Westside Story (song)

"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. There is a remix featuring Snoop Dogg singing the hook and a version with both Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent on it.

Chart Performance

The song debuted at #99 on the Billboard Hot 100. It remained at that position the following week, before falling off the chart completely. It then re-entered the chart the following week at #98, before peaking at #93 in the week after. After peaking, it fell off the chart.

Remixes

2005 "Westside Story" (remix) (featuring Snoop Dogg)

Charts

Chart (2004–05)	Peak position
US Billboard Hot 100^[1]	93
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[2]	55

References

↑ "Game – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Game. Retrieved 2011-03-29.
↑ "Game – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Game.

The Game

Discography Songs

Studio albums	The Documentary (2005) Doctor's Advocate (2006) LAX (2008) The R.E.D. Album (2011) Jesus Piece (2012) The Documentary 2 (2015) The Documentary 2.5 (2015) 1992 (2016)

Compilations	G.A.M.E. (2006) Blood Moon: Year of the Wolf (with Blood Money) (2014) The Documentary 2 / 2.5 (Collector's Edition) (2016)

Soundtrack albums	Streets of Compton (2016) Block Wars (2016)

Mixtapes	Westside Story (2004) Stop Snitchin, Stop Lyin (2006) Brake Lights (2010) Purp & Patron (2011) Hoodmorning (No Typo): Candy Coronas (2011) California Republic (2012) OKE: Operation Kill Everything (2013)

Related articles	The Black Wall Street Records Inglewood Cobras Marrying the Game She's Got Game Aftermath Entertainment G-Unit

50 Cent singles

Power of the Dollar	"How to Rob" "Thug Love" "Your Life's on the Line"

Get Rich or Die Tryin'	"In da Club" "21 Questions" "P.I.M.P." "If I Can't"

The Massacre	"Disco Inferno" "Candy Shop" "Just a Lil Bit" "Outta Control"

Get Rich or Die Tryin' OST	"Hustler's Ambition" "Window Shopper" "Best Friend" "I'll Whip Ya Head Boy" "Have a Party"

Curtis	"Straight to the Bank" "Amusement Park" "I Get Money" "Ayo Technology" "I'll Still Kill"

Before I Self Destruct	"Ok, You're Right" "Baby by Me" "Do You Think About Me"

The Big 10	"I Just Wanna"

Animal Ambition	"Don't Worry 'Bout It" "Hold On" "Pilot" "Smoke"

Other singles	"Rowdy Rowdy" "Wanksta" "Get Up" "I Get It In" "Outlaw" "New Day" "First Date" "My Life" "Major Distribution" "We Up" "I'm the Man" "No Romeo No Juliet"

Featured singles	"React" "Magic Stick" "On Fire" "Let Me In" "Encore" "Westside Story" "How We Do" "Hate It or Love It" "MJB da MVP" "So Seductive" "I Know You Don't Love Me" "Hands Up" "You Don't Know" "Jimmy Crack Corn" "Can't Leave 'em Alone" "Crack a Bottle" "Mujeres in the Club" "Pass the Patron" "Down on Me" "Let's Get It In" "No Dejemos Que se Apague" "Here We Go Again" "Buzzin'" "Haters" "Right There" "Hate Bein' Sober"

Notable songs	"Ghetto Qu'ran (Forgive Me)" "Piggy Bank" "Monster"

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