Cali Iz Active
| Company type | Studio album |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | June 27, 2006 |
| Founder | Tha Dogg Pound |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Daz, Kurupt, Snoop Dogg |
| Products | Hip hop music album |
| Parent | Koch Records, Doggystyle Records |
Cali Iz Active represents the fourth studio album released by the rap ensemble Tha Dogg Pound. It became available on June 27, 2006, distributed via Koch Records in partnership with Snoop Dogg's own label, Doggystyle Records.
This record showcases the primary members Daz and Kurupt, accompanied by affiliates of Tha Dogg Pound including (Snoop Dogg, Soopafly, Nate Dogg, RBX, and Lady of Rage). Additionally, it features guest contributions from artists such as David Banner, Ice Cube, and Paul Wall. Production duties were handled by notable producers like Battlecat, Ryan Leslie, Swizz Beatz, and Jazze Pha.
Critical reception
Pedro Hernandez of RapReviews commended the album for its strong production quality, collaborative efforts, and the evident rapport among group members, describing it as "a solid West Coast project filled with gangsta anthems." David Jeffries from AllMusic emphasized the dynamic between Daz and Kurupt alongside a varied lineup of guest performers, calling it "potentially the most robust release from the group."
Christian Hoard of Rolling Stone remarked on the album's festive atmosphere but noted that it occasionally sacrificed coherence due to numerous star appearances. Nathan Rabin at The A.V. Club praised the initial portion of the album but felt that its nearly 68-minute length caused a loss of momentum in later tracks. Damien Scott from XXL acknowledged consistent lyricism but expressed reservations about certain guest features and tracks with misogynistic themes, which he believed lacked the earlier appeal associated with DPG.
Conversely, Andres Tardio of HipHopDX delivered a harsh critique, citing repetitive themes and filler content, ultimately concluding that the album did not meet anticipated standards.
Commercial performance
Upon release, Cali Iz Active entered the US Billboard 200 chart at position number 28, moving over 30,000 units during its initial week.
Personnel
- Dave Aaron – Mixing
- David Banner – Producer, Primary Artist
- Diddy – Primary Artist
- Snoop Dogg – Primary Artist
- Braddon Williams – Engineer
- Leslie Braithwaite – Mixing
- Oliver Brown – Vocals
- Tha Dogg Pound – Primary Artist
- Nate Dogg – Primary Artist
- John Frye – Mixing
- Ice Cube – Primary Artist
- Rich Keller – Mixing
- The Lady Of Rage – Primary Artist
- Ryan Leslie – Producer
- L.T. Moe – Composer, Producer
- Tracy Lee Nelson – Vocals
- RBX – Primary Artist
- Rick Rock – Producer, Mixing
- Soopafly – Producer, Mixing
- Swizz Beatz – Producer
- Paul Wall – Primary Artist
Charts
Template:Album chartTemplate:Album chartTemplate:Album chart| Chart (2006) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Independent Albums (Billboard) | Template:Center |