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.
Bartender Please
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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This is just how we funk today
And when it's time for us to get
Know what I mean?
Forget yo swag (Forget yo swag)
Feel me, feel me
Got money, I don't care bout that
Feel me, feel me
Keep them ordinary chicks away
Get up out my face
Feel me, feel me
Bring another hundred bottles a day
Bartender please
Feel me, feel me
Like for real though
All this fraudulent shinin'
And imitation diamonds is damn near blinding
Every time leave the country
I gotta come back foreign just to remind ya
Know they watchin' my moves but they never figure out exactly how I'm grindin'
I needs rock to my ears
They say the bands look at the finest
No captains, funny
Flashing this money like you taking something from me
Girl gave me the eye, this dude's a dummy
Don't play boy, I'll bag yo lil bunny
Chain around my neck made the night look sunny
Game so cold, your crew knows it's runny
L's in the building, you know that kid
'Cause 100 for yo nose, baby blow that quick
Forget yo swag (Forget yo swag)
Feel me, feel me
Got money, I don't care bout that
I don't care about that
Feel me, feel me
Keep them ordinary chicks away
Get up out my face
Feel me, feel me
Bring another hundred bottles a day
Bartender please
Feel me, feel me
Hold and grow, dipped in what
Get a grip then flip, grip the dick, Heathcliff
The giff, the gaff, the riff, the raff
I'm slick with the bit when I pin it to
I'm attracted swag or the crip Louie bags
La di da and my Adidas
Get out for shizzey, just say you never pissey
You'll never as cool as me, cool, chill back
Forget yo swag (Forget yo swag)
Feel me, feel me
Got money, I don't care bout that
I don't care about that
Feel me, feel me
Keep them ordinary chicks away
Get up out my face
Feel me, feel me
Bring another hundred bottles a day
Bartender please
Feel me, feel me
Yea, this the same old script
LL Jordan, white riders on tip
Proving every rapper in the game can't spit
You gon turn around and get yo forehead split
Finish with the workout, I might blow the spliff
Young girls talking bout – Hi, Mister Smith
Quick baby, put the Maserati in 5th
Brim on the 80 ave, lookin' all stiff
LL, boy where you been?
Without you in the game how the coach gon win?
Call Snoop Dogg, it's time to go in
Tell my man Bootsy bring the big mouths in
Step on the parkay, you know I'm gon win
It's tight balling, you can't defend
If money is stacked up, Cool's locked in
Y'all get the message, I ain't gotta press send
Forget yo swag (Forget yo swag)
Feel me, feel me
Got money, I don't care bout that
I don't care about that
Feel me, feel me
Keep them ordinary chicks away
Get up out my face
Feel me, feel me
Bring another hundred bottles a day
Bartender please
Feel me, feel me
LL Cool J
Grab a big mouth and funk away
LL Cool J
Grab a big mouth and funk away
LL Cool J
Forget yo swag
Forget yo swag
You ain't got no swag, hell no
L, baby kill to the J
This is how we funk today
Snoop Doggy Dogg, wuddup?
Wuddup Snoop?
L, move yo ass
Stuck in that boys are now
Yo Big Bootsy, what's happenin baby?
Ball around the world, call big mouth girl
How old is them people?
LJ, I'm ridin daily
Ride Sally, side
Until the smoke comes out yo thighs
LL's back on the lot
What else? Let it rock
L, are you ready to rock?
I'm ready
LL, are you ready to rock?
Snoop I'm ready
LL's back on the lot
Ready to rock
Are you ready?
I'm ready, Bootsy, yeah
Stuck in that boys are now
You might need some gin & juice after this
The lyrics to Snoop Dogg's song "Bartender Please" are a celebration of the artist's success and a dismissal of any doubts or criticisms. Snoop Dogg starts off by expressing his confidence and disregard for material wealth, stating that he doesn't care about money. He also emphasizes the need to keep ordinary people and distractions away from him, requesting the bartender to bring more bottles and exclaiming "for real though."
