Ego Trippin'
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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]
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[edit] 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 has 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.
[edit] Sales
The album sold 137,000 copies in its first week, debuting #3 on the US Billboard 200 chart. As of June 1, 2008, the album has sold over 331,365 units in the U.S.[6]
[edit] 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..."
[edit] Music
[edit] Production and featured guests
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.
[edit] 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 | Kurupt, Latonya "Tone Trezure" Givens, Calthomeesh West | "Voyage to Atlantis" by The Isley Brothers | 3:48 |
| 3 | "SD Is Out" | Teddy Riley | Charlie Wilson, Teddy Riley, Lady G | 3:50 | |
| 4 | "Gangsta Like Me" | Teddy Riley | Jamie Foxx, Tescia Harris, 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, Dave Young | 3:33 | |
| 9 | "Cool" | Teddy Riley | Uncle Chucc, Mellah Williams and Erika Jerry | Cover of "Cool" by The Time | 4:01 |
| 10 | "Sets Up" | The Neptunes | Pharrell | 3:44 | |
| 11 | "Deez Hollywood Nights" | Nottz | "Hollywood Knights" by Brooklyn Dreams | 4:39 | |
| 12 | "Whateva U Do" | Khao | Latonya "Tone Trezure" Givens | 3:46 | |
| 13 | "Staxxx in My Jeans" | Rick Rock | 3:49 | ||
| 14 | "Been Around tha World" | Niggaracci | Latonya "Tone Trezure" Givens | 3:36 | |
| 15 | "Let it Out" | Teddy Riley | Teddy Riley, Calthomeesh West, Latonya "Tone Trezure" Givens, Terrace Martin | 2:38 | |
| 16 | "My Medicine" | Everlast | Everlast | 2:40 | |
| 17 | "Ridin' in My Chevy" | Scoop DeVille | 3:15 | ||
| 18 | "Those Gurlz" | Teddy Riley, DJ Quik, Scoop DeVille | Brandon Winbush , Latonya "Tone Trezure" Givens | 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 | Chily Chil | "Celtic Rain" by Mike Oldfield | 4:07 |
| 21 | "Can't Say Goodbye" | Teddy Riley | Charlie Wilson | 4:08 | |
| * | "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
[edit] Singles
[edit] "Sensual Seduction"
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 7 |
| Billboard Hot R & B/Hip Hop Songs | 5 |
| Hot Rap Singles | 10 |
| 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 |
[edit] "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 |
[edit] "Can't Say Goodbye"
| Chart | Position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Hot Digital Songs | 151 |
[edit] References
- ^ jpc - your global music player - Snoop Dogg: Ego Trippin. jpc. Accessed March 2, 2008.
- ^ a b Amazon.com: Ego Trippin': Snoop Dogg: Music. Amazon. Accessed March 2, 2008.
- ^ HMV.com: albums: Ego Trippin (2008). HMV.com. Accessed March 2, 2008.
- ^ Jokesta (August 29, 2007). Snoop Goes Solo on Ego Trippin', Inspired by Amy Winehouse. DefSounds. Accessed December 31, 2007.
- ^ 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.
- ^ HipHopDX - Hip-Hop/R&B Album Sales: Week Ending 6/1/08
- ^ Shaheem Reid (February 9, 2008). Snoop Dogg Previews Ego Trippin' MTV. Accessed February 14, 2008.
- ^ a b c JustinL (February 27, 2008). Snoop Dogg - Ego Trippin' (March 11th Release). dubcnn.com. Accessed February 27, 2008.
- ^ Snoop Dogg - Sensual Seduction - Music Charts
- ^ Snoop Dogg Sensual Seduction @ Top40-Charts.com - 40 Top 20 & Top 40 Music Charts from 25 Countries
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