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Snoop Dogg - Gangsta Love
Artist: Snoop Dogg
Featuring: The-Dream
Producer: Tricky Stewart
Album: Malice in Wonderland
Label: RCA
Ready to feel old? Snoop Dogg’s been west coastin his way through the rap game for an incredible 17 years now, and the Doggfather shows no signs of slowing down. Not content to rest on his considerable hip-hop laurels, Snoop D-o-double-g is back to reclaim the crown with his new single Gangsta Luv, featuring vocals from The-Dream and production work from the radio killa and his production partner Tricky Stewart. Gangsta Luv is exactly the kind of cut radio loves: an up-tempo jam with a catchy hook and some dirty but not too dirty lyrics from Snoop “Baby like the way I wake her up/cause I’m a gangster, I grab her by the ****.” In other words, enjoy it now, cause you’ll be sick of it in a month when radio overplays it. Fans can expect more gangstified lovin when Snoop’s new album Malice in Wonderland hits stores December, 8, just in time for grandma’s Christmas present. If you like what you’re hearing, you can download Gangsta Luv here.
This song first appeared on the
Rap Chart
on October 12, 2009
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I want to like this (and I am sure plenty of you will), but I just cannot. Its catchy, so I will give it rotation status since its better than okay. I am just saddened that Snoop's talents are wasted in an effort to follow the leader and appeal to commercial interests.
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2009 |
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This is a nice, solid radio joint from Snoop. I don't mind radio songs if the lyrics are actually good and the verses flow well. Snoop delivers both of these and The-Dream holds it down on the hook (as always). Tricky's production is another high point. 3.5, I'll round up.
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2009 |
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i'd say that snoop dogg is pretty good and the dream delivers as well but this beat is really whats doing it for me
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2009 |
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I just cannot feel this record. I just can't. Just something about The-Dream and reknown gangsta rapper on the same track...something just doesn't mesh for me.
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2009 |
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It's a shame that Snoop went from classics like Doggy Dogg World to this. This isn't horribe but its just a let down. Nothing's wrong with evolving or growing up (Beatiful was dope) but just selling out is sad.
He use to make music that was real and he just didn't care how anyone else would react. Always looked down upon by the media for his foul mouth but thats what made the music. The attitude and image just made him a better rapper to most, but sadly that Snoop is long gone. |
| Posted on Oct 08, 2009 |
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2009 |
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Not to be just a biased The-Dream fan, but seriously, this record goes hard! I loved it on first listen, but you HAVE to bump this in your car!
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2009 |
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decent, dream is mostly tight on hooks, this is good too. snoop is nice
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2009 |
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Well considering the song is called gansta luv, the dream really works as the hook
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2009 |
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The Dream killed it! Snoop brought some good energy too. I can't say my head wasn't bobblin.
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2009 |
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Don't like the hook at all. It's mad annoying. Truthfully, I'd rather just listen to the instrumental.
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2009 |
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Not my favorite Snoop Dogg's "radio-friendly" joint, its in no way as memorable as any of Snoop's classic previous singles. It's something we've seen done BETTER in countless songs on the radio, but it does has that catchy hook from The-Dream and a beating bassline from Tricky that the radio loves so this will get radio spins.
My Prediction: A local Hit and not a global Hit. |
| Posted on Oct 08, 2009 |
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Nice. Big Snoop & The Dream- A nice collabo!
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2009 |
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song is tight, the beat is fire, I will be really annoyed of this in a month once it catches fire
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2009 |
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naaaaah Snoop, what the hell is this
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2009 |
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Snoop Dogg is to the point where he can go ahead and do whatever he wants lol that's why u gotta love him
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2009 |
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It's okay. Catchy. I do agree that this song's going to get extremely annoying in no time at all though. Just like the tune he did with Justin Timberlake.
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2009 |
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It's aight...it's not gangstafied like his old school ish but it's in rotation. Kinda reminds me of a "I wanna f...love you" type song.
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2009 |
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This track would be far better if it was spelled "Gangsta Love." 8th grade girls spell it "Luv", gangstas do not. And yes, these are the things I obsess over.
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2009 |
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in my opinion it is/has a fresh sound, clean beat, nice rhythm track, don't like the vocals, ripe for a remix, easy for a remix, it would maintain a dance floor, i don't know if it would get a dance floor.
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2009 |
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2009 |
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bleh. is everyone snoop's nephew?
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2009 |
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Man Snoop needs to go back to his old 90's style flow and beats....i guess he needs to go back to the old snoop!! Not that i mind change but this is far from change it's just something else you would never expect snoop to do!!
It will do good in the radio i believe that!! |
| Posted on Oct 08, 2009 |
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snoop has long been an innovator in the game, trying new things, even in his later career (ie. Drop It Like Its Hot, Sexual Eruption)
So im quite surprised that he has decided to choose this as his first single...its not that its that bad of a song, its just it sounds like anything else on the radio at the moment! Fabolous would have done a much better job on this record imo |
| Posted on Oct 09, 2009 |
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Snoop really needs to hit up Pharrell.. his new ish is wack!
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2009 |
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Agree completely with Co-Sign3
3.5 |
| Posted on Oct 10, 2009 |
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This is pretty good. Nothing to make a fuss about, but it should get some radio time.
