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Andrew’s Judgmental Album Reviews: Snoop Dogg – B.O.D.R. (2022)

In celebration of the Super Bowl Halftime show, and a well-timed new release. Let’s take the JAR doggy style and see what Snoop has now that he’s Bacc On Death Row!

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3 years ago

February 13, 2022

Andrew Balaz

In celebration of the Super Bowl Halftime show, and a well-timed new release. Let’s take the JAR doggy style and see what Snoop has now that he’s Bacc On Death Row!

So who here has enjoyed the fact that many of our favorite artists from the 1900s (yes I worded it that way on purpose to feel old), have used quarantine to refine and push out some quality? Because I for one am always going into these albums with little to no expectations and coming out feeling like they recaptured a little magic.

Well, Snoop decided to purchase the Death Row Records label and relaunch it himself! So Death Row is back from the dead and we get Snoop’s first Death Row album since Doggfather in 1996. Do we get classic Snoop, more recent Snoop, or something else? I’ll be honest and admit I stopped following him as closely once he hit his head in Jamaica and became a Lion or something. So I’m coming at this with a low, but oddly fresh-ish perspective since Snoop Lion was like 10 years ago.

So let’s get to it!

Artist: Snoop Dogg
Album: B.O.D.R. (2022)
Label: Death Row Records
Total Track Time: 53:10

Still Smokin starts with a little talking skit action about having a dream being back on Death Row, and then the song kicks in classic Death Row style. Perfect opening track to open the gimmick for the album. Gun Smoke starts with what sounds like paparazzi flash bulbs and just something short and simple to keep the framing going. The first track was like the context for the album, the second is basically the official intro song, and now we get rolling. Coming Back this starts with a throwback beat and has a nice little hook sung by October London with Snoop dripping that chronic flow. There’s a level of just returning the block a different and more successful dude but still mostly the same person. It’s really got a nice and borderline wholesome retro bounce. Sandwich Bag now this is that classic Motown bounce that old 90s rap used to throw behind great lines. This is a silky song, with a line that popped me hard, “Lookin’ at life through a glass jar, cloudy vision, All I ever needed was one mic, Scottie Pippen”. Not only is it fantastic word play, its crazy topical given Scottie’s book promotion tour of trying to drum up unnecessary drama.

Conflicted oh well look at this, we got a feature with Nas. Nas kicks off the song cause they get off the jump with the chorus, and then Snoop takes the pass part way through the chorus and rides the rhythm through the verses. I’m a bit disappointed that Nas doesn’t get a ton to say here, but the song is great. Solid flow, great references to old rappers and even older songs, like one like talks about needing a ‘round the way girl and I’m like, ‘Oh a little LL Cool J reference…okay…’. The lyrics aren’t really deep, does slot nice into the gangster rap motif of West Coast versus East Coast. So solid though nothing profound. Daddy this is featuring someone named Emo Trap, which that name sounds more like tags on Pornhub than an artist, so let’s see. Emo sounds like…every rapper nowadays, so it doesn’t take away from the bounce, but it definitely makes it sound let’s call it…”current”. Really cool beat that has the drum machine doing like an 808 drum thing and it’s really cool. Given the title we all know what this song is about, it’s not layered or contextual. It’s just a really cool banger for dancing or…well doing what the song is implying. Doggystylin’ I’m really enjoying the pure old gangster flow to this album. It’s just cool songs, great beats and cool wording. *NOTE remember what I put in italics with quotation marks it is direct lyrics from the song* “I got my mind on my money and my 9 on me, Don’t try it, homie, last nigga tried, nigga died on me, Slide homie the MAC for niggas tryna ride on me, Five shots to the back of your hat (Homicide on me)” some really great lines here that reference his older stuff, murder was the case, and just a solid excerpt to show where this album seems to be living at.

Crip Ya Enthusiasm starts with a funny little spoken reference, the Curb Your Enthusiasm theme and then they flip the theme and he raps over this remixed Curb Your Enthusiasm beat. This is such a fantastic old Death Row rap formula, where they take something that shouldn’t work and it’s cool as hell. ”You know I’m here with the weed smoke in the air”, coupled with the beat, this song is just a fun time. Keep Pushing has Sleepy Brown & T.I., which works this since it’s not quite a slow jam but it has this reminiscing wistful beat and vibe. So the message it positive about pushing through the bad shit in life, and it’s really damn good. Being super carefree up to this point, this song could’ve been odd, but since the whole thing is a throwback/reminiscing album, a song to slow things down a little is perfect. House I Built this is that relaxed bop that Snoop made his name on; “Every beat I rapped on, that bitch was killed, Every brim I wore, that ho was tilt, I’m standin’ tall like I’m walkin’ on stilts, Aftermath on blast from the house I built, uh (Haha), And that’s east to the west, right?, The niggas on my team, they say they livin’ they best life, A drug dealer turned CEO, And I’ma show you how to get this dough”, another simple few lines, but it’s such a laid back straight facts delivery with that twinge of petty playfulness that is his wheelhouse. Outside the Box featuring Nate Dogg, which yes, he passed away over a decade ago, but I guess they had unreleased content or maybe threw a few things together for honestly, another solid hook. The song is more a little flaunting what he’s becoming and challenging people to become and icon like him, in a fun way.

