The new album was inspired by the feature film "Straight Outta Compton," which tells the story of the hip-hop formation N. W.A and thus the rise of Dr. Dre. "After I saw the first footage of the movie, I went straight from the set to the studio and was just inspired. I started recording an album, a soundtrack. I was still keeping it a secret, but now it's done," he told his radio show.

After his milestones "The Chronic" (1992) and "2001" (1999), fans have had to wait a long time for a new work from Dr. Dre, who is one of the most influential figures in hip-hop and has discovered and produced Eminem and 50 Cent, among others. Now the time has finally come: With "Compton" the master pulls out all the stops and has invited all his friends into the studio. Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, The Game, Marsha Ambrosius, Jill Scott and many other guests are included. 

On the radio show, however, Dr. Dre also announced simultaneously, "This will be my last album. All my friends have come. It's my grand finale."