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: Produced by Dr. Dre, the track features his signature heavy percussion and a catchy, melodic hook.

: The song famously uses an interpolation of the 1970s French pop song "Mais dans la lumière" by Mike Brant, which gives it a unique, atmospheric sound.

The path to the song's official release was marked by widespread leaks: Crack A Bottle

: A demo exists where Eminem performs reference vocals for Dr. Dre's verse, showcasing how he guided his mentor's delivery.

: The song is a rare collaboration between three of the biggest names in Shady/Aftermath history: Eminem, Dr. Dre, and 50 Cent. : Produced by Dr

: An unfinished version, often referred to as "Number One," leaked in late 2008 on various mixtapes.

: On February 12, 2009, "Crack a Bottle" set a new record for first-week digital sales with 418,000 downloads , surpassing the previous record held by T.I.'s "Live Your Life". The path to the song's official release was

: The track was recorded during a period of intense creative output for Eminem, where he reportedly wrote and recorded enough material to fill two albums while recovering from pill addiction. Record-Breaking Success