What makes Pleezbaleevit! by Doggy's Angels notable?

The album is significant for its role in elevating female artists within hip-hop at a time when such visibility was rare. It has been noted for its chart performance, peaking on the Billboard charts, and highlighted in discussions about the evolution of women’s roles in rap music as they began to claim more space and recognition. Released in 2000, 'Pleezbaleevit!' marked Doggy's Angels' debut album, introducing a female perspective in the male-dominated West Coast hip-hop scene. The group, formed by Snoop Dogg, showcased their talents following the significant success of Snoop's solo career, which had set the stage for collaborations that emphasized diverse voices.

How many songs are on Pleezbaleevit!?

Pleezbaleevit! has 19 tracks, running approximately 69 minutes.

Pleezbaleevit!

Doggy's Angels · 2000

69 min · 19 tracks · West Coast hip-hop

A vibrant blend of West Coast beats and smooth flows interweaves themes of street life and empowerment.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Angels Make the World Go Round — This track encapsulates the album's theme of empowerment through its uplifting chorus and strong verses celebrating feminine strength and camaraderie.
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Gangsta in Me — With its confident delivery and catchy hook, this song showcases the group's ability to merge traditional gangsta rap elements with a fresh female perspective.
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Keep Your Head Up — This track stands out with its motivational message and resilience, addressing struggles while encouraging listeners to persevere against adversity.
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Baby If You’re Ready — The opening track sets the tone for the album with an infectious beat and an introduction to the group's lyrical style, establishing their unique voice from the outset.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album blends smooth flows and West Coast beats while addressing female empowerment, marking its significance in hip-hop.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of laid-back West Coast beats, with tracks often layering smooth vocal flows over rhythmic bass lines.
The lyrics frequently address themes of empowerment and street life, with a focus on female perspectives in hip-hop.
Most songs maintain a mid-tempo pace, with only a few tracks shifting to faster rhythms or more intense delivery.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 5/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Keep Your Head Up

A powerful shift occurs when the song directly addresses personal struggles but transforms into a rallying cry for resilience.

This structural choice invites listeners into a shared experience of hardship before pivoting towards hope, making it feel both personal and communal.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Baby If You’re Ready 3:39
2 Curious 4:45
3 Game to Get Over 3:24
4 Told You So 3:33
5 Gangsta in Me 4:22
6 Cold Crush Gangsta 3:13
7 Pleezbaleevit! 3:55
8 Angels Make the World Go Round 3:54
9 Yac & Koke 3:31
10 Bet I Never Slip 4:34
11 Bitch N U 0:50
12 Ridaz With Me 4:42
13 Snoopy Pryor (skit) 0:19
14 Keep Your Head Up 4:48
15 Confessions of a Hoodrat (skit) 1:55
16 Frontline 3:45
17 Hoodtraps 4:25
18 Put Your Hands Up 5:33
19 Pop Your Collar 2 Dis 3:53

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