The hip-hop star debuted Compton on Apple Music's Beats 1, before releasing the album exclusively on the service to stream and on iTunes to download today (August 7).
Artists such as Snoop Dog, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, Ice Cube and many lesser-known faces feature on the 16-track album, which serves as the soundtrack to upcoming NWA biopic Straight Outta Compton. Here's what Twitter had to say:
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1. The verdict? Mostly positive:
.@drdre I give you my sincere gratitude and admiration. You truly saved the best for last. Thank you!
#Compton pic.twitter.com/HtIeTr2GwY
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— John Noire (@NostalgicPrsnt) August 7, 2015
Mood right now
@drdre #Compton pic.twitter.com/FTKN7xA9lu
— John Noire (@NostalgicPrsnt) August 7, 2015
2. For some, the album is so good, it's flaming hot:
Every song has been a straight heater. 2015 Dr Dre still has it.
— Chris Vilan (@CristianoVilan) August 7, 2015
Holyyy shit this Dr Dre album... Straight
— Andy (@MileHii) August 7, 2015
@applemusic #applemusic WE LIVE #drdre #compton @beatsbydre The Intro is fire https://t.co/SjbAurUJkd
— James Perez (@perezjh) August 7, 2015
— JJ (@jjsolorzano19) August 7, 2015
Dr dre album is pure
— Julian (@julian_228) August 7, 2015
@drdre has blessed us with the hottest of
— Adderall Admiral (@P___Dizzle) August 7, 2015
3. The album also made the GOP debate more enjoyable - or just completely avoidable:
Watch GOP debate with sound off while streaming Dr. Dre's Compton...
— ThoughtCopKiller (@preastgohard) August 7, 2015
Watch the debate or listen to the new dr dre album? Dr dre always
— Geoff (@Geoffwarke) August 7, 2015
Listening to @drdre or the Republican debate? Without hesitation. ..its @drdre streamin #Compton! #PrioritiesHomey
— ogdjeman (@ogdjeman) August 7, 2015
listening to Dr. Dre's new album while watching a republican debate and I don't think I've ever been more entertained
— Chris Clarke (@CasanovaClarke) August 7, 2015
4. Of course, some were not so keen...
Im disappointed in this album-->RT @drdre: #Compton
Tonight. 6PM-9PM PT
Stream it only on @AppleMusic. pic.twitter.com/lXfCb8ipnj
— Krazo (@Krazo74) August 7, 2015
@zanelowe @drdre You're so full of shit. Even if you thought it was the worst record in the world you'd say it was good. It sucks. A lot.
— Jimmy Gerrard (@JimmyGerrard) August 7, 2015
