Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Song of the Day (Volume 2): I Need a Doctor


I guess it's rap week here on reTROview! I Need A Doctor, by Dr. Dre featuring Skylar Grey and Eminem, is a microcosm of everything that made and continues to make Dr. Dre probably the most influential living figure in rap history (sorry Jay-Z). Dre's greatness comes from the unique combination of his perfectionism, ability to identify and draw out the greatness in his collaborators, his superb production, and remarkable talent at producing a sound that's both on the cutting edge in the time he made his music, but also had an eternal and enduring quality to it that has helped his entire body of work to age magnificently. This track features excellent production by (at the time) up and coming Alex da Kid, a hauntingly beautiful hook by Skylar Grey, one decent verse by Dre, and two excellent verses by Eminem. If you haven't heard it before, check it out. If you have, enjoy this excellent walk down memory lane with a relisten to one of the best rap tracks every released.

-TRO

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