The track was produced by Dr. Dre. It features his signature "heavy" drum-based production with dramatic strings and horns.
It prominently samples "Mais dans la lumière" by Israeli singer Mike Brant. Eminem, Dr. Dre, & 50 Cent - Crack A Bottle
is a hip-hop anthem by the "Big Three" of Shady/Aftermath—Eminem, Dr. Dre, and 50 Cent. Released in early 2009, it served as a monumental reunion track and a key promotional single for Eminem's sixth studio album, Relapse . Song Overview & Production The track was produced by Dr
Notably, a leaked demo revealed that Eminem wrote Dr. Dre's verse, providing a "guide vocal" for Dre to follow. It prominently samples "Mais dans la lumière" by
Lyrically, the song is a celebratory anthem focused on success, dominance, and hedonism, marking Eminem's return to the limelight after a five-year hiatus. Historic Chart Performance
"Crack a Bottle" was a commercial juggernaut, setting multiple records upon its release: