Doctor's Advocate

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Doctor's Advocate is a 2006 sophomore album by West Coast rapper The Game released November 14. The album debut at number 1 on the Billboard 200 selling 358,988, which is The Game's second number 1 album. Doctor's Advocate is a reference to rap pioneer Dr. Dre who essentially "found" The Game, according to The Game himself. The album has many of the same producers that his first album did, including Kanye West and Just Blaze. In contrast to his debut, this album features no production from Aftermath CEO and famed hip-hop producer Dr. Dre, although long-time Dr. Dre collaborator Scott Storch produced two songs on the album. The album received a near perfect 4.5 mic rating from The Source. It has been said that there might be a mini-movie for the song "Doctor's Advocate" for a possible re-release of the album.

The Game wanted to prove that he could sell as much as his debut album (The Documentary) without help of Dr. Dre or G-Unit. while The Documentary was certified 2x Platinum. Worldwide The Game sold 5 million with his first album, and so far 1.5 million on this album. As of May 13, 2007 The Doctor's Advocate was certified 1x Platinum in the United States alone, and 3x Platinum World-Wide. Although G-Unit isn't featured, there are many interesting guest appearances on this album. Including Snoop Dogg, Nas, Xzibit, Will.I.Am, Tha Dogg Pound, Busta Rhymes and other guest appearances

Critical reception

Overall the album was received well by critics, with The New York Times even naming it the best hip-hop album of 2006.[1] It was also noted favorably by critics that The Game had improved on his rapping-skills and also managed to create a solid album despite the many feuds and problems (both business and personal) he had undergone between the release of both his albums. Many critics also praised The Game for constructing a well executed album, despite the fact that 50 Cent and Dr. Dre did not contribute to this album as they did in his previous album.[2]

Track listing

# Name Producer(s) Featured guest(s) Time
1 "Lookin' at You" Ervin "EP" Pope 3:37
2 "Da Shit" DJ Khalil 5:23
3 "It's Okay (One Blood)" Reefa Junior Reid 4:17
4 "Compton" will.i.am will.i.am 4:41
5 "Remedy" Just Blaze 2:57
6 "Let's Ride" Scott Storch 3:57
7 "Too Much" Scott Storch Nate Dogg 4:11
8 "Wouldn't Get Far" Kanye West Kanye West 4:11
9 "Scream on 'Em" Swizz Beatz 4:20
10 "One Night" Nottz 4:27
11 "Doctor's Advocate" Jonathan Rotem Busta Rhymes & Chauncey Black 5:03
12 "Ol' English" Hi-Tek Dion 4:44
13 "California Vacation" Jonathan Rotem Snoop Dogg & Xzibit 4:29
14 "Bang" Jelly Roll Tha Dogg Pound 3:37
15 "Around the World" Mr. Porter Jamie Foxx 4:02
16 "Why You Hate The Game" Just Blaze Nas & Marsha Ambrosius 9:22
17 "I'm Chillin'" (UK Bonus Track) will.i.am Fergie, will.i.am 4:32

Credits

Samples

Interpolations

Compton

Album singles

Single cover Single information
"It's Okay (One Blood)"
"Let's Ride"
"Wouldn't Get Far"
"Why You Hate The Game"
  • Released: TBR
  • B-side:

Debut positions

References

  1. ^ http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/09/arts/music/09sann.html?ex=1320728400&en=cd48d2f46d600ce5&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
  2. ^ http://www.avclub.com/content/node/55775
Preceded by Billboard 200 Number 1 Album
December 2, 2006 - December 8, 2006 		Succeeded by
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