"I Wanna Thank Me" is the seventeenth studio album by American rapper Snoop Dogg. It was released on August 16, 2019, marking his second album release in that year, following "Bible of Love" which came out in March.
The album consists of 22 tracks and features collaborations from individuals in the hip hop industry, including new and established artists. There are collaborations with YG, Mustard, Russ, Wiz Khalifa, Swizz Beatz, Jermaine Dupri, Ozuna, Slim Jxmmi, Trey Songz, and more.
The album's title is based upon Snoop Dogg's acceptance speech when he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in November 2018, in which he said, "I want to thank me for believing in me. I want to thank me for doing all this hard work.”
"I Wanna Thank Me" also has a wide range of themes and offers a blend of different musical styles and moods. It seems to reflect on Snoop Dogg's lengthy career as a musician, but it also contains quite a few party anthems. This album demonstrates Snoop Dogg's versatility as an artist, not confined to one particular style or genre of music.
Critical reception of "I Wanna Thank Me" was generally positive, with many praising the album's production and Snoop Dogg's performance, noting his lyrical dexterity and enduring presence in the hip-hop scene.
