Make America Crip Again
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Released | October 27, 2017 | |||
Recorded | 2017 | |||
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Length | 29:26 | |||
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Make America Crip Again is the second extended play by American rapper Snoop Dogg. The EP was released on October 27, 2017, by Doggystyle Records and Empire Distribution.[1] It features guest appearances from Chris Brown, O.T. Genasis and October London, among others, with production from Kid Capri and Dâm-Funk, among others.[2] It was preceded by two singles, "Dis Finna Be a Breeze!" and "M.A.C.A.".
Background
In an interview with Rolling Stone,[3] Snoop Dogg explained the EP's title, by stating
It's not a statement or a political act: it's just good music. Certain people feel like we should make America 'great again', but that time they're referring to always takes me back to separation and segregation so I'd rather Make America Crip Again. In my lifetime, that's when young black men in impoverished areas organized to help their communities and to take care of their own because society basically left them for dead. A lot of people glorify the gang-banging and violence but forget that in the beginning, the Crips' main and sole purpose was to be the reflection of the Black Panthers. They looked after kids, provided after-school activities, fed them and stepped in as role models and father figures.
Artwork
The cover of the original MP3 release features a blue baseball cap with the words "Make America Crip Again", a reference to "Make America Great Again" hats worn by Donald Trump supporters.[4] The hat, which as it appears on the album cover was created by Cuzzalo Ink Boss C-LIM.[5][6][7]
The album cover, released October 31, 2017, features Snoop Dogg standing behind a corpse with an identification tag reading "Trump". The cover is an homage to Ice Cube's 1991 album Death Certificate.[8]
Singles
The lead single, "Dis Finna Be a Breeze!" featuring comedian Ha Ha Davis was released on September 29, 2017.[9][10]
The second single, "M.A.C.A." was released on October 23, 2017.[11]
Track listing
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "M.A.C.A." |
| 3:17 |
2. | "3's Company" (featuring Chris Brown and O.T. Genasis) | Don City | 4:05 |
3. | "Good Foot" | Kid Capri | 3:31 |
4. | "Dis Finna Be a Breeze!" (featuring Ha Ha Davis) |
| 2:47 |
5. | "None of Mine" | Ben Billions | 3:20 |
6. | "My Last Name" (featuring October London) | Los | 3:13 |
7. | "SportsCenter (Remix)" (featuring DesignerFlow) | Kym Williams[12] | 4:34 |
8. | "Fly Away" (featuring Shon Lawon) | Dâm-Funk | 4:39 |
Total length: | 29:26 |
Notes
Sample credits
- "M.A.C.A." contains a sample of "La Di Da Di", as performed by Doug E. Fresh and MC Ricky D and interpolations of "Hey Young World", as performed by Slick Rick.[13][14]
- Snoop Doggy Dog attributes the album's opening monologue to the new Crip Nations leader, President Donald Trump [citation needed]
References
- ^ a b "Make America Crip Again by Snoop Dogg". Apple Music. Retrieved October 26, 2017.
- ^ Thompson, Desire (October 19, 2017). "Snoop Dogg Explains Meaning Behind 'Make America Crip Again' Project Title". Vibe. Retrieved October 26, 2017.
- ^ Legaspi, Althea (October 19, 2017). "Snoop Dogg Previews New EP With 'Make America Crip Again' Song". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 26, 2017.
- ^ "Snoop Dogg Doubles Down with a Toe-Tagged "Trump" on New Album Cover".
- ^ http://www.makeamericacripagain.com
- ^ "TESS -- Error".
- ^ "♫ Real Cripi - C-Lim. Listen @cdbaby".
- ^ Bitette, Nicole (November 1, 2017). "Snoop Dogg shares album cover featuring a Trump corpse". New York Daily News. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
- ^ Lamarre, Carl (August 24, 2017). "Listen to Snoop Dogg's Menacing New Track 'Dis Finna Be a Breeze'". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2017.
- ^ C.M., Emmanuel (August 25, 2017). "Snoop Dogg Links With Comedian HaHa Davis for 'Dis Finna Be a Breeze'". XXL. Retrieved October 26, 2017.
- ^ Connick, Tom (October 22, 2017). "Snoop Dogg announces new album 'Make America Crip Again'". NME. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
- ^ "This is what nothing to something feels like! Literally. This the beginning! @designerflowhsr & @snoopdogg #SportsCenter Prod. By Kym Williams. #MACA". Instagram. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
- ^ "Snoop Dogg's 'M.A.C.A.' sample of Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick's 'La Di Da Di'". WhoSampled. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
- ^ "Snoop Dogg Unveils Title Track For 'Make America Crip Again' Project". 2DOPEBOYZ. October 19, 2017. Retrieved October 28, 2017.