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Product Details

  • Audio CD (November 16, 2004)
  • Original Release Date: November 16, 2004
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Explicit Lyrics
  • Label: Geffen Records
  • ASIN: B000675KH0
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (393 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #25,850 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Considering that most Golden Era rap talents birthed by Dr. Dre have ridden off into the sunset--or are simply much less active and relevant in 2004--it's somewhat surprising that Snoop keeps churning out the hits like it was 1993. Make no mistake, Snoop's raps are still very much gangsta, as the title of the disc implies and as "Bang Out" clearly outlines. They're just a bit more adult-contemporary gangsta now. Despite the heavy pro-pimp overtones, the Doggfather's smoothed-out timbre and flow mask the harshness of his regressive views. The exceptional production throughout is highlighted by the Neptunes' contributions, from the catchy, minimalist "Drop It Like It's Hot" all the way to the '80s retro-funk jam "Let's Get Blown." Steady vocal contributions from funk stalwart Charlie Wilson (Gap Band) and 50 Cent, and nasty beats supplied by everyone from the Alchemist to Hi-Tek put this one over the top. --Dalton Higgins

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"DROP IT LIKE IT'S HOT," the lead single and video from R&G RHYTHM & GANGSTA: THE MASTERPIECE was produced by the Grammy Award winning production duo of The Neptunes and features Pharrell. Snoop teams up with The Neptunes on multiple tracks on R&G, and continues to maximize his chemistry with them as displayed on his recent hit "Beautiful."

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47 of 52 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Really Good. Doggystyle 2004? You Decide., November 30, 2004
Many have called Snoop Dogg's Rhythm and Gangsta: The Masterpiece his best release since his 1993 debut Doggystyle. Doggystyle was a classic and Rhythm & Gangsta may very well be the 2004 answer to Doggystyle.

Snoop is the same pretty much. He still has his laid back flow, and his influence from the 70's is still very present. Snoop also is still talking about "chuuuch." This is a musical album, thus the title Rhythm and Gangsta implies. Many of the songs have such an R&B feel ("Ups & Downs," "Perfect") that you can really clap your hands and get your groove on. Even the songs with an R&B feel, still have gangsta lyrics. One thing I found very irresponsible on the album is Snoops frequent reference to the Crypt street gang. Snoop is such a huge international star, he really doesn't need to give shout out's to a street gang.

"Drop It Like It's Hot" is undeniably an anthem and one of the best, if not the best, song on the album. His song with 50 Cent, "Oh No," is very hot. The way that Pharrell sings SNOOP real slow makes this song the modern day "What's My Name." This song has heat, but many of the other songs are mellow songs you can ride to like, "The Bidness." The song with Justin Timberlake and Charlie Wilson "Signs" is another mellow song with a 70's flavor. "Girl Like U" featuring Nelly has a real radio friendly feel and also includes Pharrell singing on the hook.

Snoop has some real interesting songs about the opposite sex on this album such as, "I'm Threw Witchu," and "Can U Control Yo Hoe." "I'm Threw Witchu" is a really terrible song, perhaps it is a skit or a joke.

Snoop is still rapping about getting high, he hasn't changed much. The weed anthem on this album is "Let's Get Blown," which features Pharrell singing on the chorus. Being that The Neptunes co-produced this album with Snoop, Pharrell appears on several tracks un-credited on the back cover.Rhythm & Gangsta is a pretty hot album. Snoop Dogg and The Neptunes make good music. Musically and productionwise, this is the best Snoop Dogg album since his days with Dr. Dre.

Guests on the album include Pharrell, The Bee Gees, Charlie Wilson, Soopafly, Bootsy Collins, Justin Timberlake, 50 Cent, Nelly, Lil Jon, and Trina.
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31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars So Perfect, December 4, 2004
By Carl Wayne (Miami, Florida, USA) - See all my reviews
I'm a new user on amazon and this is my first review so I got to do a review of the best album of 2004. Snoop reach the level that is reached in 1993 with Doggystyle. I am a big fan of Snoop Dogg. I love is style.
Ok this is what I think of the songs:
I Love To Give you Light - 4/5
Bang Out - 4/5
Drop it Like it's hot - 6/5
Can I Get a Flicc with You - 4/5
Ups & Downs - 4.5/5
The Bidness - 4.5/5
Snoop D.O. Double G. - 4/5
Let's Get Blow - 5/5
Step Yo Game Up - 4.5/5
Perfect - 5/5
Wballz
Fresh Pair of Panties - 3.5/5
Promise I - 4/5
Oh No - 6/5
Can You Control Yo H** - 6/5
Signs - 4.5/5
I'm Threw Witchu - 4.5/5
Pass It Pass It - 5/5
Girl Like U - 4.5/5
No Thang On Me - 4.5/5

One more thing, I notice that one guy is posting comments with different names talking bad things about Snoop and giving one star to the album. I think you should find who he is and probite him of doing reviews. Stop doing that. You already rated the CD and you already did you're review. That's sad. Do something else.
Bottom line I think this is great. The name says it better: "R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece". Snoop is here to stay forever and ever
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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Old Snoop Flow, New Grown Up Lyrics, November 24, 2004
I'm glad Snoop finally found something new to inspire him, this new album is the best Snoop has ever been. I don't know if you can credit this to the Neptunes or Snoop actually writting his rhymes instead of getting in the studio and freestyling. I have been buying his albums since Doggystyle and I'm glad he finally came with an awesome album. I appreciate this one Snoop, I've been playing it back to back like you could play albums in the old days. When the album first came out on iTunes, I was going to see if there were a few good tracks, but when I was done listening to the previews I jumped up and down and went upstairs to wake my wife, "Snoop has done it!" I exclaimed. I was excited about the album, but I refused to just get the digital version, I absolutely had to have the album, inserts and all. Indeed, Snoop has made an album he can be proud of.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Title "Rhythm & Gangsta The Masterpiece" fits perfectly to this album
This is my first Snoop dogg Album and honestly I didn't know what to expect. My friend told me it was tight, so I took his advice and bought it and I'm glad I did. Read more
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