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.
Bang It Out
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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The wheels fall off and the drop collapse
Cause I bang out, keep my Glock in hand
While you're posted up, chillin' wit'cha mans
Bang out, won't catch me slippin'
While you in the club, goin' out for keeps
Cause I bang out, shots go off quick
Catch yo' ass butt-naked while you wit'cha bitch
I toss up the set
I walk up in this bitch with some gold on my neck
Yeah nigga, I'm controllin' the set
Rock and roll on a bitch then grab a hold of my dick
Uhh, I pop a hole in your clique
So you don't wanna fuck with this
One nigga found on the ground, we don't fuck around
D-O-double-G Pound, L.B.C. style
Victory, is mine and I'm gon' shine
Ain't no need to try, can't stop my grind
Keep my pen in hand, goin' on for mine
If you didn't know, just press rewind
Victory is mine
Bang out, til the sun comes up
The wheels fall off and the drop collapse
Cause I bang out, keep my Glock in hand
While you're posted up, chillin' wit'cha mans
Bang out, won't catch me slippin'
While you in the club, goin' out for keeps
Cause I bang out, shots go off quick
Catch yo' ass butt-naked while you wit'cha bitch
Cause I bang out
Eastside Long Beach Rollin 20's
Yup, we fully wit' it
Yeah, we wear them black and gold coats
With the patch on the back that says "Steelers"
A lot of niggas wanna do us but they can't
Cause it's hard to get wit us
Watch out for them sliders, boy we riders
Heavy hitters, Eastsidaz, yeah
We shoot first, talk later
Nigga y'all hater, Doggy Dogg spray ya
And then I slid away
Smooth lil' getaway, did it with a chill today
I'm gonna need a hit a day
I live my life like I was John F. Kennedy
Mm, nah, I won't be sent away
Fuck a cop, non-stop, 20 Crip, all day
Bang out, til the sun comes up
The wheels fall off and the drop collapse
Cause I bang out, keep my Glock in hand
While you're posted up, chillin' wit'cha mans
Bang out, won't catch me slippin'
While you in the club, goin' out for keeps
Cause I bang out, shots go off quick
Catch yo' ass butt-naked while you wit'cha bitch
Cause I bang out
Victory, is mine and I'm gon' shine
Ain't no need to try, can't stop my grind
Keep my pen in hand, goin' on for mine
If you didn't know, just press rewind
Victory is mine
Yeah nigga, back bangin', hahaha
The big boss Dogg, nigga, Snoop D-O-double-G
R&G nigga - Rhythm & Gangsta: The Masterpiece
Fuckin' these niggas up once again, yeah yeah
And you don't stop
Bang Out!
The lyrics of Snoop Dogg's song Bang Out speak about his dominance as a gangster and the power he possesses. He describes how he keeps his Glock in hand and is always ready for any kind of altercation, unlike those who are posted up, chilling with their friends. He boasts about how he will keep banging until the sun comes up, even if the wheels fall off and the car collapses. The artist also brags about his proficiency in controlling the environment in which he is present with his crew. Snoop Dogg also adds a sense of Eastside Long Beach pride, as he declares that they shoot first and talk later. In the end, he celebrates his victory and his victories yet to come.
The lyrics of Bang Out project a sense of dominance and reinforce negative stereotypes in gang culture. It may also be noted that the song speaks of gun violence and shooting, which may not be suitable for every listener. The singer has drawn criticism for glorifying gun culture and promoting a violent outlook.
Line by Line Meaning
Bang out, til the sun comes up
I'm going hard and working tirelessly until I achieve success
The wheels fall off and the drop collapse
I put everything I've got into my work and push my resources to the limit
Cause I bang out, keep my Glock in hand
I remain vigilant and always prepared to take on any challenges that come my way
While you're posted up, chillin' wit'cha mans
While others are idly wasting time, I'm out here hustling and making moves
Bang out, won't catch me slippin'
I refuse to be caught off guard, and always stay alert
While you in the club, goin' out for keeps
While others are partying and living carefree, I'm relentlessly working towards realizing my goals
Cause I bang out, shots go off quick
I take swift action and don't hesitate when faced with a challenge
Catch yo' ass butt-naked while you wit'cha bitch
I'll catch you unprepared and at a disadvantage, exposing your weaknesses
I toss up the set
I'm confident and in control of everything I do
I walk up in this bitch with some gold on my neck
I'm balling and unapologetically showing off my wealth
Yeah nigga, I'm controllin' the set
I'm the boss and in charge of my environment
Rock and roll on a bitch then grab a hold of my dick
I'm confident, in charge, and unafraid to express myself
Uhh, I pop a hole in your clique
I take down those who oppose me with ease
So you don't wanna fuck with this
Nobody can mess with me or my crew
One nigga found on the ground, we don't fuck around
We're not to be messed with, and our opponents will suffer the consequences
D-O-double-G Pound, L.B.C. style
I'm representing my crew and my city, and embodying our values and ideals
Victory, is mine and I'm gon' shine
I'll never give up or let anyone else overshadow me or prevent me from achieving success
Ain't no need to try, can't stop my grind
Nothing can stand in the way of my relentless pursuit of success
Keep my pen in hand, goin' on for mine
I stay focused on my craft and work towards perfecting it
If you didn't know, just press rewind
If you don't understand how hard I've worked, go back and watch my journey again
Eastside Long Beach Rollin 20's
I'm from the Eastside of Long Beach and represent my set
Yup, we fully wit' it
My crew is fully committed to our values and mission
Yeah, we wear them black and gold coats
We're always representing our set proudly
With the patch on the back that says 'Steelers'
Our loyalty is to our crew and our region, similar to Steelers fans
A lot of niggas wanna do us but they can't
Many try to come at us, but they're incapable of besting our skills
Cause it's hard to get wit us
We're an elite group and not just anyone can join us
Watch out for them sliders, boy we riders
We're always on the lookout for threats and ready to take action
Heavy hitters, Eastsidaz, yeah
My crew is comprised of strong, influential members who are always willing to step up
We shoot first, talk later
We're not to be trifled with and will take care of business first
Nigga y'all hater, Doggy Dogg spray ya
Those who oppose us won't get away with it and will feel our wrath
And then I slid away
I have finesse and tact, and am capable of navigating difficult situations calmly and effectively
Smooth lil' getaway, did it with a chill today
I can smoothly get out of difficult situations, even in a relaxed manner
I'm gonna need a hit a day
I'm always working hard and need some form of release to unwind
I live my life like I was John F. Kennedy
I'm a symbol of leadership, charisma, and resilience like JFK
Mm, nah, I won't be sent away
I'm unstoppable and will never back down or be taken down by anyone or anything
Fuck a cop, non-stop, 20 Crip, all day
I'm constantly moving forward and never compromising my values, even in the face of police surveillance or threats from rivals
Yeah nigga, back bangin', hahaha
I'm always making noise and being heard among those in my circle
The big boss Dogg, nigga, Snoop D-O-double-G
I'm a leader and a boss in my own right, and nobody can take that away from me
R&G nigga - Rhythm & Gangsta: The Masterpiece
I've made my mark in the music industry with my Rhythm & Gangsta album
Fuckin' these niggas up once again, yeah yeah
I'm always making moves and taking down others who try to stand in my way
And you don't stop
I'll never give up or back down, as I'm always striving for greatness
Bang Out!
I'm always pushing myself to the limit and taking on any challenges that come my way
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JONATHAN ROTEM, CALVIN BROADUS, JASMINE LOPEZ
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