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Westside Story (song)

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Wikipedia article




"'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 was co-written by Mike Elizondo, Dre, Storch, the Game and 50 Cent. It was released in 2004 as the lead single from Game's debut studio album 'The Documentary'. The song debuted at #99 and peaked at #93 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100. It was an airplay-only release, 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.

Chart performance



The song debuted at No. 99 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100. It remained at that position the following week, before falling off the chart. It then re-entered the chart the following week at No. 98, before peaking at No. 93 the week after. After peaking, it fell off the chart completely.

Remixes



*2005: "Westside Story" (Alternate Version) (featuring Snoop Dogg)

*2005: "Westside Story" (Remix) (featuring 50 Cent & Daz Dillinger)

Charts



References



Category:2004 songs

Category:2004 debut singles

Category:The Game (rapper) songs

Category:50 Cent songs

Category:Aftermath Entertainment singles

Category:G-Unit Records singles

Category:Interscope Records singles

Category:Gangsta rap songs

Category:Song recordings produced by Dr. Dre

Category:Song recordings produced by Scott Storch

Category:Songs written by 50 Cent

Category:Songs written by Mike Elizondo

Category:Songs written by Dr. Dre

Category:Songs written by The Game (rapper)

Category:Songs written by Scott Storch


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