Description
Snoop Dogg – Paid Tha Cost To Be Da Bo$$ / No Limit Top Dogg – Double Compact Disc
Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss” and No Limit Top Dogg are two pivotal albums by American rapper Snoop Dogg, illustrating different phases of his career and his musical versatility. Released on November 26, 2002, Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss blends hip hop with elements of West Coast funk and pop, featuring top producers like The Neptunes, DJ Premier, and Hi-Tek. The album includes standout tracks such as “From tha Chuuuch to da Palace,” produced by The Neptunes, and “Beautiful,” a hit single celebrating love and admiration with contributions from Pharrell and Charlie Wilson. This album reflects themes of success, personal reflection, and relationships, receiving critical acclaim for its production quality and Snoop’s charismatic delivery, and performing well on the charts.
On the other hand, No Limit Top Dogg, released on May 11, 1999, showcases Snoop’s affiliation with No Limit Records and his return to the G-Funk sound. This album features production from Dr. Dre, DJ Quik, Master P, and Timbaland, among others, creating a rich tapestry of West Coast hip hop. Tracks like “B Please,” featuring Xzibit, and “Just Dippin’,” with Dr. Dre and Jewell, highlight Snoop’s ability to deliver smooth, laid-back grooves and aggressive verses. The album explores themes of street life, loyalty, and personal struggles, with collaborative efforts from notable artists in the hip hop community. No Limit Top Dogg performed well commercially, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard 200, and reaffirming Snoop Dogg’s popularity and influence in the rap scene.
Together, these albums underscore Snoop Dogg’s versatility and enduring impact on the hip hop genre. Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss illustrates his ability to blend funk and hip hop with a contemporary flair, while No Limit Top Dogg emphasizes his West Coast roots and G-Funk influence. Both albums reflect Snoop Dogg’s growth as an artist and his ability to adapt to changing musical landscapes, maintaining his relevance and appeal across different eras of hip hop.
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Track Listing
Paid Tha Cost To Be Bo$$
Don Doggy
Da Bo$$ Would Like To See You
Stoplight
From Tha Chuuuch To Da Palace Featuring – Pharrell Williams
I Believe In You Featuring – Latoya Williams
Lollipop Featuring – Jay-Z, Nate Dogg, Soopafly
Ballin’ Featuring – Lil’ 1/2 Dead, The Dramatics
Beautiful Featuring – Pharrell Williams, Uncle Charlie Wilson
Paper’d Up Featuring – Mr. Kane, Traci Nelson
Wasn’t Your Fault
Bo$$ Playa
Hourglass Featuring – Goldie Loc, Mr. Kane
The One And Only
I Miss That Bitch Featuring – E-White
From Long Beach 2 Brick City Featuring – Nate Dogg, Redman, Warren G
Suited N Booted
You Got What I Want Featuring – Uncle Charlie Wilson*, Goldie Loc, Ludacris
Batman And Robin Featuring – RBX, Lady Of Rage
A Message 2 Fat Cuzz
Pimp Slapp’d
No Limit Top Dog
Dolomite Intro
Buck’Em Featuring – Sticky Fingaz
Trust Me Featuring – Suga Free, Sylk E. Fyne
My Heart Goes Boom
Dolomite
Snoopafella
In Love With A Thug
G Bedtime Stories
Down 4 My N’s Featuring – C-Murder, Magic
Betta Dyas
Somethin Bout Yo Bidness Featuring – Raphael Saadiq
B Please Featuring – Xzibit
Doin’ Too Much
Gangsta Ride Featuring – Silkk The Shocker
Ghetto Symphony Featuring – C-Murder, Fiend, Goldie Loc, Mia X, Mystikal, Silkk The Shocker
Party With A D.P.G
Buss’n Rocks
Just Dippin’ Featuring – Dr. Dre, Jewell
Don’t Tell Featuring – Nate Dogg, Warren G
20 Minutes Featuring – Goldie Loc
I Love My Momma
