AllMusic editor Jason Birchmeier praised the tracks for encapsulating the album with endearing charm in its pop-rap material despite doubting Lil Bow Wow's actual writing credits, concluding that 'All the same, there's no denying the charm and vocal dexterity of Lil Bow Wow, who proves himself genuinely talented, if not exactly a prodigy.' An editor from HipHopDX said that despite Lil Bow Wow's age showing in his lyrics, found potential in his ability to deliver tough lyricism with 'Bow Wow (That's My Name)' being a great starting point, concluding that ' Beware of Dog is a definite keeper and a trademark to the So So Def dynasty. The album's third single ' Puppy Love', released on January 27, 2001, features guest vocals from fellow R&B group Jagged Edge, and the album's fourth and final single ' Ghetto Girls' was released on February 21, 2001.Ĭritical reception Professional ratings Review scoresīeware of Dog received generally positive reviews from music critics. The album's second single ' Bow Wow (That's My Name)', released on October 17, 2000, features a guest verse from fellow rapper Snoop Dogg. The album's lead single ' Bounce with Me', released on August 8, 2000, features guest vocals from American R&B group Xscape, and was also included on the soundtrack for the film Big Momma's House (2000). Singles įour singles were released from the album, all produced by Lil' Bow Wow's mentor and hip hop record producer Jermaine Dupri. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified it double platinum in March 2001. Recording sessions took place from 1999 to 2000, with Lil' Bow Wow's mentor Jermaine Dupri primarily producing the album, and Xscape, Jagged Edge, Da Brat and Snoop Dogg, among others, appearing as guests.īeware of Dog received generally positive reviews from music critics and was also commercially successful, debuting at number eight on the US Billboard 200 chart and selling 101,000 copies in the first week. It was released on September 26, 2000, through So So Def Recordings and Columbia Records. Beware of Dog is the debut studio album by American rapper Lil' Bow Wow.

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