Studio Album · No. 6
Paid tha Cost to Be da Bo$$ Songwriting Credits by Snoop Dogg
Produced by The Neptunes, DJ Premier, Just Blaze, Fredwreck, Hi-Tek, Jelly Roll, DJ Battlecat, L.T. Hutton · Engineered by Dave Aron, Andrew Coleman, Richard Huredia, Ken Lewis, Eddie Sancho, Patrick Viala
Doggystyle / Priority / Capitol
West Coast Hip HopGangsta RapG-Funk
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 20 of 20 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 20 / 20 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 20 tracks with documented writers, by whether Snoop Dogg carries a lyricist or composer credit.
20 trackswritten by Snoop Dogg
0 tracksoutside writers
Snoop Dogg's roles on this album
Share of the 20 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer10%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
20
Tracks
83
Lyricists
13
Producers
1.21 million
US Copies Sold
2002
Released
Data Insight
Snoop Dogg raps his own verses throughout this album, released on his own Doggystyle imprint through Priority. The Neptunes and Pharrell Williams shaped its two biggest moments, producing the lead single 'From tha Chuuuch to da Palace' and the breakout hit 'Beautiful,' the latter featuring Pharrell and Charlie Wilson. The supporting production is unusually broad for a West Coast record, drawing in East Coast names like DJ Premier, Hi-Tek and Just Blaze alongside Battlecat, Daz Dillinger and Fredwreck. Guest verses come from Jay-Z, Redman, Ludacris, Nate Dogg and Warren G.
Snoop's sixth studio album, released November 19, 2002. An all-star production roster including The Neptunes, DJ Premier, Just Blaze, and Fredwreck gives the album a broader sound than his previous releases. It debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 and went platinum. 'Beautiful' (produced by Pharrell Williams, featuring Charlie Wilson) became one of Snoop's biggest pop crossover hits.
Track Listing & Credits 20 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Don Doggy
|
Snoop Dogg | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. | Snoop Dogg | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 2 |
Da Bo$$ Would Like to See You
|
Snoop DoggBrooksNick AshfordValerie Simpson | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Eric BrooksNickolas AshfordValerie Simpson | E-Swift | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 3 |
Stoplight
|
Snoop DoggDavid DrewGeorge Worrell Jr.William Earl CollinsGeorge Clinton Jr. | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.David DrewGeorge Worrell Jr.William Earl CollinsGeorge Clinton Jr. | Jelly Roll | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 4 |
From tha Chuuuch to da Palace
#77
|
Snoop DoggPharrell WilliamsChad HugoR. Kelly | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Pharrell WilliamsChad HugoRobert Sylvester Kelly | The Neptunes | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 5 |
I Believe in You
|
Snoop DoggLaToiya WilliamsTony Cottrell | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.LaToiya WilliamsTony Cottrell | Hi-Tek | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 6 |
Lollipop
|
Snoop DoggJay-ZNate DoggSoopaflySmith | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Shawn Corey CarterNathaniel Dwayne HalePriest BrooksJustin Smith | Just Blaze | Nate Dogg |
| 7 |
Ballin'
|
Snoop DoggLarry ReynoldsRon BanksTony HesterDonald SmithKevin Gilliam | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Larry ReynoldsRon BanksTony HesterDonald SmithKevin Gilliam | DJ Battlecat | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 8 |
Beautiful
#6
|
Snoop DoggPharrell WilliamsCharles WilsonChad Hugo | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Pharrell WilliamsCharles WilsonChad Hugo | The Neptunes | Charlie WilsonPharrell Williams |
| 9 |
Paper'd Up
|
Snoop DoggJerry Long Jr.NelsonNassarLambertHitchingsGoldeEric BRakim | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Jerry Long Jr.Traci NelsonFarid NassarDennis LambertDuane HitchingsFranne GoldeEric BarrierWilliam Michael Griffin Jr. | Fredwreck | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 10 |
Wasn't Your Fault
|
Snoop DoggLenton HuttonJimmy JamTerry Lewis | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Lenton HuttonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | L.T. Hutton | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 11 |
Bo$$ Playa
|
Snoop DoggFarid NassarClarence SatchellDonald CampbellTyrone CrumKeith HarrisonRalph AikensRobert Neal Jr.Roger ParkerShy Felder | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Farid NassarClarence SatchellDonald CampbellTyrone CrumKeith HarrisonRalph AikensRobert Neal Jr.Roger ParkerShy Felder | Fredwreck | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 12 |
Hourglass
|
