Death Row: Snoop Doggy Dogg at His Best
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Snoop Doggy Dogg's Greatest Hits is a Greatest hits album that includes his hits and also includes 6 never before released songs from Snoop Dogg
's Death Row Records
days. It was released on October 23, 2001 by Suge Knight
. It was re-released on March 20, 2006.
Threat appeared courtesy of Da Bomb Records. He was born Corey Lloyd Brown and participated on some major classic records (such as Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z.
and Death Certificate
). He runs a hip hop collective LA ZU consisting of Threat, Major, Phiz, Tee-Lee, Herculez, Mac Doe, Norman Bates, Drastic, 3rd Degree and Classik. After collaborating with Snoop Dogg they didn't drop a major release for years (Threat had some solo efforts as of 1993-1997) until coming back in 2006 with a new single featuring Snoop Dogg "Wut It Do".
Although this CD was released in 2001, it only featured songs that Snoop Dogg had recorded during his Death Row era. Therefore, none of the songs from his No Limit releases, "Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told", "No Limit Top Dogg
", or "Tha Last Meal
" were included on this album, even though they were released before this one.
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
's Death Row Records
Death Row Records
Death Row Records is a record label founded in 1991 by Marion "Suge" Knight Jr., Andre Young , Tracy Lynn Curry and Michael Harris . It is known to have been home to many popular West Coast hip hop artists such as Dr...
days. It was released on October 23, 2001 by Suge Knight
Suge Knight
Marion "Suge" Knight, Jr. is the founder and CEO of Black Kapital Records and co-founder and former CEO of Death Row Records. Death Row Records rose to dominate the rap charts after Dr. Dre's breakthrough album The Chronic in 1992. After several years of chart successes for artists including...
. It was re-released on March 20, 2006.
Threat appeared courtesy of Da Bomb Records. He was born Corey Lloyd Brown and participated on some major classic records (such as Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z.
Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z.
2Pac's "Keep Ya Head Up " [previously-unreleased] from The Outlawz' 2Pac: Evolution 12-CD box set :goo.gl/5K81bEven more unreleased mp3s from the 2Pac: Evolution 12-CD box set:goo.gl/T5dw4...
and Death Certificate
Death Certificate (album)
Death Certificate is the second studio album by American rapper Ice Cube, released October 29, 1991 on Priority Records. Highly anticipated with over one million advanced orders, the album was certified platinum in sales on December 20, 1991...
). He runs a hip hop collective LA ZU consisting of Threat, Major, Phiz, Tee-Lee, Herculez, Mac Doe, Norman Bates, Drastic, 3rd Degree and Classik. After collaborating with Snoop Dogg they didn't drop a major release for years (Threat had some solo efforts as of 1993-1997) until coming back in 2006 with a new single featuring Snoop Dogg "Wut It Do".
Although this CD was released in 2001, it only featured songs that Snoop Dogg had recorded during his Death Row era. Therefore, none of the songs from his No Limit releases, "Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told", "No Limit Top Dogg
No Limit Top Dogg
* The Source - Included in The Source's "Top 10 Albums of the Year [1999]."* Rolling Stone - 3 out of 5 - Good - "Snoop's finest work since his debut album...full of seductive party jams that will keep heads bobbing through the summer. Snoop has returned to West Coast G-funk with the help of some...
", or "Tha Last Meal
Tha Last Meal
Contrary to his other work on No Limit/Priority Records, this album has a more laid-back feel. It has a very smooth sound which may be due to a larger production budget...
" were included on this album, even though they were released before this one.
Track listing
- Nuthin' But a "G" Thang (featuring Dr. DreDr. DreAndre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...
)- Produced by Dr. DreDr. DreAndre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...
- Produced by Dr. Dre
- Head Doctor (featuring Swoop G)
- Produced by Curtis Couthon
- Gin & JuiceGin and Juice"Gin and Juice" is the second single by rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg from his debut album Doggystyle. A top 10 hit single on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, peaking at number eight, "Gin and Juice" was nominated for the 1995 Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance...
- Produced by Dr. Dre
- Eastside Party (featuring Nate DoggNate DoggNathaniel Dwayne Hale , better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, was an American musician. He is noted for his membership of rap trio 213 and his solo career in which he collaborated with Dr. Dre, Warren G, Tupac and Snoop Dogg on many hit releases. Nate Dogg released three solo albums, G-Funk...
) Unreleased- Produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry LewisJimmy Jam and Terry LewisJames Samuel "Jimmy Jam" Harris III and Terry Steven Lewis are an American R&B and pop-music songwriting and record production team...
chorus is interpolation of "No One's Gonna Love You" by the SOS Band
- Produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
- Murder Was The Case [Remix] (featuring Daz)
- Produced by Dr. Dre
- Ain't No Fun [If The Homies Can't Have None] (featuring KuruptKuruptRicardo Emmanuel Brown , better known by his stage name Kurupt, also known as Kurupt Tha Kingpin, Kurupt Young Gotti or Young Gotstra is an American rapper and former Executive Vice President of Death Row Records...
, Warren GWarren GWarren G , is an American West Coast rapper and hip hop producer. He is also Dr. Dre's half-brother.His biggest hit is the song "Regulate" with Nate Dogg released in 1994...
and Nate Dogg)- Produced by Dr. Dre
- Doggfather [Remix]
- Produced by TimbalandTimbalandTimothy Zachery Mosley , better known by his stage name Timbaland, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper....
and Lonnie Simmons
- Produced by Timbaland
- Midnight Love (featuring Daz Dillinger, Raphael SaadiqRaphael SaadiqRaphael Saadiq is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. Saadiq has been a standard bearer for "old school" R&B since his early days as a member of the multiplatinum group Tony! Toni! Toné! He also produced songs of such artists as TLC, Joss Stone, D'Angelo, Mary J...
