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Fuck wit Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebratin')

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Death Row Records
Company typeRecord label
IndustryMusic
Founded1991
FounderDr. Dre, Suge Knight
Headquarters
Los Angeles
,
United States
ProductsMusic recordings
ParentInterscope Records

Fuck wit Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebratin'), often censored as the single titled "Dre Day," is a 1993 release by American rapper and producer Dr. Dre, featuring contributions from Snoop Doggy Dogg and uncredited vocals by Jewell. Issued in May 1993 as the second single off Dre's inaugural solo album, The Chronic (1992), this track serves as a diss record chiefly aimed at Dre's former bandmate Eazy-E, who led their previous group N.W.A and co-owned its label, Ruthless Records, alongside manager Jerry Heller.

The song "Dre Day," along with its accompanying music video, accuses Eazy-E of exploiting N.W.A artists, with Dre and Snoop delivering pointed insults. The track also addresses prior disses from Miami's Luke Campbell, New York rapper Tim Dog, and ex-N.W.A member Ice Cube, whom Dre had previously helped target while still part of the group. After "Dre Day," a series of retaliatory diss tracks were released, intensifying rivalries within the hip-hop community.

Analysis

On the US Billboard Hot 100, the lead single from The Chronic, "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang", peaked at number two, whereas "Dre Day" reached number eight in June 1993. Its bassline is derived from a slowed-down interpolation of Funkadelic’s "(Not Just) Knee Deep". The chorus features vocal performances by Death Row artists R&B singer Jewell and rapper RBX. Additionally, it samples and interpolates George Clinton’s “Atomic Dog”.

"Dre Day" functions as a diss track primarily directed at Dre’s former N.W.A colleague Eazy-E. It also targets New York rapper Tim Dog for his track "Fuck Compton" and Miami’s Luke Campbell, whose solo project included "Fakin' Like Gangstas." The lyrics reference former N.W.A member Ice Cube, alluding to their bitter split and ongoing disputes, with Cube responding through his album Death Certificate, notably with the track "No Vaseline".

Within "Dre Day," Dre threatens to "creep to South Central," Ice Cube’s hometown, on a "Street Knowledge" mission—a nod to Cube's label Street Knowledge Productions. The song also alludes to Cube’s ties with the Nation of Islam and his trademark "White Sox hat." There is a reference to Cube’s "Check Yo Self" in the line, "You tryin to check my homey, you best check yo self." Despite these conflicts, Cube appeared in the September 1993 video for the subsequent Chronic single, "Let Me Ride", indicating a move toward reconciliation.

Music video

Helmed by Dr. Dre himself, the music video satirizes Eazy-E as "Sleazy-E," portrayed by A. J. Johnson sporting an exaggerated Jheri Curl, plaid shirt, and sunglasses. It begins with a skit where Sleazy-E is employed by an overweight Jewish man symbolizing "Useless Records," a caricature of Jerry Heller, Eazy-E’s Ruthless Records co-owner, played by Interscope executive Steve Berman.

Scenes depict Sleazy-E introducing protégés played by Bushwick Bill and Warren G, enduring gunfire, becoming homeless, being pursued by armed men, and ultimately holding a cardboard sign stating WILL RAP FOR FOOD along the Pasadena Freeway. The video also parodies Miami rapper Luke Campbell. In 2005, MTV2 and XXL ranked it twelfth among the "25 Greatest West Coast Videos."

Artist responses

The B-side of the single, "Puffin' on Blunts and Drankin' Tanqueray," featuring The Lady of Rage and Tha Dogg Pound, contains additional disses aimed at Eazy-E, Tim Dog, and Luke Campbell. Kurupt directed insults at Ruthless Records artists Above the Law and Kokane, who retaliated on Kokane's sophomore album with "Don't Bite the Phunk."

Eazy-E responded with the EP It's On (Dr. Dre) 187um Killa, which includes diss tracks such as "Exxtra Special Thankz," "It's On," "Still a Nigga," and notably "Real Muthaphuckkin G's", his most successful solo single. Its video reprises the Sleazy-E character from "Dre Day," portraying him chased through town and left motionless beside the road.

On the Murder Was the Case soundtrack, Snoop Dogg and Tha Dogg Pound countered with "What Would U Do?", spoofing Eazy-E’s protégés B.G. Knocc Out and Dresta.

Tim Dog answered with his EP Bitch With a Perm, including a music video featuring a Snoop Dogg impersonator sporting a perm hairstyle. Miami rapper Luke replied on his album In The Nude with "Cowards in Compton," whose video mocks Dre’s early electro-rap style and parodies "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang." The album also features the skit "Dre's Momma Needs a Haircut," targeting Snoop Dogg’s debut album Doggystyle. Compton artist Tweedy Bird Loc sided against Luke with "Fucc Miami" on his 1994 release No Holds Barred.

Track listing

  • UK CD single
  1. "Dre Day" (Radio Version) – 4:52
  2. "Dre Day" (UK Radio Flavour) – 4:56
  3. "Dre Day" (Extended Club Mix) – 9:53
  4. "Dre Day" (UK Flavour) – 4:58
  5. "Dre Day" (Instrumental) – 4:52
  6. "Dre Day" (LP Version) – 4:52
  • German CD single
  1. "Dre Day" (Radio Version) – 4:52
  2. "Puffin' on Blunts and Drankin' Tanqueray" – 11:16
  • UK 12" vinyl
  1. "Dre Day" (LP Version) – 4:52
  2. "Dre Day" (Radio Version) – 4:52
  3. "Puffin' on Blunts and Drankin' Tanqueray" – 11:16
  4. "Dre Day" (Extended Club Mix) – 9:53
  5. "One Eight Seven" – 5:52
  • 12" vinyl - EP
  1. "Dre Day" (Radio Version) – 4:52
  2. "Dre Day" (Extended Club Mix) – 10:00
  3. "Dre Day" (LP Version) – 4:52
  4. "Lil' Ghetto Boy" (Radio Mix) – 5:27
  5. "One Eight Seven" – 5:52
  6. "Puffin' on Blunts and Drankin' Tanqueray" – 11:16
  • US 12" vinyl
  1. "Dre Day" (LP Version) – 4:52
  2. "Dre Day" (Radio Version) – 4:52
  3. "Puffin' on Blunts and Drankin' Tanqueray" – 11:16
  4. "Puffin' on Blunts and Drankin' Tanqueray" (Instrumental) – 11:16
  5. "Dre Day" (Extended Club Mix) – 9:53
  6. "One Eight Seven" – 5:52
  • German 12" vinyl
  1. "Dre Day" (Extended Club Mix) – 9:53
  2. "Dre Day" (UK Flavour) – 4:58
  3. "Puffin' on Blunts and Drankin' Tanqueray" – 11:16
  • Cassette
  1. "Dre Day" (Radio Version) – 4:52
  2. "Dre Day" (Instrumental) – 4:52

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Chart (1993) Peak
position
UK Singles 59
UK Dance 18
UK Dance (Music Week) 18
US Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales 1
US Cash Box Top 100 8

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Year-end charts

Chart (1993) Position
US Billboard Hot 100 53
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) 58
US Cash Box Top 100 14

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Certifications

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