Tony Cross from Smash Hits gave the song four out of five, writing, "NKOTB have been as reliable as a fake Rolex recently.

Harder and better than anything else they've done, "Dirty Dawg" sees the Oldish Kids taking their pop talent, mixing in a dash of Cypress Hill and coming up with a growling groove that East 17's Lecy would be proud of.

"[1] The accompanying music video for "Dirty Dawg" was directed by American film director Scott Kalvert.

Then the scene switches back and forth from the band attending a party being held at a brothel to a construction site where the group raps and dances.

The Canadian station MuchMusic banned the video from appearing on its schedule, due to the suggested violence and misogynistic themes.