Westside Story (song)
| "Westside Story" | |
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| Song |
"Westside Story" is the debut single by American rapper and West Coast hip hop artist The Game. The song was produced by both Dr. Dre and Scott Storch and co-written by Mike Elizondo, Dre, Storch, The Game and 50 Cent (who also provides additional vocals, while also being featured). It was released in 2004 as the lead single from Game's debut studio album The Documentary. The song peaked at number 93 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was an airplay-only release, and thus no music video for the song was made. Rolling Stone's review of the album described this song as "a kind of L.A. version of "In da Club". The Game has stated that this song is a tribute to Tupac Shakur, with a direct reference to him, saying "I got California love fuckin bitches to that Pac shit." The Game also makes references to Tupac's songs, California Love and Against All Odds. Other references include: Nate Dogg, Tha Dogg Pound (D.P.G.) and their song New York, Westside Connection, Michael Jackson and his album Thriller, DJ Pooh and Kool G Rap. There is a remix featuring Snoop Dogg singing the hook and a version with both Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent on it.
Remixes
- 2004 "Westside Story" (remix) (featuring 50 Cent, Ice Cube, Tupac Shakur, Xzibit, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Ludacris)
- 2005 "Westside Story" (remix) (featuring Snoop Dogg)
Charts
| Chart (2004–05) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[1] | 93 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[2] | 55 |
References
- ^ "The Game Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 2011-03-29.
- ^ "The Game Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.