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''Doctor's Advocate'' is the second studio album by American hip hop recording artist The Game, released on November 14, 2006 through Geffen Records. Due to his disputes with 50 Cent, Game left Aftermath/G-Unit and signed with Geffen Records, another label under Universal Music Group's Interscope-Geffen-A&M division to terminate his contractual obligations with G-Unit in the summer of 2006. The album is his second major label release, following 2005's ''The Documentary'', which was released on Aftermath/G-Unit. Despite the absence of Dr. Dre, who executive produced Game's debut record, ''The Documentary'', the album featured production by four other returning producers—Kanye West, Just Blaze, Scott Storch and Hi-Tek—as well as will.i.am and Swizz Beatz. Production for the album was also contributed by DJ Khalil, Jellyroll, Jonathan "J.R." Rotem, Mr. Porter, Nottz, Reefa, Ervin "E.P." Pope and D-Roc, among others. ''Doctor's Advocate'' debuted at number one on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200, selling over 358,000 copies in its first week, making it Game's second number one album in a row. Guests featured on ''Doctor's Advocate'' include Busta Rhymes, Kanye West, Nas, Nate Dogg, Snoop Dogg, Tha Dogg Pound, Jamie Foxx and Xzibit. Upon its release, the album received favorable reviews, with music critics praising the album's production. Game made a point to prove that he could still make good music and be a successful artist, as he did on ''The Documentary'', without the help from Dr. Dre or 50 Cent.〔 〕 As with ''The Documentary'', ''Doctor's Advocate'' was distributed in the United Kingdom by Polydor Records, which is the British distributor for Interscope-Geffen-A&M releases. Game later called ''Doctor's Advocate'' the best album of his career (2012).〔http://thisizgame.ning.com/profiles/blogs/interview-game-talks-jesus-piece-concept-and-features-giving-kend〕 ==Background== When Game signed onto Aftermath Entertainment, it was later arranged that he would work with 50 Cent and his hip hop group G-Unit. The sudden feud between the pair, who had been marketed as having a mentor/protégé relationship, started soon afterwards. The two were able to put their differences aside for the release of The Game's debut album, The Documentary which was released on January 18, 2005. The album was a success for Game and had three singles that featured 50 Cent. The release date of 50 Cent's second album, The Massacre, was pushed back in order to accommodate Game's album, causing a rift between 50 Cent and Interscope Records. Tensions would rise during the filming of the music video for Game's third single, "Hate It or Love It", when 50 Cent refused to shoot a scene in the front seat of a car with Game, instead sitting in the back (Game's brother, Big Fase 100, would replace him). 50 Cent later dismissed Game from G-Unit on Hot 97 radio. 50 Cent also claimed that he was not getting his proper credit for the creation of Game's debut album and he claimed that he wrote six of the songs, which Game denied. After the announcement, Game, who was a guest earlier in the evening, attempted to enter the building with his entourage. After being denied entry, one of his associates was shot in the leg during a confrontation with a group of men leaving the building.〔Reid, Shaheem (February 28, 2005). (50 Drops Game from G-Unit; Shots Fired at Radio Station ). MTV. Retrieved June 2, 2007.〕〔Hope, Clover (March 2, 2005). (50 Cent Cancels New York Appearance amid Shooting Inquiry ). AllHipHop. Retrieved July 20, 2007.〕 When the situation escalated, both rappers held a press conference to announce their reconciliation.〔Fresh, Remmie (March 9, 2005). . AllHipHop. Retrieved July 20, 2007.〕 Fans had mixed feelings as to whether the rappers created a publicity stunt to boost the sales of the albums they had just released.〔Rodriguez, Jayson (March 1, 2005). . AllHipHop. Retrieved July 20, 2007.〕 Nevertheless, even after the situation deflated,〔Williams, Houston (May 9, 2005). (Game: Winds of Change ). AllHipHop. Retrieved July 20, 2007.〕 G-Unit criticized The Game's street cred. The group denounced The Game and announced that he will not be featured on their albums. During a Summer Jam performance, The Game launched a boycott of G-Unit called "G-Unot".〔Rodriguez, Jason (June 6, 2005). . AllHipHop. Retrieved July 20, 2007.〕 After the performance at Summer Jam, Game responded with "300 Bars and Runnin'", an extended "diss" aimed at G-Unit as well as members of Roc-A-Fella Records on the mixtape ''You Know What It Is Vol. 3''. 50 Cent responded through his "Piggy Bank" music video, which features The Game as a Mr. Potato Head doll and also parodies other rivals. Since then both groups continued to attack each other. The Game released two more mixtapes, ''Ghost Unit'' and a mixtape/DVD called ''Stop Snitchin, Stop Lyin''. G-Unit posted a cover of Game's head on the body of a male stripper for "Hate It or Love It (G-Unit Radio Part 21)" mixtape, as a response to Game displaying pictures of G-Unit dressed as Village People.〔Reid, Shaheem (July 10, 2006). (Mixtape Monday: 50 Cent Strips Down The Game ). MTV. Retrieved June 15, 2007.〕 Although he was signed to Aftermath Entertainment, The Game left the label Due to his disputes with 50 Cent and signed with Geffen Records (another label under Universal Music Group's Interscope-Geffen-A&M division) to terminate his contractual obligations with G-Unit in the summer of 2006 (although others claim 50 Cent pressured Dr. Dre to kick him off).〔Petipas, Jolene (August 1, 2006). (Update: The Game Officially Leaves Aftermath ). SOHH. Retrieved June 9, 2007.〕 G-Unit member Spider Loc had also begun to insult The Game on various songs. In addition, The Game released "240 Bars (Spider Joke)" and "100 Bars (The Funeral)" both attacking G-Unit, Spider Loc and others. 50 Cent's response was "Not Rich, Still Lyin'" where he mocks The Game.〔Chery, Carl (February 3, 2006). (The Game takes on Spider Loc, 50 Cent strikes back ), SOHH. Retrieved July 23, 2007.〕 Lloyd Banks replied to the Game on a Rap City freestyle booth session. The Game quickly released a "diss" record called "SoundScan" where The Game pokes fun at Lloyd Banks' album ''Rotten Apple'' falling thirteen spots on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart and disappointing second week sales. Lloyd Banks replied on his mixtape ''Mo' Money In The Bank Pt. 5: Gang Green Season Continues'' with a song called "Showtime (The Game's Over)". Lloyd Banks states that 50 Cent wrote half of The Game's first album ''The Documentary'' and pokes fun at The Game's suicidal thoughts. In October 2006, The Game extended a peace treaty to 50 Cent, which was not immediately replied to.〔Fresh, Remmie (September 30, 2006). (The Game Extends Peace Treaty to 50 Cent ), Allhiphop. Retrieved June 23, 2007.〕 However, a couple days later, on Power 106, he stated that the treaty was only offered for one day.〔Audio of the conversation on Power 106 URL (The Black Wall Street Forum ). The Black Wall Street. Retrieved October 11, 2006.〕 On The Game's album, ''Doctor's Advocate'', he claims that the feud is over on a few of the songs. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Doctor's Advocate」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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