Snoop's debut album, Doggystyle, produced by Dr. Dre and released in 1993 by Death Row Records, debuted at number one on both the Billboard 200 and Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. Selling almost a million copies in the first week of its release, Doggystyle became certified 4× platinum in 1994 and spawned several hit singles, including "What's My Name?" and "Gin & Juice". In 1994 Snoop released a soundtrack on Death Row Records for the short film Murder Was the Case, starring himself. His second album, Tha Doggfather (1996), also debuted at number one on both charts, with "Snoop's Upside Ya Head" as the lead single. The album was certified double platinum in 1997.
After leaving Death Row Records, Snoop signed with No Limit Records, where he recorded his next three albums, Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told (1998), No Limit Top Dogg (1999), and Tha Last Meal (2000). Snoop then signed with Priority/Capitol/EMI Records in 2002, where he released Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss. He then signed with Geffen Records in 2004 for his next three albums, R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece, Tha Blue Carpet Treatment, and Ego Trippin'. Malice 'n Wonderland (2009), and Doggumentary (2011) were released on Priority. Snoop Dogg has starred in motion pictures and hosted several television shows, including Doggy Fizzle Televizzle, Snoop Dogg's Father Hood, and Dogg After Dark. He also coaches a youth football league and a high school football team. In September 2009 Snoop was hired by EMI as the chairman of reactivated Priority Records.
In 2012, after a trip to Jamaica, Snoop announced a conversion to Rastafarianism and a new alias, Snoop Lion. As Snoop Lion he released a reggae album, Reincarnated, and a documentary film of the same name, about his Jamaican experience, in early 2013. His 13th studio album, Bush, was released in May 2015 and marked a return of the Snoop Dogg name. His 14th solo studio album, Coolaid, was released in July 2016. Snoop has 17 Grammy nominations without a win.
In 2018, he released his first gospel album, Bible of Love.
Kool Moe Dee ranks Snoop at No. 33 in his book There's a God on the Mic, and says he has "an ultra-smooth, laidback delivery" and "flavor-filled melodic rhyming". Peter Shapiro describes Snoop's delivery as a "molasses drawl" and AllMusic notes his "drawled, laconic rhyming" style. Kool Moe Dee refers to Snoop's use of vocabulary, saying he "keeps it real simple...he simplifies it and he's effective in his simplicity".
Snoop is known to freestyle some of his lyrics on the spot for some songs – in the book How to Rap, Lady of Rage says, "Snoop Dogg, when I worked with him earlier in his career, that's how created his stuff... he would freestyle, he wasn't a writer then, he was a freestyler," and The D.O.C. states, "Snoop's [rap] was a one take willy, but his shit was all freestyle. He hadn't written nothing down. He just came in and started busting. The song was "Tha Shiznit"—that was all freestyle. He started busting and when we got to the break, Dre cut the machine off, did the chorus and told Snoop to come back in. He did that throughout the record. That's when Snoop was in the zone then."
Peter Shapiro says that Snoop debuted on "Deep Cover" with a "shockingly original flow – which sounded like a Slick Rick born in South Carolina instead of South London" and adds that he "showed where his style came from by covering Slick Rick's 'La Di Da Di'". Referring to Snoop's flow, Kool Moe Dee calls him "one of the smoothest, funkiest flow-ers in the game". How to Rap also notes that Snoop is known to use syncopation in his flow to give it a laidback quality, as well as 'linking with rhythm' in his compound rhymes, using alliteration, and employing a "sparse" flow with good use of pauses.
Snoop re-popularized the use of -izzle speak, particularly in the pop and hip-hop music industry.
Snoop Dogg is a lifelong fan of professional wrestling. On March 30, 2008, Snoop Dogg appeared at WrestleMania XXIV as a Master of Ceremonies for a tag team match between Maria and Ashley Massaro as they took on Beth Phoenix and Melina. On a March 23, 2015 episode of Raw, Snoop Dogg appeared in a segment with Hulk Hogan and Curtis Axel. At WrestleMania 32, he accompanied his cousin Sasha Banks to the ring for her match, rapping over her theme music. He was also inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016.
Broadus made a special guest appearance in All Elite Wrestling on the January 6, 2021, episode of AEW Dynamite, titled New Year's Smash. During this appearance, Snoop appeared in the corner of Cody Rhodes during Rhodes's match with Matt Sydal. He later gave Serpentico a Frog Splash, with Rhodes then delivering a three-count.
Snoop Dogg would join The Miz to host both nights of WrestleMania 39. During Night 1, he accompanied Rey Mysterio in a lowrider during his entrance, paying tribute to the late Eddie Guerrero. On Night 2, he introduced Shane McMahon to face The Miz in another spontaneous match. McMahon would sustain a quad injury during the match prompting Snoop Dogg to improvise and finish the match himself, ultimately defeating Miz. Snoop Dogg's improvisational acts were lauded by wrestlers and executives, including WWE chief content officer Triple H.
04. Up Jump Tha Boogie
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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(If you're tryna bang, bang, bang)
Up jump the boogie to the bang bang boogie (real G thing)
While you're bangin' on ya baby OG's (bang)
That's why I flip the script to the boogie bang bang (real G thing)
And if I'm bangin', it's with D-P-G
They say, up jump the boogie to the bang bang boogie (bang, bang)
That's why I flip the script to the boogie bang bang
And if I'm bangin', it's with D-P-G
Some do the things that they do 'cause they dumb
And some do the things that they do for crumbs
I do mine for me, ya see?
Not the big homie, Double-O-G
Scared to do your own work, man, that's foul (that's foul)
And that's the reason why I had to shoot ya down
Because you never should've tried to work my dawg
And the lil' homie wouldn't of had no reason to fall
Y'all know the game ain't the same no mo'
Lil' G's keep heat so big, G's freeze, jeez
Johnny Rockafeller went to jail a
Few times too many and became a teller (snitch, snitch)
They sell a nigga dreams if he want 'em
But they won't sell you the game to get up on 'em
Ya tryna find 'em 'cause you want 'em, they shook out
Get the book out and when the pitch come, nigga, look out
It ain't hard to pump up the lil' homies, nigga
But it's hard for your bitch-ass to get wit us
But instead you put it in their head
That at thirteen they better off dead (now they gone)
Up jump the boogie to the bang bang boogie
While you're bangin' on ya baby OG's (bang)
That's why I flip the script to the boogie bang bang
And if I'm bangin', it's with D-P-G
They say, up jump the boogie to the bang bang boogie (bang, bang)
While you're bangin' on ya baby OG's (bang, bang, bang, bang)
That's why I flip the script to the boogie bang bang
And if I'm bangin', it's with D-P-G
Ayo Snoop (ayo big homie), why would niggas get into the bracket
And makin' loot, niggas wan' trip? (Trip)
Spittin' like, "You s'pposed to be from the hood"
"Show me love, nigga, or don't show me shit"
Feel the fever, million-dollar man like Colt Seavers (uh-huh)
Made a non-believin' man into a believer
Receive a check the next day, my homies say
"This the way to get paid," DP's invade
I don't know why you wanna get on my back? (Why?)
Trippin' 'cause you know the bomb's at where I'm at (a'ight)
Well if that's the case you shoulda rolled (rolled)
Wit the PG instead of losing control (motherfucker)
This is how we do (do), Dogg Pound Gangstas in blue (who?)
Me, D-A-Z, N-A-T-E and Snoop
Niggas from sets be tryna set you (ay lil' nigga, ay, no, oh)
'Cause you set in your ways, so ask DJ Pooh what pays (what pays?)
Up jump the boogie to the bang bang boogie
While you're bangin' on ya baby OG's (bang)
That's why I flip the script to the boogie bang bang (real G thing)
And if I'm bangin', it's with D-P-G
They say, up jump the boogie to the bang bang boogie (bang, bang)
While you're bangin' on ya baby OG's (bang, bang, bang, bang)
That's why I flip the script to the boogie bang bang
And if I'm bangin', it's with D-P-G
Just what we need, bangin' on wax, another Crip (wassup, cuh?)
What you gon' do nigga, jack the mothership?
You're like a actor wit another script
Predictable as Rambo wit another clip (busta)
How many niggas you gon' kill in your verse?
You need to sit down and learn to get down first (straight)
'Cause, uh, real ho bangers are toast-slangers
Not part-time FBI singers
Niggas havin' bad intentions, sendin' BGs on a mission
One move too many, nigga you missin'
Listen, you fuck wit the "Cyco-Lic-No"
Loony-ass nigga from your H-double-O-D
Niggas got too flossy from all the sacks they toss me
And guess what it cost me, they crossed me
But before I give a nigga a nine
I'd rather give a nigga a mic and write him a rhyme (let's get it)
Up jump the boogie to the bang bang boogie
While you're bangin' on ya baby OG's (bang)
That's why I flip the script to the boogie bang bang
And if I'm bangin', it's with D-P-G
They say, up jump the boogie to the bang bang boogie (bang, bang)
While you're bangin' on ya baby OG's (bang, bang, bang, bang)
That's why I flip the script to the boogie bang bang
And if I'm bangin', it's with D-P-G
Up jump the boogie to the bang bang boogie (bang, bang)
While you're bangin' on ya baby OG's (bang, bang, bang, bang)
That's why I flip the script to the boogie bang bang
And if I'm bangin', it's with D-P-G
(Wa-wanna, wanna be a G when they grown, s-)
(Wanna, wanna, wanna be a G when they grown, s-)
(Wanna, wanna be a G when they grown, s-)
(Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang) (wanna, wanna, wanna)
(Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang) (wanna be a G when they grown, s-)
(Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang) (wanna, wanna)
(Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang) (wanna be a G when they grown, s-)
(Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang)
(Wanna be a G-)
(Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang) (G when they grown, s-)
(Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang)
(Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang) (wanna be a G when they grown)
(Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang)
(Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang) (G)
(Bang, bang, bang, bang) (wanna be a-)
The lyrics to Snoop Dogg's song Up Jump tha Boogie touch on the issue of gang violence and the glorification of gang culture. The lyrics urge listeners to question the reasons behind their actions, suggesting that some may be rooted in ignorance or desperation.
The chorus, "Up jump the boogie to the bang bang boogie / While you're bangin' on ya baby OG's" suggests that individuals may be engaging in violent behavior, such as fighting or shooting, to prove their loyalty or worth to their gang. Snoop, however, flips the script to the "boogie bang bang" or real G thing, implying that being a true gangsta involves more than just mindless violence.
The verse, "Some do the things that they do 'cause they dumb / And some do the things that they do for crumbs / I do mine for me, ya see? / Not the big homie, Double-O-G" suggests that not all individuals are acting out of their own free will, but rather are easily influenced by others. Snoop implies that he is not bound by the expectations of others and acts according to his own values.
Line by Line Meaning
Now they got to blow homeboy's smoke
They have to take responsibility for their actions.
If you're tryna bang, bang, bang
If you're looking for trouble, be ready for the consequences.
Up jump the boogie to the bang bang boogie (real G thing)
This is how real gangsters operate.
While you're bangin' on ya baby OG's (bang)
While you're fighting with inexperienced gangsters.
That's why I flip the script to the boogie bang bang (real G thing)
That's why I change things up like a real gangster would.
And if I'm bangin', it's with D-P-G
If I'm fighting, it's with my crew D-P-G.
They say, up jump the boogie to the bang bang boogie (bang, bang)
People say this is how the gangsters operate.
While you're bangin' on ya baby OG's (bang, bang, bang, bang)
While you're fighting with inexperienced gangsters repeatedly.
That's why I flip the script to the boogie bang bang
That's why I change things up like a real gangster would.
And if I'm bangin', it's with D-P-G
If I'm fighting, it's with my crew D-P-G.
Some do the things that they do 'cause they dumb
Some people act foolishly.
And some do the things that they do for crumbs
Some people act only for money.
I do mine for me, ya see?
I only act for myself, do you understand?
Not the big homie, Double-O-G
I'm not acting for the big boss, Double-O-G.
Scared to do your own work, man, that's foul (that's foul)
Not brave enough to handle your own business, that's not right.
And that's the reason why I had to shoot ya down
That's why I had to put a stop to your actions.
Because you never should've tried to work my dawg
You shouldn't have tried to harm my friend.
And the lil' homie wouldn't of had no reason to fall
And my young friend wouldn't have got hurt.
Y'all know the game ain't the same no mo'
You all know things have changed these days.
Lil' G's keep heat so big, G's freeze, jeez
Young gangsters are carrying dangerous weapons these days.
Johnny Rockafeller went to jail a
Johnny Rockefeller went to prison
Few times too many and became a teller (snitch, snitch)
After being incarcerated several times, Johnny Rockefeller became an informant.
They sell a nigga dreams if he want 'em
They offer false promises.
But they won't sell you the game to get up on 'em
They won't show you how to succeed in their world.
Ya tryna find 'em 'cause you want 'em, they shook out
You're trying to find them, but they are avoiding you.
Get the book out and when the pitch come, nigga, look out
Study the game and be prepared in case of conflict.
It ain't hard to pump up the lil' homies, nigga
It's easy to influence young gangsters.
But it's hard for your bitch-ass to get wit us
It's not easy for you to join us because you're weak.
But instead you put it in their head
But you're just putting negative ideas in their minds.
That at thirteen they better off dead (now they gone)
That it's better for them to die young when they're just thirteen years old. Some of them have already died.
Ayo Snoop (ayo big homie), why would niggas get into the bracket
Hey Snoop (hey big boss), why would people get involved with this type of business?
And makin' loot, niggas wan' trip? (Trip)
And making money, some people still want to act recklessly?
Spittin' like, "You s'pposed to be from the hood"
Saying things like, "Aren't you supposed to be a gangster from the neighborhood?"
"Show me love, nigga, or don't show me shit"
"Respect me, or don't bother."
Feel the fever, million-dollar man like Colt Seavers (uh-huh)
Feel the heat, like a famous stuntman.
Made a non-believin' man into a believer
Converted a man who didn't believe.
Receive a check the next day, my homies say
Got paid the next day as my friends were saying.
"This the way to get paid," DP's invade
"This is how we can make money," DPG's take over.
I don't know why you wanna get on my back? (Why?)
I don't understand why you want to confront me?
Trippin' 'cause you know the bomb's at where I'm at (a'ight)
You're upset because you know I'm in control of this situation.
Well if that's the case you shoulda rolled (rolled)
Then you should've followed me.
Wit the PG instead of losing control (motherfucker)
Should've been with the Playa Gangsta's, instead of losing your mind.
This is how we do (do), Dogg Pound Gangstas in blue (who?)
This is how we operate, the gangsters from Dogg Pound in blue clothing.
Me, D-A-Z, N-A-T-E and Snoop
Me, D-A-Z, N-A-T-E, and Snoop are part of the team.
Niggas from sets be tryna set you
People from different gangs are trying to harm you.
(ay lil' nigga, ay, no, oh)
(Hey youngin', hey, don't do it, oh)
'Cause you set in your ways, so ask DJ Pooh what pays (what pays?)
Because you're stubborn, ask DJ Pooh how to make money.
Just what we need, bangin' on wax, another Crip (wassup, cuh?)
We definitely don't need more gang violence, another Crip.
What you gon' do nigga, jack the mothership?
What are you going to do, steal from us?
You're like a actor wit another script
You're like an actor with a different role.
Predictable as Rambo wit another clip (busta)
Predictable like a Rambo with backup ammunition (loser).
How many niggas you gon' kill in your verse?
How many people are you going to threat in your lyrics?
You need to sit down and learn to get down first (straight)
You need to calm down and learn how to properly handle this situation.
'Cause, uh, real ho bangers are toast-slangers
Because real gangsters are dangerous and lethal.
Not part-time FBI singers
Not informants for the FBI
Niggas havin' bad intentions, sendin' BGs on a mission
People have sinister motives and they're sending inexperienced gangsters on missions.
One move too many, nigga you missin'
One wrong move and you will disappear.
Listen, you fuck wit the "Cyco-Lic-No"
Listen, you're dealing with the insane.
Loony-ass nigga from your H-double-O-D
Crazy guy from your 'hood.
Niggas got too flossy from all the sacks they toss me
People became too confident because of the drugs they sell (bags of weed).
And guess what it cost me, they crossed me
And you know what it cost me, they betrayed me.
But before I give a nigga a nine
Before I shoot someone with my gun.
I'd rather give a nigga a mic and write him a rhyme (let's get it)
I'd rather give someone a microphone and write a song with them.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Delmar Drew Arnaud, Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Mark S Jordan
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