''Malice n Wonderland'' is the tenth

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by American rapper

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; it was released on December 8, 2009, by

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and

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. 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 Terius Adamu Ya Gesteelde-Diamant ('' né'' Youngdell Nash; born September 20, 1977), known professionally as The-Dream, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is known for having written or co-produced songs for artists in ...

Tricky Stewart Christopher Alan "Tricky" Stewart (born January 4, 1974) is an American record producer, record executive, songwriter, and music publisher. Stewart, a five-time Grammy Award recipient, began producing music in 1992 and has contributed to unit s ...

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Teddy Riley Edward Theodore Riley (born October 8, 1967) is an American record producer, singer, and songwriter credited with the creation of the R&B and hip-hop fusion genre, new jack swing. Musical artists who utilized Riley's production and songwri ...

Lil Jon Jonathan H. Smith (born January 17, 1971), better known by his stage name Lil Jon, is an American rapper, DJ, and record producer. Regarded as a progenitor of the club-oriented hip-hop subgenre crunk, his production and voice presence were inst ...

and

Terrace Martin Terrace Jamahl Martin (born December 28, 1978) is an American musician, rapper, singer, and record producer. He is perhaps best known for producing records for several prominent artists in the music industry, including Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dog ...

. 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

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, after his departure with

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. In 2009,

announced that Snoop Dogg was appointed creative chairman of

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

Nottz Dominick J. Lamb, (born February 21, 1977) better known by his stage name Nottz (or Nottz Raw), is an American hip hop producer and rapper from Norfolk, Virginia. Life and career Some of Nottz's earliest production work was on the Rawkus ...

, and

. Guest features include

R. Kelly Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967), known as R. Kelly, is an American former singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is credited with prolific commercial success in R&B, hip hop, and pop music recordings, earning nicknames suc ...

Soulja Boy Tell 'Em DeAndre Cortez Way (born July 28, 1990), known professionally as Soulja Boy (formerly Soulja Boy Tell 'Em), is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He rose to prominence with his self-released 2007 debut single, "Crank That ...

, and

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president and

Snoopadelic Films Snoopadelic Films (formerly known as Doggfather Ent.) is an American film production company, founded by rapper Snoop Dogg Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. ( ; born October 20, 1971), better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg (previously Snoop D ...

president Ted Chung, Snoop shooting a mini-movie to accompany the album (similar to his 1994 short film/soundtrack

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), portraying him as a "super gangster".

Reception

''Malice n Wonderland'' was received with generally mixed to positive reviews, with

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giving it 61 out of 100. The Smoking Section said " noop'sone-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 "Gangsta Luv" is the lead single from Snoop Dogg's tenth studio album, '' Malice n Wonderland''. It was produced by Tricky Stewart and co-produced by The-Dream, who is also featured in the song. It was released digitally on October 6, 2009, as ...

" featuring

, was released as the album's lead single on October 6, 2009. The song was produced by

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and

, 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 "I Wanna Rock" is a song written and composed by Dee Snider and performed by his band Twisted Sister. It was released on the 1984 album '' Stay Hungry''. Reception ''Cash Box'' called the song "an exercise in hard rocking" that doesn't break n ...

" was released for digital download on November 17, 2009. The album's fourth single, "Pronto" featuring

Soulja Boy DeAndre Cortez Way (born July 28, 1990), known professionally as Soulja Boy (formerly Soulja Boy Tell 'Em), is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He rose to prominence with his self-released 2007 debut single, "Crank That ...

, was released for digital download on December 1, 2009.

Promotion

Snoop Dogg hosted ''

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'' 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 ''

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'' (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

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and

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n 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 Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock were an American Hip hop music, hip hop duo from Harlem, New York City. Rob Base is the stage name of Robert Ginyard (b. May 18, 1967) and DJ E-Z Rock was the stage name of Rodney "Skip" Bryce (1967–2014). They are best ...

and " Think About It" as performed by

Lyn Collins Gloria Lavern Collins (June 12, 1948 – March 13, 2005), better known as Lyn Collins, was an American soul singer best known for working with James Brown in the 1970s and for the influential 1972 funk single, "Think (About It)". A favorite ...

. * "Secrets" contains interpolations from " Talking in Your Sleep" as performed by

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. * "Pimpin Ain't EZ" elements and samples from "Zoom" as performed by

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Personnel

Credits for ''Malice n Wonderland'' adapted from

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Musicians

* Misty Anderson - background vocals * Bokie - vocals *

- vocals *

Shante Broadus Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. ( ; born October 20, 1971), better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg (previously Snoop Doggy Dogg), is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Rooted in West Coast hip-hop, he is widely regarded as one of t ...

