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The Next Episode

2000 single by Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, and Nate Dogg From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Next Episode
This article is about the song. For the album by Next, see The Next Episode (album). For the novel, see Next Episode.

"The Next Episode" is a single by American rapper-producer Dr. Dre, released in 2000 as the third single from his second studio album, 2001 (1999). The track features Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, and Nate Dogg, but only Snoop Dogg is credited. It is a sequel to Dre and Snoop's famous single "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang" from the former's debut album, The Chronic.

Quick Facts from the album 2001, B-side ...
"The Next Episode"
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Single by Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg, Kurupt and Nate Dogg
from the album 2001
B-side"Bad Guys Always Die"
ReleasedJuly 4, 2000
Recorded1999
Studio
  • Encore (Burbank, California)
  • Sierra Sonics (Reno, Nevada)
GenreGangsta rap
Length2:41
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Dr. Dre
  • Mel-Man
Dr. Dre singles chronology
"Forgot About Dre"
(2000)		 "The Next Episode"
(2000)		 "Hello"
(2000)
Snoop Dogg singles chronology
"Still D.R.E."
(1999)		 "The Next Episode"
(2000)		 "Snoop Dogg (What's My Name Pt. 2)"
(2000)
Kurupt singles chronology
"Girls All Pause"
(1999)		 "The Next Episode"
(2000)		 "Who Ride Wit Us"
(2000)
Nate Dogg singles chronology
"Game Don't Wait"
(1999)		 "The Next Episode"
(2000)		 "Where I Wanna Be"
(2000)
Music video
"The Next Episode" on YouTube
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The song peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The song has been performed live numerous times by both Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. Notable performances include the 2000 Up in Smoke Tour and as the opener to Super Bowl LVI halftime show on February 13, 2022. The duo also performed the song during the concluding segment of Los Angeles' contribution to the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony, a nod to the fact that Los Angeles 2028 is the "next episode" of the Summer Olympics.

Background

"The Next Episode" is produced by Dr. Dre and fellow Aftermath producer Mel-Man. The song predominantly samples "The Edge" by David McCallum and producer David Axelrod, originally released on McCallum's 1967 album Music: A Bit More Of Me.[1]

Music video

The music video is set in a strip club with many strippers pole-dancing. It also features many rappers, including Hittman, Ice Cube, Warren G, and Xzibit.

Track listing

  • UK CD single #1[2]
  1. "The Next Episode" (LP Version) – 2:42
  2. "Bad Guys Always Die" (featuring Eminem) – 4:38
  3. "The Next Episode" (Instrumental) – 2:43
  4. "The Next Episode" (Music Video)
  • UK CD single #2[3]
  1. "The Next Episode" (LP Version) - 2:42
  2. "Fuck You" - 3:25
  3. "Bang Bang" (Instrumental) - 3:42
  4. "Forgot About Dre" (Instrumental) - 3:54
  5. "Forgot About Dre" (Music Video)
  1. "The Next Episode" (LP Version) – 2:42
  2. "Bad Guys Always Die" (featuring Eminem) – 4:38
  3. "Bang Bang" (featuring Hittman) - 3:42

Charts

More information Chart (2000), Peak position ...
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Certifications

More information Region, Certification ...
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[32] Platinum 90,000‡
Germany (BVMI)[33] Gold 250,000‡
Italy (FIMI)[34] Platinum 100,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[35] 4× Platinum 120,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[36] 2× Platinum 1,200,000‡
Streaming
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[37] Gold 900,000†

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
† Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.

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Personnel

  • Recorded at: Sierra Sonics, Encore Studios
  • Engineer: Richard "Segal" Huredia
  • Assistant engineer: Tom Gordon, Michelle Lynn Forbes, Dave Tenhouten
  • Background Vocals - Kurupt
  • Bass - Preston Crump
  • Guitar - Sean Cruse
  • Keyboards - Camara Kambon
  • Rap [Featuring] - Snoop Dogg, Kurupt
  • Vocals [Featuring] - Nate Dogg
  • Director - Paul Hunter
  • Writers - Ms Roq, Hittman, Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, David McCallum
  • Video cameo appearance - Xzibit, Hittman, Warren G

References

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