R&G: Rhythm & Gangsta

Snoop's newest album is subtitled "The Masterpiece," and I'm beginning to think that it is. Now, boasting about rapping, sexual and spending prowess is a mainstay of rap and hip-hop, and has been since the days of the SugarHill Gang, but this is a really great CD. Snoop lays typical gangsta lyrics and chutzpah (hey, the Beasties are Jewish) over some sweet R&B tracks and backing vocals. The result is fantabulous. Check it out.