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Episode 2

Episode 2 of 6

How Dr Dre's success with NWA was overshadowed by a devastating loss. Jimmy Iovine discusses his work with Tom Petty and Patti Smith, and his relationship with Stevie Nicks.

In this second episode, Jimmy Lovine鈥檚 reputation as a fearless, talented and indefatigable producer is explored, along with how he reached the West Coast following a successful collaboration with Patti Smith.

He describes moving to Los Angeles to produce with Tom Petty and his secret relationship with Stevie Nicks.

Dr Dre talks about provocative songs, such as Straight Outta Compton, which were shaped by the bitter race relations in Los Angeles. NWA evolved into a force to be reckoned with, in LA and beyond. But a devastating personal loss for Dr Dre overshadowed the success.

42 minutes

Music Played

  • 贰补锄测鈥怑

    Radio

  • Atticus Ross, Leopold Ross, Claudia Sarne

    Bowed Waves

  • Foghat

    Slow Ride

  • Atticus Ross, Leopold Ross, Claudia Sarne

    Looking Ahead

  • Patti Smith Group

    Because the Night

  • Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

    Refugee

  • Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

    Breakdown

  • Atticus Ross, Leopold Ross, Claudia Sarne

    Possibilities Are Endless

  • Fleetwood Mac

    Landslide

  • Stevie Nicks, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers

    Stop Draggin' My Heart Around

  • J.J. Fad

    Supersonic

  • David McCallum

    The Edge

  • N.W.A

    Dopeman

  • David McCallum

    The Edge

  • N.W.A

    F*** Tha Police

  • U2

    Sunday Bloody Sunday

Credits

Role Contributor
Participant Dr. Dre
Participant Jimmy Iovine
Director Allen Hughes

Broadcasts

Hip Hop on 91热爆 Scotland

Hip Hop on 91热爆 Scotland

Programmes on the 91热爆 Scotland channel hip hop season.