Ice Cube - Hello Ft. Dr. Dre & Mc Ren (explicit) Remastered. -
: The beat was originally crafted by Dr. Dre and Chris Taylor for rapper King T’s debut album on Aftermath. When that didn't materialize, it became the foundation for this reunion.
: Despite their massive wealth and mainstream success, the trio asserts they are still the same "hardcore" artists they were in the '80s, even if critics or fans question their credibility. Behind the Scenes Ice Cube - Hello ft. Dr. Dre & MC Ren (Explicit) Remastered.
: The central hook— "I started this gangsta sh t, and this the motherf ckin' thanks I get?" —is a direct jab at the new generation of rappers. They are reminding the world that they pioneered the sound and attitude everyone was currently profiting from. : The beat was originally crafted by Dr
After the volatile breakup of N.W.A. in the early '90s, "Hello" marked the first time Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, and MC Ren collaborated together on a project since their short reunion for the Next Friday soundtrack. The song was a message to the industry: the "Niggaz Wit Attitudes" were back to claim their crown. Key Themes of the Song The narrative of "Hello" focuses on three main pillars: : Despite their massive wealth and mainstream success,
: Dr. Dre’s verse emphasizes that he doesn't need to make music for the money or fame anymore; he does it because he wants to. He mentions having "six cars that are paid for" and a "mansion," illustrating how far they’ve come from selling tapes out of a trunk.
The story behind by Ice Cube featuring Dr. Dre and MC Ren is a saga of reunion and a fierce reclamation of legacy. Released in 2000 on Cube's album War & Peace Vol. 2 (The Peace Disc) , the track served as a significant moment in hip-hop history. A Legendary Reunion