: Dre’s verse is famously personal. He uses it to address his late brother, Tyree, and his complicated relationship with his former N.W.A. partner, The D.O.C. He also famously shouts out Snoop Dogg, reaffirming their bond despite the legal and industry drama that had swirled around Death Row Records just years prior.
: Xzibit kicks off the track with a high-energy verse that established him as a heavyweight in the Aftermath camp. He focuses on his rise to fame, his uncompromising work ethic, and the reality of the streets compared to those just "acting" the part. dr_dre_ft_eminem_xzibit_whats_the_difference
The track is built on a haunting, brass-heavy sample of by Charles Aznavour. Dr. Dre, alongside co-producers Mel-Man and Lord Finesse, transformed the melancholic French pop song into a driving, cinematic hip-hop anthem. The beat provided a gritty but sophisticated backdrop for the three rappers to discuss the "difference" between themselves and their peers. The Lyrical Journey : Dre’s verse is famously personal