Dubcnn: Complex Mag Previews Snoop's "Doggumentary Music" (Features/Producers)

[Elano]

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"Toys In The Hood" f/ Bootsy Collins
Produced by: Jake One
Complex says: A short song that's strongly reminiscent of the Parliament-influenced funk style that Snoop has always been fond of. The album hasn't been sequenced yet, but it's confirmed that this is the intro.

"My Own Way"
Produced by: Denaun Porter
Complex says: D12's Denaun Porter comes through with Doggumentary Music's best beat so far, and Snoop matches him with the LP's best verses. In spite of his worldwide fame and general ubiquity in pop culture, it's nice to see Snoop back in gangster mode, reflecting on the early days: "I need a deal. I need some stones." And just like that, this super short song is over.

"Eyes Closed" f/ Kanye West & John Legend
Produced by: Kanye West
Complex says: Of course Kanye is involved with what's arguably the album's best song, and we didn't even get to hear his verse! John Legend's chorus is a lot better than most on the LP, too. Snoop drops hints of wisdom like "if you ever taste success, make sure it's from a tall glass" over the feel-good beat.

"Something Like This" f/ Gorillaz
Produced by: Gorillaz
Complex says: This sounds like it was done in the same session as "Welcome to the World of Plastic Beach," the Gorillaz record Snoop was featured on earlier this year. In between, they've fraternized at Glastonbury, and now again on this laid-back Rastafarian jam. Snoop even dons an accent as he calls out to "party people" throughout the record. Nothing crazy, but a great mood-setter for the pre-rage.

"Take You Home" f/ Too $hort, Kokane & Daz Dillinger
Produced by: Meech Wellz
Complex says: "I can be your best friend. Let me stick in." This song features Snoop and the gang at their raunchiest. Too $hort is typically graphic, and Snoop talks club politics and dealing with girls with fat friends. This would be easier to listen to if we hadn't heard it done better (by the same guys!) a million times before.

"El Lay" f/ Marty James
Produced by: Scoop DeVille
Complex says: The Los Angeles Board of Tourism might wanna see about including this in some "hip" commercial. We know Snoop is game for just about any endorsement. The record is like a 2011 update of Will Smith's "Miami," except we're in California. That means Sunset Blvd., the Lakers, Hollywood sets, lowriders, gangbangers, dispensaries, and apparently dentists who smoke weed with Snoop.

"Cold Game" f/ LaToya Williams
Produced by: Rick Rude
Complex says: This beat would fit in on the soundtrack for a blaxpoitation flick. It's full of the same veteran references Snoop has been dropping all over the album, "From almost going down for murder in '93/to kids all over the city ballin' in Snoop's league." Yaaaay, Snoop!

"Don't It Feel Good" f/ Ne-Yo
Produced by: David Banner
Complex says: Snoop reflects on his success: his house in the Hills, the type of Christmas he affords his children. But here, we're treated to humility instead of braggadocio. Lush instrumentation from Banner and an undercooked chorus from Ne-Yo top it off lovely.

"Dirty Dancer" f/ Trey Songz
Produced by: Trylogy
Complex says: Can you say "hit single"? We know you can never count Snoop out of the Billboard race, and this song sounds like it has a chance at taking off in 2011. The beat is hectic, the vocal sample is catchy and augmented by Trey's over-the-top but kind of undeniable hook. Snoop tells strippers to "save that sad story" and that they'll "get rich" if they twerk it right. It's essentially "Bottoms Up 2," but that's not a bad thing.

"Superman" f/ Willie Nelson
Produced by: Willie Nelson's Band
Complex says: This might not be on the album, and we can understand why. It's funny, but acoustic, and it completely disrupts the record's otherwise unified sound. Snoop has always said that Willie Nelson is the only person who can out-smoke him, and after hanging out in Amsterdam this year, they went ahead and made a song about (what else?) weed. However, this is about the problems it brings more than the joys: "Trying to do more than I can. I got a little out of hand. I ain't Superman." Old-man rap, for realz.

"Raised In The Hood"
Produced by: Warren Campbell
Complex says: Welcome to Snoop's hood: "Where the grass is greener and the Crips are meaner." With its synth stabs and extremely heavy bass, the record doesn't have a bad bounce to it. The verses about growing up around hustlers aren't exciting, but tolerable. It's the awful chorus that makes this one ultimately forgettable.

"Choose"
Produced by: Black Mob
Complex says: Very glossy, '80s R&B sound here. Snoop waxes poetic about choosing "the money, rings, diamonds, and designer shoes" instead of the average lifestyles us normal folk lead. Has a rapper ever done that before?

"This Weed Is Mine" f/ Wiz Khalifa
Produced by: Scoop DeVille
Complex says: Wiz Khalifa has been dreaming of this collabo since he sparked his first E-Z Wider. The song samples Vicky D's 1981 classic "This Beat Is Mine" and swaps "beat" for "weed." Clever. Snoop and Wiz go back and forth, bragging about how good their marijuana is. Snoop references Run DMC, noting: "to burn my kush, you must use fire." And Khalifa talks about smoking bud you can smell "before the bag opens up." Standard fare for two of hip-hop's coolest stoners.

