February 18th is Dr Dre's birthday and the Doc (aka Andre Romelle Young) turned 48-years-old yesterday. Mazel, Mr Dr!
We used this occasion to do a little Dre research. Things we all already knew: he's a former member of the World Class Wreckin' Cru and N.W.A., he helped launch Snoop and Fiddy and Eminem's careers, he's worth $250 million, but did you know he's not actually a doctor? (Do you also know that he was a diver on his school's swim team? Cute.)
We digress. Point is, Dre deserves an honorary medical degree because his songs are smothered in good advice for your physical and mental health. Wu Tang is for the children, but Dre is for your well-being. Behold!
N.W.A. 'Straight Outta Compton'
For your health: Probably stay out of 1988 Compton.
N.W.A. 'Fuck Tha Police'
For your health: Don't be a cop, it's a dangerous profession.
N.W.A. 'Express Yourself
For your health: Don't smoke pot because "it's known to give a brother brain damage".
Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg 'Ain't Nuthin' But A G Thang'
For your health: Wear your seatbelt.
Dr Dre 'Let Me Ride'
For your health: Check your rearview.
Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg 'Fuck Wit Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebratin)'
For your health: Don't fuck with Dre, he might suggest you eat a dick.
Tupac featuring Dr Dre 'California Love'
For your health: Use condoms.
Blackstreet featuring Dr Dre and Queen Pen 'No Diggity'
For your health: There's really no PSA here, it's just a fucking great song.
Dr Dre 'Been There, Done That'
For your health: Greed will be the death of you.
Dr Dre featuring Snoop Dogg 'Still Dre'
For your health: Never say die.
Xzibit featuring Dr Dre 'Symphony in X Major'
For your health: Read the fine print.
Dr Dre featuring Eminem 'Forgot About Dre'
For your health: Respect your elders.
Dr Dre featuring Snoop Dogg, Kurupt and Nate Dogg 'The Next Episode'
For your health: Smoke weed every day.