Medicine Man (song)

"Medicine Man" is a song by American rapper Dr. Dre, from his third studio album Compton. The song features vocals from fellow American rapper Eminem, South African singer Candice Pillay, and American recording artist Anderson .Paak. The song features additional vocals by Sly Jordan. [1]

"Medicine Man"
Song by Dr. Dre featuring Eminem, Candice Pillay, and Anderson .Paak
from the album Compton
ReleasedAugust 7, 2015
Recorded2010-2015
GenreHip hop
Length4:14
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Songwriter(s)
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Composition

The song begins with a skit performed by Anderson .Paak and Dr. Dre. Candice Pillay performs the intro to the song, as well as the hook. Dr. Dre performs the first verse. Anderson .Paak performs the bridge. Eminem raps the second verse. He also screams "Fuck!" at the end of the song.

In Eminem's verse, the word rape is censored when he raps, "I even make the bitches I [rape] cum."

Live performances

The song made its live debut at Eminem's Coachella performance on April 15, 2018. [2] The song was placed on most setlists for the Revival Tour. [3]

Reception

Exclaim! called Eminem's verse, as well as Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, The Game, and Xzibit's contributions to Compton, one of his "best performances in recent memory." [4]

Controversy

The song received controversy over Eminem's line, "I even make the bitches I rape cum." Karen Ingala Smith, chief executive of the London-based charity Nia Project, said, “Women and girls who have suffered sexual violence often blame themselves or question whether they were really raped. Peddling the lie that orgasm equals consent silences victims of sexual violence.” [5]

Charts
Chart (2015) Peak
position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs [6] 40

References
  1. "Medicine Man feat. Eminem, Candice Pillay & Anderson .Paak". Retrieved August 4, 2018.
  2. "Eminem Concert Setlist at 2018 Coachella Festival on April 15, 2018". Retrieved August 4, 2018.
  3. "Eminem Average Serlists of tour: Revival Tour". Retrieved August 4, 2018.
  4. "Dr. Dre Compton". August 12, 2015. Retrieved August 4, 2018.
  5. "Eminem criticised over rape lyric on Dr. Dre's Compton". Guardian News and Media Limited. August 7, 2015. Retrieved August 4, 2018.
  6. "Dr. Dre Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved August 4, 2018.
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