: The ultimate comeback anthem, featuring a legendary piano riff co-written by "Forgot About Dre" (feat. Eminem)
When 2001 dropped, hip-hop was dominated by the shiny suits of Puff Daddy, the raw aggression of DMX, and the burgeoning Southern scene (OutKast, Cash Money). Dre didn’t chase trends. He reset them. The album sold over 500,000 copies in its first week and has since gone 7x Platinum. More importantly, it solidified Aftermath as a powerhouse and paved the way for Eminem, 50 Cent, and The Game. Dr Dre 2001 Zip