Forgot About Dre

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"Forgot About Dre" is a single from rapper Dr. Dre's album 2001, featuring vocals from rapper Eminem. The track reached No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 14 on the U. S. R&B chart, No. 32 on the U. S. Pop chart, and No. 7 on the UK Singles Chart. Released as the album's second single on January 29, 2000, like "Still D. R. E.", the song addresses Dre's critics in a defiant manner, as Dre announces his return to the hip-hop scene and reminds listeners of his significant influence on the genre. "Forgot About Dre" won Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 2001 Grammy Awards.  


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1999
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Dr. Dre

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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10 facts about this song

Album
The 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.
Top Charts
It 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.
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.
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.
Eminem’s Contribution
Besides 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Sampling
The song's beat and Dre's verse were sampled in the 2006 song "We Ride for Shady" by The Game.
Legacy
Even 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.
Cultural Impact
The 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.
Historical Context
The 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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