SNOOP DOGG UNLEASHES SURPRISE NEW ALBUM IZ IT A CRIME?
WITH FEATURES FROM PHARRELL WILLIAMS, WIZ KHALIFA, SEXYY RED, OCTOBER LONDON, AND MORE
ACCOMPANIED BY A BEHIND-THE-SCENES VISUAL JOURNEY
Hip-Hop legend and cultural icon Snoop Dogg returns with his surprise new album, Iz It A Crime?, available now via Death Row Records /gamma.. The 21-track project is a fearless genre-blending statement that confronts controversy, reclaims narrative, and reasserts Snoop’s dominance and legacy in the rap world.
Accompanying the album is a visual directed by Snoop Dogg and Dah Dah that blends music video and docuseries formats. The offering provides a unique look into Snoop’s past year leading up to the making and release of Iz It A Crime?. It delves into a wide range of personal and professional moments, including his relationship with his wife, handling naysayers and online trolls, the loss of his brother and cousin right before being on the world’s stage as a broadcaster during the Paris Olympics, and his inspiring work with young athletes.
The album arrives during a milestone year for Snoop, following his historic overall deal with NBCUniversal, a TIME Magazine cover naming him one of the world’s most influential people, and his recognition as Entrepreneur of the Year at the 29th Annual Webby Awards.
Iz It A Crime? opens with its self-titled track, a daring reinterpretation of Sade’s classic, driven by moody minimalist production from Major 7 and AG, and elevated by haunting harmonies from October London, a rising star on the revitalized Death Row Records. Snoop sets the tone with pointed lyricism, asking, “Is it a crime for me to ask for my residuals?” as he confronts the music industry with the sharp edge that has defined his decades-long career.
Throughout the album, Snoop showcases his rare ability to connect generations and styles with a dynamic lineup of collaborators. He joins forces with longtime creative partners like Pharrell Williams on “Spot” and Wiz Khalifa on “Just the Way It Iz” while introducing fresh voices like LaRussell on “Can’t Wait,” JANE HANDCOCK on “Can’t Get Enough,” and Sexyy Red on “Me N OG Snoop.”
Production comes from celebrated names across the spectrum. Rick Rock brings thunderous energy to “SHUTYOBITCHASSUP,” a direct address to former Death Row head Suge Knight. Battlecat injects West Coast flair into “West Up” and “Sophisticated Crippin’.” Big Duke shapes the defiant “Unsung Heroes” while Nottz and Dae One provide introspective depth on tracks like “Let Me Love You” and “Life’s Journey” featuring Blaqtoven. Other standout moments include the vibrant “Joy” produced by Big D and Cainon Lamb and the funk-infused “Snoop Will Make You Dance” produced by Battlecat.
With Iz It A Crime? Snoop Dogg offers more than an album. He delivers a declaration. As the head of the reimagined Death Row Records, he continues to build a legacy, shift culture, and lead the next era with clarity and confidence. This isn’t just a moment. It’s a masterclass.
You can now find Iz It A Crime? streaming on all major platforms.
IZ IT A CRIME? TRACK LIST
Intro
Iz It A Crime? ft. October London (prod by Major 7 & AG)
Joy (prod by Big D & Cainon Lamb)
Unsung Heroes (prod by Big Duke)
Sophisticated Crippin’ (prod by Battlecat)
Can’t Wait ft. LaRussell (prod by Nottz)
Can’t Get Enough ft. JANE HANDCOCK (prod by Battlecat)
Keep it Moving ft. Stressmatic & Charlie Bereal (prod by Rick Rock)
Just the Way It Iz ft. Wiz Khalifa & J Blacc (prod by Soopafly)
You Want My All ft. Akeem Ali (prod by Battlecat)
What’s Hattnin? (prod by Charlie Bereal)
Spot ft. Pharrell Williams & Tonio Armani (prod by Pharrell Williams)
ShutYoBitchAssUp (prod by Rick Rock)
Cold Summer ft. Denaun (prod by Denaun Porter)
Snoop Will Make You Dance (prod by Battlecat)
Life’s Journey ft. Blaqtoven (prod by Dae One)
Me N OG Snoop ft. Sexxy Red (prod by MyGuyMars)
Let Me Love You (prod by Nottz)
West Up (prod by Battlecat)
My Friend ft. Denaun (prod by Denaun Porter)
Live Life (prod by Big D)
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