I Need A Doctor

About this song

The song features Eminem, Dr. Dre and Skylar Grey. It is written in a cinematic style and describes the relationship between Eminem and Dr. Dre.

What it's about

Eminem talks about Dre being stuck creatively and unable to make music the way he used to because of grief and depression. Eminem, who went through something similar after his best friend died in 2006, passionately tries to get Dre to believe in his own abilities again.

Fun facts

• Sampled in 7 other songs, like “The People's Champ (Intro) by Eminem”.
• Covered 4 times, including “Black History Month Song by Ryan Berba (Ft. Ashley B)”.
• Written by Dr. Dre, Eminem, Alex da Kid and Skylar Grey.
• Produced by Alex da Kid.