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A lot happened to Snoop Doggy Dogg between his debut, Doggystyle, and his second album, Tha Doggfather. During those three years, he became the most notorious figure in hip-hop through a much-publicised murder trial, where he was found not guilty, and he also became a father. Musically, the most important thing to happen to Snoop was the parting of ways between his mentor Dr. Dre and his record label, Death Row. Dre's departure from Death Row meant that Snoop had to handle the production duties on Tha Doggfather himself.
Though the music isn't original, and the lyrics break no new territory, the execution is strong -- Snoop's rapping and rhyming continue to improve, while the bass-heavy funk is often intoxicating.
Tracklist
Intro 0:46
Doggfather 3:57
Ride 4 Me 1:00
Up Jump Tha Boogie 4:43
Freestyle Conversation 4:17
When I Grow Up 0:37
Snoop Bounce 4:03
Gold Rush 4:52
(Tear 'Em Off) Me And My Doggz 3:31
You Thought 4:44
Vapors 4:21
Groupie 5:06
2001 3:32
Sixx Minutes 4:46
(O.J.) Wake Up 4:43
Snoop's Upside Ya Head 4:27
Blueberry 4:15
Traffic Jam 0:31
Doggyland 4:39
Downtown Assassins 4:22
Outro 0:42