Dr. Dre Feat. Snoop Dogg - Still Dre Instant

The backbone of the track is that haunting, staccato piano riff. Legend has it that the beat was born almost by accident:

: Jay-Z initially wrote about "diamonds and Bentleys," but Dre rejected it, wanting something that reflected his Californian street roots. Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg - Still Dre

One of the most fascinating aspects of this West Coast anthem is that an East Coast legend wrote it. Jay-Z was flown from New York to Los Angeles to pen the lyrics. The backbone of the track is that haunting,