Helter Skelter (The D.O.C. album)

Helter Skelter is the second studio album by The D.O.C.; released on January 23, 1996. This album 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.[3] The name of the album is a reference to Charles Manson's idea of The Beatles' "Helter Skelter" prophesying the end of the world.

Helter Skelter
Studio album by
ReleasedJanuary 23, 1996 (1996-01-23)
Recorded1995
StudioD.A.R.P Studios, Atlanta, Georgia
GenreSouthern Hip-Hop
Gangsta Rap
Length69:40
Label
ProducerThe D.O.C. (also exec.), Erotic D
The D.O.C. chronology
No One Can Do It Better
(1989)
Helter Skelter
(1996)
Deuce
(2003)
Singles from Helter Skelter
  1. "Return of Da Livin' Dead"
    Released: October 31, 1995
  2. "4 My Doggz"
    Released: 1996
Alternative cover
Inside the booklet of Helter Skelter
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
Rolling Stone Album Guide[2]

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.[3] His lyrics were inspired by the writings of Milton William Cooper.

It was his last album recorded for Warner Music Group, the only major music company for which he worked, this time it was recorded for Giant Records imprint of Warner Bros. Records label.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Intro" (featuring Eddie Griffin)The D.O.C.Erotic D3:21
2."Return of Da Livin' Dead"The D.O.C.The D.O.C.3:34
3."From Ruthless 2 Death Row (Do We All Part)"The D.O.C.Erotic D4:26
4."Secret Plan"The D.O.C.The D.O.C.5:36
5."Komurshell (Mo' Hair)" (featuring Mario Latrell)Erotic D, The D.O.C.Erotic D2:21
6."4 My Doggz"The D.O.C.Erotic D4:27
7.".45 Automatic" (featuring Jamal and Passion)The D.O.C.Erotic D3:58
8."Sonz O' Light"The D.O.C.Erotic D4:04
9."Bitchez"The D.O.C.Erotic D5:13
10."Interlude" (featuring Voodoo Einstein)The D.O.C.Erotic D5:02
11."Da Hereafter"The D.O.C.The D.O.C.4:48
12."Erotix Shit" (featuring Jamal, T-Double, DFC, MC Breed, Mz.Allan and Erotic D)The D.O.C.Erotic D5:04
13."Welcome to the New World"The D.O.C.Erotic D2:51
14."Killa Instinc"The D.O.C.Erotic D3:36
15."Komurshell"Erotic DErotic D1:01
16."Brand New Formula"The D.O.C.Erotic D4:32
17."Outro"The D.O.C.Erotic D1:08
Total length:69.40
Bonus track
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
18."Crazy Bitchez"The D.O.C.Erotic D4:38

Samples

  • "Return of Da Livin' Dead" - Contains a sample of "It's Funky Enough" by The D.O.C.
  • "From Ruthless 2 Death Row (Do We All Part)" - Contains a sample of "Children's Story" by Slick Rick and a sample of For The Love Of You by The Isley Brothers
  • "Secret Plan" contains a sample of "Black Sabbath" by Black Sabbath
  • "4 My Doggz" - Contains a sample of "The Chronic (Intro)" by Dr. Dre and a sample of "It's Funky Enough" by The D.O.C.
  • "Bitchez"- Contains a sample of Body Heat by Quincy Jones
  • "Brand New Formula" - Contains a sample of Inner City Blues (Makes Me Wanna Holler) by Marvin Gaye

Singles

Single information
"Return of Da Livin' Dead"
  • Released: 1995
  • B-side: "From Ruthless to Death Row (Do We All Part)"
"4 My Doggz"
  • Released: 1996 (Promotional)
  • B-side: "4 My Doggz (Instrumental)"

Chart positions

Chart (1996) Peak
position
Billboard 200 30
Top R&B/ Hip-Hop Albums 5

References

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