The original idea behind what Snoop Dogg considers his ninth album -- ignoring all those pesky and shoddy fringe releases -- was that the title represented a truly solo effort with no guest shots. As the street date grew closer, the rapper flipped the script and decided that Ego Trippin' referred to how he "let" people write songs for the album, songs Snoop could rap and sometimes, shockingly, sing. The leadoff good-time single "Sensual Seduction" -- or "Sexual Eruption" on the explicit album -- proved the latter wasn't a bad idea at all, with Snoop crafting a hooky bedroom track using both a smirk and a throwback Zapp feel. It was a perfect flagship release for an album that tries numerous things but never tries too hard, plus one where the nostalgia is plentiful and perfectly chosen. At the heart of it all are the "overseers" of the album, QDT Muzic, a production crew formed by Snoop along with new jack swing legend Teddy Riley and West Coast hero DJ Quik. This fascinating mix of veterans somehow handles everything from the crooked, crip-walking "Gangsta Like Me" to an unbelievably faithful and fun cover of the Time's "Cool" with Snoop singing and strutting just like Morris Day. Throwaway moments like the country song -- for real -- "My Medicine" are balanced by rich and honest moments like "Been Around tha World," where the rapper reminds listeners he's actually married and delivers a heartfelt "I'll be home soon" number. It's the one time his words are the focus, and while it's never clear how much Snoop actually wrote, the ghostwriters he's admitted to hiring have the thug script down and rarely disappoint. What is disappointing is the woefully long track list, the redundant numbers, and the trimming required to keep from drifting off before the majestic closer, "Can't Say Goodbye" with the Gap Band's Charlie Wilson, rolls around. Put a quarter of this loose, hangout session to the side and you've got a great argument that Snoop's transition from hungry gangster to laid-back celebrity and idea man is going much better than expected.
!http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2047/2093440448_070c16c83a.jpg?v=0!- "According to Edmund Darris, who interviewed him ...Snoop Dogg is our modern day Shakespeare".- "In 2001...at the age of 30, Snoop gave up smoking weed." - "In 2007...Snoop Dogg was arrested along with a woman after the pair reportedly 'reeked' of marijuana."- "Snoop directed _Snoop Dogg's Hustlaz: Diary of a Pimp_...using the...
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!http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2047/2093440448_070c16c83a.jpg?v=0!- "According to Edmund Darris, who interviewed him ...Snoop Dogg is our modern day Shakespeare".- "In 2001...at the age of 30, Snoop gave up smoking weed." - "In 2007...Snoop Dogg was arrested along with a woman after the pair reportedly 'reeked' of marijuana."- "Snoop directed _Snoop Dogg's Hustlaz: Diary of a Pimp_...using the...
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I just came across this and it opened up a whole can of worms. Out in the U.S. since the end of January, with a UK release looming June 15th Snoop Dogg's remix of Cash's "Walk The Line" is one of 18 cuts on Johnny Cash Remixed, a controversial album panned by most. Produced by Cash's son John Carter Cash and Jay-Z's father-in-law Mathew Knowles the album was licensed by Cash's first label Sun R...
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I just read that Snoop Dogg is set to cover Johnny Cash's "I Walk The Line" on album produced by Cash's son titled " Johnny Cash Remixed". If at first you say WTF?, as I did, you may be surprised at this video of country song My Medicine that Snoop released last month. Is our Dogg goin' YeeHah????? (Stop smilin'!)My Medicine Video
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Thanks for Charley R to showing me this! Snoop and Everlast snag Willie Nelson to do this video, in honor off the great Johnny Cash! I have been waiting for this one too! Fun!
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The last week has been full of highs and lows. On Saturday the fabulous Makepeace Brothers were the latest band to be given the Terrible Love Songs Living Room Concert (LRC) treatment and what a fabulous night it was. I'll post a full review with videos and photos shortly. The lows were mostly surrounding electronic equipment again. Our cheap freeview digital television receiver box packed up ...
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Snoop pushed his personal boundaries a little by singing on 'Sensual Seduction" late last year, now he's doing a country video with Willie Nelson.Snoop and Willie shot this video over in Amsterdam (hmmm I wonder why). I bet the puffs of smoke billowing out of their tour bus was amazing. This song was written by Whitey Ford, aka the guy from House Of Pain... good times.
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This guy is so unpredictable these days. Not only did he stop by the CMT awards, but he was sporting a cowboy hat and what appears to be a jherri curl. Take it back to '87 Snoop!For those of you who are unaware, Snoop has a country song on his new album called "My Medicine"... If he ever peforms this at a country music function I'd die to see how they respond. You can check that out along with ...
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A DJ Drama mixtape can do wonders for your career, Drama has teamed up with artists in the past and delivered pivotal material. Mixtapes like Lil Wayne's 'Dedication' can be looked at as a turning point in his career. The same thing goes for T.I.'s 'Return Of The King' collab with DJ Drama. I guess the moral of the story is, never underestimate the benefits of giving away free music to your fan...
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We haven't done any Snoop sample sets since we hooked up his debut Doggystyle. So why not start with his last album? Ego Trippin' came out last year and is probably best known for his single "Sexual Seduction". Who knew Snoop would pull a Kanye? Of course we couldn't call it that back then, but [...]
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During an interview with Kendra G if Power 92, Snoop got just a little defensive when asked if Dr. Dre worked on his new album. Snoop immediately said no, and gave a several minute response detailing why. Almost 15 years after starting his career, he still feels the pressure of making songs that measure up to the success of his collaborations with Dre. Snoop went on to say that while he loves D...
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Steve Aoki has remixed Snoop 's Sexual Eruption, and I rather like this fresh take on a track thats pretty much a classic now! Enjoy! Sexual Eruption (Weird Science Mix)
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Snoop Dogg x Madame Tussauds. Snoop is getting his entire body waxed…literally. The D-O-Double-G will be the next hip-hop star (Biggie and Pac before him) to be featured in Madame Tussauds famed Wax Museum. These pics show the processes that the wax Snoop has to go through. I’m gonna have nightmares. Not to be blasphemous, [...]
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| 1 A Word Witchya! (Intro) |
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| 2 Press Play |
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| 3 SD Is Out |
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| 4 Gangsta Like Me |
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| 5 Neva Have 2 Worry |
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| 6 Sexual Eruption |
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| 7 Life of da Party |
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| 8 Waste of Time |
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| 9 Cool |
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| 10 Sets Up |
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| 11 Deez Hollywood Nights |
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| 12 Whateva U Do |
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| 13 Staxxx in My Jeans |
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| 14 Been Around tha World |
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| 15 Let It Out |
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| 16 My Medicine |
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| 17 Ridin' in My Chevy |
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| 18 Those Gurlz |
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| 19 One Chance (Make It Good) |
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| 20 Why Did You Leave Me |
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| 21 Can't Say Goodbye |
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