The tracks on this compilation cover 1998 through 2002, a period filled with plenty of artistic, commercial, and personal ups and downs for {$Snoop Dogg}. It's simply a selection of highlights from {^Da Game Is to Be Sold Not to Be Told}, {^No Limit Top Dogg}, {^Tha Last Meal}, and {^Paid tha Cost to Be da Bo$$}. {@Priority} thankfully resisted the temptation to throw in a couple exclusives, so it cuts right to the chase, offering a pretty even spread between the four albums, rendering them all but obsolete for casual fans. The only missing chart entries from this phase: two tracks from {$tha Eastsidaz}'s self-titled album, along with a track each from the {^Dr. Dolittle 2} and {^Baby Boy} {\soundtracks}. Though {$Snoop} was responsible for plenty of filler on each of the albums, few MCs have pulled off such a range of work with such a high level of finesse, from the {$Premier}-produced {&"The One and Only"} (raw, in your face) to the {$Neptunes}-produced {&"Beautiful"} (smooth, laid-back). A lot of people -- fans and haters alike -- declared {$Snoop}'s career dead once the disastrous first {@No Limit} album came out, so the MC himself must feel at least a little vindicated that this set exists. ~ Andy Kellman, All Music Guide