Collect Call With Suge Knight, Episode 20: Dre Day (HE SMOKES ON HIM GOOD!)

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DRE DAY
In this episode, Suge responds to podcast fans who have asked him to go through each person that was a key part of Death Row Records and give his rundown on the good and bad about each. First up, Dr. Dre. Suge talks us back to the early days of meeting Dre when he was signed to Eazy E and Jerry Heller’s Ruthless Records. Suge talks about the soundtrack to the movie “Deep Cover,” and how much of an important role it played in getting Death Row off the ground. Suge commends Dre for not running off when the war between Ruthless and Death Row got going. Suge talks about the challenges for many in the music industry that lead a double life and how challenging it was for Suge himself to manage and grow a business in this environment.

Suge goes into Dr. Dre’s history of beating women, comparing it to the situation with Diddy and Cassie. Suge continues to point out the powers that be at the major record labels and their role in creating and supporting these types of activities. In a special epilogue to this episode, Suge provides a graphic detailing of Dr. Dre’s brutal 1991 attack on Fox TV video show host Dee Barnes. Despite gag orders for all parties that came with a legal settlement made at the time, Dr. Dre would later re-hash his violent attack on Ms. Barnes in the Eminem song “Guilty Conscience,” where the Dre and Eminem make fun of what happened. Finally, Suge reveals never-before-heard details he learned from Barnes’ husband Ricky Harris shortly before his death in 2016.

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[Soopafly DPGC]

20 episodes deep, is this guy ever gonna talk about anything else besides Dre, Snoop, and Pac? Geez he has such a hard on for these guys. This podcast has so much potential but just rehashes the same stuff we’ve heard the past 20 years.

[Sccit]

20 episodes deep, is this guy ever gonna talk about anything else besides Dre, Snoop, and Pac? Geez he has such a hard on for these guys. This podcast has so much potential but just rehashes the same stuff we’ve heard the past 20 years.

what u want him to talk about? his football days wit RBX??

[Tony Trey]

20 episodes deep, is this guy ever gonna talk about anything else besides Dre, Snoop, and Pac? Geez he has such a hard on for these guys. This podcast has so much potential but just rehashes the same stuff we’ve heard the past 20 years.

What potential? What has Suge accomplished in this world that's not the direct result of Dre, Snoop, and Pac? He has nothing.

[Soopafly DPGC]

what u want him to talk about? his football days wit RBX??

Yeah, i'd love for him to talk about RBX, why wasn't he signed, why no album.  How'd he know RBX and linked up with him.  What happened with OFTB's album, literally was getting pressed and stopped at the last minute.  Same thing with Nate Dogg, what happened with that.  How was Nate able to leave with his masters and release his own version of his Death Row album?  How involved was J.FLexx and Sam Sneed with later production at Death Row.  What was the deal with DJ Quik?  How many albums did he truly mix under the table?  Was he actually signed to The Row as D.Blake while at the same time being signed as DJ QUIK over at Profile/Arista?  Where did Top Dogg come from?  Was he from someone's crew?  Did you specifically go looking for a Snoop soundalike? How did he cross your radar?  What was the relationship like with Tha Realest and his crew, why did no album materialize?  All the details of Kurupt resigning with the Row and becoming VP and starting the DPG feud.  What were the negotiations like, who started that.  That would be a fascinating episode in and of itself.  How did Left Eye end up getting signed?  How deep was he into opening the Death Row East label, his Rock N Roll label, Jazz label, etc.  Pac said he was close to working with Alanis Moresette and other non rap people at the time of the Gridlock'd Soundtrack. Did Suge have any conversations or negotiations with any big time alternative artists that might surprise us.  I'd still like to know how he was able to sample Dre's "Fuck You" song from Chronic 2001 on the TG4R soundtrack.  Did he just do it without even bothering clearing the sample?  No way Dre would've approved it.  What was the whole deal with Crooked I's start/stop promotion during his whole time there.  Give some insight into stealing the Chronic 2000 name before Dre had the chance to release his version, forcing him to change the name.

He's got at least several months of episodes based on those things alone.  The 97-2000 Death Row era is fascinating and rarely talked about in depth.  This podcast could be so good and be a gold mine for true Death Row fans.

But no, it's the same old BS, who killed 2Pac, Dre stole credit, he's gay, Snoop sucks.  Like come on dude, we know you are jealous their success.  Now move on and talk about other things that true Death Row fans want to know about. 

