Forgot About Dre
Dr. Dre, Eminem, Hitman
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10 facts about this song
AlbumThe song "Forgot About Dre" is off Dr. Dre’s album, “2001,” also known as “The Chronic 2000.” The album, released in 1999, is Dr. Dre’s second solo studio album.
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Top ChartsIt was a hit on the music charts, reaching number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and number 7 in the United Kingdom. The track also made it to number 3 on the Rap Songs chart and number 6 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in the U.S.
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Awards**The song won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 2001, highlighting the powerhouse collaboration between Dr. Dre and Eminem.
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Collaboration"Forgot About Dre" was one of the early collaborations between Dr. Dre and Eminem. The release marked a significant moment in their ongoing working relationship and firm friendship.
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Eminem’s ContributionBesides just rapping, Eminem co-wrote the song along with Dr. Dre and other contributors. Eminem’s fast-paced, devil-may-care style of rap in the song added a new dimension to Dr. Dre’s usual production.
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Music VideoThe song's music video featured an interesting storyline that showed the dangerous aspects of fame, especially around the controversy surrounding the East Coast/West Coast hip-hop rivalry. The video won the award for Best Video from a Film at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards.
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SamplingThe song's beat and Dre's verse were sampled in the 2006 song "We Ride for Shady" by The Game.
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LegacyEven though it’s been more than two decades since its release, "Forgot About Dre" maintains an enduring popularity and is frequently mentioned as one of the great hip-hop songs.
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Cultural ImpactThe song's chorus, which starts with "Y'all know me, still the same OG," has been referenced and parodied in various pop culture forums since its release, demonstrating the song's significant cultural impact.
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Historical ContextThe song is thematic, addressing Dr. Dre's critics who thought he had faded from the hip-hop scene after the breakup of N.W.A and his exit from Death Row Records. The title itself, "Forgot About Dre," implies the perceived oversight of Dre's contributions to the genre and provides a space for him to remind listeners of his influence.
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