"Gangbang Rookie" f/ Pilot
Produced by: J-Kwon
Complex says: This one features more of a traditional Snoop sound, and subject matter too: weed, bitches, parties. In between the beat's repeated "Snoop" chants, the MC himself takes a moment to remind us how certified he is: "Even Bloods fuck with Cuz/I hit the club, they all showing me love." Then Snoop's 15-year-old protege Pilot shows up for a verse. Sorry, he doesn't take any shots at Diggy Simmons.

"New Years Eve" f/ Marty James
Produced by: Scoop DeVille
Complex says: Another electro-heavy record. Obviously, Snoop & co. want this to be your go-to song on December 31, but the cheesy lyrics and underwhelming chorus will probably prevent it from being a real New Year's Eve anthem.

"Wet"
Produced by: The Cataracs
Complex says: Is this a sequel to "Sensual Seduction"/"Sexual Eruption"? No, but there's enough Auto-Tune and innuendo to make it seem like a possibility. Produced by the same guys behind Far East Movement's "Like A G6," Snoop crafted this specifically for Prince William's bachelor party, but we can see it rocking clubs beyond Wales, too.

[.:Hercy Buggz:.]

 wow this looks like a malice N Wonderland part 2.... I wont chanrge much they need to call me so i can help them put a great album together.. ToyBox Style!

[Paul]

After reading the producer and features im a little more encouraged. Cant wait to hear the Gorrilaz and the Meech Wells tracks.

[PLANT]

I watched him record that "El Lay" track on ustream and it was pretty sick....looking forward to some of the tracks on there, hopefully hes not done recording and will try to make this album sound more consistent than MNW.

[Si-Chiggedy]

I want this Willie Nelson cut!

[.:Hercy Buggz:.]

After reading the producer and features im a little more encouraged. Cant wait to hear the Gorrilaz and the Meech Wells tracks.

 the meech cut sounded alright the beat was great but the verses were meh wack subject ! it was on ustream while back

[PLANT]

After reading the producer and features im a little more encouraged. Cant wait to hear the Gorrilaz and the Meech Wells tracks.

 the meech cut sounded alright the beat was great but the verses were meh wack subject ! it was on ustream while back

yeah the too short verse on this track was terrible....didnt hear daz on it tho   woulda been better just snoop and meech cuz the beat was pretty tight

[skriLL]

Meech Wells and Snoop again....Hell Yea!!!

just what i thought at first..but then again, meech's production has changed over the years and it is in no way comparable to the classics he did with snoop back then

[Elano]

"Toys In The Hood" f/ Bootsy Collins
Produced by: Jake One
Complex says: A short song that's strongly reminiscent of the Parliament-influenced funk style that Snoop has always been fond of. The album hasn't been sequenced yet, but it's confirmed that this is the intro.

"My Own Way"
Produced by: Denaun Porter
Complex says: D12's Denaun Porter comes through with Doggumentary Music's best beat so far, and Snoop matches him with the LP's best verses. In spite of his worldwide fame and general ubiquity in pop culture, it's nice to see Snoop back in gangster mode, reflecting on the early days: "I need a deal. I need some stones." And just like that, this super short song is over.

"Eyes Closed" f/ Kanye West & John Legend
Produced by: Kanye West
Complex says: Of course Kanye is involved with what's arguably the album's best song, and we didn't even get to hear his verse! John Legend's chorus is a lot better than most on the LP, too. Snoop drops hints of wisdom like "if you ever taste success, make sure it's from a tall glass" over the feel-good beat.

"Something Like This" f/ Gorillaz
Produced by: Gorillaz
Complex says: This sounds like it was done in the same session as "Welcome to the World of Plastic Beach," the Gorillaz record Snoop was featured on earlier this year. In between, they've fraternized at Glastonbury, and now again on this laid-back Rastafarian jam. Snoop even dons an accent as he calls out to "party people" throughout the record. Nothing crazy, but a great mood-setter for the pre-rage.

"Take You Home" f/ Too $hort, Kokane & Daz Dillinger
Produced by: Meech Wellz
Complex says: "I can be your best friend. Let me stick in." This song features Snoop and the gang at their raunchiest. Too $hort is typically graphic, and Snoop talks club politics and dealing with girls with fat friends. This would be easier to listen to if we hadn't heard it done better (by the same guys!) a million times before.

"El Lay" f/ Marty James
Produced by: Scoop DeVille
Complex says: The Los Angeles Board of Tourism might wanna see about including this in some "hip" commercial. We know Snoop is game for just about any endorsement. The record is like a 2011 update of Will Smith's "Miami," except we're in California. That means Sunset Blvd., the Lakers, Hollywood sets, lowriders, gangbangers, dispensaries, and apparently dentists who smoke weed with Snoop.

