Snoop Dogg - Ego Trippin'
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Free Music Review: Ya did it again Snoop!!!
Hit: 4 Stars
It isn't no "Doggystyle" or "R&G", but it was better than I expected. I actually can see the concept that he was aiming for. What surprised me the most is that Teddy Riley & DJ Quik jumped on board to help produce the album, but the outcome was a definitely a great one.
Out of the 21 tracks, I liked 15. And that's good. Hard to find a cd like that these days.
My Top 5:
1. Press Play
2. Those Girls
3. Been Around The World
4. Neva Have 2 Worry
5. Waste Of Time (with my man Raphael Saadiq)
Free Music Review: Show Your Love For Snoop
Hit: 5 Stars
The thing that I like about this Snoop CD is that he shows more sensitivity than he ever has when talking about women. I can tell that he's at a point in his life where he's really in love with his wife. As a female fan, I appreciate the heightened level of respect. Free Music Review: (3.5 Stars) Take an 'Ego Trip' with D...O...Double G!
Hit: 4 Stars
It's been more than 15 years since Snoop Dogg stepped on the scene. He's had his fair share of ups and downs, as he illustrates on ""Never Have 2 Worry" from his ninth studio album Ego Trippin'. But LBC's musical ambassador has weathered the storm and is almost as popular as when he first came out. And with Ego Trippin', Snoop does whatever he wants to do, a formula that seems to be his preference on many of his later albums. "Sexual Eruption" is the surprise hit that flashes back to the funk ballads of yesteryear and features Snoop singing on most of the song, with the only rap being a minuscule verse towards the end of the track. He continues this trend on the cover of The Time's "Cool," a move that was probably prompted by collaborating producer Teddy Riley. Everlast offers some assistance on the country-themed track "My Medicine." He still reps the West Coast on songs like "Press Play" (featuring Kurupt for the chorus and ad libs and DJ Quik on the boards), "Life of The Party" with Oakland's own Too Short and Mistah F.A.B.), and "Waste Of Time" with Oakland's own Raphael Saadiq for vocals and production.. But Snoop Dogg wouldn't be who he is without stepping outside of his comfort zone to embrace other sounds. He journeys to the Dirty South with the mediocre "Staxxx In My Jeans," reps the streets on "Ridin' In My Chevy" and gets a little too far out with Pharrell on "Sets Up." Some of his 'female friendly' tracks would be "Been Around The World," "One Chance (Make It Good)" and "Those Gurlz." ""Can't Say Goodbye" is the closing track that serves as an retrospective of his growth as a man, father, husband and artist. One thing that can be said about Ego Trippin' is that Snoop Dogg performs an array of material for the masses, not just one segment. Some may consider this as a risky career move, and others might think he's never going to be what he used to be. I think Snoop Dogg is just happy that people are even still talking about his rap career and listening to his music fifteen years after a cameo on a soundtrack song. Can you even remember any other artists that appeared on the Deep Cover soundtrack? Free Music Review: Snoop Dogg - Ego Trippin'
Hit: 2 Stars
Now i wasn't expecting this. When Snoop said he was gonna do a rap album with some more soul, i thought he meant he was gonna do another R&G type of album, not this. I am sorry, I love Snoop, but this album was absolutely terrible. There was only three songs i can think of off hand that i actually considered to be GOOD songs. One of them being the more mid tempo laid back "Press Play". That song is a classic Snoop song with the old school soul sample. Another great song is "Sets Up" which is very similar to "Vato" on Blue Carpet Treatment. Its produced by the Neptunes, which always works well with Snoop. And the last song that i personally thought was good, was the hit single, "Sexual Eruption" which everyone has heard by now, and i am sure that will also be considered a Snoop classic. But other than that, Snoop just loses it on this album. Its like he was hanging out with Charlie Wilson to much, because the other 80% of this album, is soft lovey dovey pop music. I honestly felt embarrassed for Snoop after i listened to this album, because i dont see how you go from Gangsta Rap Legend on Tha Blue Carpet Treatment to soft lovey pop music on Ego Trippin. I just cant see it. And personally, i am a huge fan of R&B, HUGE fan, thats almost all i listen to. But me being the R&B fan i am, I know good R&B from bad R&B (Most of the time lol) and this is definetly bad R&B. And the worst part about it is that Snoop is a legend, but after this album, i dont think he will be able to sell records like he used to because people won't be able to take him seriously. Dont even get me started on the country song johnny cash style "My Medicine", i almost died when i first heard that song. I couldnt believe my ears, thats when i knew, Snoop lost it. I am sorry, i love Snoop, always have, always will, but this album was terrible.
Grade:
D-
Free Music Review: LOVE IT!
Hit: 5 Stars
I have always loved Snoop, I grew up listening to him. This CD is great and confirms every reason why i like him so much, its a little different from the Snoop that im used to but he still got it!!!