Dr. Dre Вђ“ Still D.r.e. Ft. Snoop Dogg -

The song is a direct response to critics who claimed Dre had "fell off" during his seven-year hiatus following The Chronic (1992).

: Despite being a West Coast anthem, the lyrics were entirely ghostwritten by New York legend Jay-Z . After Dre rejected an initial draft about "diamonds and Bentleys," Jay-Z reportedly completed the final "L.A.-style" lyrics in just 30 to 60 minutes. Dr. Dre – Still D.R.E. ft. Snoop Dogg

Released on September 28, 1999, "" served as the lead single for Dr. Dre's second studio album, 2001 . Featuring Snoop Dogg, the track was a high-stakes "comeback" statement intended to prove Dre remained a dominant force in hip-hop after leaving Death Row Records. The Story of its Creation The song is a direct response to critics

: The track was produced by Dr. Dre and Mel-Man . It was actually the final song recorded for the 2001 album, added after Interscope co-founder Jimmy Iovine urged Dre to create a lead single that "hit from a different way". Lyrics and Meaning Released on September 28, 1999, "" served as