Sexual Eruption

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Name = Sexual Eruption


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Artist = Snoop Dogg
Album = Ego Trippin'
Released = November 20, 2007 (U.S.)
March 24, 2008 (UK)
Format = CD single
Digital download
Recorded = 2007
Genre = R&B, pop rap, post-disco, dance-pop
Length = 4:00
Label = Doggystyle
Geffen
Writer = Broadus, C./Lovejoy, S./Stewart, D.
Producer = Shawty Redd
Certification =
Last single = "Ghetto"
(2007)
This single = "Sexual Eruption"
(2007)
Next single = "Neva Have 2 Worry"
(2008)

"Sexual Eruption" [ [http://www.snoopdogg.com/player/default.aspx/mid/3532 "Sexual Eruption" announced] ] (also known by the censored version title "Sensual Seduction"), is the first single off Snoop Dogg's ninth solo album "Ego Trippin'".Cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?tag=snoop-dogg|title=Snoop Breaks Down The Auto-Tune Effect On The First Single Off Ego Trippin'|accessyear=2007|accessmonthday=November 19|publisher=xxlmag.com|year=2007|author=xxlmag.com] [ [http://www.snoopdogg.com/player/default.aspx?mid=3561&bhcp=1 "Sexual Eruption" the first single off "Ego Trippin'"] ] It is produced by Shawty Redd and Snoop Dogg sings most of the song using a talkbox. The video's style visually references the style of Roger Troutman, as part of its retro imagery. [ [http://suckerfreeblog.mtv.com/2007/12/03/snoop-dogg-on-his-sensual-seduction-throwback-video Sucker Free » Snoop Dogg On His “Sensual Seduction” Throwback Video ] ]

Writing and background

Snoop Dogg originally heard the single "Drifter", produced by Atlanta-based producer FATBOI, and was prepared to purchase the song. Snoop Dogg's cousin - So So Def affiliate rapper-producer Daz Dillinger - began to facilitate mediations between the two artists. Dillinger, in a good connection with Shawty Redd, organized an arrangement in which Shawty agreed to send Dillinger the rights, but also offered to make an exclusive track for Snoop with a similar sound just like "Drifter". Daz also organized an audition meeting for the two while Snoop was touring Georgia. Shawty Redd was unable to attend the meeting, but later conversed about the beat with Snoop via telephone. He sent a demo instrumental to Los Angeles, and was ultimately surprised with the changes Snoop made to the track. Originally, Redd didn't intend to use the autotuned effect on the vocals. The tape was sent back, vocals included, and Shawty began to play it in his local club. [ [http://www.dubcnn.com/interviews/shawtyredd Interviews - Shawty Redd] ]

Music video

The music video for "Sensual Seduction" was directed by "Melina" and Steven Johnson, and premiered November 28, 2007 on MTV. [ [http://www.snoopdogg.com/news/default.aspx/nid/12246 "Sexual Eruption" Video to Premier Nov. 28th on MTV-Exclusive Pics Inside] ] The video features Snoop in retro seventies outfits, and includes direct homages to Prince's "When Doves Cry" video. A version of the video, entitled "Sensible Deduction", has been made as a parody by the sketch comedy show, Mad TV.

Remixes

Some official remixes of the song feature Lil' Kim and Swedish singer Robyn. [ [http://www.popjustice.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=237&topic=8145.0 popjustice.com] ] Other unofficial remixes features Chicago rapper Yung Berg, Australian DJ Dirty South, and British DJs the Wideboys. A remix called "The Art of Sensual Seduction" has not been officially released, although it is available in online shops, and a merengue/hip hop remix produced by Guary & Cleyton has been released titled "Seduccion Sensual" [ [http://www.juno.co.uk/ppps/products/303747-01.htm&highlight=Sensual%20Seduction juno.co.uk] ]

Versions

*Album Version (as it appears on Ego Trippin')
*Sensual Seduction (Radio Edit)
*Sensual Seduction [Remix] featuring Lil' Kim
*Sensual Seduction [Fyre Department Remix] featuring Robyn
*Sensual Seduction [Wideboys Club Mix]
*Sensual Eruption DPG Mix featuring Kurupt & Daz
*Sensual Eruption [David Garcia & High Spies Remix]
*Sensual Eruption [Boyz Noise Remix]
*Sensual Eruption [Dirty South Remix]
*Sexual Eruption [Simon Sez Remix] featuring Snoop Dogg & Busta Rhymes
*Sexual Eruption [Instrumental]

Chart positions

On the issue date of December 15, 2007 the single debuted on the "Billboard" Hot 100 at number 76 and has since peaked at number 7. [http://acharts.us/song/30148 "Snoop Dogg - global chart positions and trajectories"] . aCharts.us. Retrieved January 17 2008.] It is Snoop Dogg's fifth top ten "Billboard" Hot 100 single as a lead artist.

Video credits

*Melina, director for Black Dog Films
*Steven Johnson, producer
*Factory Features, production co
*Omer Ganai, DP
*Jarrett Fijal, editor
*Baked Goods, vfx [ [http://www.videostatic.com/vs/2007/week48/index.html#entry-42263630 In Depth: Snoop Dogg "Sexual Eruption"] ]

References

External links

*myspace|snoopdogg|Snoop Dogg
*youtube|pKz-RXSeIYA|Music video for "Sensual Seduction"