| Concrete Roots | |
| Type: | Compilation album |
| Artist: | Dr. Dre |
| Cover: | Concrete Roots.jpg |
| Released: | September 20, 1994 |
| Genre: | Hip hop |
| Length: | 57:09 |
| Prev Title: | The Chronic |
| Prev Year: | 1992 |
| Next Title: | First Round Knock Out |
| Next Year: | 1996 |
Concrete Roots is a compilation album containing songs produced by Dr. Dre, released in 1994.[1] The album was conceived and compiled by Lee "DJ Flash" Johnson. The album peaked at No. 43 on the Billboard 200.[2]
Trouser Press wrote: "With the exception of Michel’le’s smooth kiss-off 'No More Lies,' the mostly sub-B-side cuts are a weak mix of filler and watered-down, post-disco rap from Dre and Yella’s pre-N.W.A outfit, the oft-ridiculed and ridiculously attired World Class Wreckin’ Cru’."[3]
Vibe gave the compilation a mixed review, writing that it puts Dre's early work in "proper context" and "historical perspective."[4] It also praised the D.O.C.'s contributions.
| Chart | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 43 | |
| U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | 17 |