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2009 |
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I thought after hearin' Snoop on Nipsey Hussle's 'gangster life' that things were lookin a hell of a lot up for him...
I was wrong, well for now, who knows what the rest of his album may hold. All I can say is he hasn't haid an epic/classic album since RnB Rhythmic Gangsta album.. Production is the highlight for me here, they shoulda spent more time on this track instead of rushing it.. |
| Posted on Oct 11, 2009 |
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@Co-Sign3- i also agree.
that said, i still think this is good. everyone did a great job individually, but it dont mesh all together as well as i want it to. still better than most songs on radio right now. 3.5 im pushin it up cuz Dream chorus is so sick. |
| Posted on Oct 12, 2009 |
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two words SELL OUT man I used to love Snoop but f**k the industry and f**k the radio its all about Real Hip Hop.
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| Posted on Oct 13, 2009 |
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Love both of em but not the song that much. That said ive heard much worse.
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| Posted on Oct 13, 2009 |
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Heard it on the radio, catchy hook from The Dream. Snoop is cheesy as usual but it's catchy.
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| Posted on Oct 22, 2009 |
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| Posted on Oct 22, 2009 |
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absolutely LOVE this song cuz the hook is so damn catchy and snoop kills it like usual!! heard it b4 but didnt get a chance 2 comment. strait up classic
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| Posted on Oct 26, 2009 |
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I really hope this is one of FEW commercial joints on Snoop's new album. I know what formula hes following, but do you Snoop. Anyone know if he is going to use Neptunes production on any new songs?
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| Posted on Oct 27, 2009 |
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Alright this def isnt a snoop track, and yes its kind of a let down for the real snoop fans....but I cant hate it's above average, it's catchy, and its most def in rotation
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| Posted on Oct 27, 2009 |
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| Posted on Oct 28, 2009 |
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Damn my baby da dream killed dis shit bra but wats up dis ur girl ms.becky holla
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| Posted on Oct 28, 2009 |
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this song is tha shit... luv dreams part
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| Posted on Oct 30, 2009 |
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This song will get rotation, its made for radio. Just a little knowledge for those wanting Snoop to be the D.O.GG. Snoop is mainstream now, he's gangsta but he's politically correct wit it.
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| Posted on Nov 03, 2009 |
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i luv this @*#$! song i wish i came up with song because this song is the shit
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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THIS SONG IS MY SHIT
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| Posted on Nov 06, 2009 |
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snoop??? wtf???? if anyone i thot ud be the one to never give in to the new ways wheres the REAL snoop???
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| Posted on Nov 11, 2009 |
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great
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| Posted on Nov 16, 2009 |
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It's sad to see old school rappers conform to this poppy, hip hop garbage. It's catchy, but it's not the Snoop I wanna be hearing. Don't go soft just to make a few bucks.
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2009 |
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THIS MY SHIT RITE NOW.....GETTING BIG SPINS OUT HERE ON THE LEFT COAST
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2009 |
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this is a five star song
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| Posted on Nov 24, 2009 |
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ths is the shiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ok dont cause im so gansta
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| Posted on Nov 24, 2009 |
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good song
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| Posted on Nov 27, 2009 |
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This Song is HOT! But its not that good to get 5 Stars..haha
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| Posted on Nov 30, 2009 |
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i love this song.hahahahaha.
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| Posted on Dec 03, 2009 |
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Luv the beat real west coast feelin to this, the vid is cheese though ... A bit commercial compared to the old snoop
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2009 |
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i really like diz song...me nd mi hubby cn relate 2 diz
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| Posted on Dec 07, 2009 |
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I LOVE THIS SONG!! My Boyfriend always request this for me!
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| Posted on Dec 09, 2009 |
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love the song!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Posted on Dec 09, 2009 |
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Pimp
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| Posted on Dec 10, 2009 |
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| Posted on Dec 11, 2009 |
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Huge Snoop fan but this isnt sayin 5 to me.. its ok.. but thats it..
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| Posted on Dec 16, 2009 |
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| Posted on Dec 17, 2009 |
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gangsta that gangsta loveeeee
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| Posted on Dec 18, 2009 |
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Yes! Love Dream!
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| Posted on Dec 19, 2009 |
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Way too comercial. Dream's chorus seems a little lazy compared to other efforts
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| Posted on Dec 22, 2009 |
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Does he say pissin on ur chest? haha thats great, but this is not gangsta
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| Posted on Dec 23, 2009 |
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| Posted on Jan 14, 2010 |
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I dont like Snoop Dogg but this is alright. The Dream is smooth and Snoop is pretty good.
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| Posted on Jan 25, 2010 |
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I GOT THAT GANGSTA LUUUV!!!! THE DREAM KILLED IT...THIS SONG B BANGIN IN THE CLUBS.
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| Posted on Feb 01, 2010 |
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I like the beat and thats about it. Can't say I listened very long so maybe I'll give it another go a bit later.
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the hook alone makes this a banger
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| Posted on Mar 21, 2010 |
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snoop dog kills. dream coldve bin betta. pretty solid all round tho. good job snoop
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this the song
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