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.
Another Day
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Damn cause this spot's gettin hot
I can't trust the paremedics or them crooked ass cops
The closest nigga to you would do you and try to screw you
Backstab you in the back and act like he never knew you
And he could be the same nigga the switch
Playin all one minute but he really is a bitch
Now watch out for the twist
But you thought them niggaz would never do that
Until they came back strapped with them rat-tat-tat-tats
And it always ends up fucked up
When the innocent die it'll have yo brain stuck
It'll have yo brains stuck shit outta luck cause I'm havin bad luck
Fucked up in my younger days
Shit I'll bang you with deuces and hang you with trays
A few days back one of homies got rugged out
Damn shame all the brothers seem drugged out
One of seeds bust a bottle over the bizis head
Say it's yo fault that the otha bizis layin dead
But it's a fact if you pack nigga bust back
Neva run throw our gun unless you fall rat
Hoo wooda said that it wooda helped anyway
Wit mo guns niggaz sinnin for another day
Damn cause this spots gittin hot
Damn cause this spots gittin hot
Shits gittin hectik bustin threw my windo
Think it was my homies fucked up can't really call it do
If it was I'ma git him
He gunna hate it when it hit him
Damn cause this spot's gettin hot
I can't trust the paramedics or them crooked ass cops
The closest nigga to you wood do you and try to screw you
Backstab you in the back and act like he never knew you
( hook, Butch Cassidy )
Another day has come
How much longer will I run
I wanna have sum fun
Layin out in the sun
How much dirt have I done
My life has just begun
I sleep with my gun
My problems weigh a ton
( Tray-Dee )
I gots to say damn the program dun up and switched
Fool I used to run with and trusted snitched
Got one time on my block straight posted
Hopin that I slip but I dip and ghosted
Told my babymama it wus drama unfoldin
I kissed all my kids den commits to strollin
Wound uptown on a hot ass block
Checkin with some chickens gettin hot ass cock
Daily Tray-Dee'll loose pursuit
But deez ho's broke and don't look to cute
So I parlay to the hard ways of jackin
Fast came to cash but the mash was crackin
I didn't I was the one to be
Kickin summary of sum wen I let em slide up under me
But God as my witness
As a G I couldn't see Dee just goin out sensless
I stayed hard hit the yard
Pull niggaz hole cards
Had em runnin to the sarge
Jail house scars tell the part you played
Livin with a snitch jackin destined for the brake
It don't pay to go soft
Cause when we catch you slippin real niggas takin off motherfuckers
( Dee, Talkin )
And that's how we do it
Bitch ass niggaz
Out here tellin disrespectin the game
Fuckin up this realism we puttin down out here
You know what I'm sayin
Nigga need the cops to help em out
Hoe ass niggaz
Stand on ya own nigga
Live by the gun die by the gun
Nigga be a soldier
( hook )
The lyrics of Snoop Dogg's "Another Day" paint a picture of the harsh reality of gang life. Goldie Loc kicks off the track with a verse about the dangers that lurk on the streets. He warns that even those close to you can turn against you and that it's always "fucked up" when an innocent person is killed. The fear and tension are palpable, with the sound of gunshots punctuating the verse. Butch Cassidy's hook offers a brief reprieve from the intensity, as he muses on the fleeting nature of life and the need for some joy and relaxation amidst the chaos. Tray-Dee's verse centers around the theme of betrayal. He speaks of a former friend who snitched on him and the paranoia and anger that come with such a betrayal. The verse also touches on the desperation that can drive people to do things they wouldn't normally do, such as resorting to robbery.
The song captures the essence of the "gangsta" rap genre, with its gritty depiction of gang violence, police corruption, and the struggles of life in the inner city. The lyrics are raw and unapologetic, and the delivery is forceful and aggressive. The beat is heavy and ominous, with a slower tempo that reflects the weighty subject matter. "Another Day" is a powerful song that offers a glimpse into a world that few outsiders ever see.
