{"title":"The D.O.C.","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"no-one-can-do-it-better-2","title":"No One Can Do It Better","description":"\u003cp\u003eGet On Down is proud to announce a vinyl reissue of one of the West Coast's most revered, yet underrated, hip-hop classics and quite possibly one of the best hip-hop albums of all time: The D.O.C.'s No One Can Do It Better. Produced entirely by Dr. Dre and out of print on vinyl in the U.S. for several years, this limited edition colored LP features original album artwork and thirteen tracks of rap heaven. When his debut album hit in mid-1989, The D.O.C. was in the vortex of the biggest hip-hop happening on the planet: the rise and rule of N.W.A. The group’s breakout album Straight Outta Compton had hit one year prior and had created both controversy and worldwide critical acclaim. As rap history buffs and industry insiders know, The D.O.C. was a crucial behind-the-scenes member of the N.W.A. inner circle - his most important role in the early days of the group was writing many of Eazy-E's rhymes, including his hit 1988 single “We Want Eazy.” He would go on to write for Efli4zaggin, The Chronic and Doggystyle. But The D.O.C. wasn’t in N.W.A. and never wanted to be - he was his own man, with his own vision. And after Compton proceeded to blow up the next crew album was No One Can Do It Better. Significantly, it was the first album where Dr. Dre showed his greatness as a solo producer for one MC. Boasting four singles - “The D.O.C. \u0026amp; The Doctor,” “Mind Blowin’,” the smash “It's Funky Enough” and “The Formula” - the album is flawless from beginning to end. Of particular note beyond the singles is “The Grand Finale,” which was the last time that Ice Cube, M.C. Ren and Eazy-E would rhyme on a track together. The D.O.C. showed on this amazing record that he was one of hip-hops most talented MCs. He nearly died in a horrific car crash as the album was catching fire in the late summer of 1989 which damaged his vocal cords, but he survived and continues to make new music and act as a sounding board for Dr. Dre to this day. More recently a documentary covering D.O.C.'s life titled The DOC debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival with fans eagerly awaiting a wider release. This album is a must have for any HipHop fan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Get On Down","offers":[{"title":"Red LP.","offer_id":50403055763787,"sku":"2165088","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/No_One_Can_Do_It_Better_ba76a137_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726557229"},{"product_id":"helter-skelter","title":"Helter Skelter","description":"\u003cp\u003eTracy Lynn Curry, better known by his stage name The D.O.C., is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer, who released his second studio album Helter Skelter in 1996. After a 1989 car crash accident which damaged his vocal cords, this was his comeback album. His voice had changed a lot, but with a fantastic live band the gangsta rap comes alive. His lyrics are still great and worthwhile to listen to. Helter Skelter is available on vinyl for the first time and the package includes a 4-page booklet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music On Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP | x2","offer_id":50452444021067,"sku":"1083250","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/07e0db27-be06-414c-8b1c-7a1d59f0da9e_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727152674"},{"product_id":"no-one-can-do-it-better","title":"No One Can Do It Better","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe D.O.C., short for Department of Correction, is a highly skilled battle rhymer from Dallas, USA. In addition to his solo career he was a member of the hip hop group Fila Fresh Crew and later collaborated with gangsta rap group N.W.A where he co-wrote many of their releases. After Fila Fresh Crew split up in 1988, The D.O.C. went on to pursue a successful solo career. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNo One Can Do It Better\u003c\/i\u003e is the debut album by The D.O.C. from 1989 and is produced by the then upcoming Dr. Dre, who contributed on most of the fast hard hitting rap tracks with his heavy funk laden beats. The album reached number one on the US Top R\u0026amp;B \/ Hip-Hop Albums chart for two weeks and spawned two number one hits on the Hot Rap Songs chart: \u003ci\u003eIt’s Funky Enough\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe D.O.C. and The Doctor\u003c\/i\u003e. The album went platinum five years after its release. Tragically The D.O.C. severed his vocal chords in an almost fatal car accident in November 1989 but No One Can Do It Better still stands the test of time as one of the early pre-Chronic albums.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music On Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"Silver | LP","offer_id":50466775040331,"sku":"1055790","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50466775105867,"sku":"2216562","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/75118b80-dd12-4df8-ad5f-5b50feeacde0_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727321100"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/the-d-o-c.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}