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76 out of 100

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7.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

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  • Summary: Snoop's sixth LP features production work from The Neptunes and DJ Premier (among others), with guest appearances by Redman, Nate Dogg, Warren G, Jay-Z, and Ludacris.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    He's backed by the best production he's had since his Dr. Dre-helmed debut.
  2. All Music Guide
    90
    Though Snoop Dogg never slipped from the charts, Paid Tha Cost to Be Da Bo$$ smacks of a comeback, and it's a great one.
  3. Uncut
    60
    He treads a line between loving monogamy and club bangers, emphasising accessibility throughout. [Jan 2003, p.128]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. maxc
    10
    his phattest cd in ages
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  2. bobm
    9
    very strong beats and creates affective G-FUNK atmosphere on the surface a brilliant album with no flaws only problem is the lack of lyrical heroism with the dogg resorting to his usual 70's- pimp stylishnes … Expand
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  3. Andreas
    9
    This is really funky. I love the "chill-songs" like Ballin' and Boss Playa, and the whole album is really solid, but it isn't as good as "tha last meal", which is classical. Snoop is the man.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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