''First Round Knock Out'' is a

compilation album A compilation album comprises Album#Tracks, tracks, which may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one or several Performing arts#Performers, performers. If by one artist, then generally the tr ...

by rapper and hip hop producer Dr. Dre. The album was released in 1996 on Triple X Records and was mostly produced by Dr. Dre, as well as Cold 187um and

Chris "The Glove" Taylor Chris Taylor (born May 22, 1962), also known by his monikers The Glove and ChrisGlove, is best known as a DJ and producer on the West Coast hip hop scene in the 1980s and 1990s. Taylor is known for his appearance in the film ''Breakin alongsi ...

, who produced one song each . Artists featured on the album include Dr. Dre,

Snoop Dogg Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally as Snoop Dogg (previously Snoop Doggy Dogg and briefly Snoop Lion), is an American rapper. His fame dates back to 1992 when he featured on Dr. Dre's debut solo single, " ...

, The D.O.C., Kokane, Michel'le, Rose Royce, Jimmy Z and the World Class Wreckin' Cru. ''First Round Knock Out'' managed to make it to #52 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and #18 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.

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