The second verse addresses the fake and imitation aspects of the music industry. Snoop Dogg talks about the excessive display of wealth and how he prefers to remain genuine and unique. He mentions the attention he receives and how people can't really understand the hard work and dedication that goes into his success. Snoop Dogg asserts his dominance and warns others not to mess with him or they will regret it. He ends the verse by highlighting the attractiveness of his jewelry and having a playful exchange with a girl.
The third verse features LL Cool J joining Snoop Dogg. They both assert their confidence and maintain their status as influential figures in the rap game. LL Cool J takes a shot at other rappers, suggesting they can't compare to their skills. He references his own iconic status and how his absence from the game would affect others. The verse is a display of bravado and a call to action for Snoop Dogg and his crew to take over the scene once again.
Overall, the lyrics to "Bartender Please" showcase a sense of power, confidence, and self-assuredness. It is a testament to the artists' success and their resilience in the music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
It's L to the L and Cool to the J
LL Cool J and Snoop Dogg are teaming up for this song
This is just how we funk today
This song represents their current style of music
And when it's time for us to get
When it's time for them to perform or make music
Know what I mean?
Do you understand what I'm saying?
Forget yo swag (Forget yo swag)
Don't focus on your outward appearance or style
Feel me, feel me
Understand and connect with what I'm saying
Got money, I don't care bout that
Having money doesn't matter to me
I don't care about that
Money doesn't define my worth or happiness
Keep them ordinary chicks away
I don't want to be bothered by average women
Get up out my face
Leave me alone
Bring another hundred bottles a day
I want the bartender to bring more bottles of alcohol
Bartender please
I'm politely asking the bartender for more drinks
Like for real though
I'm being serious and sincere
All this fraudulent shinin'
People pretending to have valuable things
And imitation diamonds is damn near blinding
Fake diamonds are so shiny that they're blinding
Every time leave the country
Whenever I travel out of the country
I gotta come back foreign just to remind ya
I have to return looking fresh and different to remind people of my status
Know they watchin' my moves but they never figure out exactly how I'm grindin'
People are observing my actions but can't understand my hustle
I needs rock to my ears
I want to wear expensive jewelry on my ears
They say the bands look at the finest
They say my expensive watches look fantastic
No captains, funny
No one is in charge, it's amusing
Flashing this money like you taking something from me
Showing off my wealth as if someone is trying to steal it
Girl gave me the eye, this dude's a dummy
A girl showed interest in me, thinking I'm foolish
Don't play boy, I'll bag yo lil bunny
Don't mess around, I'll take your girlfriend
Chain around my neck made the night look sunny
My expensive chain makes everything look positive
Game so cold, your crew knows it's runny
My style and skills are impressive, your crew acknowledges it
L's in the building, you know that kid
LL Cool J is here, you're aware of his presence
'Cause 100 for yo nose, baby blow that quick
A reference to spending money on drugs
Hold and grow, dipped in what
Hold on and develop, coated in what substance
Get a grip then flip, grip the dick, Heathcliff
Take control and then change the situation, grip and slang term
The giff, the gaff, the riff, the raff
Various actions or movements
I'm slick with the bit when I pin it to
I'm skilled and clever with the words when I express myself
I'm attracted swag or the crip Louie bags
I'm drawn to expensive items and designer bags
La di da and my Adidas
Expression of indifference, and a reference to his Adidas shoes
Get out for shizzey, just say you never pissey
Get out of here, don't pretend to be angry
You'll never as cool as me, cool, chill back
You'll never be as cool as me, cool down and relax
Yea, this the same old script
Yeah, this is the repetitive pattern
LL Jordan, white riders on tip
LL Cool J is like Michael Jordan, dominating the game
Proving every rapper in the game can't spit
Demonstrating that other rappers can't rap as well as him
You gon turn around and get yo forehead split
If you keep messing around, you'll end up with a split forehead
Finish with the workout, I might blow the spliff
After exercising, he might smoke a joint
Young girls talking bout - Hi, Mister Smith
Young girls are attracted to him and flirt with him
Quick baby, put the Maserati in 5th
Hurry up, put the Maserati car in gear
Brim on the 80 ave, lookin' all stiff
Hat brim on 80th Avenue, looking unapproachable
LL, boy where you been?
