2019 studio album by Snoop Dogg
I Wanna Thank Me is the seventeenth studio album by American rapper Snoop Dogg. It was released on August 16, 2019, by Doggy Style Records and Empire Distribution. It was supported by an eponymous single, "I Wanna Thank Me", released on July 3.
Background.
On March 27, 2019, Snoop Dogg announced through his Instagram account that he was releasing a new album in May. The album's release date was eventually postponed to August 16.
The album consists of 22 tracks and features production from DJ Battlecat, Swizz Beatz, Dunlap Exclusive, Fredwreck, Soopafly, Rick Rock, Jermaine Dupri, Mustard, Jazze Pha, DJ Green Lantern and Russ. It features guest appearances from Rick Rock, Chris Brown, Anitta, Jermaine Dupri, Stressmatic, YG, RJ, Mustard, Slim Jxmmi of Rae Sremmurd, Russ, Wiz Khalifa, DJ Battlecat, Lil Duval, Swizz Beatz, Ozuna, Slick Rick, Trey Songz and Snoop's cousin, the late Nate Dogg, among others.
Cover art.
The album cover references the 1903 painting "A Friend in Need", part of the "Dogs Playing Poker" series by Cassius Marcellus Coolidge. It was designed by Chicago artist Malachi Wright.
Reception.
The album received generally positive reviews. Neil Z. Yeung of Allmusic stated, "There's not much here to hail a return-to-form renaissance, but for those in need of a solid dose of the familiar, "I Wanna Thank Me" is pure Snoop, complete with sly boasts, smooth production, and nostalgic, kush-loving comforts."
Commercial performance.
" I Wanna Thank Me" debuted at number 76 on the US "Billboard" 200 with 9,000 album-equivalent units, becoming his second lowest-charting album on the chart after his 2018 gospel album "Bible of Love".
Track listing.
Credits adapted from Tidal
References.
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