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Ego Trippin' is the ninth studio album by Long Beach, California-based rapper Snoop Dogg. The album was released March 11 2008.[2]

Background

The album was originally set to feature no guests and showcase Snoop Dogg only, hence the title "Ego Trippin'".[4] However, Snoop Dogg proved this concept untrue as he scheduled tracks with the likes of Charlie Wilson, among others.[5] All of the photography was taken at Long Beach Polytechnic High School, Snoop's high school.

Sales

The album sold 137,000 copies in its first week, debuting #3 on the US Billboard 200 chart. As of July 12 2008, the album has sold 360,000 units in the U.S.[6]

Reception

Rolling Stone (pp.63-64) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "[H]is languorous rapping has a way of inspiring inventively freaky sounds from producers....Result: the best Snoop disc in years..."

Entertainment Weekly (p.p.74) - "All of Snoop's personalities make appearances on his ninth CD, Ego Trippin'....It's sentimental, it's fun....Maybe this old Dogg doesn't need any new tricks." -- Grade: B

Vibe (p.80) - "Lead single 'Sensual Seduction' is an undeniable masterpiece of throwback funk schmaltz.."

Music

Snoop Dogg originally confirmed that Pharrell, Nelly and Charlie Wilson would appear on a track entitled "Feet Don't Fail Me Now", and that he also would like to work with Bono, Madonna and Mick Jagger as well. However, "Feet Don't Fail Me Now" and none of the collaborations would make the final album cut except Charlie Wilson' features, But now the track "Feet Don't Fail Me Now" will appear on Nelly's upcoming album. Collaborations with DJ Quik, Raphael Saadiq, Teddy Riley and Too Short are also scheduled for the album.[7]

Snoop Dogg spoke on working with Everlast for a country song called "Johnny Cash".[8] However, the track's title was changed to "My Medicine" with Everlast playing the guitar and singing on the chorus. Another track with Charlie Wilson and The Gap Band called "Can't Say Goodbye" was also confirmed for the album.[8] Snoop Dogg reminisced on the track stating, "This song makes me want to cry every time I hear it. It is a reflection of my life and how I have grown as not only an artist but also a man - it is about me staying true to where I came from while having to accept where I am in my life today, it's deep".[8]

Snoop Dogg and Charlie Wilson both performed 'Can't Say Goodbye' on American Idol's 'Idol Gives Back' Charity Performance. On July 29, 2008 bet's 106 & Park Premired Snoop Dogg's Video For Thoze Gurlz

Track listing

# Title Producer(s) Featured guest(s) Sample(s) Time
1 "A Word Witchya! (Intro)" Scoop DeVille "Distant Lover" by Marvin Gaye 1:20
2 "Press Play" DJ Quik "Voyage to Atlantis" by The Isley Brothers 3:48
3 "SD Is Out" Teddy Riley 3:49
4 "Gangsta Like Me" Teddy Riley 4:26
5 "Neva Have 2 Worry" Niggaracci Uncle Chucc 4:18
6 "Sexual Eruption" Shawty Redd 4:00
7 "Life of da Party" Scoop DeVille Too Short & Mistah F.A.B. 4:23
8 "Waste of Time" Raphael Saadiq, Bobby Ozuna Raphael Saadiq 3:33
9 "Cool" Teddy Riley Cover of "Cool" by The Time 4:01
10 "Sets Up" The Neptunes 3:44
11 "Deez Hollywood Nights" Nottz "Hollywood Knights" by Brooklyn Dreams 4:39
12 "Whateva U Do" Khao 3:46
13 "Staxxx in My Jeans" Rick Rock 3:49
14 "Been Around tha World" Niggaracci 3:36
15 "Let it Out" Teddy Riley 2:38
16 "My Medicine" Everlast 2:40
17 "Ridin' in My Chevy" Scoop DeVille 3:15
18 "Those Gurlz" Teddy Riley, DJ Quik, Scoop DeVille 4:00
19 "One Chance (Make it Good)" Frequency "Make It Good" by Prince Phillip Mitchell 3:33
20 "Why Did You Leave Me" Hitboy & Polow da Don "Celtic Rain" by Mike Oldfield 4:07
21 "Can't Say Goodbye" Teddy Riley Charlie Wilson 4:07
* "Walk Away" (iTunes pre-order bonus track) "Down Rodeo" by Rage Against The Machine, "Shame on a Nigga" by Ol' Dirty Bastard (interpolation) 4:08
* "Nobody Better" (Australian bonus track) Swiff D "Ain't Nobody" by Rufus & Chaka Khan 3:24
  • * = marks bonus tracks
  • ( ) = marks uncredited personnel

Singles

"Sensual Seduction"

Chart Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 7
Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs 5
Hot Rap Singles 10
Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play 1
Brasil Top 100 21
South Africa Top 40 6
Austria Top 75 40
New Zealand Top 50 10
UK Top 75 24
Switzerland Top 100 22
Germany Top 100 15
Belgium Top 50 30
Sweden Top 60 4
Finland Top 20 12
Canadian Hot 100 52
Bulgaria Top 40 22
Dutch Top 40 21

[9] [10]

"Life of da Party"

Chart Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 105
Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs 48
Hot Rap Singles 22

"Can't Say Goodbye"

Chart Position
Billboard Hot Digital Songs 151

References

  1. ^ jpc - your global music player - Snoop Dogg: Ego Trippin. jpc. Accessed March 2 2008.
  2. ^ a b Amazon.com: Ego Trippin': Snoop Dogg: Music. Amazon. Accessed March 2 2008.
  3. ^ HMV.com: albums: Ego Trippin (2008). HMV.com. Accessed March 2 2008.
  4. ^ Jokesta (August 29 2007). Snoop Goes Solo on Ego Trippin', Inspired by Amy Winehouse. DefSounds. Accessed December 31 2007.
  5. ^ Shaheem Reid, with reporting by Brennan Williams (January 10 2008). Snoop Dogg Aims for the Stars: Madonna, Bono, Mick Jagger on His Collabo Wish List. VH1. Accessed March 2 2008.
  6. ^ Soundscan - LatinRapper.com Forum
  7. ^ Shaheem Reid (February 9 2008). Snoop Dogg Previews Ego Trippin' MTV. Accessed February 14 2008.
  8. ^ a b c JustinL (February 27 2008). Snoop Dogg - Ego Trippin' (March 11th Release). dubcnn.com. Accessed February 27 2008.
  9. ^ Snoop Dogg - Sensual Seduction - Music Charts
  10. ^ Snoop Dogg Sensual Seduction @ Top40-Charts.com - 40 Top 20 & Top 40 Music Charts from 25 Countries
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