Paid Tha Cost To Be Da Boss
by Snoop Dogg
  • Record Label: Priority
  • Release Date: Nov 26, 2002
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Uncut
    60
    He treads a line between loving monogamy and club bangers, emphasising accessibility throughout. [Jan 2003, p.128]
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  2. Rolling Stone
    60
    At once fly, fierce and skilled, he's a purebred off the leash.
  3. Q Magazine
    40
    A mess. [Feb 2003, p.107]
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Awards & Rankings

92
#92 Best Album of 2002

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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. SuchiB14
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    This album is Snoop's best since Doggystyle, the beats are great and Snoop sounds damn bit better than he has in prior albums. This is almostThis album is Snoop's best since Doggystyle, the beats are great and Snoop sounds damn bit better than he has in prior albums. This is almost a classic, songs like Boss Playa or Pimp Slapp'd just kill and Beautiful isn't even the best song on the album. Definitely a 9/10 but I like it so much in my opinion it receives full marks.… Full Review »
  2. Andreas
    Mar 5, 2004
    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 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.… Full Review »
  3. maxc
    Nov 4, 2003
    10
    his phattest cd in ages
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