Fat Joe is about to drop his 10th album… 10th!!! Can you believe it? Feels like only yesterday I heard him lay his first verse on Showbiz & AG’s classic Represent in 1992. Fat Joe has gone through a lot of phases, he always keeps up with the latest trends so it didn’t surprise me that Jeezy was on his new single Slow Down. Also to make sure the beat was as bangin’ as possible, he got Scoop De Ville to lace him with something fierce. Scoop if you didn’t know, was the man who produced Snoop Dogg’s I Wanna …read more

Well then, a day has passed since I heard the Busta Rhymes version of Snoop Dogg’s single I Wanna Rock (which I am still bumping). The thing is, I came across another one featuring Jay-Z which is the official remix that will be on Snoop’s re-release album entitled More Malice.  Then, after that, I came across A TON of others. It appears many rappers have decided upon themselves to record unofficial tracks with the Doggfather (not that there’s anything wrong with that).  A quick internet search will find versions with Young Jeezy, Fat Joe, Raekwon, Lloyd Banks, Kardinal Offishall, Bow …read more

We’ve mentioned it before, Snoop Dogg’s new album Malice In Wonderland is the shiz.  Saturday night I was in a car on my way to my monthly dj gig, when I tuned into CIUT and the Masterplan show layed a gem on me.  The beat dropped I recognized it as Snoop’s debut single I Wanna Rock Right Now, but then Busta came in… Holy crap. It’s been a while since I’ve heard Busta Rhymes, his voice seems to have gotten a bit deeper but his flow still kills it. I have not stopped playing this song all day. Here it …read more

Podcasts? You guys repping any these days? I’m still fresh to it but I’ve been subscribing to a few lately. And by subscribing to a few I mean I fast forward through a lot of what I’ve downloaded and then there’s Rosenberg Radio. You guys have to check this one out. The radio show is brought to you by Peter Rosenberg, a serious head in the NewYork hip hop scene that’s paid his dues. The website is worth checking out for interviews, news, tunes and of course the podcast. One of my favorites is the last episode, titled: The Christmas …read more

Check out the Doggfather on the Martha Stewart Christmas Cookies Special making a batch of green chocolate brownies and a ridiculous amount of weed references. Follow the link to the episode, the clip below.
And in case you missed his mashed potato debut last year…

Big things happening in L.A. tonight. Famous Stars and Straps and Snoop Dogg are celebrating the number 10.

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10 Years of FSAS and The Big Snoop Dogg’s 10th solo album. It’s all going down quite officially as the Famous Stars and Straps x Snoop Dogg Decade Event. The flier boasts performances by Travis Barker and The D-O-double-G himself, sets by Diplo and DJ Spider, art exhibit and classic car show. To top it off my favorite photographer, the legendary Estevan Oriol will be there snapping flicks and representing the very exclusive t-shirt design made especially for tonight’s event. …read more

I know this blog is a little heavy on the Snoop tip lately but what can I say? I’m excited about that drop on the 8th!
Hip hop is fascinating am I right? Obviously we dig the music aspect, beats, lyrics, rap personalities… etc. But the business side is economics and marketing, those that understand the industry of hip hop reap the rewards. Snoop is a business man, I know it, you know, The Wall Street Journal knows it. In fact, they thought enough of the D-O-double-G’s business expertise to ask him all about it in an interview. Follow the link …read more

You already know I’m on the edge of my seat for this new Snoop album.
The I Wanna Rock Video just came off and I’ve got it right here. If you ask me this ones a little heavy on on the 3rd element or maybe Snoop is just influenced by the reality TV dance craze. Regardless, this joints a banger.
Happy Friday.

To promote the upcoming album release of Snoop Dogg’s, Malice In Wonderland the label has put out a mixtape hosted by Dj Scream, Whoo Kid and Dj Skee. The tape features a few selected tracks from the D.O. double G himself along with appearances from Ice Cube, Nipsey Hussle, The Dream and Harvey Keitel (Bad Lieutenant whaaaat!). The full album drops on December 8th and I’m definitely going to rush out and grab it. Check out the video for the albums first single titled Gangsta Luv featuring The Dream.

Known for being a party city in France, St. Tropez was the scene of a party that included Snoop Dogg. He let loose on the French Riviera port city after performing at the VIP room. Apparently he wasn’t just dancing solo either. An affectionate local was seen luring Snoop Dogg on the dance floor amidst martini’s and music. Ah, I think someone should remind Snoop Dogg that he has wife and kids back in the U.S.A.

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