[D-TalkX]

Yeah, i'd love for him to talk about RBX, why wasn't he signed, why no album.  How'd he know RBX and linked up with him.  What happened with OFTB's album, literally was getting pressed and stopped at the last minute.  Same thing with Nate Dogg, what happened with that.  How was Nate able to leave with his masters and release his own version of his Death Row album?  How involved was J.FLexx and Sam Sneed with later production at Death Row.  What was the deal with DJ Quik?  How many albums did he truly mix under the table?  Was he actually signed to The Row as D.Blake while at the same time being signed as DJ QUIK over at Profile/Arista?  Where did Top Dogg come from?  Was he from someone's crew?  Did you specifically go looking for a Snoop soundalike? How did he cross your radar?  What was the relationship like with Tha Realest and his crew, why did no album materialize?  All the details of Kurupt resigning with the Row and becoming VP and starting the DPG feud.  What were the negotiations like, who started that.  That would be a fascinating episode in and of itself.  How did Left Eye end up getting signed?  How deep was he into opening the Death Row East label, his Rock N Roll label, Jazz label, etc.  Pac said he was close to working with Alanis Moresette and other non rap people at the time of the Gridlock'd Soundtrack. Did Suge have any conversations or negotiations with any big time alternative artists that might surprise us.  I'd still like to know how he was able to sample Dre's "Fuck You" song from Chronic 2001 on the TG4R soundtrack.  Did he just do it without even bothering clearing the sample?  No way Dre would've approved it.  What was the whole deal with Crooked I's start/stop promotion during his whole time there.  Give some insight into stealing the Chronic 2000 name before Dre had the chance to release his version, forcing him to change the name.

He's got at least several months of episodes based on those things alone.  The 97-2000 Death Row era is fascinating and rarely talked about in depth.  This podcast could be so good and be a gold mine for true Death Row fans.

But no, it's the same old BS, who killed 2Pac, Dre stole credit, he's gay, Snoop sucks.  Like come on dude, we know you are jealous their success.  Now move on and talk about other things that true Death Row fans want to know about.

haha…actually some pretty good questions here…

[geezy]

Yeah, i'd love for him to talk about RBX, why wasn't he signed, why no album.  How'd he know RBX and linked up with him.  What happened with OFTB's album, literally was getting pressed and stopped at the last minute.  Same thing with Nate Dogg, what happened with that.  How was Nate able to leave with his masters and release his own version of his Death Row album?  How involved was J.FLexx and Sam Sneed with later production at Death Row.  What was the deal with DJ Quik?  How many albums did he truly mix under the table?  Was he actually signed to The Row as D.Blake while at the same time being signed as DJ QUIK over at Profile/Arista?  Where did Top Dogg come from?  Was he from someone's crew?  Did you specifically go looking for a Snoop soundalike? How did he cross your radar?  What was the relationship like with Tha Realest and his crew, why did no album materialize?  All the details of Kurupt resigning with the Row and becoming VP and starting the DPG feud.  What were the negotiations like, who started that.  That would be a fascinating episode in and of itself.  How did Left Eye end up getting signed?  How deep was he into opening the Death Row East label, his Rock N Roll label, Jazz label, etc.  Pac said he was close to working with Alanis Moresette and other non rap people at the time of the Gridlock'd Soundtrack. Did Suge have any conversations or negotiations with any big time alternative artists that might surprise us.  I'd still like to know how he was able to sample Dre's "Fuck You" song from Chronic 2001 on the TG4R soundtrack.  Did he just do it without even bothering clearing the sample?  No way Dre would've approved it.  What was the whole deal with Crooked I's start/stop promotion during his whole time there.  Give some insight into stealing the Chronic 2000 name before Dre had the chance to release his version, forcing him to change the name.

He's got at least several months of episodes based on those things alone.  The 97-2000 Death Row era is fascinating and rarely talked about in depth.  This podcast could be so good and be a gold mine for true Death Row fans.

But no, it's the same old BS, who killed 2Pac, Dre stole credit, he's gay, Snoop sucks.  Like come on dude, we know you are jealous their success.  Now move on and talk about other things that true Death Row fans want to know about.

He won’t talk about all that because those won’t give him the attention he’s seeking.

