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About Forgot About Dre
"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. more »
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Y'all know me, still the same O.G. but I been low-keyHated on by most these nigg*s with no cheese, no deals and no G'sNo wheels and no keys, no boats, no snowmobiles, and no skisMad at me cause I can finally afford to provide my family with groceriesGot a crib with a studio and it's all full of tracks to add to the wallFull of plaques, hanging up in the office in back of my house like trophiesDid y'all think I'mma let my dough freeze, ho pleaseYou better bow down on both knees, who you think taught you to smoke treesWho you think brought you the oldiesEazy-E's, Ice Cubes, and D.O.C'sThe Snoop D-O-double-G'sAnd the group that said motherf*ck the policeGave you a tape full of dope beatsTo bump when you stroll through in your hoodAnd when your album sales wasn't doing too goodWho's the Doctor they told you to go seeY'all better listen up closely, all you nigg*s that said that I turned popOr The Firm flopped, y'all are the reason that Dre ain't been getting no sleepSo f*ck y'all, all of y'all, if y'all don't like me, blow meY'all are gonna keep f*cking around with me and turn me back to the old meNowadays everybody wanna talk like they got something to sayBut nothing comes out when they move their lipsJust a bunch of gibberishAnd motherf*ckers act like they forgot about DreNowadays everybody wanna talk like they got something to sayBut nothing comes out when they move their lipsJust a bunch of gibberishAnd motherf*ckers act like they forgot about DreSo what do you say to somebody you hateOr anyone tryna bring trouble your wayWanna resolve things in a bloodier wayThen just study a tape of N.W.AOne day I was walking byWith a Walkman onWhen I caught a guyGive me an awkward eyeAnd I strangled him up in the parking lotWith his Karl KaniI don't give a f*ck if it's dark or notI'm harder than me tryna park a DodgeWhen I'm drunk as f*ckRight next to a humongous truck in a two-car garageHopping out with two broken legsTrying to walk it offF*ck you too bitch, call the copsI'mma kill you and them loud-ass motherf*cking barking dogsAnd when the cops came throughMe and Dre stood next to a burnt down houseWith a can full of gas and a hand full of matchesAnd still weren't found outFrom here on out it's the Chronic IIStarting today and tomorrow's anewAnd I'm still loco enough to choke you to death with a Charleston ChewSlim Shady, hotter then a set of twin babiesIn a Mercedes Benz with the windows upWhen the temp goes up to the mid-80sCalling men ladies, sorry, Doc, but I been crazyThere's no way that you can save me, it's okay, go with him HailieNowadays everybody wanna talk like they got something to sayBut nothing comes out when they move their lipsJust a bunch of gibberishAnd motherf*ckers act like they forgot about DreNowadays everybody wanna talk like they got something to sayBut nothing comes out when they move their lipsJust a bunch of gibberishAnd motherf*ckers act like they forgot about DreIf it was up to me, you motherf*ckers would stop coming up to meWith your hands out looking up to me, like you want something freeWhen my last CD was out, you wasn't bumping meBut now that I got this little companyEverybody wanna come to me like it was some diseaseBut you won't get a crumb from meCause I'm from the streets of ComptonI told 'em all, all them little gangstasWho you think helped mold 'em allNow you wanna run around talking bout guns like I ain't got noneWhat you think I sold 'em all, cause I stay well offNow all I get is hate mail all day saying Dre fell offWhat cause I been in the lab with a pen and a padTryin' to get this damn label offI ain't havin' that, this is the millennium of AftermathIt ain't gonna be nothin' after thatSo give me one more platinum plaque and f*ck rap, you can have it backSo where's all the Mad Rappers atIt's like a jungle in this habitatBut all you savage catsKnow that I was strapped with gatsWhile you were cuddling a Cabbage PatchNowadays everybody wanna talk like they got something to sayBut nothing comes out when they move their lipsJust a bunch of gibberishAnd motherf*ckers act like they forgot about DreNowadays everybody wanna talk like they got something to sayBut nothing comes out when they move their lipsJust a bunch of gibberishAnd motherf*ckers act like they forgot about DreNowadays everybody wanna talk like they got something to sayBut nothing comes out when they move their lipsJust a bunch of gibberishAnd motherf*ckers act like they forgot about Dre
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Eminem
Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), known professionally as Eminem (/ˌɛmɪˈnɛm/; often stylized as EMINƎM), is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, record executive, and actor. He is consistently cited as one of the greatest and most influential artists of all time in any genre, with Rolling Stone ranking him 83rd on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and labelling him the "King of Hip Hop". He will often be called " Slim Shady" at times. He has gotten into quite some rap battles against MGK, ( Machine Gun Kelly) Snoop Dog, etc. more »
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Written by: ANDRE ROMELL YOUNG, MARSHALL MATHERS, MELVIN BRADFORD
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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. |
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. |
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 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. |
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. |
SamplingThe song's beat and Dre's verse were sampled in the 2006 song "We Ride for Shady" by The Game. |
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. |
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. |
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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