Jerseys in the Rafters oh look The Game is on this track. I thought he died or something…okay. The title is self-explanatory on the legendary aspect of Snoop’s game. We even get some nice shade with The Game’s line of, “Ayy, Dogg, get on the phone with Dre, tell Dre call Interscope”, so the petty fun continues while Snoop just keeps reminding us that he had some weird periods in his career, but when he wants to put together some smooth stuff, it’s silk. Pop Pop no lie, this isn’t bad, but it definitely feels like one of those overly basic collab songs. DaBaby ain’t the worst current artist, but this song feels lame and throwaway. Catch a Vibe the drum machine has more of this layered synthesizer effect through it. So it sounds a bit different than the rest of the album, but still works in that classic Death Row bounce, but with lyrics about Crypto and NFTs it’s hella current. This is a damn nice generational fusion type of song.

It’s In the Air a little David Ruffin reference and the sampled “It’s in the air” – which just works great with the long drags and the puffs in the background talking about what we know it’s talking about. A clean sounding bassline helps to slowly drive a really laid back drum kick and it’s a damn good song to lay back and blaze to. Really perfect stuff. We Don’t Gotta Worry No More another slower song and featured Wiz Khalifa. So while it’s not bad and works fine in the chill approach of overcoming where they came from and not having to worry anymore…it feels lacking. Also I kinda hate the weird little chipmunk/baby voice thing in the background. Get This Dick WOW – this is hilarious. It opens sounding like a Jackson 5 romantic jam about coming over to get this dick. The dichotomy of that 70s R&B vibe with hilariously sophomoric lyrics helps this along wonderfully. Snoopy Don’t Go this is great comedy again. It sort of sounds like Snoop is doing a Sammy Davis Jr impression as he literally sings in this song. It’s just so awkward in a good way. Good fun, where he’s talking about having to go and using all of the classic excuses for having to leave. Also in a perfect way to end things Snoop says this: “Yeah, if you wanna go to a record label where the executive producer is all in the videos, rappin’, and dancin’ – Come to Death Row” as a reference to Suge Knight’s Source Awards speech in 1995.

I will be the first to admit, I didn’t think that just because Snoop bought Death Row and was back, his sound would’ve transitioned back to that classic Snoop. But I’m pleasantly surprised to say the least. Aside from a couple songs that just didn’t work for me, this really had that classic 90s rap feel. Definitely less of the aggressive gangster stuff and more on the chilled back territorial side of the game. Plus I really did get a kick out of a bunch of the references, and there’s probably even more if I really go through lyrics again and what not. But this album, is awesome. Some of the collabs helped Snoop stay relevant in what’s become of the rap game, while still proving who he is and his specific brand of Death Row checks those nostalgia boxes.

Fun album, a lot to unpack, and will probably be the first Snoop album in a long time to get more than one spin from me. Thank Christ Snoop Lion is over with, I was really concerned for his mental health at that time. Thought all the weed burned out too many synapses or something…

Final Judgment: 7.75/10

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Prepare for the most electrifying even of the HPW calendar!

While the stage is set for Blood & Thunder 4 and the HPW World Trios Championships, HPW must also address the return of KAGE!

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Wrestling is Life, but life has its stormy weather. The rain is going to be hot in June, but will the reign continue through the Summer? The Dark Forces may have failed to take the Undisputed Triforce World Championship from Zelda, but they still have the World Trios Championships. Harlequin, Lupay & Glutko will step inside the double ring, double cage to defend their gold. On one side, Arrow Club’s special combination of Fin Balure, Torbevito & Bad Croc Scaly. On the other, a new combination of its own in Cia, Lana & Midna.

Speaking of Cia, Lana & Midna…

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Cia says she didn’t mean that, she meant having to stream it! Oh, well obviously, combining Midna’s viewing audience with Lana’s, and HPW’s overall, this makes huge numbers! So? And huge money…! Cia raises her eyebrow and says, “Oh really?” The trio sets up, and Lana says obviously they first have to learn the steps. Midna brings up, “Wait, what song are we dancing to?” Oh, good point. Lana was thinking something from Lulu. Cia asks, “Lulu? From the Indigo-Go’s?” Midna says Lulu’s got a great solo album. Lana agrees! That’s so great that they like the same music. Cia isn’t as familiar with her solo stuff, so she’ll rely on them for this.

