Still D.R.E. was released in 1999 as a single from Dr. Dre's album 2001, featuring Snoop Dogg. Written with Jay-Z and produced by Dr. Dre and Scott Storch, the track marked Dre's return after years away from solo work. Its minimalist piano riff became one of hip hop's most sampled and imitated motifs. Decades later the instrumental still circulates online as shorthand for West Coast rap, confidence and old school cool, appearing in edits, remixes and meme videos far beyond its original release.