''Snoop Dogg Presents Algorithm'' (or simply titled ''Algorithm'') is a

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by American rapper

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. Some publications described the recording as a compilation album, but the rapper's official website describes it as a studio album. Released on November 19, 2021 by

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and

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and featured contributions from various artists including Method Man & Redman,

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, and

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Background

Following his appointment as executive creative consultant at

in June, Snoop Dogg officially announced the album on October 26, 2021. He subsequently released the singles "Big Subwoofer" on October 20 and "Murder Music" on November 5. He appeared on ''

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'' on September 27 to tease the album, and he also appeared on the podcast ''

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'' on November 12 in promotion of the album.

Critical reception

''Algorithm'' received positive reviews from critics. At

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, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from critics, the album received an

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score of 70, which indicates "generally favorable reviews", based on nine reviews.

Commercial performance

''Algorithm'' debuted at number 166 on the US ''Billboard'' 200, becoming his 26th entry on the ''Billboard'' 200. The album debuted at number 8 on the US

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, marking Snoop Dogg's first album on the chart.

Track listing

Track listing adapted from

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Charts

References

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