Malice n Wonderland
by Snoop Dogg
Released: December 08, 2009
Hip hop
Why This Album Matters
This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.
The Album
"Malice n Wonderland" is the tenth studio album by American rapper Snoop Dogg. Production for the album took place from January 2009 to September 2009 at several recording studios and the production was handled by Battlecat, The-Dream, Tricky Stewart, The Neptunes, Teddy Riley, Lil Jon and Terrace Martin. It was released on December 8, 2009, by Doggystyle and Priority Records.
Interesting Facts
This album features guest appearances from R. Kelly…
This album features guest appearances from R. Kelly, The-Dream, and Brandy (credited as her alter-ego "Bunny"), among others.
The album's theme is based on the dark…
The album's theme is based on the dark and ominous life of Alice in Wonderland.
Artistically, it takes a sharp detour from the…
Artistically, it takes a sharp detour from the profundity of his previous albums and focuses heavily on commercial and radio-friendly tracks.
The lyrical content consisting mostly of auto-tuned choruses…
The lyrical content consisting mostly of auto-tuned choruses and simplistic rhymes, the album has a decidedly more pop-oriented and lighter tone than Snoop's previous work.
It's a fusion of modern pop and classic…
It's a fusion of modern pop and classic hip-hop, where Snoop explores different styles instead of sticking strictly to his roots.
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Reception
The album debuted at number 23 on the US Billboard 200, selling 61,000 copies in its first week. The first single, "Gangsta Luv", featuring The-Dream, peaked at number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100. Despite mixed reviews from music critics, it still remains a significant instalment in Snoop Dogg’s prolific career.
The Complete Album Story
"Malice n Wonderland" is the tenth studio album by American rapper Snoop Dogg. It was released on December 8, 2009, by Doggystyle and Priority Records. Production for the album took place from January 2009 to September 2009 at several recording studios and the production was handled by Battlecat, The-Dream, Tricky Stewart, The Neptunes, Teddy Riley, Lil Jon and Terrace Martin.
This album features guest appearances from R. Kelly, The-Dream, and Brandy (credited as her alter-ego "Bunny"), among others. The album debuted at number 23 on the US Billboard 200, selling 61,000 copies in its first week. The first single, "Gangsta Luv", featuring The-Dream, peaked at number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The album's theme is based on the dark and ominous life of Alice in Wonderland. Artistically, it takes a sharp detour from the profundity of his previous albums and focuses heavily on commercial and radio-friendly tracks. The lyrical content consisting mostly of auto-tuned choruses and simplistic rhymes, the album has a decidedly more pop-oriented and lighter tone than Snoop's previous work.
It's a fusion of modern pop and classic hip-hop, where Snoop explores different styles instead of sticking strictly to his roots. Despite mixed reviews from music critics, it still remains a significant instalment in Snoop Dogg’s prolific career.
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