Boss' Life
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"Boss' Life" is the fourth and final single off Snoop Dogg
's 8th studio album Tha Blue Carpet Treatment
. The song originally featured Akon
, but due to label issues the original vocals have been replaced by new verses by Nate Dogg
for the single version. The lyrics of Snoop Dogg were co-written by The D.O.C.
It samples "If Tomorrow Never Comes" by The Controllers.
on March 21, 2007 which features Snoop Dogg in a mansion with girls dancing around and ending with a big puff of smoke is blown that reads "Tha Blue Carpet Treatment
". The video premiered on MTV's TRL
on April 17, 2007 3:30pm est & pst with Snoop Dogg and Don Magic Juan being the guests of the show.
is available on DubCNN. It is also available on Snoop Dogg and JT the Bigga Figga's Myspace pages.
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
's 8th studio album Tha Blue Carpet Treatment
Tha Blue Carpet Treatment
Tha Blue Carpet Treatment is the eighth studio album by American rapper Snoop Dogg; released by Geffen Records on November 21, 2006. The album debuted at number five on the Billboard charts.- Album information :...
. The song originally featured Akon
Akon
Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam, better known as simply Akon , is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and songwriter.According to Forbes, Akon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first...
, but due to label issues the original vocals have been replaced by new verses by Nate Dogg
Nate Dogg
Nathaniel Dwayne Hale , better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, was an American musician. He is noted for his membership of rap trio 213 and his solo career in which he collaborated with Dr. Dre, Warren G, Tupac and Snoop Dogg on many hit releases. Nate Dogg released three solo albums, G-Funk...
for the single version. The lyrics of Snoop Dogg were co-written by The D.O.C.
The D.O.C.
Tracy Lynn Curry , primarily known by his stage name The D.O.C., is an American rapper from Dallas, Texas. In addition to a solo career, he was a member of the hip hop group Fila Fresh Crew, and a creative force behind the gangsta rap group N.W.A, where he co-wrote many of their releases. He has...
It samples "If Tomorrow Never Comes" by The Controllers.
Reception
The single was given a positive response from most critics.Personnel
- Written By C. Broadus, A. Thiam, N. Hale, A. Young, T. Curry, D. Camon, D. LambNottzDominick Lamb better known by his stage name, Nottz is a music producer, writer and rapper from Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. He sometimes extends his executive name to Nottz Raw.-History:...
, T. Smith S. Benton, D. Parker) - Produced by Dr. Dre.
- Published by My Own Chit Publishing/EMI Blackwood Music (BMI); Byefall Music/Famous Music Publishing (ASCAP); WB Music Corp. (ASCAP); Almo Music Corp (ASCAP); Every Knight Music Co. (BMI), Warner-Tamerlane Pub Corp. (BMI), Unichappell Music Inc. (BMI) and Teamsta Entertainment Music (BMI) ; YEL-NATS (BMI); Psalm 144:1 Music (BMI)
- Keyboards by Dawaun ParkerDawaun ParkerDawaun Parker is a Grammy Award winning, multi-platinum musician, record producer and rap artist.Dawaun Parker is a staff songwriter and producer for Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment label...
- Guitar by John “Natural” Najera
Music video
The music video premiered on BET's Access GrantedAccess Granted
Access Granted is an American television series that features an in depth look at the planning and production of R&B and hip hop music videos. Each week, a different artist and their new music video are featured, with the video premiering at the end of the episode. The series began airing in 2001...
on March 21, 2007 which features Snoop Dogg in a mansion with girls dancing around and ending with a big puff of smoke is blown that reads "Tha Blue Carpet Treatment
Tha Blue Carpet Treatment
Tha Blue Carpet Treatment is the eighth studio album by American rapper Snoop Dogg; released by Geffen Records on November 21, 2006. The album debuted at number five on the Billboard charts.- Album information :...
". The video premiered on MTV's TRL
Total Request Live
Total Request Live is a television series on MTV that featured popular music videos. TRL was MTV's prime outlet for music videos as the network continues to concentrate on reality-based programming. In addition to music videos, TRL featured daily guests...
on April 17, 2007 3:30pm est & pst with Snoop Dogg and Don Magic Juan being the guests of the show.
Personnel
- Anthony Mandler, director
- Kim Bradshaw, producer
- Box Fresh, production co
- Ketil Dietrichson, DP
- Jeff Selis, editor
Charts
| Chart (2007) | Peak |
|---|---|
| Radio & Records Airplay - Urban | 35 |
| Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,... |
65 |
Remixes
An official remix with additional verse by JT The Bigga FiggaJT the Bigga Figga
JT the Bigga Figga born Joseph Tom is a hip hop producer/rapper from San Francisco, California's Fillmore neighborhood. The popularity of his self-released Playaz n' the Game led to his signing with Priority Records in 1995....
is available on DubCNN. It is also available on Snoop Dogg and JT the Bigga Figga's Myspace pages.