Malice n Wonderland

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."
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
Mark Vinten - engineer
Andrew Wuepper - engineer
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications and sales
References
External links
2009 albums
Snoop Dogg albums
Albums produced by Battlecat (producer)
Albums produced by Danja (record producer)
Albums produced by Lil Jon
Albums produced by Nottz
Albums produced by Scoop DeVille
Albums produced by Teddy Riley
Albums produced by Terrace Martin
Albums produced by Tricky Stewart
Albums produced by The-Dream
Albums produced by the Neptunes
Priority Records albums
Doggystyle Records albums