Snoop Dogg - Ego Trippin' (2008)

Ego Trippin' is the ninth studio album by American rapper Snoop Dogg; it was released by Geffen Records on March 11, 2008. The album debuted at number 3 on the US Billboard 200, selling 137,000 copies in its first week. Upon its release, the album received generally positive reviews from music critics.

The album was originally set to feature no guests and showcase Snoop Dogg only, hence the title "Ego Trippin'". However, Snoop Dogg proved this concept untrue as he scheduled tracks with the likes of Charlie Wilson, among others. All of the photography was taken at Long Beach Polytechnic High School, Snoop's high school.

Snoop Dogg originally confirmed that Pharrell, Nelly and Charlie Wilson would appear on a track entitled "Feet Don't Fail Me Now", and that he also would like to work with Bono, Madonna and Mick Jagger as well. However, "Feet Don't Fail Me Now" and none of the collaborations would make the final album cut except for Charlie Wilson's features. Collaborations with DJ Quik, Raphael Saadiq, Teddy Riley and Too Short were also scheduled for the album. Snoop Dogg formed a production supergroup for the album called "QDT" (Quik-Dogg-Teddy).

Snoop Dogg spoke on working with Everlast for a country song called "Johnny Cash". However, the track's title was changed to "My Medicine" with Everlast playing the guitar. Another track with Charlie Wilson and The Gap Band called "Can't Say Goodbye" was also confirmed for the album. Snoop Dogg reminisced on the track stating, "This song makes me want to cry every time I hear it. It is a reflection of my life and how I have grown as not only an artist but also a man - it is about me staying true to where I came from while having to accept where I am in my life today, it's deep".

Snoop Dogg and Charlie Wilson both performed 'Can't Say Goodbye' on American Idol's 'Idol Gives Back' Charity Performance. On July 29, 2008 BET's 106 & Park premiered Snoop Dogg's video for "Those Gurlz".

Rolling Stone said, "His languorous rapping has a way of inspiring inventively freaky sounds from producers… Result: the best Snoop disc in years."

Entertainment Weekly said, "All of Snoop's personalities make appearances on his ninth CD, Ego Trippin'….It's sentimental, it's fun… Maybe this old Dogg doesn't need any new tricks." Vibe said, "Lead single 'Sensual Seduction' is an undeniable masterpiece of throwback funk."

The album sold over 137,000 copies in its first week in the United States, debuting at number 3 on the US Billboard 200 chart. In its second week the album fell to number 7 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 57,000 copies, for a two-week total of 194,000 units. Ego Trippin' was the tenth best selling hip hop album of the year, selling 401,000 copies in the US.


Track List:
01. A Word Witchya! (Intro)
02. Press Play
03. SD Is Out
04. Gangsta Like Me
05. Neva Have 2 Worry
06. Sexual Eruption
07. Life Of Da Party (Feat. Too $hort & Mistah F.A.B.)
08. Waste Of Time (Feat. Raphael Saadiq)
09. Cool
10. Sets Up
11. Deez Hollywood Nights
12. Whateva U Do
13. Staxxx In My Jeans
14. Been Around Tha World
15. Let It Out
16. My Medicine
17. Ridin' In My Chevy
18. Those Gurlz
19. One Chance (Make It Good)
20. Why Did You Leave Me
21. Can't Say Goodbye (Feat. Charlie Wilson)
22. Nobody Better [UK Bonus Track]
23. Shootem Up [JP Bonus Track]
24. Walk Away [iTunes Bonus Track]