LL Cool J, where have you been?
Without you in the game how the coach gon win?
Without LL Cool J, how can the game succeed?
Call Snoop Dogg, it's time to go in
Call Snoop Dogg, it's time to perform or make music
Tell my man Bootsy bring the big mouths in
Tell Bootsy to invite the confident and talkative people
Step on the parkay, you know I'm gon win
Step onto the playing field, knowing he will succeed
It's tight balling, you can't defend
It's impressive and unguardable
If money is stacked up, Cool's locked in
If there's a lot of money involved, LL Cool J is fully committed
Y'all get the message, I ain't gotta press send
You all understand what I'm saying, I don't need to further explain
LL Cool J
Referring to LL Cool J
Grab a big mouth and funk away
Find someone confident and talkative and have a good time
Forget yo swag
Don't focus on your outward appearance or style
You ain't got no swag, hell no
You don't have any style or confidence
L, baby kill to the J
LL Cool J is killing it in the music industry
This is how we funk today
This song represents their current style of music
Snoop Doggy Dogg, wuddup?
Greetings to Snoop Dogg
Wuddup Snoop?
Saying hello to Snoop Dogg
L, move yo ass
LL Cool J, get moving or take action
Stuck in that boys are now
Stuck in the current rap scene or state of affairs
Yo Big Bootsy, what's happenin baby?
Addressing Big Bootsy with a friendly greeting
Ball around the world, call big mouth girl
Travel and have fun with confident women
How old is them people?
Asking about the age of certain individuals
LJ, I'm ridin daily
LL Cool J, I'm traveling frequently
Ride Sally, side
Ride with me, accompany me
Until the smoke comes out yo thighs
Keep going until you're exhausted or out of energy
LL's back on the lot
LL Cool J is back in the music industry
What else? Let it rock
What else is happening? Let the music play
L, are you ready to rock?
LL Cool J, are you ready to perform?
I'm ready
I'm prepared
LL, are you ready to rock?
LL Cool J, are you ready to perform?
Snoop I'm ready
Snoop Dogg is ready to perform
LL's back on the lot
LL Cool J is back in the music industry
Ready to rock
Ready to perform
Are you ready?
Are you prepared?
I'm ready, Bootsy, yeah
I'm prepared, Bootsy, yeah
Stuck in that boys are now
Stuck in the current rap scene or state of affairs
You might need some gin & juice after this
You might need a drink or some relaxation after listening to this song
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES SMITH, CALVIN BROADUS, THEODOR BOWEN, TRAVIS BARKER, SAMUEL BARNES, BOOTSY COLLINS, ALEXANDER MOSELY, JEAN OLIVIER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
missisfreddiemercury
Why did not I listen to LL COOL J before? HE IS DOPE!
chris edwards
Ll, Snoop, bootsy and Travis Barker four legends
Emmanuel Robinson
LL cool j, this is Real music! PERIOD.! Now ima keep it real so just let me explain some stuff for all yall people out there asking yourselves why the hell great music like this does not get played on the radio. First of all probably most people that buy hip-hop music are teens! And if im Not mistaken these "teenagers" would've had to have been born between 1993-2000!? Now i started to pay attention to music aroung 6th grade.. (lyrics). So the REAL reason songs like this dont get played on t
cinemascapes
This needs a video NOW!!!!!!!
Ant Gio
L is just telling them exactly the way it is.
rose jeudy
Any great music I'll will listen after that history understand ,
Remixes take the swearing out and everyone will listen.
OmegaSaiyan92
forget your swag, you got money, i don't care about that........great lines
Mr. VAINGLORIOUS IZ not a SISSY
BANGING
Emmanuel Robinson
Damn character limit! If you want me to post a vid on why this wont be played on the radio like me comments let me know.
MrCakocalypse
Damn :-) he said in the interwiev he works with a lot newkomers, and i asked my self: " Ho in the rapp game is not a newkomer for LL?" Hagaha onkel