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A showcase for the harder edge of Dr. Dre's production style, 'High Powered' pairs RBX's aggressive delivery with Daz Dillinger's closing remarks, framed by Dre's introduction. The track leans into the confrontational posture that defined much of the album, with RBX adopting the voice of someone unafraid of violence and its consequences. The production sits somewhere between the album's funk-inflected moments and its more austere, menacing passages. The song functions partly as a statement of intent from Death Row Records, with each voice reinforcing the label's reputation for unflinching street narratives. RBX's verses move quickly through violent imagery and boasts about evasion, whilst Daz's outro reframes the whole thing as a warning to those who might cross the label. It's a track that prioritises attitude and momentum over the melodic hooks that appear elsewhere on the album, serving as a palate-cleanser between more accessible moments.
"High Powered" is a track by Dr. Dre, from the album The Chronic, released 15th December 1992. Full lyrics are available below.
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