Recorded 1994–1995 Helter Skelter
(1996) Deuce
(2003) Release date 23 January 1996 | Length 69:40 Artist The D.O.C. Label Giant Records | |
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Released January 23, 1996 (1996-01-23) Producer The D.O.C. (also exec.), Erotic D Genres West Coast hip hop, Gangsta rap, Horrorcore Similar The DOC albums, Gangsta rap albums | ||
Helter Skelter is a 1996 album by The D.O.C., and was an attempt at making a comeback following the car crash which severely damaged his vocal cords. The album was widely ignored, and has even been discredited by D.O.C himself. The name of the album is a reference to Charles Manson's idea of The Beatles' "Helter Skelter" prophesying the end of the world.
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The title and concept behind this album were originally developed by Dr. Dre as a collaborative effort between him and Ice Cube, titled Heltah Skeltah. At that time however, The D.O.C. had become disillusioned with Death Row Records and Dre, having received no payment for his work ghostwriting at Death Row. So in late 1994, D.O.C. decided to leave Death Row and headed to Atlanta, Georgia. Taking lyrics he had already written for Heltah Skeltah, he recorded Helter Skelter, keeping the name to spite Dre. His lyrics were inspired by the writings of Milton William Cooper. Especially noticeable in songs Secret Plan and Welcome to the New World. After releasing his debut album, No One Can Do It Better, the D.O.C. suffered a severe car accident that did irreparable damage to his vocal cords. It left him with a thin, raspy voice that was simply unusable for several years. In 1996, he made his comeback with Helter Skelter. The backing tracks are solid gangsta rap recorded by a live band.
The d o c intro helter skelter
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Songs
1Intro3:21
2Return of da Livin' Dead3:35
3From Ruthless 2 Death Row (Do We All Part)4:27