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About Still D.R.E.

"Still D. R. E." is a song by American rapper Dr. Dre, featuring fellow American rapper Snoop Dogg. It was released on November 2, 1999 as the lead single from Dre's multi-platinum second studio album, 2001 (1999). The single itself was popular, helping the album reach multi-platinum status, announcing Dre's return to the forefront of the hip-hop scene. Still D. R. E. debuted and peaked at number 93 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was more successful in the United Kingdom, on the R&B charts where it reached number 1. The song is featured in the crime, drama, and thriller Training Day (2001), in the in-game radio station, West Coast Classics, in the video game Grand Theft Auto V (along with The Next Episode), and was also featured on the American drama series Prison Break.more »

Year:: 1999
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Yeah nigg*I'm still f*cking with yaStill waters run deepStill Snoop Dogg and D-R-E, '99 nigg*Guess who's backStill doing that sh*t huh Dre?(Oh for sho', check me out)It's still Dre Day nigg*, AK nigg*Though I've grown a lot, can't keep it home a lot'Cause when I frequent the spots that I'm known to rockYou hear the bass from the truck when I'm on the blockLadies they pay homage, but haters say Dre fell offHow nigg*? my last album was The Chronic (nigg*)They want to know if he still got itThey say rap's changedThey wanna know how I feel about it(If you ain't up on thangs)Dr. Dre is the nameI'm ahead of my gameStill puffing my leafsStill f*ck with the beats, still not loving policeStill rock my khakis with a cuff and a creaseStill got love for the streets, reppin' 213 (For life)Still the beats bang, still doing my thangSince I left ain't too much changed, stillI'm representing for them gangstas all across the worldStill hitting them corners in them lo-lo's, girl(Still taking my time to perfect the beatAnd I still got love for the streets, it's the D-R-E)I'm representing for them gangstas all across the worldStill hitting them corners in them lo-lo's, girl(Still taking my time to perfect the beatAnd I still got love for the streets, it's the D-R-E)Since the last time you heard from me I lost some friendsWell, hell, me and Snoop, we dippin' againKept my ear to the streets, signed EminemHe's triple platinum, doing 50 a weekStill, I stay close to the heatAnd even when I was close to defeat, I rose to my feetMy life's like a soundtrack I wrote to the beatTreat rap like Cali weed, I smoke 'til I sleepWake up in the A.M., compose a beatI bring the fire til you're soaking in your seatIt's not a fluke, it's been tried, I'm the truthSince Turn Out the Lights from the World Class Wreckin CruI'm still at it, after-mathematicsIn the home of drive-bys and ak-maticsSwap meets, sticky green, and bad trafficI dip through then I get skin, D-R-EI'm representing for them gangstas all across the worldStill hitting them corners in them lo-lo's, girl(Still taking my time to perfect the beatAnd I still got love for the streets, it's the D-R-E)I'm representing for them gangstas all across the worldStill hitting them corners in them lo-lo's, girl(Still taking my time to perfect the beatAnd I still got love for the streets, it's the D-R-E)I'm representing for them gangstas all across the worldStill hitting them corners in them lo-lo's, girl(Still taking my time to perfect the beatAnd I still got love for the streets, it's the D-R-E)It ain't nothing but more hot sh*tAnother classic CD for y'all to vibe withWhether you're cooling on the corner with your fly bitchLaid back in the shack, play this trackI'm representing for the gangstas all across the worldStill (Hitting them corners on the lo-lo's girl)I'll break your neck, damn near put your face in your lapnigg*s try to be the king but the ace is back (So if you ain't up on thangs)Dr. Dre be the name still running the gameStill, got it wrapped like a mummyStill ain't tripping, love to see young blacks get moneySpend time out the hood, take they moms out the hoodHit my boys off with jobs, no more living hardBarbeques every day, driving fancy carsStill gon' get mine regardlessI'm representing for them gangstas all across the worldStill hitting them corners in them lo-lo's, girl(Still taking my time to perfect the beatAnd I still got love for the streets, it's the D-R-E)I'm representing for them gangstas all across the worldStill hitting them corners in them lo-lo's, girl(Still taking my time to perfect the beatAnd I still got love for the streets, it's the D-R-E)Right back up in ya mothaf*ckin' ass, 9-5 plus four pennies!Add that sh*t up, D-R-E right back up on top of thangsSmoke some with your dog, no stress, no seeds, no stems, no sticks!Some of that real sticky icky icky, ooh wee!Put it in the air, oh, you's a fool DR

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Andre Romelle Young (born February 18, 1965), known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics. Dre was previously the co-owner and artist of Death Row Records. He has produced albums for and overseen the careers of many rappers, including Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 50 Cent and Game. He is credited as a key figure in the popularization of West Coast G-funk, a style of rap music characterized as synthesizer-based with slow, heavy beats. In 2011, Dr. Dre was ranked as the third richest figure in the American hip hop scene by Forbes with a net worth of $250 million. more »

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Written by: SCOTT STORCH, SEAN CARTER, MELVIN BRADFORD, ANDRE YOUNG

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Music Production

The song "Still D.R.E." was produced by Dr. Dre and Mel-Man, an American record producer, songwriter, and DJ.

Songwriter

Apart from Dre himself, the song was co-written by Jay-Z, the American rapper and businessman. He wrote it under 30 minutes and it was his first gig as a ghostwriter.

Album

"Still D.R.E." was the first single from Dr. Dre's album entitled "2001" which was released in 1999. This was the rapper's second studio album.

Guest Appearance

The track also features artist Snoop Dogg. Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre have had a long-standing rapport from early in their careers.

Chart Performance

Despite not peaking on the US Billboard Hot 100, the song reached number 93. However, the song was very successful in the UK, reaching number 6 and number 3 in the Netherlands.

Music Video

The music video for "Still D.R.E." was shot by internationally acclaimed director Hype Williams. The video signifies Dr. Dre's comeback in the industry after a long hiatus.

Cultural Impact

The piano line of the song has become one of the most recognizable in hip hop, indicating the track's high influence.

Certification

In 2019, Still D.R.E. received its platinum certification in the UK for selling over 600,000 units.

Genre

Belonging to the genre of gangsta rap, "Still D.R.E." reflected the peak of West Coast Hip Hop, displaying a deep connection with Los Angeles lifestyle and the G-funk era.

Lyrics

The lyrics of "Still D.R.E." underlines Dr. Dre's return to the rap industry and reassures his fans of his continued relevance in the genre.

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