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}} ''Ego Trippin' '' is the ninth studio album by American rapper Snoop Dogg; it was released by Geffen Records on March 11, 2008.〔(Amazon.com: Ego Trippin': Snoop Dogg: Music ). Amazon. Accessed March 2, 2008.〕 The album debuted at number 3 on the US ''Billboard'' 200, selling 137,000 copies in its first week. Upon its release, the album received generally positive reviews from music critics. == Background == The album was originally set to feature no guests and showcase Snoop Dogg only, hence the title "Ego Trippin'".〔Jokesta (August 29, 2007). (Snoop Goes Solo on Ego Trippin', Inspired by Amy Winehouse ). DefSounds. Accessed December 31, 2007.〕 However, Snoop Dogg proved this concept untrue as he scheduled tracks with the likes of Charlie Wilson, among others.〔Shaheem Reid, with reporting by Brennan Williams (January 10, 2008). (Snoop Dogg Aims for the Stars: Madonna, Bono, Mick Jagger on His Collabo Wish List ). VH1. Accessed March 2, 2008.〕 All of the photography was taken at Long Beach Polytechnic High School, Snoop's high school. Snoop Dogg originally confirmed that Pharrell, Nelly and Charlie Wilson would appear on a track entitled "Feet Don't Fail Me Now", and that he also would like to work with Bono, Madonna and Mick Jagger as well. However, "Feet Don't Fail Me Now" and none of the collaborations would make the final album cut except for Charlie Wilson's features. Collaborations with DJ Quik, Raphael Saadiq, Teddy Riley and Too Short were also scheduled for the album.〔Shaheem Reid (February 9, 2008). (Snoop Dogg Previews Ego Trippin' ) MTV. Accessed February 14, 2008.〕 Snoop Dogg formed a production supergroup for the album called "QDT" (Quik-Dogg-Teddy). Snoop Dogg spoke on working with Everlast for a country song called "Johnny Cash".〔JustinL (February 27, 2008). (Snoop Dogg - Ego Trippin' (March 11th Release) ). dubcnn.com. Accessed February 27, 2008.〕 However, the track's title was changed to "My Medicine" with Everlast playing the guitar. Another track with Charlie Wilson and The Gap Band called "Can't Say Goodbye" was also confirmed for the album.〔 Snoop Dogg reminisced on the track stating, "This song makes me want to cry every time I hear it. It is a reflection of my life and how I have grown as not only an artist but also a man - it is about me staying true to where I came from while having to accept where I am in my life today, it's deep".〔 Snoop Dogg and Charlie Wilson both performed 'Can't Say Goodbye' on American Idol's 'Idol Gives Back' Charity Performance. On July 29, 2008 BET's 106 & Park premiered Snoop Dogg's video for "Those Gurlz". 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Ego Trippin'」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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