Snoop Dogg Drops Knowledge With A West Coast Vibe On "I Wanna Thank Me"

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West Coast rap icon Snoop Dogg has gifted the world once again with another musical feat. This time, his 17th studio album, I Wanna Thank Me, comes with messages that not only speak on Snoop's place as a legendary figure in hip hop, but at times tackles difficult subjects that plague the streets. 

However, I Wanna Thank Me isn't a record where the Long Beach rapper takes himself too seriously. He has plenty of jams on the album as he's linked with artists including Slick Rick, Chris Brown, Mustard, YG, Wiz Khalifa, Jermaine Dupri, Swizz Beatz, Russ, Trey Songz, Lil Duval,  Slim Jxmmi, Ozuna, Eric Jaye, Anitta, $tupid Young, Azjah, DJ Battlecat, RJmrLA, Marknoxx, The Hamiltones, and the late Nate Dogg

When asked what statement he was trying to make with his latest effort, Snoop told Fader, "I wanna thank me—the many faces, styles, and versions of me, and the people that’s associated with me. A lot of sh*t is put into making me. It’s not just me who makes me, it’s the pieces, forces, and energy that’s created to make Snoop Dogg the superhuman that he is."

Tracklist

1. What U Talkin’ Bout
2. So Misinformed ft. Slick Rick
3. Let Bygones Be Bygones
4. One Blood, One Cuzz ft. DJ Battlecat
5. Countdown ft. Swizz Beatz
6. I C Your Bullsh*t
7. Turn Me On ft. Chris Brown
8. Blue Face Hunnids ft. YG & Mustard
9. New Booty
10. Take Me Away ft. Russ & Wiz Khalifa
11. Do It When I’m In It ft. Jermaine Dupri, Ozuna & Slim Jxmmi
12. First Place ft. Tdot Illdude
13. Focused
14. Rise To the Top ft. Trey Songz & Swizz Beatz
15. Wintertime in June ft. Nate Dogg
16. Doo Wop Thank Me ft. The Hamiltones
17. Main Phone ft. Rick Rock & Stressmatic
18. Do You Like I Do ft. Lil Duval
19. I’ve Been Looking For You ft. Eric Jaye
20. Little Square UBitchU ft. Anitta
21. Ventalation ft. RJmrLA, $tupid Young & Azjah
22. I Wanna Thank Me ft. Marknoxx


About The Author
Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.