"Cold Game" f/ LaToya Williams
Produced by: Rick Rude
Complex says: This beat would fit in on the soundtrack for a blaxpoitation flick. It's full of the same veteran references Snoop has been dropping all over the album, "From almost going down for murder in '93/to kids all over the city ballin' in Snoop's league." Yaaaay, Snoop!

"Don't It Feel Good" f/ Ne-Yo
Produced by: David Banner
Complex says: Snoop reflects on his success: his house in the Hills, the type of Christmas he affords his children. But here, we're treated to humility instead of braggadocio. Lush instrumentation from Banner and an undercooked chorus from Ne-Yo top it off lovely.

"Dirty Dancer" f/ Trey Songz
Produced by: Trylogy
Complex says: Can you say "hit single"? We know you can never count Snoop out of the Billboard race, and this song sounds like it has a chance at taking off in 2011. The beat is hectic, the vocal sample is catchy and augmented by Trey's over-the-top but kind of undeniable hook. Snoop tells strippers to "save that sad story" and that they'll "get rich" if they twerk it right. It's essentially "Bottoms Up 2," but that's not a bad thing.

"Superman" f/ Willie Nelson
Produced by: Willie Nelson's Band
Complex says: This might not be on the album, and we can understand why. It's funny, but acoustic, and it completely disrupts the record's otherwise unified sound. Snoop has always said that Willie Nelson is the only person who can out-smoke him, and after hanging out in Amsterdam this year, they went ahead and made a song about (what else?) weed. However, this is about the problems it brings more than the joys: "Trying to do more than I can. I got a little out of hand. I ain't Superman." Old-man rap, for realz.

"Raised In The Hood"
Produced by: Warren Campbell
Complex says: Welcome to Snoop's hood: "Where the grass is greener and the Crips are meaner." With its synth stabs and extremely heavy bass, the record doesn't have a bad bounce to it. The verses about growing up around hustlers aren't exciting, but tolerable. It's the awful chorus that makes this one ultimately forgettable.

"Choose"
Produced by: Black Mob
Complex says: Very glossy, '80s R&B sound here. Snoop waxes poetic about choosing "the money, rings, diamonds, and designer shoes" instead of the average lifestyles us normal folk lead. Has a rapper ever done that before?

"This Weed Is Mine" f/ Wiz Khalifa
Produced by: Scoop DeVille
Complex says: Wiz Khalifa has been dreaming of this collabo since he sparked his first E-Z Wider. The song samples Vicky D's 1981 classic "This Beat Is Mine" and swaps "beat" for "weed." Clever. Snoop and Wiz go back and forth, bragging about how good their marijuana is. Snoop references Run DMC, noting: "to burn my kush, you must use fire." And Khalifa talks about smoking bud you can smell "before the bag opens up." Standard fare for two of hip-hop's coolest stoners.

"Gangbang Rookie" f/ Pilot
Produced by: J-Kwon
Complex says: This one features more of a traditional Snoop sound, and subject matter too: weed, bitches, parties. In between the beat's repeated "Snoop" chants, the MC himself takes a moment to remind us how certified he is: "Even Bloods fuck with Cuz/I hit the club, they all showing me love." Then Snoop's 15-year-old protege Pilot shows up for a verse. Sorry, he doesn't take any shots at Diggy Simmons.

"New Years Eve" f/ Marty James
Produced by: Scoop DeVille
Complex says: Another electro-heavy record. Obviously, Snoop & co. want this to be your go-to song on December 31, but the cheesy lyrics and underwhelming chorus will probably prevent it from being a real New Year's Eve anthem.

"Wet"
Produced by: The Cataracs
Complex says: Is this a sequel to "Sensual Seduction"/"Sexual Eruption"? No, but there's enough Auto-Tune and innuendo to make it seem like a possibility. Produced by the same guys behind Far East Movement's "Like A G6," Snoop crafted this specifically for Prince William's bachelor party, but we can see it rocking clubs beyond Wales, too.

thanks 

[k1000]

New Years Eve is just a promo single. Its not on the album, like Snoop Millionaire for Ego Trippin.

That was a promo for Malice N Wonderland actually

[MEECH WELLS]

the album is gonna be dope shout out to dubcnn and rud lets go west coast!

[.:Hercy Buggz:.]

the album is gonna be dope shout out to dubcnn and rud lets go west coast!

hopefully you guys work on another <<GO AWAY>> type of ish!

[MEECH WELLS]

the album is gonna be dope shout out to dubcnn and rud lets go west coast!

hopefully you guys work on another <<GO AWAY>> type of ish!

we will homie im in the lab cooking up shit right now

[BiggBoogaBiff]

the album is gonna be dope shout out to dubcnn and rud lets go west coast!

hopefully you guys work on another <<GO AWAY>> type of ish!

we will homie im in the lab cooking up shit right now

Snoop could use a hard beat.  "West Side Rollin" was the shit and that track y'all did called "Wannabe's" on the MIXTAPE version was classic (and i mean that).  BTW, your folks was the shit Meech, good tunes for dayz...