Before he became known as an attention seeker, believe it or not but The Game used to be more famous for his rapping talents back in the day. He released his critically acclaimed debut album “The Documentary” in 2005, and was projected to be the on the forefront of the West Coast hip hop renaissance.
The Game, born Jayceon Terrell Taylor was placed into G-Unit by Dr. Dre, who signed him to his Aftermath Records label imprint in 2004.. Even then you could tell he was unhinged and was going to be difficult to work with. Game was mainstream but he never left the streets. His brash behavior and overbearing demaneor eventually led to him being axed from G-Unit.
Since then he has been at loggerheads with 50 Cent. The exit also affected his relationship with Eminem and Dre but his love for them never wavered. His 2006 sophomore album “Doctor’s Advocate” was released as an ode to Dre, though the 2001 rapper did not contribute any production to the album.
“Doctors Advocate” became Game’s second studio album to debut at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling over 360,000 copies in its first week. The album featured production by Kanye West, Scott Storch, Swizz Beatz, Just Blaze and many more.
He went on to release more than a handful of decent songs albums and mixtapes throughout his career, proving that he could still make good music without the help from Dr. Dre or 50 Cent.
On Friday, Aug. 12 The Game released his tenth studio album Drillmatic – Mind vs. Heart. While the album’s rollout got overshadowed by his “The Black Slim Shady” song, which is wildly reported to be a Eminem diss record, the LP still had a few slappers. We revisit the West Coast rapper’s previous nine albums to select our 20 favorite The Game songs.
Game’s Pain Feat. Keyshia Cole
Album: LAX
Release Date: 2008
Label: Geffen Records
My Life Feat. Lil Wayne
Album: LAX
Release Date: 2008
Label: Geffen Records
Doctor’s Advocate Feat. Busta Rhymes
Album: Doctor’s Advocate
Release Date: 2006
Label: Geffen Records
Dreams
Album: The Documentary
Release Date: 2005
Label: Aftermath/G-Unit
Put You On The Game
Album: The Documentary
Release Date: 2005
Label: Aftermath/G-Unit
Red Nation Feat. Lil Wayne
Album: The R.E.D. Album
Release Date: 2011
Label: DGC Records/Interscope Records
Name Me King Feat. Pusha T
Album: Jesus Piece
Release Date: 2012
Label: DGC Records/Interscope Records
Hate It Or Love It Feat. 50 Cent
Album: The Documentary
Release Date: 2005
Label: Aftermath/G-Unit
How We Do Feat. 50 Cent
Album: The Documentary
Release Date: 2005
Label: Aftermath/G-Unit
Why You Hate The Game Feat. Nas And Marsha Ambrosius
Album: Doctor’s Advocate
Release Date: 2006
Label: Geffen Records
L.A.X. Files
Album: LAX
Release Date: 2008
Label: Geffen Records
Higher
Album: The Documentary
Release Date: 2005
Label: Aftermath/G-Unit
The City Feat. Kendrick Lamar
Album: The R.E.D. Album
Release Date: 2011
Label: DGC Records/Interscope Records
It’s Okay (One Blood)
Album: Doctor’s Advocate
Release Date: 2006
Label: Geffen Records
Eazy Feat. Kanye West
Album: Drillmatic
Release Date: 2022
Label: 100 Entertainment/Virgin
Westside Story
Album: The Documentary
Release Date: 2005
Label: Aftermath/G-Unit
Ali Bomaye Feat. 2 Chainz And Rick Ross
Album: Jesus Piece
Release Date: 2012
Label: DGC Records/Interscope Records
Gang Bang Anyway Feat. Jay Rock And ScHoolboy Q
Album:The Documentary 2.5
Release Date: 2015
Label: Blood Money Entertainment/eOne Music
Pot Of God Feat. Chris Brown
Album: The R.E.D. Album
Release Date: 2011
Label: DGC Records/Interscope Records
West Side
Album: Born 2 Rap
Release Date: 2019
Label: Entertainment One
