: Jay-Z initially wrote about "diamonds and Bentleys," but Dre rejected it, wanting something that reflected his Californian street roots.
The backbone of the track is that haunting, staccato piano riff. Legend has it that the beat was born almost by accident: Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg - Still Dre
: Producer Scott Storch began freestyling those iconic keys over the drums. : Jay-Z initially wrote about "diamonds and Bentleys,"