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Snoop Dogg’s a breed apart

By Lauren Carter / Review
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 -
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Old-school rap fans found a home at the House of Blues on Sunday - a hazy home where smoke detectors were apparently non-functional, but a home nonetheless.

The old-school aesthetic became clear even before Method Man, Redman or Snoop Dogg took the stage. A DJ who dared to play Soulja Boy’s “Crank Dat” was dissed by an onstage companion, who said, “Turn that Soulja Boy (stuff) off, that’s the worst record ever.” One could only thank the rap gods for that rare and special moment.

Minutes later, Redman and Method Man arrived with boundless energy and bass-heavy, weed-smoking anthems.

Meth sucked on lemon wedges and sipped honey straight from the bottle. A skinny Redman mentioned marijuana so much he should be sponsored by it. He appeared to puff some onstage and sent shoutouts to everyone who smokes weed and didn’t pay their rent this month.

The pair worked through “How High” (parts 1 and 2) and “A-Yo,” along with solo joints and an Ol’ Dirty Bastard tribute segment. Redman included his solo cut “I’ll Be Dat.” Method Man offered up his self-titled hit as well as the best of the set, “You’re All I Need” (the original RZA cut, not the Puff Daddy remix).

Distinctive deliveries and lyrical dexterity aside, the pair’s obsession with weed got old fast

After a yawn-filled break in the action, Snoop Dogg strolled out to the sounds of “The Next Episode.” With help from his live band, the Snoopadelics, and go-to men Daz Dillinger and Kurupt, the lanky superstar filled his 70-minute set with classic joints and more odes to weed.

There was a 2Pac segment, newer cuts such as “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” and several tracks off his 1993 debut “Doggystyle,” including “Gin and Juice,” “Ain’t No Fun” and “Who Am I (What’s My Name)?” that still feel fresh 16 years later.

A master of the laid-back, G-Funk aesthetic who doesn’t mind deferring to affiliates now and then, Snoop called on the Lady of Rage for “G Funk Intro” and opener Devin the Dude for the slinky Dr. Dre collabo “(Expletive) You” to keep the packed house hyped.

SNOOP DOGG, with METHOD MAN and REDMAN at the House of Blues, Sunday night.

lauren-carter@hotmail.com
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