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.
A Very Special Christmas
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Here comes Santa Claus right down
Santa Claus Lane
Vixen, Blitzen and all his reindeer
Pulling on the reins bells are ringing
Children singing all is merry and bright
Hang your stockings with Christmas cheer
Ho, ho, ho up on the housetop
Clik, click, click cause santa claus
Comes tonighy so gather round, gather round
Oh tonight becomes the day
So gather round, gather round
We're gonna have a good time, celebrate
Here comes Santa Claus
Here comes Santa Claus right down
Santa Claus Lane
Vixen, Blitzеn and all his reindeer
Pulling on the reins bеlls are ringing
Children singing all is merry and bright
Hang your stockings with Christmas cheer
Cause santa claus comes tonighy
These lyrics are from Snoop Dogg's song "A Very Special Christmas." In these lines, Snoop Dogg is referencing the arrival of Santa Claus, who is traditionally depicted as bringing gifts to children on Christmas Eve. He starts by saying, "Here comes Santa Claus, right down Santa Claus Lane." This line signifies the anticipation and excitement surrounding Santa's arrival.
Snoop Dogg then mentions some of Santa's reindeer, specifically Vixen and Blitzen. These are two of the many reindeer that help Santa Claus deliver presents. The line "Pulling on the reins, bells are ringing" indicates the hustle and bustle of Santa's sleigh ride, with the bells on the reindeer's harnesses providing a festive sound.
The next few lines mention the joy and merriment associated with Christmas. Snoop Dogg sings, "Children singing all is merry and bright, hang your stockings with Christmas cheer." This shows the festive spirit and the tradition of hanging stockings by the fireplace, as children sing and enjoy the holiday season.
Then Snoop Dogg adds a playful and catchy refrain, "Ho, ho, ho, who wouldn't go? Ho, ho, ho, up on the housetop. Clik, click, click 'cause Santa Claus comes tonight, so gather round, gather round." This part encourages listeners to join in the excitement of Santa's arrival and come together for the special occasion.
The last two lines, "Oh tonight becomes the day, so gather round, gather round, we're gonna have a good time, celebrate," further emphasize the idea of coming together and celebrating the joyous occasion of Christmas. It signifies the transformation of the night into a festive day and reinforces the message of unity and enjoyment during this special time of the year.
Overall, these lyrics convey the spirit of Christmas, symbolizing the anticipation and celebration that comes with Santa's arrival, the joy of children, and the gathering of loved ones to enjoy the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
Here comes Santa Claus
Get ready, Santa Claus is approaching
Here comes Santa Claus right down Santa Claus Lane
Santa Claus is making his way down Santa Claus Lane
Vixen, Blitzen and all his reindeer
Santa's reindeer, including Vixen and Blitzen, are with him
Pulling on the reins bells are ringing
The reindeer are pulling Santa's sleigh and the bells are ringing
Children singing all is merry and bright
The children are singing, and everything is joyful and illuminated
Hang your stockings with Christmas cheer
Put up your stockings and feel the happiness of Christmas
Ho, ho, ho who wouldn't go
The characteristic laughter of Santa Claus, who wouldn't want to go along?
Ho, ho, ho up on the housetop
Santa Claus laughing, up on the housetop
Clik, click, click cause santa claus
The clicking sounds of Santa's reindeer, because Santa Claus is coming
Comes tonighy so gather round, gather round
Santa Claus is arriving tonight, so everyone come together
Oh tonight becomes the day
At this moment, tonight transforms into a special day
We're gonna have a good time, celebrate
We are going to have a great time and celebrate
Here comes Santa Claus
Santa Claus is approaching once again
Here comes Santa Claus right down Santa Claus Lane
Santa Claus is making his way down Santa Claus Lane once more
Vixen, Blitzen and all his reindeer
Santa's reindeer, including Vixen and Blitzen, are with him again
Pulling on the reins bells are ringing
The reindeer are pulling Santa's sleigh and the bells are ringing again
Children singing all is merry and bright
The children are still singing, and everything remains joyful and illuminated
Hang your stockings with Christmas cheer
Continue to put up your stockings and feel the happiness of Christmas
Cause santa claus comes tonighy
Because Santa Claus is arriving tonight
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Tommy Q.
Dopest Xmas playlist. Been on repeat wrapping gifts
Mo Garcia
Rolling up some Christmas tree while listening 🎧 🎄 🔥
Jimmy Fly
Man I'm really tripping I've been a dog pound Snoop Dogg fan forever! I ain't never heard this s*** ever. I heard a death row Christmas album but I ain't never heard this album. They put this together very well
Dnizzle227
This is his official album or should be, idk why they titled it compilation
Wigges Obk
Dope compilation man!
Diva in the Woods
This is so dope! Pun absolutely intended.
Dnizzle227
Blow some Christmas tree, by the Christmas tree playing this album and fall asleep to friday after next....absolutely perfect❤️
Jamie' s Larrabee
Snoop Dogg showing love
susannah sears
YAYYYYYYYYY!!!!!! THANK U!!!~!~
TIMOTHY Davis
RADIO one underground B SIDE HAPPY Holidays Snoop and THE DEATH ROW FAIMLY 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎄🎄🎄🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