After a seven-year hiatus, Dr. Dre returned with 2001, the follow-up to his debut album, The Chronic. In the interim between the two monumental projects, Dr. Dre assembled an all-star cast of rap superstars including, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Nate Dogg, and Xzibit who would assist in executing his vision on one of the most flawless albums in hip-hop history. Dr. Dre's production reached a mythical tier on songs like, "Still D.R.E," "The Next Episode," and "Forgot About Dre."