He reunited with Warren G and Nate Dogg as 213 to drop the album The Hard Way in 2004. In 2007, Snoop became the first artist to release a track — 'It's The DOG' — as a ringtone prior to its.
. ' Released: July 6, 2004. ' Released: 2004 The Hard Way is the only from American trio, which consisted of, and. The reunion of the group first appeared as 213 in Warren G's in the track 'Yo' Sassy Ways'. In 2003, Snoop Dogg, released his series of mixtapes, from which the second compilation Welcome to tha chuuch, Vol.
2 included the first version of 'So Fly', which is a parody of the then chart-running hit single by Monica,. Missy Elliott, a co-producer of the song (with Spike & Jamahl), got to hear the tape and was very impressed by it. She agreed with Snoop to cede the right of the sample for the upcoming 213 project in exchange for their rapping on Tamia's 'Can't Go for That' remix. In the end it came out to be the first unofficial radio single of The Hard Way and was performed live at BET's. The album version differs from the mixtape version in a way that it is five seconds shorter and misses Snoop's intro where he gives the shootouts 'Welcome to tha chuuch Vol.
2.exclusive 213'. The official debut retail single was 'Groupie Luv', which was also accompanied by a promo video. It was directed by and was filmed in Snoop Dogg's own house (see also ). It is also the video debut for dancer. Contents.
Reception Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating (C+) HipHopDX.com RapReviews.com (5.5/10) Stylus (C) Upon its release, The Hard Way received generally positive reviews from music critics. Commercial performance The album debuted at number 4 on the US, selling 95,000 copies in its first week. The Hard Way opened at the top spot of the US. According to as December 16, 2004, the album sold 500,000 copies in the United States. Singles ' was released on July 6, 2004 at first single from the album. The song reached at number 2 on US. The second single, ' topped at number 26 on.
Track listing No. Title Writer(s) Producer(s) Length 1. Broadus. Hale.
Griffen III. David Drew.
Brooks Jelly Roll 2:35 Notes. 'Twist Yo' Body' features backing vocals performed. 'Rick James' (Interlude) features vocals performed. Sample credits. 'Keep It Gangsta' contains an interpolation of 'Black Cow' performed.
Snoop Dogg 213 Album
'Groupie Luv' contains an interpolation of ' performed by, and. 'Another Summer' contains excerpts of 'Intimate Friends' performed. 'Gotta Find a Way' contains excerpts of 'Rejoice' performed. 'Joysticc' contains an interpolation of ' performed.
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'Mary Jane' contains excerpts of 'It's Time' performed by the. 'MLK' contains an interpolation of 'Riding High' performed. 'My Dirty Ho' contains an interpolation of ' performed.
'So Fly' contains excerpts of the recording 'So Gone' performed by and excerpts of 'You Are Number 1' performed. Personnel.
Long rumored and much anticipated, reunites three of the West Coast's top rap artists -, and - and results in one of the most enjoyable albums to come from any of them to date. Know first, however - if you don't already - that isn't just another of 's many side projects; this is a full-fledged reunion. Way back in 1990 or so, these three superstars were young pups and decided to start a rapping-and-singing group. The Long Beach youths named it after their area code, 213 (which also comprised Los Angeles, Compton, Watts, and Carson), and a legend was born. Of course - to make a long story very short - shot to stardom alongside soon afterward, and and quickly found success themselves with their duet 'Regulate.' And that was the end of.
Fast forward a dozen years, and while remained as popular as ever, 's and 's solo careers were barely afloat. The gold they'd struck with 'Regulate' had long since run dry. So it made sense for them to team up with again, and even a cursory listen to indeed affirms that. Simply put, this is the most enjoyable album of 's and 's careers to date, by a long shot, and it's among 's most enjoyable as well.
And are both talented, but neither can carry the weight of an entire album by himself like can, so they benefit greatly from the team effort here. And contribute at least a verse each to every song, and usually delivers the hooks as well as some melodies and bridges. It's a perfect formula: plays the fool, interjecting his patented ad libs left and right and delivering first-rate raps every go-round; hasn't sounded this confident in years, if ever, rapping tougher and more gangsta than usual and rising to the heightened occasion wonderfully; and, who had become a token hitmaking hook-singer by this point, has never sounded like such a natural fit.
And too, these guys have a great batch of songs to work with here. Almost every song is hand-delivered by a different producer, many of whom are fresh-sounding newcomers, and all contribute trademark G-funk jams. The few name-brand productions stand out most: DJ Hi Tek's album-opener, 'Twist Yo Body'; 's lead single, 'Groupie Luv'; and 's good-natured ballad 'Another Summer.' Comedian 's hilarious cameo on 'Rick James Interlude' is also a highlight, especially considering the release of came about a week after the funk legend's passing away. And don't forget the album closers: 'Appreciation' is a retrospective heart-tugger that is quite touching as well as a standout musically, and lastly 'So Fly,' the previously released mixtape send-up of 's 'So Gone' that inspired this long-overdue reunion in the first place.
Plus, if that's not enough, the remaining songs are generally above average, leaving very little filler on this 69-minute, fun-filled disc.