Revised Chapter 52: November 10th, 2001 - Celebrations, Reactions, and a Friendship Forged in Rhyme
The music world was still buzzing about "Let's Get High" reaching Number 1, dethroning "Top Bully," and the continued success of Juice's "Juicy." But one person, in particular, was watching with keen interest: Eminem.
Eminem's Reaction:
Eminem had been following Holmes's career with a mix of admiration and competitive spirit. He respected Holmes's talent and his hustle, and he saw him as a peer, someone who consistently pushed the boundaries of hip-hop.
When "Let's Get High" reached Number 1, Eminem recognized the brilliance of the collaboration, the infectiousness of the beat, and the undeniable chemistry between Holmes, Snoop Dogg, and Dr. Dre. He felt a surge of inspiration, eager to create something equally impactful.
"Those guys killed it," Eminem said, nodding in appreciation as he listened to "Let's Get High" again. "Gotta give it to 'em. Holmes is on a roll."
The Sales Figures:
The sales figures for the songs were staggering:
- "Let's Get High" sold 2 million copies in its first week, becoming the fastest-selling single of 2001.
- "Big Bully" continued to sell well, reaching 7 million copies overall.
- "Juicy" reached Number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, selling 1 million copies.
The Celebration:
Holmes, Snoop Dogg, and Dr. Dre celebrated the success of "Let's Get High" with a private party at Dre's mansion. The atmosphere was electric, filled with laughter, music, and good vibes.
"We did it, fellas!" Dre shouted, raising a glass of champagne. "We took over the world!"
"It was a team effort," Holmes said , smiling. "We couldn't have done it without each other."
"And we couldn't have done it without the fans," Snoop added, always quick to show appreciation.
The party went on late into the night, with the trio toasting to their success and plotting their next move.
A Collaboration Revisited:
Eminem gave Holmes a call, not with a sense of urgent need, but more like two friends catching up.
Eminem: "Yo, Holmes! Congrats on the number one, man. "Let's Get High" is fire!"
Holmes: "Thanks, Em. Appreciate it. You been good?"
Eminem: "Yeah, man, just been grinding. Listen, I was thinking... we did that track a while back, but we've both leveled up since then. What do you say we cook up something new? No pressure, just throwing it out there."
Holmes considered the offer, a smile playing on his lips. He remembered their previous collaboration fondly, and he respected Eminem's talent immensely.
Holmes: "You know what, Em? I'm in. It's been a while. Let's see what we can come up with. We can work together to make it good."
Eminem: "Aight that sound great men !"
Holmes relayed the news to Snoop and Dre. "Eminem just hit me up, wants to do a track together," he said.
"Eminem's a beast, man," Snoop said, grinning. "You two together would be unstoppable. That will be number one."
"That's going to be legendary men !" Dre said. "A good song for the people"
Holmes nodded. "I'm looking forward to it," he said. "It's gonna be epic." The seeds of a new collaboration were sown, promising another exciting chapter in the ever-evolving landscape of hip-hop.