Guilty Conscience

Dr. Dre, Eminem

About Guilty Conscience

"Guilty Conscience" is a song by American rapper Eminem, featuring American hip hop record producer Dr. Dre. It was released as the third and final single from Eminem's The Slim Shady LP (1999). It was also released on his 2005 greatest hits album Curtain Call: The Hits. It samples "I Will Follow Him" by Little Peggy March.


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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 Date
"Guilty Conscience" was released as a single on June 8, 1999.
Artists Collaboration
This track is remarkable for being the first major collaboration between Dr. Dre and Eminem.
Storytelling Format
The song is presented in a unique skit-like format, where Dr. Dre and Eminem play the roles of voices in the minds of people contemplating crimes.
Debate Theme
Throughout the song, Dr. Dre's character urges the would-be criminals not to commit the crimes, while Eminem's character encourages them.
Third Person Role
Both Dr. Dre and Eminem then proceed to argue about the morality of the actions in question for the third person considering committing the crime.
Music Video
The music video for the song, directed by Philip Atwell, won the Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video in 2000.
No Chorus
In a unique twist for a rap song, there is no repeated chorus in "Guilty Conscience" — just three separate stories told through the lyrics.
Album Feature
"Guilty Conscience" is part of "The Slim Shady LP" which is Eminem's second studio album released on February 23, 1999.
Billboard Chart
Despite its controversial content, the song did relatively well on the charts and peaked at number 56 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Controversial Content
Due to its controversial content about crimes, the song was heavily censored for radio play.
Live Performance
The song was performed live with a full orchestral backing at the 2000 Grammy Awards.
Co-Producer
The track is co-produced by Dr. Dre and Eminem, demonstrating Eminem's skills behind the mixing board as well as on the mic.
Grammy Nomination
"Guilty Conscience" was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group, but did not win.
Critical Reception
Critics praised the song for its engaging storytelling, unique format and the strong chemistry between Dr. Dre and Eminem.

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