Line by Line Meaning
Damn cause this spot's gettin hot
The situation is getting dangerous
I can't trust the paramedics or them crooked ass cops
I can't rely on the police or medical help
The closest nigga to you wood do you and try to screw you
Your closest allies may betray you and try to harm you
Backstab you in the back and act like he never knew you
Betray you and pretend like they don't know you
And he could be the same nigga the switch
Your betrayer may even be someone you trust
Playin all one minute but he really is a bitch
Someone pretending to be tough is actually cowardly
Now watch out for the twist
Beware of sudden changes that may cause harm
Here come them niggaz that was with you but they out to get rich
Former partners may come back to harm you for personal gain
But you thought them niggaz would never do that
You trusted your partners and never thought they would harm you
Until they came back strapped with them rat-tat-tat-tats
You were not prepared for their attack
And it always ends up fucked up
These situations always end disastrously
When the innocent die it'll have yo brain stuck
The death of innocent people is hard to accept and understand
It'll have yo brains stuck shit outta luck cause I'm havin bad luck
Bad luck is causing distress
Fucked up in my younger days
I made bad decisions in my youth
Shit I'll bang you with deuces and hang you with trays
I am capable of violence and will use it if necessary
One of seeds bust a bottle over the bizis head
A person attacked someone with a bottle
Say it's yo fault that the otha bizis layin dead
Blame someone for the death of another person
But it's a fact if you pack nigga bust back
If you have a weapon, you should use it to defend yourself
Neva run throw our gun unless you fall rat
Don't flee if you have a weapon but use it if necessary
Wit mo guns niggaz sinnin for another day
With more weapons, people are prepared for any potential danger
Another day has come
A new day has started
How much longer will I run
How much longer can I keep running away from my problems
I wanna have sum fun
I want to enjoy life
Layin out in the sun
Relaxing in the sun sounds appealing
My life has just begun
I feel like there is still a lot I can accomplish in life
I sleep with my gun
I always keep my weapon close by
My problems weigh a ton
My issues and challenges feel very heavy
Fool I used to run with and trusted snitched
Someone I trusted betrayed me
Got one time on my block straight posted
The police are keeping an eye on me in my area
Told my babymama it wus drama unfoldin
I told my partner that there was trouble coming
I kissed all my kids den commits to strollin
I said goodbye to my children and went out
Wound uptown on a hot ass block
I ended up in a dangerous area
Checkin with some chickens gettin hot ass cock
Spending time with women and engaging in sexual activity
Daily Tray-Dee'll loose pursuit
Tray-Dee feels like he's falling behind in his pursuits
But deez ho's broke and don't look to cute
The women around him are not attractive or wealthy
So I parlay to the hard ways of jackin
I turned to stealing and robbery
Fast came to cash but the mash was crackin
I tried to make quick money but the plan failed
I didn't I was the one to be
I didn't expect to be the one to fall victim to my own choices
Kickin summary of sum wen I let em slide up under me
I let my guard down and people took advantage of me
Livin with a snitch jackin destined for the brake
Living with someone who will betray you is dangerous and could lead to your downfall
It don't pay to go soft
Being too passive or trusting can lead to negative consequences
Cause when we catch you slippin real niggas takin off motherfuckers
If you're not prepared, someone will come and cause harm
And that's how we do it
This is how we operate
Bitch ass niggaz
Referring to weak or cowardly people
Out here tellin disrespectin the game
People are not following the rules and traditions of this lifestyle
Fuckin up this realism we puttin down out here
They are ruining the authenticity of our way of life
Nigga need the cops to help em out
Someone is relying on the police for help
Hoe ass niggaz
Insulting weak or promiscuous people
Stand on ya own nigga
Be independent and stand up for yourself
Live by the gun die by the gun
If you choose to use violence or weapons, you should be prepared to face the same consequences
Nigga be a soldier
Be strong and resilient like a soldier
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TRACEY N DAVIS, DAVID N DREW, DANNY ELLIOTT N MEANS, KEIWAN SPILLMAN
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