) Unreleased- Produced by Priest 'SoopaflySoopaflyPriest Joseph Brooks, better known by his stage name Soopafly, is a hip hop producer and rapper from Long Beach, California. He is a member of the DPGC.- Early life:The oldest of three children, Brooks grew up in Long Beach...
' Brooks , Snoop Doggy Dogg
- Produced by Priest 'Soopafly
- Eastside (featuring Tha EastsidazTha EastsidazTha Eastsidaz, originally spelled as the Eastsiders, was a hip hop group of somewhat reforming the LBC Crew with Snoop Dogg, Lil' C-Style and Techniec. Their first appearance was in the Tommy Boy Records' Ride:Music from the Dimension Motion Picture with Crooked Eye Q on a Battlecat-produced song...
featuring Daz) Unreleased- Produced by L. T. HuttonL. T. HuttonL.T. Hutton, born Lenton Terrell Hutton, Was born on January 6, 1974 in Chicago Illinois to Patrica and LT Hutton. He is an American record producer, Entrepreneur and currently owns his own movie company Program Pictures in conjunction with Morgan Creek Pictures. He has worked on several projects...
- Produced by L. T. Hutton
- Who Am I (What's My Name)?Who Am I (What's My Name)?"Who Am I? ", is the solo debut single from rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg's debut album Doggystyle. The song was a top ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #8 in 1994.-Background:...
- Produced by Dr. Dre
- Doggy Dogg WorldDoggy Dogg World"Doggy Dogg World" is the third single from Snoop Doggy Dogg's debut album Doggystyle. It is the first European-only release with an American video TV-play. It features '70s funk band The Dramatics, with guest rap verses from Kurupt and Daz Dillinger , and chorus singing by background vocalist...
(featuring The DramaticsThe DramaticsThe Dramatics are an American soul music vocal group, formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1962. They are best known for their 1970s hit songs "In the Rain" and "Whatcha See is Whatcha Get", both of which were #1 R&B and Top 10 Pop hits.-Career:The Dramatics originally formed in 1962 recording as the...
and Tha Dogg PoundTha Dogg PoundTha Dogg Pound is a rap group made up of Daz Dillinger and Kurupt. They were signed to Death Row Records in their early careers and were key to the label's success. The group made their 1992 rap debut on Dr. Dre's The Chronic, on various songs. They also appeared on Snoop Dogg's debut album...
)- Produced by Dr. Dre
- Too High [Poly High] featuring Daz DillingerDaz DillingerDelmar Drew Arnaud , better known by his stage name Daz Dillinger is an American hip hop producer and rapper mostly known for his membership in the rap duo Tha Dogg Pound, with Kurupt, and his work with Death Row Records.-The Chronic, Tha Dogg Pound and Dogg Food:Daz began his career on Death Row...
, The Twinz, and Big Pimpin' Delemond Unreleased- Produced by L. T. Hutton
- Vapors
- Produced by DJ PoohDJ PoohDJ Pooh is an American record producer, rapper, screenwriter and film director.-Biography:...
- Produced by DJ Pooh
- Usual Suspects (featuring Threat of LA ZU) Unreleased
- Produced by L. T. Hutton
- Keep It Real (featuring Bad Azz, KuruptKuruptRicardo Emmanuel Brown , better known by his stage name Kurupt, also known as Kurupt Tha Kingpin, Kurupt Young Gotti or Young Gotstra is an American rapper and former Executive Vice President of Death Row Records...
, Mack 10Mack 10Dedrick Rolison, , better known by his stage name Mack 10 is an American rapper and actor. He was a member of hip hop trio Westside Connection, along with Ice Cube and WC...
, Techniec, Threat of LA ZU) Unreleased- Mack 10's verse is a lyrical interpolation from "Only in California" by Mack 10Mack 10Dedrick Rolison, , better known by his stage name Mack 10 is an American rapper and actor. He was a member of hip hop trio Westside Connection, along with Ice Cube and WC...
.
- Produced by SoopaflySoopaflyPriest Joseph Brooks, better known by his stage name Soopafly, is a hip hop producer and rapper from Long Beach, California. He is a member of the DPGC.- Early life:The oldest of three children, Brooks grew up in Long Beach...
- Mack 10's verse is a lyrical interpolation from "Only in California" by Mack 10
- Snoop Bounce (Roc N Roll remix) featuring Charlie WilsonCharlie Wilson (musician)Charles Kent "Charlie" Wilson is an American R&B singer-songwriter-producer and the former lead vocalist for the Gap Band. As a solo artist he has been nominated for four Grammy awards, received a 2009 Soul Train Icon Award, and a recipient of a BMI Icon Award in 2005...
and Rage Against the MachineRage Against the MachineRage Against the Machine is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1991, the group's line-up consists of vocalist Zack de la Rocha, bassist and backing vocalist Tim Commerford, guitarist Tom Morello and drummer Brad Wilk...
- Produced by Terry DateTerry DateTerry Date is an American record producer and engineer, specializing in the rock and metal genres...
- Produced by Terry Date
Charts
| Chart | Position |
|---|---|
| The Billboard 200 | 28 |
| Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 18 |
| New Zealand Top 50 | 9 |
| Switzerland Top 100 | 80 |
| Canada Top 50 | 19 |
| Australia Top 100 | 86 |
| France Top 40 (compilations) | 8 |