The Watcher

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About The Watcher

"The Watcher" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Dr. Dre from his second studio album 2001. It was released as the fourth and final single from the album in France on February 27, 2001. "The Watcher" features vocals from rappers Eminem and Knoc-turn'al, who sing the hook. The song talks about Dre's rap career and what he's been through. It also mentions former N. W. A bandmate Eazy-E & his death. Rapper Jay-Z would later release a sequel titled "The Watcher 2" on his 2002 album The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse. Jay-Z's version was produced by Dr. Dre and featured vocals from Rakim and Truth Hurts. A year later in 2003, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg would release another version called "The Watcher Pt. 3" on the mixtape DJ Jam presents WBALLZ 187.4 FM Vol. 1 The track on the B-side "Bad Guys Always Die" originally appeared on the soundtrack to the 1999 Will Smith film Wild Wild West.  


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1999
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Dr. Dre

Andre Romelle Young (born February 18, 1965), known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics. Dre was previously the co-owner and artist of Death Row Records. He has produced albums for and overseen the careers of many rappers, including Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 50 Cent and Game. He is credited as a key figure in the popularization of West Coast G-funk, a style of rap music characterized as synthesizer-based with slow, heavy beats. In 2011, Dr. Dre was ranked as the third richest figure in the American hip hop scene by Forbes with a net worth of $250 million. more »

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Release Details
"The Watcher" is a song by American rapper Dr. Dre from his second studio album, "2001," which was released in 1999.
Album Highlight
Although "The Watcher" wasn't released as a single, it has been recognized as one of the highlights of the "2001" album.
Papular Artists Collaboration
The song features verses from rappers Eminem and Knoc-turn'al.
Personnel Behind the Song
It was produced by Dr. Dre himself and Mel-Man. The song was written by Dr. Dre, Eminem, and Knoc-turn'al.
Theme of the Song
The lyrics of the song explore Dr. Dre's thoughts on his status in the rap industry, his past gang lifestyle, and the dangers that come along with fame.
Cover Version
American rapper Jay-Z later covered "The Watcher" on his 2002 album "The Blueprint2: The Gift & The Curse," renaming it as "The Watcher 2".
Soundtrack Appeal
The song was featured in the 2001 film "Training Day" starring Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke.
Sample Use
The song contains a sample from "If I Had The Time" by David McCallum.
Chart Performance
While it wasn't released as a single, the album "2001" peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 and was certified sextuple Platinum in the U.S.
Musical Style
Musically, "The Watcher" incorporates G-funk, gangsta rap, and horrorcore styles.
Alter Ego Appearance
This is one of the tracks where Eminem performs under his alter ego, Slim Shady.
Legacy
"The Watcher" is still one of the most critically acclaimed tracks on Dr. Dre's "2001" album and continues to be popular among fans of hip-hop, demonstrating Dr. Dre's major influence on the genre.

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