: It blends electronic house and nu-disco with deep house basslines and rhythmic saxophone accents.
The track by DJ Dark , Mentol , and D.E.P. is a deep house rework of the iconic 1995 hip-hop anthem by 2Pac and Dr. Dre. Released on January 15, 2021 , under the label Deep Universe , this version transforms the original's G-funk grit into a modern dance-floor filler. Key Features of the Rework
: It famously featured 2Pac and Dr. Dre performing under a framed dome in a wasteland, with cameos from Chris Tucker and Roger Troutman. dj_dark_mentol_feat_dep_california_love_video
: The original music video, inspired by Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome , was set in a post-apocalyptic desert in the year 2095.
: The high-budget concept was originally the idea of actress Jada Pinkett Smith . : It blends electronic house and nu-disco with
While this 2021 version is a "cover rework," its identity is deeply tied to the legendary visuals of the 1995 original:
You can find the DJ Dark & Mentol version on platforms like YouTube , Bandcamp, and Apple Music . California Love (feat. D.E.P.) | Dj Dark & Mentol Dre performing under a framed dome in a
: The track features smooth female vocals from D.E.P. that reinterpret the classic "California knows how to party" hook.