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As someone else pointed out, INAD is Dre's 2nd most successful solo single ever. Considering Dre's career, that is not bad. Detox is going to have to sell great numbers to live up to expectations. In order to do that Dre is going to need to cater the album to more than just his original fan base. The thing I find odd, is that Dre has been know to be a perfectionist and not leak material prior to releasing album. People also frequently complain that Dre is so stingy with his unrealeased material. Now, the same people are complaining about the songs that actually leak. It justifies Dre's hesitance to put out material and only enforces his reputation as a perfectionist. I think we should enjoy the leaks for what they are, and wait to judge Detox until it finally drops.
Quote from: thegooddoc on March 24, 2011, 12:33:25 PMAs someone else pointed out, INAD is Dre's 2nd most successful solo single ever. Considering Dre's career, that is not bad. Detox is going to have to sell great numbers to live up to expectations. In order to do that Dre is going to need to cater the album to more than just his original fan base. The thing I find odd, is that Dre has been know to be a perfectionist and not leak material prior to releasing album. People also frequently complain that Dre is so stingy with his unrealeased material. Now, the same people are complaining about the songs that actually leak. It justifies Dre's hesitance to put out material and only enforces his reputation as a perfectionist. I think we should enjoy the leaks for what they are, and wait to judge Detox until it finally drops. No INAD is FAR from being in his top 5 successful solo singles. Check the sales figures from the old singles and how many people love those songs and can recite every word from them. Just because it was #4 on BillBoard Hot 100 it does not mean its more successful than Still D.R.E. or some of the other singles he has released in the past.