- Still Dre: Dr. Dre Feat. Snoop Dogg

: Producer Scott Storch began freestyling those iconic keys over the drums.

: In just 20 to 30 minutes, Jay-Z returned with the "flawless" lyrics we know today—capturing the essence of both Dre and Snoop Dogg perfectly. A Legacy Re-Cemented Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg - Still Dre

: Jay-Z initially wrote about "diamonds and Bentleys," but Dre rejected it, wanting something that reflected his Californian street roots. : Producer Scott Storch began freestyling those iconic

The Return of the King: Why "Still D.R.E." Remains Unshakeable " but Dre rejected it

: Dre immediately dropped his sandwich and declared, "That's my next single". The East Coast Connection: Jay-Z’s Ghostwriting

The backbone of the track is that haunting, staccato piano riff. Legend has it that the beat was born almost by accident: