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 Word Witchya!
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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It's the big boss dog
Snoop eagle double G
I want you to just lay back, one time
And let yourself unwind, yeah
It's album number nine
I call it ego trippin'
For sugar dap
But to do it
I know, I know, I know
I know you'll tripping out off
How I be doin' my thug thing on t.v.
But I never forget 'bout what I love the most
And that's making music
So ah, I hope you all enjoy this shit right here
I take my time on this one
Oh yeah, be on the lookout for QDT
That's Quick Dog and Teddy
Oh, my nigga Terrence Morgan is motherfucka to
Press play homey
Nah, on the reel
Press play
Right...now (now, now, now)
The song "A Word Witchya!" by Snoop Dogg is the opening track of his ninth studio album called "Ego Trippin'." In this song, Snoop introduces himself as the big boss dog and urges his listeners to lay back and unwind. He acknowledges that some people may judge him for his thug image on television, but he never forgets his passion for music. Snoop shares his excitement for this album and tells his listeners to be on the lookout for QDT (Quick Dog and Teddy).
The lyrics of "A Word Witchya!" signify Snoop's confidence in his style and his ability to create amazing music. He refers to himself as the boss dog and encourages his listeners to unwind and enjoy the music. Snoop also speaks about his ability to handle the negativity and judgment that may be directed at him due to his thug image. Despite any criticisms, he maintains his love for music and takes his time in creating the best work possible.
In summary, "A Word Witchya!" is a message from Snoop Dogg to his fans, telling them to sit back and enjoy his music while he does what he loves the most. The song shows Snoop's confidence in his art and his ability to handle criticisms and negativity.
Line by Line Meaning
Phew! Greetings loved ones
Hey there, friends
It's the big boss dog
I'm the boss
Snoop eagle double G
That's my name
I want you to just lay back, one time
Just relax for a minute
And let yourself unwind, yeah
Take it easy
It's album number nine
This is my ninth album
I call it ego trippin'
It's called "Ego Trippin'"
For sugar dap
It's just something to enjoy
Ain't nothing to it
It's easy
But to do it
Just do it
I know, I know, I know
I understand
I know you'll tripping out off
You're impressed by
How I be doin' my thug thing on t.v.
My tough-guy persona on screen
But I never forget 'bout what I love the most
I always remember what's important to me
And that's making music
My passion is creating music
So ah, I hope you all enjoy this shit right here
I hope you like my new album
I take my time on this one
I put a lot of effort into this album
Oh yeah, be on the lookout for QDT
Keep an eye out for QDT (Quick Dog and Teddy)
That's Quick Dog and Teddy
Those are their names
Oh, my nigga Terrence Morgan is motherfucka to
My friend Terrence Morgan is great too
Press play homey
Start the music, friend
Nah, on the reel
Actually, from the tape
Press play
Start the music
Right...now (now, now, now)
Do it now
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, GWENDOLYN GORDY FUQUA, MARVIN GAYE, SANDRA GREENE
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