Lana suggests they go with Energetic Me. For one, it has the most energy, duh. And it still has a dance vibe, which is the whole point. Midna says she might’ve gone with Royal Discotheque or Ten Outta Ten, but she sees Lana’s point. Lana shows them the dance moves she has in mind. Left arm up, bent at the elbow, and the hand up against the side of the chest. Then they switch so the right arm goes up to mirror that position while the left hand goes back to the hip. Maybe add a little hip pop as that happens. Do that a couple times, and then turn to the right. This puts the left hand on the back of the hip, right hand on the back of the neck for a sexy pose.

Then you turn to flip it the other way, then do a 360 with a big neck whipping, hair flipping move. Then finish with feet apart and double V’s up by the eyes, maybe with a wink. Cia says, “Yeah, okay…” while Midna says, “I like it!” Midna says she’ll set up in the middle. Cia asks why Midna is in the middle, and Midna says it’s symmetry. She’s the tallest, Cia and Lana are about the same, it makes sense. Yeah, but it also means Midna is the center of attention. Well, that’s just coincidental. Lana says it doesn’t matter, the point is them doing it all in synch. Cia sighs and says, “Fine.” Midna is in the middle, Cia is on her right, and the music plays.

Left arm, right arm, left arm, right arm, pose to the right, pose to the left, 360 spin and neck whip, then double V. Midna nailed it, but Cia was lagging. Cia defends she was not, but Lana says it’s alright, they’ll just keep trying. They run through it a couple more times, they do tighten it up, and all three feel really good about how that went.

The Dark Forces are watching.

They aren’t impressed by the “little dance party.” Harlequin says the Faces of Evil are way better anyway. Especially with the classics like the Thriller dance and Macarena. Zant says, “The Macarena? Pfft, and people think I’m a dork…” Harlequin says, “Don’t you dare mock the Macarena!” Harlequin changes tabs on the computer and starts playing the song! After the introduction, he lifts his right arm up flat, then his left. Then he turns the right hand up, the left hand up, puts his right hand on his left shoulder, left hand on right shoulder, then moves right hand up behind his head, and then his left.

Now his arms crisscross, right hand on left hip and left hand on right hip, to then switch so right hand on right hip and left hand on left hip. And of course, he swivels his hips in one big circle to go with “HEY~ Macarena! AIGHT!” Zant rolls his eyes while Harlequin keeps going, jumping 90 degrees to his left. Ganon walks in, Ghirahim following behind, and he tells Harlequin to “turn that crap off.” Harlequin pouts but he does as told. Ganon seethes as he takes a seat in his big arm chair. “Needless to say… Wrestling is Life didn’t go how I’d hoped. What was Kage even doing there?! Did either of you have any idea he was going to betray us?!”

Zant and Ghirahim are a bit flustered. Zant isn’t even sure Kage was part of The Dark Forces at the time Ganon took ownership. He’d kinda gone rogue at some point, didn’t he? Ghirahim agrees, it didn’t seem like he was even aligned with Cia and the others. All the more reason for Kage to keep his nose out of Ganon’s business! If Kage cared about the Dark Forces, then he would’ve helped them fight back at HyruleMania, or any time since. Kage clearly just wants the title, same as Ganon, so he’s a dead man walking. Speaking of that… Where’s Kevin? He came back in April, why isn’t he here?

Somewhere dark and spooky…

Heavy footsteps can be heard echoing as Kevin Gibdo moves down the hallway. He speaks with a low, airy voice, “Majora… Your madness… spread like wildfire… You thought by setting me ablaze… I would crumble into ash… You were wrong! Instead, I have been purified…! Purged of flaws and weaknesses… I now come forth… as gold!” There’s a light at the end of the hall, and Kevin enters a grand hall, with treasure gleaming in the light. At the center is the sarcophagus. Kevin walks up to it, opens it, and then his burnt and tattered bandages fall away before he steps inside. The sarcophagus closes, then the eyes on it begin to glow… Then the entire thing glows!

The glowing becomes a shining light, and that shining becomes so bright that nothing can be seen. It is clear things between Kevin and Majora are not over. Will the Masked Monster even stand a chance once the Gibdo of All Gibdos is restored to full strength?

Back to the Dark Forces…

Shabonne says, “I’m sure Kevin is just fine doing whatever Gibdos do on their time off.” Tali says, “What matters is what I’m about to do to that tiny little weasel with the Goddess Championship. If The Dark Forces is gonna have all the gold, then I need to squash her like a bug and take that title off of whatever’s left!” Ganon nods and says he likes the initiative. Tali will start on her own Triple Crown as the Dark Forces will make Hyrule Pro-Wrestling their kingdom! The group cheers while raising a toast! And then Harlequin gets Glutko and Lupay to join in on the Macarena, to which Ganon groans and facepalms.

And so, the ThunderStruck card is set!

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