He would rather remix same old stories again and again, it’s sad really but hey 🤷🏽‍♂️

[Young Old Head]

Suge sounds like that bitter ex who got ditched and never got over it 😂😭 that man is almost 60 y/o and is still badmouthing each and every former artist to this day, never takes any responsibility for his actions or admits to any mistakes he's made. Fuckin' pathetic, smh...

[Sccit]

Yeah, i'd love for him to talk about RBX, why wasn't he signed, why no album.  How'd he know RBX and linked up with him.  What happened with OFTB's album, literally was getting pressed and stopped at the last minute.  Same thing with Nate Dogg, what happened with that.  How was Nate able to leave with his masters and release his own version of his Death Row album?  How involved was J.FLexx and Sam Sneed with later production at Death Row.  What was the deal with DJ Quik?  How many albums did he truly mix under the table?  Was he actually signed to The Row as D.Blake while at the same time being signed as DJ QUIK over at Profile/Arista?  Where did Top Dogg come from?  Was he from someone's crew?  Did you specifically go looking for a Snoop soundalike? How did he cross your radar?  What was the relationship like with Tha Realest and his crew, why did no album materialize?  All the details of Kurupt resigning with the Row and becoming VP and starting the DPG feud.  What were the negotiations like, who started that.  That would be a fascinating episode in and of itself.  How did Left Eye end up getting signed?  How deep was he into opening the Death Row East label, his Rock N Roll label, Jazz label, etc.  Pac said he was close to working with Alanis Moresette and other non rap people at the time of the Gridlock'd Soundtrack. Did Suge have any conversations or negotiations with any big time alternative artists that might surprise us.  I'd still like to know how he was able to sample Dre's "Fuck You" song from Chronic 2001 on the TG4R soundtrack.  Did he just do it without even bothering clearing the sample?  No way Dre would've approved it.  What was the whole deal with Crooked I's start/stop promotion during his whole time there.  Give some insight into stealing the Chronic 2000 name before Dre had the chance to release his version, forcing him to change the name.

He's got at least several months of episodes based on those things alone.  The 97-2000 Death Row era is fascinating and rarely talked about in depth.  This podcast could be so good and be a gold mine for true Death Row fans.

But no, it's the same old BS, who killed 2Pac, Dre stole credit, he's gay, Snoop sucks.  Like come on dude, we know you are jealous their success.  Now move on and talk about other things that true Death Row fans want to know about.

unfortunately no one really cares about this stuff outside of the members of this website 

and even here, only a handful of the people would actually give it a listen

you care about rbx, sam sneed, oftb? u wont even check rbx new album .. not even when it’s free

these things gota be sold… they don’t sell themselves no more

[shmosh]

Yeah, i'd love for him to talk about RBX, why wasn't he signed, why no album.  How'd he know RBX and linked up with him.  What happened with OFTB's album, literally was getting pressed and stopped at the last minute.  Same thing with Nate Dogg, what happened with that.  How was Nate able to leave with his masters and release his own version of his Death Row album?  How involved was J.FLexx and Sam Sneed with later production at Death Row.  What was the deal with DJ Quik?  How many albums did he truly mix under the table?  Was he actually signed to The Row as D.Blake while at the same time being signed as DJ QUIK over at Profile/Arista?  Where did Top Dogg come from?  Was he from someone's crew?  Did you specifically go looking for a Snoop soundalike? How did he cross your radar?  What was the relationship like with Tha Realest and his crew, why did no album materialize?  All the details of Kurupt resigning with the Row and becoming VP and starting the DPG feud.  What were the negotiations like, who started that.  That would be a fascinating episode in and of itself.  How did Left Eye end up getting signed?  How deep was he into opening the Death Row East label, his Rock N Roll label, Jazz label, etc.  Pac said he was close to working with Alanis Moresette and other non rap people at the time of the Gridlock'd Soundtrack. Did Suge have any conversations or negotiations with any big time alternative artists that might surprise us.  I'd still like to know how he was able to sample Dre's "Fuck You" song from Chronic 2001 on the TG4R soundtrack.  Did he just do it without even bothering clearing the sample?  No way Dre would've approved it.  What was the whole deal with Crooked I's start/stop promotion during his whole time there.  Give some insight into stealing the Chronic 2000 name before Dre had the chance to release his version, forcing him to change the name.

He's got at least several months of episodes based on those things alone.  The 97-2000 Death Row era is fascinating and rarely talked about in depth.  This podcast could be so good and be a gold mine for true Death Row fans.

