The Defiant Ones is a new documentary mini-series examines the partnership between Jimmy Iovine and Dr Dre.
The two of them had leading roles in a chain of transformative events in contemporary culture. Through interviews with the men themselves and others who were involved, we see their journey, from their beginnings in music, to selling their Beats headphone company to Apple Inc. for $3 billion.
Who are Jimmy Iovine and Dr Dre?
Jimmy Iovine. Jimmy is an American record producer best known as the co-founder of Interscope Records. He's been involved in the production of over 250 albums. In 2008 Iovine and Dr Dre set up Beats Electronics, which would eventually sell for $3 billion to Apple Inc.
Dr Dre. Dre is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. He shot to fame as part of influential rap group N.W.A. After leaving the group, Dre's 1992 debut solo album The Chronic made him one of the best-selling American performing artists of 1993 and earned him a Grammy for single Let Me Ride. Dr Dre set up set up Beats Electronics with Jimmy Iovine in 2008 and sold the company to Apple Inc. in 2014.
When is The Defiant Ones on TV?
Episode 1 of The Defiant Ones airs on 成人论坛 Four at 10.00pm-10.45pm on Friday 8 February, with episode 2 airing immediately after. Episodes 3 and 4 will air on Friday 15 February and episodes 5 and 6 will air on Friday 22 February.
Watch the trailer
Interested? Don't forget to watch The Defiant Ones from 08 February 2019 at 10pm on 成人论坛 Four and 成人论坛 iPlayer.