28 years ago today, Dr. Dre released The Chronic.

A thread of the overlooked & behind the scenes artists who played a vital role in creating the classic album.

Also, drop your favorite tracks in the replies.

The D.O.C.- The unsung MC thrived in his behind the scenes role after a near fatal car crash. He wrote parts of Let Me Ride & Nuthin but a G Thang and appeared on the $20 Sack Pyramid skit. He also mentored Death Row's MCs through their early careers.

RBX- Also known as The Narrator, RBX wrote most of the vivid, gruesome rhymes for Dr. Dre spit & made 7 guest appearances on the album. He was the 1st notable artist to leave Death Row and went on to release 5 albums and collaborate with Eminem, MC Ren & Freestyle Fellowship.

The Lady of Rage- Commanding the same respect as her male peers, Rage dropped memorable verses on the album, most notably Stranded on Death Row. She appeared on Doggystyle, drop the hit Afro Puffs, but had her LP repeatedly delayed. Later worked as an actor & became an activist.

Chris "The Glove" Taylor- Taylor was one of LA's earliest Hip Hop stars, a DJ since the early 80s. He helped mix & master the project, giving it the funky, polished, yet gritty sound. Also co-produced Stranded on Death Row. Collaborated with Dre on Doggystyle, The Firm, and 2001.

Colin Wolfe- A talented musician Colin played the bass guitar & keyboard throughout the album. He later reunited with Dre by playing the bass on Forgot about Dre & Xxplosive on 2001. Later played bass on albums for Outkast, Goodie Mob, and Too Short.

Jewell- The commanding voice featured on hits Fuck wit Dre Day & Let Me Ride, she also appeared three other tracks. She had a hit with Snoop- What's My Name and appeared on other Death Row projects through the decade.

Top 3
Stranded on Death Row
Lyrical Gangbang
Let Me Ride