Despite the fact that it only released a relatively limited number of albums, Death Row Records, the label founded by Dr. Dre, Suge Knight, The D.O.C. and Dick Griffey in 1991, is one of the most iconic names in hip hop. Boasting one of the most instantly recognisable logos in the industry, the label earned a degree of notoriety due to wild tales of excess, violence and criminal activity in and out of the boardroom, but amid all the controversy and chaos, it delivered some of the most essential rap albums of the era. Here are five classic records that defined its tumultuous lifespan.
