Snoop Dogg‘s [click to read] first album since parting ways with IGA (Interscope, Geffen, A&M) is December’s Malice In Wonderland. The release, coming through the Doggfather‘s newly-forged partnership with EMI/Priority Records is due December 8th.
While Ego Trippin’ [click to read] was self-produced, as well as handled by Teddy Riley, DJ Quik and Young Jeezy associate Shawty Redd, Malice features a myriad of producers, such as Tricky Stewart, Danja, Lil Jon, and many more.
Snoop described the creative process in a statement, revealing that the mood of the album changed as recording progressed. “When I started to put together this record I had a lot of malice in my heart—just focusing on making hardcore gangsta music,” he explains. “My mood lightened and I wanted to make some music that just felt good…to me and to the ladies.”
But the music won’t just be geared towards the women, as Snoop promises to have something in store for the kids. “I love to see the little homies bringing new energy to the game,” Snoop says, specifically regarding the “jerkin” phenomenon, for which he provides an anthem for with the song “I Wanna Rock.” “They from the same streets that I’m from, so it’s just natural.”
Listed below are the confirmed tracks and personnel for Malice In Wonderland.
1. I Wanna Rock [Produced by Scoop DeVille]
2. 2 Minute Warning
3. 1800 [Produced by Lil Jon]
4. Different Languages (feat. Jazmine Sullivan) [Produced by Teddy Riley]
5. Gangsta Luv (feat. The-Dream) [Produced by Tricky Stewart]
6. Pronto (feat. Soulja Boy)
7. That’s Tha Homie [Produced by Danja]
8. Upside Down (feat. Problem & Nipsey Hussle) [Produced by Terrance Martin]
9. Secrets (feat. Kokane) [Produced by Battlecat]
10. Pimpin Ain’t EZ (feat. R. Kelly)
11. Luv Drunk (feat. The-Dream)
12. Special (feat. Brandy & Pharrell)
