Originally Released: 1998 Discs: 1 Label: No Limit Records Item Number: PRR500062
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Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told [Edited]
Personnel includes: Snoop Dogg, Master P, Mia X, Mystikal, Fiend, Soulja Slim, Silkk The Shocker, C-Murder, Steady Mobb'n, Big Pimp'n (rap vocals); O'Dell, Big Pokey, Anita Thomas, Crooked Eye, Mac, Eddie Griffin (vocals); Daz (scratches).
Producers includes: KLC, O'Dell, MP, Craig B, D.J. Pooh.
Personnel includes: Snoop Dogg, Master P, Mia X, Mystikal, Fiend, Soulja Slim, Silkk The Shocker, C-Murder, Steady Mobb'n, Big Pimp'n (rap vocals); O'Dell, Big Pokey, Anita Thomas, Crooked Eye, Mac, Eddie Griffin (vocals); Daz (scratches).
Producers includes: KLC, O'Dell, MP, Craig B, D.J. Pooh.
When Snoop Dogg announced that he was leaving Death Row Records, many wondered why he would abandon one of the most successful hip-hop record labels in the business. Quickly announcing that his third album would be put out on none other than the Master P-owned label No Limit, it was obvious why he would make that decision. As a No Limit soldier, Snoop takes his West Coast flavor to the dirty South combining the two sounds for DA GAME IS TO BE SOLD, NOT TO BE TOLD.
Always an OG, Snoop Dogg collaborates with No Limit artists (C-Murder, Mystikal, Mia X and Silkk The Shocker, etc.) on many of the tracks. His flow and lyrical content aren't much different from his first two albums, and the production is still tight. Not quite the groundbreaker that DOGGYSTYLE was, but still a top quality rap album.
When Snoop Dogg announced that he was leaving Death Row Records, many wondered why he would abandon one of the most successful hip-hop record labels in the business. Quickly announcing that his third album would be put out on none other than the Master P-owned label No Limit, it was obvious why he would make that decision. As a No Limit soldier, Snoop takes his West Coast flavor to the dirty South combining the two sounds for DA GAME IS TO BE SOLD, NOT TO BE TOLD.
Always an OG, Snoop Dogg collaborates with No Limit artists (C-Murder, Mystikal, Mia X and Silkk The Shocker, etc.) on many of the tracks. His flow and lyrical content aren't much different from his first two albums, and the production is still tight. Not quite the groundbreaker that DOGGYSTYLE was, but still a top quality rap album.
Q (12/99, p.130) - 3 Stars (out of 5) - "...Dogg's vocals can actually verge on the sublime....in glorious slow motion, and the undercurrent vibe is distinctly soulful..."
Q (12/99, p.130) - 3 Stars (out of 5) - "...Dogg's vocals can actually verge on the sublime....in glorious slow motion, and the undercurrent vibe is distinctly soulful..."
The Source (9/98, p.239) - 3.5 Mics (out of 5) - "...Few MCs from the West have ever gotten as much acceptance and acclaim from outside regions....No Limit's latest soldier isn't trying to rock the boat with his third album...the vibrant vocalist is very happy to be with rap's top squad..."
The Source (9/98, p.239) - 3.5 Mics (out of 5) - "...Few MCs from the West have ever gotten as much acceptance and acclaim from outside regions....No Limit's latest soldier isn't trying to rock the boat with his third album...the vibrant vocalist is very happy to be with rap's top squad..."
Category: R&B Release Date: 08/04/98
Originally Released: 1998 Mono / Stereo: Stereo Discs: 1 Availability: Y Studio / Live: Studio Area: USA Is Import: N Distributor: EMI Music Distribution
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