Studio Album · No. 15
Neva Left Songwriting Credits by Snoop Dogg
Produced by DJ Battlecat, Mike & Keys, Rick Rock, Dr. Evo, BadBadNotGood, Kaytranada, Jahlil Beats
Doggystyle / Empire
West Coast Hip HopGangsta RapG-Funk
94%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 16 of 17 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 16 / 17 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 17 tracks with documented writers, by whether Snoop Dogg carries a lyricist or composer credit.
16 trackswritten by Snoop Dogg
1 trackoutside writers
Snoop Dogg's roles on this album
Share of the 17 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist94%
Composer94%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
17
Tracks
42
Lyricists
15
Producers
2017
Released
Data Insight
Neva Left is a West Coast hip-hop, gangsta rap, and G-funk record on which Snoop Dogg writes and performs his own verses while reconnecting with classic California production. Beats come from a range of producers including DJ Battlecat, League of Starz, Rick Rock, Mike & Keys, and Jahlil Beats, alongside jazz- and electronic-leaning contributions from BadBadNotGood and Kaytranada. The guest roster spans East and West Coast hip-hop, with 'Mount Kushmore' pairing Snoop with Method Man, Redman, and B-Real, and appearances from KRS-One, Too $hort, and Wiz Khalifa elsewhere. 'Promise You This' is a Snoop solo cut with no featured guests.
Snoop's fifteenth studio album, released May 19, 2017. Produced mainly by DJ Battlecat, Neva Left leans into classic West Coast G-funk aesthetics as a statement of longevity and relevance. Featuring appearances from Too $hort, Wiz Khalifa, October London, and Kamaiyah, the album debuted at number fourteen on the Billboard 200.
Track Listing & Credits 17 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Neva Left
|
Snoop DoggMichael Cox Jr.John Groover Jr.David PorterIsaac Lee Hayes Jr. | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Michael Cox Jr.John Groover Jr.David PorterIsaac Lee Hayes Jr. | Mike & Keys | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 2 |
Moment I Feared
|
Snoop DoggRicardo Thomas | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Ricardo Thomas | Rick Rock | Rick Rock |
| 3 |
Bacc in da Dayz
|
Snoop DoggJ. MasseyTracy Davis | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.J. MasseyTracy DavisRoger BallMolly DuncanSteve FerroneAlan GorrieOwen McIntyreJames StuartKamaal Ibn John FareedAli Shaheed Jones-MuhammadMalik Izaak TaylorMinnie Julia RipertonRichard RudolphLeon Ware | J-Massive | Big Tray Deee |
| 4 |
Promise You This
|
Snoop DoggRegis Bell | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Regis Bell | Dupri | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 5 |
Trash Bags
|
Snoop DoggKristopher CampbellQuinton CookTim Wells Jr. | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Kristopher CampbellQuinton CookTim Wells Jr. | Musik MajorX | K Camp |
| 6 |
Swivel
|
Snoop DoggThomas JacksonThomas | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Thomas JacksonThomas | Rick Rock | Stresmatic |
| 7 |
Go On
|
Snoop DoggOctober LondonChris Brown | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Jared Samuel ErskineChristopher Brody Brown | Brody Brown | October London |
| 8 |
Big Mouth
|
Snoop DoggKevin Gilliam | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Kevin Gilliam | DJ Battlecat | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 9 |
Toss It
|
Snoop DoggTodd Anthony ShawTonee HayesDonté Blacksher | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Todd Anthony ShawTonee HayesDonté Blacksher | DNYC3 | Too $hortNef the Pharaoh |
| 10 |
420 (Blaze Up)
|
Snoop DoggDevin CopelandWiz KhalifaKevin GilliamLamar Edwards | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Devin CopelandCameron Jibril ThomazKevin GilliamLamar Edwards | DJ BattlecatMars | Devin the DudeWiz KhalifaDJ Battlecat |
| 11 |
Lavender (Nightfall Remix)
|
Snoop DoggLouis Kevin CelestinChester HansenAlex SowinskiMatthew TavaresLeland Whitty | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Louis Kevin CelestinChester HansenAlex SowinskiMatthew TavaresLeland Whitty | BadBadNotGoodKaytranada | BadBadNotGoodKaytranada |
| 12 |
Let Us Begin
|
Snoop DoggKRS-OneKevin GilliamR.S. Lewis | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Lawrence ParkerKevin GilliamR.S. Lewis | DJ Battlecat | KRS-One |
| 13 |
Mount Kushmore
|
Snoop DoggRedmanB-RealMethod ManJ. Stella | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Reginald NobleLouis FreeseClifford SmithJ. Stella | Dr. Evo | Method ManRedmanB-Real |
| 14 |
Vapors (DJ Battlecat Remix)
|
Antonio HardyMarlon WilliamsMarcel Theo Hall | Antonio HardyMarlon WilliamsMarcel Theo Hall | DJ Battlecat | Charlie WilsonTeena Marie |
| 15 |
Still Here
|
Snoop DoggKevin GilliamCliff Curry | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Kevin GilliamCliff Curry | DJ Battlecat | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 16 |
Love Around the World
|
Snoop DoggLee DrakefordLarry Mizell | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Lee DrakefordLarry Mizell | Big Bub | Big Bub |
| 17 |
Transition
|
Snoop DoggKevin GilliamDonald CannonOrlando Tucker | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Kevin GilliamDonald CannonOrlando Tucker | Don CannonJahlil Beats | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 85 contributors
CC
Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.
Writer
SD
Snoop Dogg
Writer · Rap
KG
Kevin Gilliam
Writer
AG
Alan Gorrie
Writer
AS
Alex Sowinski
Writer
AS
Ali Shaheed Jones-Muhammad
Writer
AH
Antonio Hardy
Writer
B
B-Real
Writer
CJ
Cameron Jibril Thomaz
Writer
CH
Chester Hansen
Writer
CB
Chris Brown
Writer
CB
Christopher Brody Brown
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Neva Left
Who is featured on Mount Kushmore by Snoop Dogg?
'Mount Kushmore' features Method Man, Redman, and B-Real alongside Snoop Dogg. The track assembles veteran rappers from both coasts around a cannabis theme. It is one of the marquee posse cuts on Neva Left.
Is Promise You This by Snoop Dogg a collaboration?
No. 'Promise You This' is a Snoop Dogg solo track with no featured guests. It was released as a single from Neva Left in March 2017. Snoop wrote and performed the verses himself.
Who produced Neva Left?
Neva Left was produced by a varied roster including DJ Battlecat, Rick Rock, League of Starz, Mike & Keys, Jahlil Beats, BadBadNotGood, and Kaytranada. The mix of classic West Coast and more experimental producers shapes the album's sound. Snoop Dogg wrote and performed his own verses throughout.
What genre is Neva Left?
Neva Left is classified as West Coast hip-hop, gangsta rap, and G-funk in its Wikipedia infobox. The album leans into Snoop Dogg's classic California sound. Its production reflects a return to those roots.
How did Neva Left perform on the charts?
Neva Left debuted at number 54 on the Billboard 200 with over 11,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. It was among the best-selling digital albums that week. No single from the album reached the Billboard Hot 100.
Which veteran rappers appear on Neva Left?
Neva Left features KRS-One, Method Man, Redman, B-Real, Too $hort, and Devin the Dude, among others, plus soul vocalist Charlie Wilson. The guest list reflects Snoop Dogg's deep ties across hip-hop. 'Mount Kushmore' brings together Method Man, Redman, and B-Real.