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.