- vocals, background vocals * Dee Dimes - background vocals * DJ Ez Dick - vocals * Bryce Doherty - background vocals *

- vocals, producer * Eric Eylands - background vocals *

Andrew Gouche Andrew Gouche (born May 27, 1959) is a gospel bass player and has been referred to as "the godfather of gospel bass players". Career Over the years Gouche has performed and recorded with: Rev. James Cleveland, Walter & Edwin Hawkins, The Winans, Y ...

- bass * Dustin Hess - bass guitar *

Nipsey Hussle Ermias Joseph Asghedom (born Airmiess Joseph Asghedom; August 15, 1985 – March 31, 2019), known professionally as Nipsey Hussle, was an American rapper, entrepreneur, and activist. Emerging from the West Coast hip-hop scene in the mid-20 ...

- vocals * Holli Joyce Ivory - background vocals *

- vocals *

Kokane Jerry Buddy Long Jr. (born March 10, 1969), better known by his stage name Kokane, is an American rapper and singer best known for his distinctive vocal style and numerous guest appearances, such as on Snoop Dogg's ''Tha Last Meal''. Early life ...

- vocals * Trevor Lawrence - percussion * Cha'nelle Lewis - background vocals * Bokie Loc - vocals *

- accordion, arranger, keyboards, mixing, producer, saxophone * Rona Mercado - background vocals *

Problem Problem solving is the process of achieving a goal by overcoming obstacles, a frequent part of most activities. Problems in need of solutions range from simple personal tasks (e.g. how to turn on an appliance) to complex issues in business an ...

- vocals * Kevin Randolph - keyboards *

- producer * T'yana Shani Stewart - background vocals *

Jazmine Sullivan Jazmine Marie Sullivan (born April 9, 1987) is an American R&B singer and songwriter. She has won two Grammy Awards, a ''Billboard'' Women in Music Award, and two BET Awards over the course of her career. In 2022, ''Time'' placed her on their ...

- vocals * Marlon Williams - guitar *

Pharrell Williams Pharrell Lanscilo Williams (; born April 5, 1973), also known mononymously as Pharrell, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, and fashion designer. He first became known as one half of the music production duo ...

- 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 Elijah Blue Molina (born October 15, 1987), better known by his stage name Scoop DeVille, is an American record producer, rapper and DJ. DeVille has produced singles and albums for hip hop artists including Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, N ...

- producer *

Dr. Dre Andre Romell Young (born February 18, 1965), known professionally as Dr. Dre, is an American rapper, record producer, record executive, and actor. He is the founder and CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics, and co-founder of ...

- mixing * Shon Don - engineer * Caliph Gamble - engineer *

Brian Gardner Brian Knapp Gardner, also known as Brian "Big Bass" Gardner, is an American mastering engineer. He has worked on a number of recordings since the mid-1960s, including classic rock, funk, disco, alternative rock, R&B, hip hop, pop punk and dance-p ...

- mastering * Abel Garibaldi - engineer * Tasha Hayward - hair stylist * Mauricio Iragorri - mixing * Chris Jackson - A&R, engineer *

Jaycen Joshua Jaycen Joshua is an American audio engineer based in California. He won three Grammy Awards: the first for mixing ''Growing Pains'' for Mary J. Blige in 2007, followed by '' El mal querer'' for Rosalía in 2018, and ''Hyperspace'' for Beck in ...

- mixing * Sam Kalandijan - engineer * Justin Keitt - engineer, vocal arrangement * Keke - production coordination * Kori Lewis - assistant * Justin Li - A&R *

- vocals, mixing, producer * Giancarlo Lino - mixing assistant * Deborah Mannis-Gardner - sample clearance * Fabian Marasciullo - mixing * Jason Martin - producer * Ian Mereness - engineer *

Mister Cartoon Mark Machado, better known as Mister Cartoon or more commonly just Cartoon or Toon, is an American tattoo artist and graffiti artist based in Los Angeles, California. He has been described by the ''New York Times'' as an "instrumental figure in t ...

- cover art * Luis Navarro - assistant engineer *

- producer *

Estevan Oriol Estevan Oriol is an American photographer and director from Los Angeles, California. He has photographed chicano, cholo culture, and Los Angeles gang culture at large, as well as film and hip-hop celebrities. Oriol directed the documentary film ' ...

- photography and design * Erik "Mr. E." Ramos - engineer * Erik Reichers - mixing * Robert Reyes - assistant engineer *

- 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 *

- 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

Year-end charts

Certifications and sales

References

External links

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