Snoop Dogg "Candy (Drippin' Like Water)"

"The kind of candy I sell they call 'Deez Nutz!"

Snoop, you so crazy. This little gem looks like Snoop was rollin' and decided, "I wanna shoot a video right here on this corner." And so it was. That's about the limit of creativity harnessed in this masterpiece. "Gin & Juice" was along the same lines, but somehow it seemed more fun and genuine. Here Snoop has invited about 200 of his closest friends and family. A few other artists are mixed in for good measure. I was playing "Where's Waldo" and even spotted Tupac. I'm telling you, he's alive!

This blog doesn't exist to critique Snoop's lyrics or musical abilities. Sounds alright, but I could do without half of the lady repeating "Want it? I got it, drippin' like water." Although they do look someone tasty in their color-coated wardrobe. Aside from that, it's your usual rap video fare of a large group of people and everyone but the artist taking their turn at the mic. I think Snoop might actually have two lines in the tune.

It seemed at first as if the director was trying to create a continuous shot video. It might have added a nice little twist on what is otherwise a basic video. No dice though as we get cut-away shots on some of the guest rappers on the track.

I wonder if this was just an easy idea, or if a director actually turned in a treatment with this in mind. Snoops last CD, "R & G (Rhythm & Gangsta) The Masterpiece" had a great video with "Drop it Like it's Hot." On a side note, the first track from the CD is amazing! And the track "Lets Get Blown" is nice too.

So maybe there's a reason this latest video seems like a light-hearted, quick solution to promote a new CD, but aside from that excuse, there's not a lot more that can be said about it.

At the risk of ruining my chances of someday having Snoop record my away message on my voice mail for me, I'm giving this one 2.5 out of 5. (This rating thing still feels lame and pretentious. Maybe I can come up with a creative solution in the near future?)

Grover, over.