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

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

The song was born from a series of unplanned studio moments and high-profile collaborations: Dr. Dre – Still D.R.E. ft. Snoop Dogg

: 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 The song is a direct response to critics

: 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. It was actually the final song recorded for