Malice n Wonderland is the tenth studio album by American rapper Snoop Dogg; it was released on December 8, 2009, by Doggystyle Records, Capitol Records and Priority Records. Production for the album took place from January 2009 to September 2009 at several recording studios and the production was handled by Battlecat, The-Dream, Tricky Stewart, The Neptunes, Teddy Riley, Lil Jon and Terrace Martin.
The album debuted at number 23 on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 61,000 copies in its first week. Upon its release, Malice n Wonderland received generally mixed to positive reviews from music critics.
Background The album was originally planned to be released through a distribution deal with MTV, after his departure with Interscope Records. In 2009, Priority Records announced that Snoop Dogg was appointed creative chairman of Priority Records and the label also announced plans to release his tenth studio album on the label.
The album consists of fourteen tracks and features production from Teddy Riley, Nottz, The Neptunes, The-Dream, and Terrace Martin. Guest features include R. Kelly, Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, and Brandy.
Doggystyle Records president and Snoopadelic Films president Ted Chung, Snoop shooting a mini-movie to accompany the album (similar to his 1994 short film/soundtrack Murder Was the Case), portraying him as a "super gangster".
Reception
Malice n Wonderland was received with generally mixed to positive reviews, with Metacritic giving it 61 out of 100. The Smoking Section said "[Snoop's] one-of-a-kind flow and the knowledge of how to actually craft an enjoyable record will likely continue to serve as one of premiere blueprints in Hip-Hop."Tinsley, Justin. “1800″ - Review Of Snoop Dogg’s “Malice N’ Wonderland” . The Smoking Section. Retrieved on 2009-12-14.
Singles "Gangsta Luv" featuring The-Dream, was released as the album's lead single on October 6, 2009. The song was produced by American producers, The-Dream and Tricky Stewart, one of two such productions on the album.
The album's second single "That's tha Homie", was released for digital download on November 3, 2009.
The album's third single "I Wanna Rock" was released for digital download on November 17, 2009.
The album's fourth single, "Pronto" featuring Soulja Boy, was released for digital download on December 1, 2009.
Promotion Snoop Dogg hosted WWE Raw on October 19, 2009, to promote Malice n Wonderland.
Commercial performance Malice n Wonderland debuted at number 23 on the US Billboard 200, selling 61,000 copies in its opening week. It is his first album since Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss (2002) not to reach the top ten on the Billboard 200, his lowest charting album on the US R&B/Hip-Hop charts and his only album to miss the British and Australian Top 100. Malice n Wonderland has sold over 400,000 copies in the United States as of 2011.
Track listing Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.
(co.) Co-producer
Sample credits "I Wanna Rock" contains elements and samples from "It Takes Two" as performed by Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock and "Think About It" as performed by Lyn Collins. "Secrets" contains interpolations from "Talking in Your Sleep" as performed by The Romantics. "Pimpin Ain't EZ" elements and samples from "Zoom" as performed by The Commodores.
Personnel Credits for Malice n Wonderland adapted from Allmusic.
Musicians
Misty Anderson - background vocals Bokie - vocals Soulja Boy - vocals Brandy - vocals Shante Broadus - vocals, background vocals Dee Dimes - background vocals DJ Ez Dick - vocals Bryce Doherty - background vocals The-Dream - vocals, producer Eric Eylands - background vocals Andrew Gouche - bass Dustin Hess - bass guitar Nipsey Hussle - vocals Holli Joyce Ivory - background vocals R. Kelly - vocals
Kokane - vocals Trevor Lawrence - percussion Cha'nelle Lewis - background vocals Bokie Loc - vocals Terrace Martin - accordion, arranger, keyboards, mixing, producer, saxophone Rona Mercado - background vocals Problem - vocals Kevin Randolph - keyboards Tricky Stewart - producer T'yana Shani Stewart - background vocals Jazmine Sullivan - vocals Marlon Williams - guitar Pharrell Williams - vocals Mansur Zafr - keyboards
Production
Lucky Alvarez - design, layout Marcella "Ms. Lago" Araica - mixing B-Don - producer Jason Bale - assistant engineer Battlecat - mixing, producer Mike Bozzi - assistant Aaron "A-Game" Brunson - keyboard programming Smith Carlson - assistant Ted Chung - assistant, engineer Andrew Coleman - digital editing, engineer Danja - producer Scoop DeVille - producer Dr. Dre - mixing Shon Don - engineer Caliph Gamble - engineer Brian Gardner - mastering Abel Garibaldi - engineer Tasha Hayward - hair stylist Mauricio Iragorri - mixing Chris Jackson - A&R, engineer Jaycen Joshua - mixing Sam Kalandijan - engineer Justin Keitt - engineer, vocal arrangement Keke - production coordination Kori Lewis - assistant Justin Li - A&R Lil Jon - vocals, mixing, producer Giancarlo Lino - mixing assistant Deborah Mannis-Gardner - sample clearance
Fabian Marasciullo - mixing Jason Martin - producer Ian Mereness - engineer Mister Cartoon - cover art Luis Navarro - assistant engineer The Neptunes - producer Nottz - producer Estevan Oriol - photography and design Erik "Mr. E." Ramos - engineer Erik Reichers - mixing Robert Reyes - assistant engineer Teddy Riley - producer Ramon Rivas - assistant April Roomet - wardrobe Marcus Rutledge - engineer Edward "Poeted" Sanders Jr. - assistant Constance Schwartz - marketing Ray Seay - mixing Kelly Sheehan - engineer Brent Smith - booking Snoop Dogg - arranger, executive producer, primary artist, producer Ethan Sugar - engineer Super Ced - drum programming, producer Brian "B-Luv" Thomas - engineer Pat Thrall - engineer Frank Vasquez - engineer Jordan "JMKM" Maldonado - assistant engineer Mark Vinten - engineer Andrew Wuepper - engineer
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2009) Peakposition
Year-end charts Chart (2010) Peak position US Billboard 200 135 US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 34 US Rap Albums (Billboard) 15
Certifications and sales
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