What Calvin Broadus—aka Snoop Dogg—lacks in finesse, he makes up for in personality. The lanky, Long Beach-born MC may not challenge Jay-Z for flow supremacy, but he successfully whips the crowd into a frenzy during this 2005 concert in Brussels featuring Snoop, Soopafly, DJ Jam, and Tha Snoopadelics (a guitarist, bassist, drummer, and keyboard player) performing a 20-song set incorporating all of the big hits (“Murder Was the Case,” “Gin & Juice,” etc.). Snoop brings in his back-up singing Uncle Reo and dancers for songs such as “P.I.M.P.”, “Beautiful,” “2 of America's Most Wanted,” and “Snoop's Upside Ya Head” (with his Uncle June Bug). Snoop also adds free-styling to “Pump, Pump” (featuring the Game) and “Lay Low,” while Tha Snoopadelics serve up deep-dish grooves that recall ‘70s greats like Parliament and the Ohio Players. Drop It Like It's Hot isn't for all tastes (with all the profanity, sexual imagery, and drug references—cannabis-like shrubbery surrounds the stage), but there's no doubt Snoop provides good bang for the entertainment buck. Presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 and stereo, DVD extras here include two live tracks from 2001's Sumfest, the GQ article “Snoop Dogg—Ten Commandments,” and an accompanying booklet. A gangsta rap essential, this is highly recommended. Aud: P. (K. Fennessy)
Snoop Dogg: Drop It Like It's Hot
(2005) 2 discs. 85 min. DVD: $19.95. Music Video Distributors (avail. from most distributors). Volume 23, Issue 6
Snoop Dogg: Drop It Like It's Hot
Star Ratings
As of March 2022, Video Librarian has changed from a four-star rating system to a five-star one. This change allows our reviewers to have a wider range of critical viewpoints, as well as to synchronize with Google’s rating structure. This change affects all reviews from March 2022 onwards. All reviews from before this period will still retain their original rating. Future film submissions will be considered our new 1-5 star criteria.
Order From Your Favorite Distributor Today: