Released in late 2004 as the lead single for The Game 's debut studio album, , " Westside Story " (featuring 50 Cent) served as the official resurgence of West Coast gangsta rap in the mainstream . Produced by Dr. Dre and Scott Storch , the track reached No. 93 on the Billboard Hot 100 despite being an airplay-only release with no official music video. The Genesis of a West Coast Anthem
: The song is a heavy tribute to Tupac Shakur , featuring direct references to "California Love" and "Against All Odds". Cultural Impact and The Documentary Westside Story-The Game feat. 50 Cent-The Documentary
: The track introduces Game's "documentary" style, which involves heavy name-dropping of legends like Nate Dogg , Snoop Dogg , and Dr. Dre to cement his place in rap history. Released in late 2004 as the lead single