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R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece
- By Snoop Dogg
- Genre: Rap
Common Sense Media says
Interesting, but not for anyone younger than 17.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this CD isn't appropriate for kids. There are some very interesting songs here, but you'll have to wade through a lot of four-letter words to appreciate them.
What's the story?
It's hard to completely resist any songwriter who comes up such whimsical rhymes as "Everything is beautiful/Right down to ya cuticles" (on "Perfect"). Too interesting and well-done to simply write off for adults, this is still an album filled with all those words and concepts you don't want your kids repeating at Grandma's house.
Is it any good?
From a strictly musical point of view, R&G is an intriguing and well-constructed album by one of rap's revered elder statesmen. But in order to appreciate the cleverness, terrific rhythm tracks, and occasional social commentary, you'll have to wade through a forest of four-letter words, gunshot sound effects, drug references, and sexism -- as well as some surprisingly well-delivered gospel and R&B-influenced tunes. There is an edited version, and it's done better than most, but so many words are omitted that it's almost impossible to grasp the narrative thread on many of the edited tunes.
Snoop's voice, still in good form, seems to ride over the well-constructed beats rather than become a part of them. Cameos by Nelly and Daz, and production by the Neptunes, add polish. A spectacular gospel-tinged beginning kicks off 18 tracks that pay homage to a variety of R&B influences, all executed beautifully.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about Snoop Dogg's success. Ask your older teens why they think Snoop has remained popular for so long.
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Rap Junk
R&G would be most fit for this album as Rap and Garbage. Snoop Dogg has pretty much no talent, though his "hit" song is ok. There is alot of bad stuff in here... just stay away.
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I heartfully enjoy this album and think it is a masterpiece of American ingenuity
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Good album and good rapper
I thought the album was really good. The other kids that reviewed before me just don't appreciate truly talented rappers like Snoop because they're too busy listening to garbage like Soulja Boy.
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weak
Snoop dog is one the weakest rappers ever because he has no good songs only his beats are good.
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*kicks album aside*
Well, Mr. Doggy Dogg can't go a sentence without referring to weed ("tell me if it's weed that ya need if you wanna breathe, I got the best weed minus seed")
and can't go two without saying s--- or f---. This is NOT for your ten year old.
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| Artist: | Snoop Dogg |
| Release date: | November 16, 2004 |
| Label: | Geffen Records |
| Genre: | Rap |
| Parental advisory: | Yes |
| Edited version available: | Yes |
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