R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece

R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece
Studio album by Snoop Dogg
Released November 16, 2004 (2004-11-16)
Recorded 2003-2004
Genre Hip hop
Length 77:41
Label Star Trak, Geffen
986 484
Producer

Snoop Dogg, The Neptunes (exec.)

The Alchemist, Hi-Tek, J. R. Rotem, Lil Jon, Sha Money XL, Ron Browz, Mr. Porter, Soopafly, LT Hutton, Warryn Campbell, Josef Leimberg, Baby Dubb
Snoop Dogg chronology
Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss
(2002)		 R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta)
(2004)		 Tha Blue Carpet Treatment
(2006)

R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece is the seventh studio album by rapper Snoop Dogg; released by Star Trak/Geffen Records on November 16, 2004. The album features production by The Neptunes. It has been certified platinum by the RIAA.[1]

Contents

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Allmusic [2]
Entertainment Weekly (B-)[3]
Blender [4]
HipHopDX.com [5]
Pitchfork Media (2.1/10)[6]
RapReviews.com [7]
Rolling Stone [8]
Vibe
Los Angeles Times [9]
USA Today [10]

The album was positively received by critics, based on an average score of 63 on the review website Metacritic, which indicates "generally favorable reviews."[11] It was a moderate commercial success, selling around 225,000 copies in its first week and debuted at number six on Billboard 200 chart.[12] It has sold over 1,724,000 copies in the U.S. to date according to SoundScan.[13]

Rolling Stone - 3 stars out of 5 - "[T]he top-shelf producers provide the Dogg with some of the most radio-ready backing of his career."[8]

Uncut - 3 stars out of 5 - "Snoop still manages some earthy funk, assisted by a gargantuan guest list."[14]

Track listing

# Title Producer(s) Featured guest(s) Time
1 "Intro: I Love to Give You Light" The Alchemist 2:38
2 "Bang Out" J.R. Rotem 3:05
3 "Drop It Like It's Hot" The Neptunes Pharrell 4:26
4 "Can I Get a Flicc Witchu" Josef Leimberg Bootsy Collins 5:24
5 "Ups & Downs" Warryn "Baby Dubb" Campbell The Bee Gees 4:04
6 "The Bidness" Soopafly 3:28
7 "Snoop D.O. Double G" Black Jeruz & Sha Money XL 4:01
8 "Let's Get Blown" The Neptunes Pharrell
(Additional vocals: Keyshia Cole)		 4:41
9 "Step Yo Game Up" Lil' Jon Lil' Jon & Trina 4:24
10 "Perfect" The Neptunes Charlie Wilson 5:51
11 "WBALLZ (Interlude)" 0:21
12 "Fresh Pair of Panties On" Ole Folks 2:38
13 "Promise I" Mr. Porter 3:17
14 "Oh No" Ron Browz
(Co-produced by Sha Money XL)		 50 Cent 4:03
15 "Can U Control Yo Hoe" L.T. Hutton Soopafly 3:08
16 "Signs" The Neptunes Charlie Wilson & Justin Timberlake 3:56
17 "I'm Threw Witchu" Warryn "Baby Dubb" Campbell Soopafly 4:21
18 "Pass It Pass It" The Neptunes Pharrell
(Additional vocals: Keyshia Cole)		 4:23
19 "Girl Like U" L.T. Hutton Nelly 4:36
20 "No Thang on Me" Hi-Tek Bootsy Collins 4:41

Credits

  • DJ Pooh - Vocals
  • J. Peter Robinson - Art Direction, Design
  • Phil Tan - Mixing
  • Treasure - Vocals
  • J.A. Black - Vocals
  • Ricky Harris - Vocals
  • Steve Baughman - Engineer
  • Craig Love - Guitar
  • Jonathon "Lil' Jon" Smith - Producer
  • L.T. Hutton - Producer
  • Deborah Mannis- Gardner - Sample Clearance
  • Pharrell Williams - Vocals
  • Keyshia Cole - Vocals
  • Soopafly - Vocals, Producer, Horn Arrangements
  • Daz Dillinger - Vocals
  • The Alchemist - Producer
  • April Roomet - Stylist
  • Sean Cooper - Sound Design
  • Patrick Viala - Mixing
  • J- Bone - Promoter
  • Anthony Donelson - Guitar
  • Sandra Campbell - Project Coordinator
  • Anthony Mandler - Art Direction, Design, Video directing
  • Ron Browz - Keyboards, Producer
  • Shon Don - Vocals, Engineer
  • Bruce Buechner - Engineer
  • Ted Chung - A&R
  • Kamasi Washington - Horn Section
  • Quaze - Percussion, Vocals (Background), Conga
  • Nate Oberman - Engineer, Mixing, Studio Manager
  • Nykauni "Nkki" Tademy - A&R
  • Darrin "Nomad" Jackson - Personal Assistant, Engineer, Mixing
  • Mr. Porter - Producer
  • Mike Chav - Guitar, Engineer
  • Snoop Dogg - Vocal Arrangement
  • Dave Aron - Mixing
  • John Frye - Mixing
  • Mr. Cartoon - Cover artwork design
  • Gizelle - Vocals

Producer

Singles

Name Release Date Charts/Sales/Certifications
"Drop It Like It's Hot" October 2004
  • US Double Platinum (2 million)
  • US ringtones Gold (500.000)[15]
  • UK 41000 (2004)
  • UK 27200 (2005)
  • AUS Gold [16](35,000)
  • US, NZ #1
"Let's Get Blown" December 2004
  • UK 25000 (2005)
  • RSA Airplay #1
"Signs" March 2005
  • US Gold (500.000)
  • UK 25000 (2005)
  • AUS Gold [16](35,000)
  • AUS #1
  • EU #1
"Ups & Downs" August 2005
"Step Yo Game Up" April 1, 2006
Australia only		 AUS # 5 (2006)

Charts

Chart Position
United States Billboard 200 6
United States Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums 4
United States Billboard 2005 Year End Charts 28
United Kingdom Top 75 Albums 12
Canadian Top 50 Albums 8
France Top 150 Albums 14
Sweden Top 60 Albums 47
Italy Top 50 Albums 47
Switzerland Top 100 Albums 13
New Zealand Top 50 Albums 11
Germany Top 100 Albums 14
Austria Top 75 Albums 26
Australia Top 100 Albums 38

Certifications and sales

Region Certification Sales
United States Platinum[1] 2,000,000
United Kingdom Platinum[17] 300,000
Canada Platinum[18] 100,000
France Gold[19] 118,200
Australia Gold[20] 35,000
New Zealand Platinum[21] 15,000
Germany Gold[22] 100,000
Denmark Gold[23] 20,000
Switzerland Gold[24] 20,000
Italy Gold[25] 40,000

References

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See also

Snoop Dogg
Studio albums
Collaboration albums
Compilation albums
Soundtracks
Concert tours
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