Tracy Lynn Curry (born June 10, 1968), known as The D.O.C., is an African American rapper born and raised in Dallas, Texas where he was a member of the Fila Fresh Crew. He later joined the creative force behind the rap group N.W.A. West Dallas is a district in Dallas, Texas, USA. Transportation Trains Light rail DART: Future Purple Line and Future Orange Line Categories: | ... Dallas redirects here. ... For other uses, see Texas (disambiguation). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... West Coast hip hop, also known as West Coast rap or California hip hop, is a style of hip hop music that originated in California in the early 1980s. ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... Ruthless Records was the name of two different record labels, a Chicago punk label, and a Los Angeles hip hop label. ... Death Row Records is a record label that was founded in 1991 by Dr. Dre and Suge Knight, and was once home to some of raps biggest names, including Tupac Shakur, Dr. Dre, Snoop Doggy Dogg and Tha Dogg Pound (Kurupt and Daz Dillinger). ... Giant Records was launched as a joint-venture with Warner Bros. ... This article is about the rap group. ... The Fila Fresh Crew is a West coast rap group originally based in Dallas, Texas and consisted of Fresh K, Dr. Rock and The D.O.C. (known as Doc-T at the time). ... For the New York radio and television presenter, see Doctor Dre. ... Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. ... is the 161st day of the year (162nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... An African American (also Afro-American, Black American, or simply black) is a member of an ethnic group in the United States whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Africa. ... Rap redirects here. ... Dallas redirects here. ... The Fila Fresh Crew is a West coast rap group originally based in Dallas, Texas and consisted of Fresh K, Dr. Rock and The D.O.C. (known as Doc-T at the time). ... This article is about the rap group. ...

History

Early career

The D.O.C. contributed lyrics and vocals to N.W.A's 2nd album and to Eazy E's solo debut. He was recruited as a member of Fila Fresh Crew which turned out successful until he went to California for N.W.A.. When Ice Cube returned, the group remained impressed enough with The D.O.C.'s work to keep him on board. In 1989, The D.O.C. released his Dr. Dre-produced debut album, No One Can Do It Better. The D.O.C. got his rapping career in West Dallas, his home town. This article is about the album. ... Eric Lynn Wright (September 7, 1963–March 26, 1995), better known by the stage name Eazy-E, was an American rapper, producer, and record executive from Anoush Street in Compton. ... Eazy-Duz-It is the highly influential debut album from African American rapper Eazy-E (of N.W.A.), released in 1988 (see 1988 in music). ... For the New York radio and television presenter, see Doctor Dre. ... No One Can Do It Better is The D.O.C.s debut album. ... West Dallas is a district in Dallas, Texas, USA. Transportation Trains Light rail DART: Future Purple Line and Future Orange Line Categories: | ...

Accident

Not long after his debut album was released, his vocal cords were severed in a car accident, which would prove to be an insurmountable obstacle for his continued career as a vocalist. Laryngoscopic view of the vocal folds. ...

However, The D.O.C. remained important to Dr. Dre, who used his talents as one of the writers for his debut solo album The Chronic, contributing to the tracks "Lil' Ghetto Boy," "A Nigga Witta Gun," and "Bitches Ain't Shit". He also appeared on the skit track "The $20 Sack Pyramid." The liner notes to The Chronic say "I want to give a special shout out to The D.O.C. for talking me into doin' this album." The D.O.C. also worked on Snoop Dogg's debut album Doggystyle and added some vocals on the song "Serial Killa". Back cover The Chronic is the highly influential debut album from American rap producer Dr. Dre, released in 1992. ... Bitches Aint Shit is a parody cover song by Ben Folds of a Dr. Dre song, from The Chronic. ... This article is about the Snoop Doggy Dogg album. ...

Resurgence

When The D.O.C.'s voice returned (although severely altered), he considered a return to rapping. Dr. Dre was skeptical that he was capable of creating successful records with his damaged vocal cords and wanted to keep The D.O.C. as his ghostwriter^{[citation needed]}. In 1996, The D.O.C. moved to Atlanta, Georgia, taking a number of partially-recorded tapes belonging to Dr Dre which contained the basis for the Ice Cube/Dre album Helter Skelter, which was supposed to be Dre's follow up to The Chronic. D.O.C. recorded his second album with producer Erotic D. The record, Helter Skelter was released to spite Dr. Dre, but it sold poorly. The D.O.C. rapped in a raspy, almost demonic voice. Most of the album's lyrics were by The D.O.C. for Dre and intended for the unreleased Ice Cube/ Dre collaboration. For other uses, see Ghostwriter (disambiguation). ... Atlanta redirects here. ... This article is about the Beatles song. ...

After a major lawsuit, Dr. Dre and The D.O.C. reconciled their differences and once again became friends. Dr. Dre invited The D.O.C. to his 2001 recording sessions. D.O.C. brought his new protégé along, a Fort Worth, Texas rapper named Six-Two; Six-Two appeared on two of the album's songs. D.O.C. and Six-Two were also part of the Up In Smoke Tour. 2001, sometimes referred to by fans as Chronic 2001 or , is a 1999 hip hop album by famed rapper and producer Dr. Dre, featuring guest appearances from Snoop Dogg, Hittman, Eminem, Xzibit, and others. ... Nickname: Motto: Where the West Begins Location of Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas Coordinates: , Country State Counties Tarrant, Denton Government  - Mayor Michael J. Moncrief Area  - City 298. ... The Up In Smoke Tour is a big 2000 Westcoast HipHop tour with as head artists Ice Cube, Eminem, Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre, joined by MC Ren, Xzibit, WC, Ms. ...

In 2003, The D.O.C. released his third album Deuce. The album was more of a compilation than a solo release. The D.O.C.contributed many vocals to the record. Rather, many of the tracks had appearances by Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, MC Ren, Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, and Nate Dogg, and the D.O.C.'s proteges Six-Two,Up-Tight, Cadillac Seville, and El Dorado take most of the spotlight. Deuce(Album) The D.O.C.s third LP reunites him with his N.W.A and Death Row cronies Dr.Dre,Ice Cube, MC Ren,and Snoop Dogg , and even though Dre only produces one cut, the albums sound, which is directed mostly by the D.O.C... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Nathaniel Dawayne Hale (born August 19, 1969), commonly known by stage name Nate Dogg, is an American hip hop artist born in Long Beach, California. ...

Discography

Main article: The D.O.C. discography

• 1989: No One Can Do It Better
• 1996: Helter Skelter
• 2003: Deuce
• 2009: Voice through Hot Vessels

Here is a discography for American rapper The D.O.C.. // No One Can Do It Better Released: June 16, 1989 Label: Ruthless/Atlantic Last RIAA certification: Platinum Singles: Its Funky Enough, The Formula, The D.O.C. & The Doctor and Mind Blowin Helter Skelter Released: 1996 Label: Giant... No One Can Do It Better is The D.O.C.s debut album. ... Review After releasing his debut album No One Can Do It Better, the D.O.C. suffered a severe car accident which did irreparable damage to his vocal chords. ... Deuce(Album) The D.O.C.s third LP reunites him with his N.W.A and Death Row cronies Dr.Dre,Ice Cube, MC Ren,and Snoop Dogg , and even though Dre only produces one cut, the albums sound, which is directed mostly by the D.O.C...

External links

• The DOC The 411 on The DOC [authored by Balance: 411@hiphop.sh]
• MySpace
• Interview at DubCNN.com
• The D.O.C. discography at Discogs.com
• Interview at ThaFormula.Com
• The D.O.C. at Allmusic