Dr. Dre & Hittman Bodied The Chilling Banger "Big Egos"

Twenty-one years ago, Dr. Dre and Hittman delivered some menacing bars on "2001" classic "Big Egos."

BYMitch Findlay
1999 Aftermath ENT1999 Aftermath ENT

Twenty-one years ago, Dr. Dre came through and delivered what may very well be the greatest hip-hop album of all time, 2001. True, such a claim is certainly debatable, but few can argue that it doesn't deserve inclusion in the conversation. Boasting no shortage of classic singles, 2001 remains a consistent listen from start-to-finish, thanks in large part to deeper cuts like the Hittman-assisted "Big Egos." Boasting one of Dr. Dre's most haunting beats of all time, the chilling piano-driven classic finds both emcees holding it down with some appropriately menacing bars.

"Disconnected from the streets forever," raps Dre. "As long as I got a Beretta, ni*ga, I'm down for whatever / I roll with my shit off safety, for ni*gas that been hatin' me lately / and the bitches that wanna break me." His quiet intensity is matched by Hittman's more exuberant brand of psychopathy, and the Doc's former protege makes his presence felt in a hailstorm of bullets. "Passin' by with Uzis, like who you aiming at?
That shady bitch and that bitch ni*ga that was claimin' that," he raps, his bars emphasized by the sounds of a violent massacre. "I don't sympathize for wack hoes and wimpy guys / You gotta recognize Hittman is an enterprise."

Twenty-one years later, Dr. Dre's 2001 still hits as hard as ever before. Be sure to check out "Big Egos" now, and should you want a deeper insight into the album's creation, check out our exclusive feature right here -- a must-read for any Dr. Dre fan. 

QUOTABLE LYRICS

I don't sympathize for wack hoes and wimpy guys
You gotta recognize Hittman is an enterprise
Cali pride, Bronson rider South Central-ized
The Henny got me energized, smoke the guys
Tryna focus on mines, poke they eyes out, I'm L.A.'s loc'est
Hope they don't have to find out the hard way


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<b>Feature Editor</b> <!--BR--> Mitch Findlay is a writer and hip-hop journalist based in Montreal. Resident old head by default. Enjoys writing Original Content about music, albums, lyrics, and rap history. His favorite memories include interviewing J.I.D and EarthGang at the "Revenge Of The Dreamers 3" studio sessions in Atlanta and receiving a phone call from Dr. Dre. In his spare time he makes horror movies.