: Producer Scott Storch began freestyling those iconic keys over the drums.
: Dre immediately dropped his sandwich and declared, "That's my next single". The East Coast Connection: Jay-Z’s Ghostwriting Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg - Still Dre
The backbone of the track is that haunting, staccato piano riff. Legend has it that the beat was born almost by accident: : Producer Scott Storch began freestyling those iconic
: Dr. Dre was in the kitchen making a sandwich while his drum pattern looped in the background. Legend has it that the beat was born
One of the most fascinating aspects of this West Coast anthem is that an East Coast legend wrote it. Jay-Z was flown from New York to Los Angeles to pen the lyrics.
: Jay-Z initially wrote about "diamonds and Bentleys," but Dre rejected it, wanting something that reflected his Californian street roots.
Join Double Toasted!
By signing up for Double Toasted, you agree to our Terms Of Service and Privacy Policy