Studio Album · No. 7
R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece Songwriting Credits by Snoop Dogg
Produced by The Neptunes, J.R. Rotem, The Alchemist, Josef Leimberg, L.T. Hutton, Soopafly, Hi-Tek, Lil Jon
Doggystyle / Star Trak / Geffen
West Coast Hip HopG-FunkGangsta Rap
95%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 19 of 20 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 19 / 20 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 20 tracks with documented writers, by whether Snoop Dogg carries a lyricist or composer credit.
19 trackswritten by Snoop Dogg
1 trackoutside writers
Snoop Dogg's roles on this album
Share of the 20 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist95%
Composer95%
Producer5%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
20
Tracks
38
Lyricists
15
Producers
1
No.1 Single
1.724 million
US Copies Sold
2004
Released
Awards & Recognition 2
Best Rap Song (Drop It Like It's Hot) (2005, Nominated)
Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group (Drop It Like It's Hot) (2005, Nominated)
Data Insight
Snoop Dogg raps his own verses across this album, which paired him with The Neptunes as executive producers and gave the record a slick, radio-ready sheen. Pharrell Williams and The Neptunes produced its defining tracks, including the chart-topping 'Drop It Like It's Hot,' the Justin Timberlake and Charlie Wilson collaboration 'Signs,' and 'Let's Get Blown.' Lil Jon, The Alchemist, Hi-Tek, Warryn Campbell and Soopafly contributed additional production. Guests include 50 Cent, Nelly, Bootsy Collins and the Bee Gees, broadening the album beyond Snoop's usual West Coast circle.
Snoop's seventh studio album, released November 16, 2004 on Star Trak/Geffen. Primarily produced by The Neptunes (Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo), R&G is one of Snoop's most polished and commercially successful albums, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 and going triple platinum. 'Drop It Like It's Hot' (with Pharrell, produced by The Neptunes) spent ten weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. 'Signs' features Charlie Wilson and Justin Timberlake.
Track Listing & Credits 20 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Intro (I Love to Give You Light)
|
Snoop DoggSoopaflyAlan Daniel MamanAndraé Crouch | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Priest BrooksAlan Daniel MamanAndraé Crouch | The Alchemist | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 2 |
Bang Out
|
Snoop DoggLopezJason Robert Rotem | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.LopezJason Robert Rotem | J.R. Rotem | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 3 |
Drop It Like It's Hot
#1
|
Snoop DoggPharrell WilliamsChad Hugo | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Pharrell WilliamsChad Hugo | The Neptunes | Pharrell Williams |
| 4 |
Can I Get a Flicc Witchu
|
Snoop DoggWilliam Earl CollinsJosef LeimbergReeves | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.William Earl CollinsJosef LeimbergReeves | Josef Leimberg | Bootsy Collins |
| 5 |
Ups & Downs
|
Snoop DoggWarryn Campbell | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Barry GibbRobin GibbMaurice GibbWarryn Campbell | Baby Dubb | Bee Gees |
| 6 |
The Bidness
|
Snoop DoggHurby AzorSoopafly | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Hurby AzorPriest BrooksJoseph Ward SimmonsDana McCleeseDarryl McDanielsAlphonso MizellFreddie PerrenJames Brown | Soopafly | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 7 |
Snoop D.O. Double G
|
Snoop DoggClervoixSmith | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.ClervoixSmith | Sha Money XLBlack Jeruz | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 8 |
Let's Get Blown
#54
|
Snoop DoggPharrell WilliamsChad Hugo | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Steve ArringtonPharrell WilliamsChad HugoDaniel WebsterMark AdamsRaymond TurnerStephen Washington | The Neptunes | Pharrell Williams |
| 9 |
Step Yo Game Up
|
Snoop DoggLil JonTrinaLindo | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Jonathan Harold SmithKatrina TaylorNicola Lindo | Lil Jon | Lil JonTrina |
| 10 |
Perfect
|
