INTERNET! I cover Movies, TV, and of course lots of Comic Books, but I also really love music and never really speak on it. I’m much more informed and better versed in those other mediums but I’m just as passionate about music. I’m constantly listening to and learning about the music I love. Especially Rap & Hip Hop, and one of my top 100 favorite albums of all time turns 20 years old TODAY! To celebrate two decades of THE GAME ‘s THE DOCUMENTARY I wanted to dive into some of thoughts on this west coast staple.
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The Documentary is the debut studio album by American rapper the Game. It was released on January 18, 2005, by Aftermath Entertainment, G-Unit Records, and Interscope Records. The record serves as his major-label debut, preceded by his independently released debut Untold Story in 2004. In 2001, while the Game was in hospital recovering from a shooting, he decided to pursue a career in music. He released the mixtape, “Q.B. 2 Compton” under his then record label “Get Low Recordz” in 2002, which was later discovered by Dr. Dre and led to him signing the Game to his label, Aftermath Entertainment. The album includes production from high-profile producers such as Dr. Dre, Kanye West, Scott Storch and Timbaland, among others, and guest appearances from 50 Cent, Eminem, Nate Dogg and Faith Evans, among others. This would be the Game’s only album on Aftermath and G-Unit Records, as he left the label later in 2006 after a feud began between him and fellow G-Unit label-mate 50 Cent.
The Documentary debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 586,000 units in its first week. In March 2005, the Recording Industry Association of America certified the album double Platinum, and by November 2005 the album sold 2.5 million copies in the U.S. The Documentary received generally positive reviews, with critics praising the album’s production. It is also often debated by critics between itself and Doctor’s Advocate as Game’s best album. Since the album’s release, the Game was credited as a “driving force” in reviving the once-dominant West Coast hip hop scene that had since been overshadowed by artists from the East, Midwest and South during the early 2000s. The Documentary remains the Game’s best-selling album to date. On June 16, 2014, the Game announced a sequel to the album, The Documentary 2, which was released on October 9, 2015, followed by the release of The Documentary 2.5 a week later.
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Hate it or luv it The Game iz a legend (pun intended)
I remember you doing a review, on collider I think, on the watchmen hbo show and you said something about games black Wall Street label and I knew you had good taste
Yo coy i knew when I started following you from reel rejects vids ..i knew that you was a real 🥷 on the low…best vid hands down
Coy, you are my brother in my head—I’m you! Especially when it comes to PBS shows, great TV dramas, French movies, and all things David Lynch (RIP David Lynch).
I absolutely love being subscribed to your channel. Like Forrest Gump says, "You never know what you’re gonna get!" One day it’s comics, another day TV shows, rap music, and who knows—maybe a mukbang or cooking show in the future! Your enthusiasm is infectious.
Thanks for continuing to surprise us in such a delightful way! 🎉
Definitely into music videos like this from you. I agree with most of your opinions. Im an east coast guy but Pac, Kendrick and The Game are some of the absolute greatest of all time.
Reminds me of the days going to the club every weekend.
When it came to the whole G Unit/The Game beef, they needed that CM Punk energy. They were not there to make friends, but to make money.
Such a classic album! Imma fan of most of the tracks on this one! No more fun and games!
Suprising video, love it 👏🏾The Documentary is a classic to me
Jesus Christ… It really has been 20 years since this album came out hasn't it? Absolutely mind blowing. Also I'm really loving that you're starting to make music content as well! People often forget about The Documentary and placing it amongst the greats, so I'm glad that you're giving it respect. Keep it coming and keep up the great work.
jesus . i was 9 years old. what a classic. what a great album.
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Keep this up brother, love this type of content! Not long revisited this album so perfect timing.
Also stay safe, we’re thinking about you all there in L.A.
This album was a straight banger.
oh… ok…. soooo Coy's just got good taste period… got it!
Dreams is one of my favorite beats of all time. Too bad Kanye is a piece of shit 😅
Props Coy, the Documentary is a classic
I am genuinely shocked. I did not know that you were this informed on hip hop. And I’m a fan of CJ. Hope you do make more Hip Hop based videos. This was a fun treat. Where I’m From is arguably the best Game song ever.
Have you ever heard The Game’s “300 Bars”?
https://youtu.be/b0iWg3iuS5o?si=F25FbxJjwGwUl2yz
My favorite Album of all time was 15 when it dropped and game is my favorite rapper I’m 34 now going on 35 still bumping it today
20 years is crazy
As one of those people who has asked you to do more music content, thank you for this! Just sat down to watch with the new vape pen, gonna spin the album after. Might listen to Documentary 2 as well, love the sequel too.
Love from Belgium 🇧🇪♥️ 42k ❤❤
coy whats your favorite kanye album post 2010
You broke 40k! Congrats just goes to show you should ask for what you want. Thanks for sharing your music passion as well.
I got Lamborghini doors on my Escalade, Low pro so look like I'm ridin' on blades
Just goes you can't judge a book by it's cover like I did not have Coy covering a timeless West Coast gangsta album on my 2025 bingo card
P.S. Pac is the GOAT and Kendrick definitely is Pac for this era you're on the money there
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Please Coy. Music content. We’d love to hear your thoughts .
Man, I remember getting this CD in middle school and playing it over and over again on my Walkman disc player. Still a great album! Start From Scratch is my favorite track
Great breakdown. Thanks for reminding me how special that album is
I never ever thought you’d be a hip hop person, or even music lol.
Big production guy. Dre, Just Blaze, Kanye, Timbaland all great in here. Agreed with Young Buck thing too. GUnit album first D12 album, and Mos Def Black on Both Sides some of many recommendations. Great job Coy. 20 years, man.
Talking about the NWA thing he was a friend of Eazy Es kid I'll link it it's from a mixtape might get deleted but worth a listen
The guitar on we aint goin nowhere 👏👏🎸
Sorry last one 300 bars and runnin a jackin for beats style diss to go after everybody using some of the most prolific beats in hip hop
I honestly never would have expected this review.
"I really respect one of those men" that just made me like coy more 😂😂
Classic album
You're a sensitive man baby who can't take criticism. You call people dumb but as soon as someone comes at you with similar energy, you block them. Grow up little man
Fun vid Coy, I wasn’t around for this era of hip hop but man do enjoy discovering/listening to it now 🔥
I was 12 going to be 13 when the album came out.
GREAT coverage/review – thanks!