Dr. Dre to be honored by Recording Academy ahead of 2020 Grammys ceremonyDr Dre

Dr. Dre to be honored by Recording Academy ahead of 2020 Grammys ceremony

The Recording Academy will honor Dr. Dre for his contributions to the music industry through groundbreaking production work on January 22. The Academy made the announcement on Friday, November 1 that its Producer & Engineers Wing intends on paying tribute to Dre for his numerous musical accomplishments. The event will take place four days before the 2020 Grammys at Village Studios in Los Angeles.

The longtime hip-hop trailblazer has won six Grammys in total—three of which were for his engineering or production work. Since his rise as co-founder of N.W.A., Dre has not only marked his lasting impact on the scene through popularizing West Coast G-Funk, producing for and overseeing the careers of prolific artists, and winning his own accolades, but also expanded into ventures including establishing Aftermath Entertainment, Beats Electronics, and Beats Music. The latter two businesses were then both acquired by Apple in 2014 in a $3 billion deal.

Dre has produced and assisted on projects for some of hip-hop’s most influential acts to date. He has worked on music for Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Tupac, 50 Cent, Jay-Z, and Nas, to name a few. His credits can also be seen on the pop and R&B charts as well, having crafted hits for Gwen Stefani, Mary J. Blige, and more.

H/T: Billboard

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