Snoop DoggJerry Long Jr.Keiwan SpillmanDavid DrewJohnsonLarry Blackmon | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Jerry Long Jr.Keiwan SpillmanDavid DrewJohnsonLarry Blackmon | Jelly Roll | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 13 |
The One and Only
|
Snoop DoggMartinGeorge Clinton Jr.XzibitDr. DreBaileyGlennDavid AxelrodDavid SpradleySadlerFrançois de RoubaixGarry Marshall ShiderBoxleyGrahamPattersonBradfordMel-ManJacksonIce-T | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Christopher MartinGeorge Clinton Jr.Alvin Nathaniel JoinerAndre Romelle YoungBaileyGlennDavid AxelrodDavid SpradleySadlerFrançois de RoubaixGarry Marshall ShiderBoxleyGrahamPattersonBradfordMel-ManJacksonTracy Lauren Marrow | DJ Premier | XzibitIce-T |
| 14 |
I Miss That Bitch
|
Snoop DoggWhiteCottrellButlerYancy | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.WhiteCottrellButlerYancy | Hi-Tek | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 15 |
From Long Beach 2 Brick City
|
Snoop DoggRedmanNate DoggWarren GNassarCaseyBrowneSear | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Reginald NobleNathaniel Dwayne HaleWarren Griffin IIIFarid NassarHarry Wayne CaseyTom BrowneSear | Fredwreck | Nate DoggWarren G |
| 16 |
Suited n Booted
|
Snoop DoggClarkCecil Womack Jr.Franklin | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.ClarkCecil Womack Jr.Franklin | Keith ClizarkMeech Wells | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 17 |
You Got What I Want
|
Snoop DoggKeiwan SpillmanLudacrisCharles WilsonDavid Drew | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Keiwan SpillmanChristopher Brian BridgesCharles WilsonDavid Drew | Jelly Roll | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 18 |
Batman & Robin
|
Snoop DoggThe Lady of RageWilliam Earl CollinsMartinNeal Hefti | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Robin AllenWilliam Earl CollinsChristopher MartinNeal Hefti | DJ Premier | Lady of Rage |
| 19 |
A Message 2 Fat Cuzz
|
Snoop Dogg | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. | Snoop Dogg | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 20 |
Pimp Slapp'd
|
Snoop DoggLeimbergEdwardsNile RodgersGeorge Worrell Jr.William Earl CollinsGeorge Clinton Jr.David Marvin BlakeDurham | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Josef LeimbergBernard EdwardsNile RodgersGeorge Worrell Jr.William Earl CollinsGeorge Clinton Jr.David Marvin BlakeNorman Durham | Leimberg | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 124 contributors
SD
Snoop Dogg
Writer · Producer · Rap
CC
Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.
Writer
DD
David Drew
Writer
FN
Farid Nassar
Writer
GC
George Clinton Jr.
Writer
WE
William Earl Collins
Writer
CH
Chad Hugo
Writer
CW
Charles Wilson
Writer
CM
Christopher Martin
Writer
GW
George Worrell Jr.
Writer
JL
Jerry Long Jr.
Writer
KS
Keiwan Spillman
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Paid tha Cost to Be da Bo$$
When was Paid tha Cost to Be da Bo$$ released?
Paid tha Cost to Be da Bo$$ was released on November 26, 2002, through Snoop Dogg's Doggystyle imprint and Priority Records. It was his fifth studio album. The album debuted at number 12 on the Billboard 200.
Who produced Beautiful by Snoop Dogg?
'Beautiful' was produced by The Neptunes, the duo of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo. Pharrell and Charlie Wilson are featured on the track. It became the album's biggest hit, reaching number six on the Billboard Hot 100.
What were the singles from Paid tha Cost to Be da Bo$$?
The lead single 'From tha Chuuuch to da Palace,' featuring Pharrell, peaked at number 77 on the Billboard Hot 100. The second single, 'Beautiful,' reached number six on the Hot 100 and became one of Snoop Dogg's most successful songs. Both singles were produced by The Neptunes.
Who are the guests on Paid tha Cost to Be da Bo$$?
The album features Jay-Z, Pharrell Williams, Charlie Wilson, Redman, Ludacris, Nate Dogg, Warren G, The Lady of Rage, RBX and Kokane. Snoop Dogg performs all of his own rap verses. The guest list spans both West Coast and East Coast hip-hop.
Did Paid tha Cost to Be da Bo$$ go Platinum?
Yes. The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA for over one million US copies shipped. It had sold roughly 1.21 million copies in the United States by November 2004 and over 1.5 million worldwide.
Which producers worked on Paid tha Cost to Be da Bo$$?
Beyond The Neptunes, the album drew on DJ Premier, Hi-Tek, Just Blaze, Daz Dillinger, Battlecat, Fredwreck, E-Swift and Meech Wells. This brought East Coast boom-bap producers into a predominantly West Coast project. Snoop Dogg's longtime collaborator Dave Aron handled much of the engineering and mixing.
How did Paid tha Cost to Be da Bo$$ perform commercially?
The album debuted at number 12 on the Billboard 200 with 174,000 copies sold in its first week. It went on to sell about 1.21 million copies in the US and over 1.5 million worldwide. The single 'Beautiful' was a major factor in its chart staying power.