Still D.R.E.
1999 single by Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Still D.R.E." is a song by American rapper-producer 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).
"Still D.R.E." | ||||
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Single by Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg | ||||
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Released | September 25, 1999 | |||
Recorded | 1999 | |||
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Length | 4:34 | |||
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Lyricist(s) | Shawn Carter | |||
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"Still D.R.E." on YouTube | ||||
Anchored by a memorable staccato keyboard vamp, the single was popular, helping the album reach multi-platinum status and 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 in 1999 before re-entering and peaking at number 23 in 2022. It was more successful in the United Kingdom, where it reached number 6. The song has been performed live numerous times by both Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. Notable performances include the 2000 Up in Smoke Tour and as the final song in the Super Bowl LVI halftime show on February 13, 2022, alongside fellow American rappers Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent. with Anderson .Paak on drums.
The beat of the song was ranked as the second greatest hip-hop beat of all time by Rock the Bells in 2024.[1]