Snoop DoggPharrell WilliamsChad HugoSt. JohnAdu | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Pharrell WilliamsChad HugoSt. JohnAdu | The Neptunes | Charlie Wilson |
| 11 |
WBALLZ (Interlude)
|
Snoop Dogg | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. | Snoop Dogg | Ricky Harris (Vocals) |
| 12 |
Fresh Pair of Panties On
|
Snoop DoggGriffin-BlackMartinPharrell Williams | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Griffin-BlackMartinPharrell Williams | Ole Folks | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 13 |
Promise I
|
Snoop DoggLatonya GivensDenaun PorterAndrew NolandJason Robert Rotem | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Latonya GivensDenaun PorterAndrew NolandGregory WebsterJason Robert RotemW. MorrisonL. BonnerJonesM. PierceChavarriaB. NapierR. Middlebrooks | Mr. Porter | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 14 |
Oh No
|
Snoop DoggClervoix50 CentTurner | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.ClervoixCurtis James Jackson IIITurner | Ron BrowzSha Money XL | 50 Cent |
| 15 |
Can U Control Yo Hoe
|
Snoop DoggBrooksLenton Hutton | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.BrooksLenton Hutton | L.T. Hutton | Soopafly |
| 16 |
Signs
#46
|
Snoop DoggCharles WilsonPharrell WilliamsChad HugoSimmonsTaylor | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Charles WilsonPharrell WilliamsChad HugoSimmonsTaylor | The Neptunes | Justin TimberlakeCharlie Wilson |
| 17 |
I'm Threw Witchu
|
Snoop DoggBrooksCampbell | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.BrooksCampbell | Baby Dubb | Soopafly |
| 18 |
Pass It Pass It
|
Snoop DoggPharrell WilliamsChad Hugo | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Pharrell WilliamsChad Hugo | The Neptunes | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 19 |
Girl Like U
|
Snoop DoggNellyLenton HuttonMoore IIIKurtis BlowSmithFord Jr.Simmons | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Cornell Iral Haynes Jr.Lenton HuttonJames Moore IIIKurtis WalkerLarry SmithRobert Ford Jr.Russell Simmons | L.T. Hutton | Nelly |
| 20 |
No Thang on Me
|
Curtis Lee Mayfield | Curtis Lee Mayfield | Hi-Tek | Bootsy Collins |
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Frequently Asked Questions R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece
When was R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece released?
R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece was released in November 2004 on Doggystyle, Star Trak and Geffen Records. It was Snoop Dogg's sixth studio album. The album debuted at number six on the Billboard 200.
Who produced Drop It Like It's Hot?
'Drop It Like It's Hot' was produced by The Neptunes, the duo of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo. Pharrell is also featured on the track. It became Snoop Dogg's first number one on the Billboard Hot 100, holding the top spot for three weeks.
What was the highest-charting single from R&G: The Masterpiece?
'Drop It Like It's Hot,' featuring Pharrell, reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for three weeks. It was the first number one hit for both Snoop Dogg and The Neptunes. The other singles 'Signs' and 'Let's Get Blown' peaked at numbers 46 and 54 respectively.
Who is featured on Signs by Snoop Dogg?
'Signs' features Justin Timberlake and Charlie Wilson. The track was produced by The Neptunes and reached number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was one of three singles released from the album.
Did R&G: The Masterpiece win any awards?
The single 'Drop It Like It's Hot' earned two nominations at the 2005 Grammy Awards, for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. Neither nomination resulted in a win. The album itself was not nominated.
Did R&G: The Masterpiece go Platinum?
Yes. The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA for over one million US copies shipped. It had sold roughly 1.724 million copies in the United States by March 2008, making it one of Snoop Dogg's best-selling albums of the 2000s.
Which guests appear on R&G: The Masterpiece?
The album features Pharrell Williams, Justin Timberlake, Charlie Wilson, 50 Cent, Nelly, Bootsy Collins and the Bee Gees. Snoop Dogg performs all of his own rap verses. The wide guest range reflected the album's crossover, pop-leaning direction.