[2] Upon its release, Malice n Wonderland received generally mixed to positive reviews from music critics.

The album was originally planned to be released through a distribution deal with MTV, after his departure with Interscope Records.

[4] The album consists of fourteen tracks and features production from Teddy Riley, Nottz, The Neptunes, The-Dream, and Terrace Martin.

[6] The Smoking Section said "[Snoop's] one-of-a-kind flow and the knowledge of how to actually craft an enjoyable record will likely continue to serve as one of premiere blueprints in Hip-Hop.

The album's fourth single, "Pronto" featuring Soulja Boy, was released for digital download on December 1, 2009.