The Documentary is the debut
studio album by American rapper
The Game, released on January 18, 2005, through
Aftermath Entertainment,
G-Unit Records and
Interscope Records. After recovering from a shooting in late 2001, The Game pursued a rap career and was discovered by
Dr. Dre who signed him to his Aftermath Entertainment label. The album, which is his
major label debut, includes
production provided by high-profile producers such as Dr. Dre,
Kanye West,
Scott Storch,
Timbaland and more. The album features several prominent
guest appearances, including
50 Cent,
Eminem,
Nate Dogg and
Faith Evans, among others. This was The Game's only album on Aftermath and G-Unit Records. He left the label after a feud began between him and fellow G-Unit labelmate
50 Cent.