But no, it's the same old BS, who killed 2Pac, Dre stole credit, he's gay, Snoop sucks.  Like come on dude, we know you are jealous their success.  Now move on and talk about other things that true Death Row fans want to know about.

All really good questions - plus why wasn't the 2nd II None album released, any further insight into why Warren G wasn't signed on day 1, what was the deal / how far did recording get with the Dre/Cube reunion album, Heltah Skeltah, is it true that Craig Mack was due to be signed etc etc

[TraceOneInfinite]

what u want him to talk about? his football days wit RBX??

Actually that would be interesting

[TraceOneInfinite]

What potential? What has Suge accomplished in this world that's not the direct result of Dre, Snoop, and Pac? He has nothing.

It’s kind of true. 

It’s one of the great “what ifs” of hiphop history—alternate universe.  What if Dre really was owner and founder of Death Row like everyone thought he was.  Remember Nate Dogg was in that interview with MTV saying it wasn’t until Dre left in Spring 96 that, “I guess that’s when we found out Dre didn’t really own it the way we thought he did.”

Everyone forgets except for me and folks like HighEyeCue that were old enough at the time, we knew Suge was like a CEO and part owner but just like Nate Dogg we still thought Dre was the head man.  Like 51% share of company at least or more, or even at 50/50 that Dre still had some clause that Suge had to answer to him.

Everyone forgets it was a surprise to find out that Suge actually had more legal leverage with the label than Dre did. 

[BJV]

It’s kind of true. 

It’s one of the great “what ifs” of hiphop history—alternate universe.  What if Dre really was owner and founder of Death Row like everyone thought he was.  Remember Nate Dogg was in that interview with MTV saying it wasn’t until Dre left in Spring 96 that, “I guess that’s when we found out Dre didn’t really own it the way we thought he did.”

Everyone forgets except for me and folks like HighEyeCue that were old enough at the time, we knew Suge was like a CEO and part owner but just like Nate Dogg we still thought Dre was the head man.  Like 51% share of company at least or more, or even at 50/50 that Dre still had some clause that Suge had to answer to him.

Everyone forgets it was a surprise to find out that Suge actually had more legal leverage with the label than Dre did.

Didn’t Dre have a big part of ownership but it was Suge strong arming him out of it? I think the Nate Dogg interview you’re talking about is from the Welcome to Deathrow documentary.

[Soopafly DPGC]

unfortunately no one really cares about this stuff outside of the members of this website 

and even here, only a handful of the people would actually give it a listen

you care about rbx, sam sneed, oftb? u wont even check rbx new album .. not even when it’s free

these things gota be sold… they don’t sell themselves no more

I did check your RBX album, i already told you that, i wasn't feeling it.  I spared you a negative review and critique because i respect that you tried to put the homie back up, just not in the way i would have gone about doing it.  Way too many guest appearances, the same ahem individual putting himself on 3 or 4 tracks, sounded more like a compilation than an RBX album.  I just personally wasn't feeling it.  Nothing wrong with that is there?  Doesn't mean i didn't peep it.  As I said in a prior post, i'm not going to blindly buy an album just because it's someone from the old West.  There were lots of Daz albums I didn't buy, doesn't mean i don't like the guy.  If an album is good, i'll buy it, if it's not, I won't.  Accept the fact that not everyone here is going to enjoy it, doesn't mean we aren't westcoast rap fans or supporters.  The more an album is forced and pushed and prodded for people to buy, the more it feels like it can't stand on it's own merit.  Insinuating people aren't fans and supporters if we don't buy your album is not a great marketing strategy.     

[ThaRealest35]

It’s kind of true. 

It’s one of the great “what ifs” of hiphop history—alternate universe.  What if Dre really was owner and founder of Death Row like everyone thought he was.  Remember Nate Dogg was in that interview with MTV saying it wasn’t until Dre left in Spring 96 that, “I guess that’s when we found out Dre didn’t really own it the way we thought he did.”

Everyone forgets except for me and folks like HighEyeCue that were old enough at the time, we knew Suge was like a CEO and part owner but just like Nate Dogg we still thought Dre was the head man.  Like 51% share of company at least or more, or even at 50/50 that Dre still had some clause that Suge had to answer to him.

Everyone forgets it was a surprise to find out that Suge actually had more legal leverage with the label than Dre did.

I genuinely agree with this too, it was told to the media and fans that Dr Dre is 50% because we know who Dr Dre is and not sure knight but behind the scenes...suge was always 100% full owner