The Watcher
Dr. Dre
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12 facts about this song
Release Details"The Watcher" is a song by American rapper Dr. Dre from his second studio album, "2001," which was released in 1999.
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Album HighlightAlthough "The Watcher" wasn't released as a single, it has been recognized as one of the highlights of the "2001" album.
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Papular Artists CollaborationThe song features verses from rappers Eminem and Knoc-turn'al.
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Personnel Behind the SongIt was produced by Dr. Dre himself and Mel-Man. The song was written by Dr. Dre, Eminem, and Knoc-turn'al.
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Theme of the SongThe 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.
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Cover VersionAmerican rapper Jay-Z later covered "The Watcher" on his 2002 album "The Blueprint2: The Gift & The Curse," renaming it as "The Watcher 2".
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Soundtrack AppealThe song was featured in the 2001 film "Training Day" starring Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke.
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Sample UseThe song contains a sample from "If I Had The Time" by David McCallum.
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Chart PerformanceWhile 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.
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Musical StyleMusically, "The Watcher" incorporates G-funk, gangsta rap, and horrorcore styles.
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Alter Ego AppearanceThis is one of the tracks where Eminem performs under his alter ego, Slim Shady.
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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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