What is the name of Dr. Dre's debut solo studio album?

The name of Dr. Dre's debut solo studio album is The Chronic. Released on December 15, 1992, it was Dre's first major solo project after leaving N.W.A. and Ruthless Records. The album was issued through Death Row Records, Interscope, and Priority Records, and Dr. Dre served as its primary producer.

The Chronic helped define the G-funk sound of early-1990s West Coast hip hop, combining heavy bass, melodic synthesizers, funk samples, and relaxed vocal performances. It also introduced a wider audience to artists including Snoop Doggy Dogg, Daz Dillinger, Kurupt, and Nate Dogg. Snoop's prominent appearances helped launch his own solo career.

A common mix-up is 2001, released in 1999. That album was Dr. Dre's second studio album and followed The Chronic by seven years. The title The Chronic refers to slang for high-grade cannabis, while the cover artwork pays homage to Zig-Zag rolling papers. The album reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and became a landmark release in gangsta rap and G-funk.