
For the Love of Money
|
Andre Romelle YoungJon Freeman Jr.Brandon Paak AndersonCarl McCormickJill ScottAnthony HendersonBryon McCaneCharles ScruggsStanley HowseSteven HowseEric Lynn Wright | Andre Romelle YoungJon Freeman Jr.Brandon Paak AndersonCarl McCormickJill ScottAnthony HendersonBryon McCaneCharles ScruggsStanley HowseSteven HowseEric Lynn Wright | Cardiak | Jill ScottJon ConnorAnderson .Paak |
| 13 |
Satisfiction
|
Andre Romelle YoungMorris Ricks IIMarsha AmbrosiusDwayne Abernathy Jr.Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. | Andre Romelle YoungMorris Ricks IIMarsha AmbrosiusDwayne Abernathy Jr.Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. | Dem Jointz | Snoop DoggMarsha AmbrosiusKing Mez |
| 14 |
Animals
|
Andre Romelle YoungBrandon Paak AndersonSly JordanChristopher Martin | Andre Romelle YoungBrandon Paak AndersonSly JordanChristopher Martin | DJ PremierBMB SpaceKid | Anderson .Paak |
| 15 |
Medicine Man
|
Andre Romelle YoungMarshall Bruce Mathers IIICandice PillayBrandon Paak AndersonDwayne Abernathy Jr.Bernard Edwards Jr.Curtis Chambers | Andre Romelle YoungMarshall Bruce Mathers IIICandice PillayBrandon Paak AndersonDwayne Abernathy Jr.Bernard Edwards Jr.Curtis Chambers | Dem JointzFocus... | EminemCandice PillayAnderson .Paak |
| 16 |
Talking to My Diary
|
Andre Romelle YoungRussell BrownAnthony JohnsonMario Johnson | Andre Romelle YoungRussell BrownAnthony JohnsonMario Johnson | DJ SilkMista ChocDr. Dre | Dr. Dre (Rap) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 90 contributors
AR
Andre Romelle Young
Writer
BE
Bernard Edwards Jr.
Writer
BP
Brandon Paak Anderson
Writer
DA
Dwayne Abernathy Jr.
Writer
TL
Trevor Lawrence Jr.
Writer · Producer
MA
Marsha Ambrosius
Writer
CP
Candice Pillay
Writer
DN
Dacoury Natche
Writer
JM
Justin Mohrle
Writer
KL
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth
Writer
MR
Morris Ricks II
Writer
SJ
Sly Jordan
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Compton
Is Dr. Dre's Compton a studio album or a soundtrack?
Compton is credited as Dr. Dre's third studio album, released August 7, 2015, on Aftermath and Interscope. Dre described it as inspired by the film Straight Outta Compton rather than being the movie's official soundtrack. It was his first album in 16 years, following 2001 in 1999.
Did Dr. Dre write Compton himself?
No, Dre worked with a large team of co-writers rather than writing the album alone. King Mez and Justus helped draft many of his verses, and contributors including Kendrick Lamar, Anderson .Paak, Eminem and Marsha Ambrosius added lyrics across the tracklist. Dre's primary role was as curator and lead producer guiding the songwriting and production.
Who is featured on Medicine Man on Dr. Dre's Compton?
Medicine Man features Eminem, Candice Pillay and Anderson .Paak. It was the highest-charting track from the album on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, debuting at No. 40. Eminem delivers a fast, dense guest verse on the song.
Does Kendrick Lamar appear on Dr. Dre's Compton?
Yes, Kendrick Lamar appears on Genocide, Darkside/Gone and Deep Water. He also contributed as a co-writer on the album. Genocide was among the most-streamed tracks from the record at release.
Did Compton have an official single?
No, Aftermath/Interscope confirmed there was no traditional official single for the album. Several tracks instead charted from streaming and download activity, including Medicine Man, Talk About It and Genocide on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The album was released as an Apple Music and iTunes exclusive.
How well did Dr. Dre's Compton sell?
Compton sold about 295,000 album-equivalent units in its first week in the US, debuting at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. By mid-2016 it had passed 600,000 copies sold in the US. It was certified Gold by the RIAA and also reached Gold status in the UK, France and Australia.
Who produced Dr. Dre's Compton?
Dr. Dre served as the lead and executive producer, working with a production team that included DJ Dahi, Focus..., Dem Jointz, Cardiac and others. He oversaw the beats and overall sound while building the project around guest performers from West Coast hip-hop. Brian "Big Bass" Gardner mastered the album at Bernie Grundman Mastering.