Track Listing

1. Snoop World - Master P, Snoop Dogg
2. Slow Down - Mia X, Snoop Dogg
3. Woof! - Fiend, Mystikal, Snoop Dogg
4. Gin & Juice II - Snoop Dogg
5. Show Me Love - Snoop Dogg, Charlie Wilson
6. Hustle & Ball - Snoop Dogg
7. Don't Let Go - Snoop Dogg
8. Tru Tank Dogs - Mystikal, Snoop Dogg
9. Whatcha Gon Do? - Master P, Snoop Dogg
10. Still a G Thang - Snoop Dogg
11. 20 Dollars to My Name - Fiend, Silkk the Shocker, Silkk the Shocker, Snoop Dogg, Soulja Slim
12. D.O.G.'s Get Lonely 2 - Master P, Silkk the Shocker, Silkk the Shocker, Snoop Dogg
13. Ain't Nut'in Personal - C-Murder, Silkk the Shocker, Silkk the Shocker, Snoop Dogg
14. DP Gangsta - C-Murder, Snoop Dogg
15. Game of Life - Snoop Dogg, Steady Mobb'n
16. See Ya When I Get There - C-Murder, Mystikal, Snoop Dogg
17. Pay for P - Snoop Dogg
18. Picture This - Snoop Dogg
19. Doggz Gonna Get Ya - Mac, Snoop Dogg
20. Hoes, Money & Clout - Snoop Dogg
21. Get Bout It & Rowdy - Master P, Snoop Dogg

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #34357 in Music
• Released on: 1998-08-04
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Dimensions: .22 pounds

Amazon.com
The first voice you hear on the new Snoop record is that of Master P, introducing the latest recruit to the No Limit army. It's a message, albeit a subtle one: in the team game of hip-hop, there's been a trade, and our man P gained the advantage. Da Game... is Snoop's first release on the label, and it is a No Limit release through and through--in spite of the fact that, in the context of No Limit's marketing megalopoly, Snoop's Merlot mixes poorly with the rest of the crew's Asti Spumanti. Fortunately, his flow has always been blessed with a Southern swing, and the Beats by the Pound gumbo funk is a natural for the Doggfather, even if there's little on the album that pushes the creative envelope. As for Snoop himself, he spends ample time attempting to evoke previous glories with the uninspired "Gin & Juice II" and "Still a G Thang," though his strongest moments come with Mia X on "Slow Down" and with Mystikal and C-Murder on "See Ya When I Get There," both classic No Limit material. --Jon Caramanica

Spin
It would be a pleasure to dismiss Snoop's evocatively entitled No Limit debut, Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told, as another piece of lowballing funk off the N.O. Bounce assembly line. Musically, however, this is one of No Limit's strongest albums.

New Musical Express
Snoop's still got the flow, the languid, laid-back delivery that signaled the arrival of one of the all-time rap greats seven years ago, but he spends most of his time here trying to turn some lumpen, misshapen backing tracks from dogg-shit to diamonds.

Customer Reviews

Snoop Dogg: The Newest No Limit Soldier
In 1998, Snoop Doggy Dogg decided that he was leaving Death Row Records; and while appearing on several No Limit releases (Mystikal, Silkk...), it was no surprise to see that Snoop Doggy Dogg was quick to enroll to Master P's red hot No Limit enterprise. However, with the new record label, Snoop simply went from being one of the brightest rap stars in the '90's to nothing more than a member of the growing and growing No Limit Army. In no time Snoop began recording his No Limit debut, "Da Game Is To Be Told, Not To Be Sold", an album that, if put together right, had the ability to bring Snoop's career to the next level. However, this album does little to justify his status as a star. When Snoop signed to No Limit, he lost more than just his middle name, "Doggy". For, he was now simply Snoop Dogg. Perhaps "Doggy" represented Snoop's confidence as an MC, something that Snoop lacks to bring to the table on this one. The Beats By The Pound production team is weak to put it bluntly. The sometimes louder, banging beats represent everything Snoop Dogg wasn't about. Snoop had always kicked it over a slow, laid back, dope West Coast beat. It is now clear that those days would be far behind. Welcome to the No Limit factory line Snoop. Even further, Snoop's cold, chilling voice (something that made this star unique) was at times completely off; sounding as if he is struggling at the mic. To make things worse is the over abundance of No Limit guests on this album. At times their loud, almost yelling raps completely drown out that of the album's star, Snoop. Not to say that this is a completely bad album, not by No Limit standards. If you can forget for one moment that this is a Snoop Dogg release, and think of it as any other No Limit release you may even be impressed; granted it's no "Ghetto D" or "Da Last Don", but for No Limit standards, "Da Game..." may be on the upper end. It is very fitting that the first voice you will hear on "Snoop World" the opening track, is that of Master P welcoming Snoop Dogg as the newest No Limit soldier. As for the track itself, it is one of the albums best. The beat is more to Snoop's laid back liking, and Master P fills in nicely in the final verse. Perhaps his finest moment comes with Mia X on "Slow Down", confidence wise, Snoop sounds as good as he will on this album. Snoop also tries to rekindle sounds of old with "Gin & Juice 2" and "Still A G Thang", two of the few tracks finding Snoop go solo. While "Gin & Juice 2" is not another classic in the making, Snoop sounds fitting over an eerie beat, providing almost a dark atmosphere. However, this is yet another example of how sub par material sells in the world today. "Da Game..." sold 484,000 copies during its first week, debuting at #1 on the Billboard Pop Charts. That not all, the album spent a second consecutive week at the top spot, while falling to #3 in it's third week of release, and #9 in it's fourth week; spending an entire month in the Billboard top 10 while selling over a million copies during that span. The album went on to sell over 2 million copies, and was certified Double Platinum, as was "Tha Doggfather", his last Death Row release, and a much better album start to finish than this one... go figure...

Snoop is better than this.
Positives: I'm hard pressed to find positive things to say about this record. Snoop is one of the greatest and Doggystyle proved he can make premium rap music.

Negatives: This album proved Snoop is also not afraid to fall flat on his face. I don't know where to begin on this album. Any tracks that aren't "No Limitized" are just too soft. Snoop has that kind of soft flow but tracks like "Show Me Love" & "Doggz Gonna Get Ya" are not his patented gangster rap norm. I don't know how I managed to stick with Snoop after this attempt. Every other record Snoop has ever and will make is better than this one.

Very Flat
Snoop had the voice in the early to mid 90's.He was Rap's Version of Michael Jackson and Dr.Dre was The Quincy Jones.but after Dre Left Death Row Snoop was Forced To Play 2nd FIddle to 2pac and Never Recovered.The Dogg Father was Wack but not as Bad as This Mess.No-Limit &Their Beat-less Crew make a Mockery of Snoop here.Gin&Juice11&Woof are some of the Worst Tracks Snoops ever Recorded.well this Album is The Worst on a Whole.His Last Album was a step back in the Right Direction but he is one of those Artists that You Wonder What if?Instead of Getting Watered Down.for a while He was The Voice but you have to wonder how many more Albums Like This Before folks are thru with him?