That’s My Work 2

Released in October 2013, That’s My Work 2 is the second installment in Snoop Dogg's collaborative mixtape series with DJ Drama. Coming off the heels of his Snoop Lion reggae experiment, this project marked a definitive return to his hip-hop roots, albeit through a contemporary lens. The album is characterized by its 'Gangsta Grillz' style presentation, featuring 19 tracks that blend traditional G-funk melodicism with the burgeoning trap sounds of the early 2010s. While Snoop's signature drawl remains the focal point, the production - handled by various underground and West Coast stalwarts - is notably more aggressive and less polished than his 'Doggystyle' or 'Blue Carpet Treatment' eras. It serves as a bridge between his legacy status and his continued relevance in the digital mixtape era. Critical reception noted its raw energy and the surprising depth of tracks like 'Because I'm Black,' which offered a rare moment of socio-political reflection amidst the project's standard themes of street life and celebration.