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.
Batman & Robin
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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"Atomic batteries to power, turbines to speed"
"Roger, ready to move out"
"Batman!" [Repeats]
[Chorus: Lady of Rage & RBX]
Robin, will make you sway like that and
Beat for beat, rhyme for rhyme
Deep in Gotham, fighting crime
No one, can save the day like Batman
[RBX]
Commissioner X here!
Batman & Robin, we have a bit of a problem
There's trouble brewing in Gotham City
You must act fast!
[Lady of Rage (Snoop)]
Holy mackerel Batman! I think these clowns need to back down
Let's be the Gap Band and drop the bomb on 'em and make 'em SCAT man
(When you say scat man, like the brother called brother) Uh-huh
(When it's on, it's cold, so bring the coroner cover)
We can take it to the Basement, live with Tigger
Go get The Riddler, to watch me play that nigga like a fiddler
On a hot tin roof, I got them watching who?
She who spits it like she was sipping rot-ten brew, ooh
(We Marvel at you Comics, you ain't no Superhero)
You just a stupid zero, you ain't hard like DeNiro
[Snoop Dogg (Rage)]
Surprise! The Dynamic Duo
Batman & Robin, gats set for squabbin (nigga!)
Splat! Hit 'em like forty-five shells (nigga!)
Plat! Means more than one million sales
That's 'nough shot to lick, you get done up
Plus we got the Bat gats, so why would you run up?
"Batman! Batman! Batman."
"And you're about to find out" [Scratches]
[Chorus]
And you're about to find out [Scratches]
[Lady of Rage]
Yeah, when it's beef in Gotham City I, gots to flip and
Hit 'em with the pow! Bam! Biff! Whoa
Pick up your lips, don't trip, tie your shoelace
When I spit, I split it, turn Harvey Dent into Two-Face
Robin, I'm more than a sidekick, I'm more like the livest
They want to go head up and collide
And like collision, hope your moms made provisions
See you ain't got no wins baby, not even a smidgen
Mad hostility dealt, now I'ma really be felt
Switch on my utility belt, make yo' facility melt
I go Mad on yo' Hatter, watch yo' whole shit splatter
Get, wicked on yo' case like Detective Van Adder
So the, saying goes, if you snooze you lose
Trust you do, me and Batman the Dynamic Two!
[Chorus]
[Snoop Dogg]
Cold day in Gotham in the Bat Cave chilling
Catnip for Catwoman so she caught the feeling
Huh, talk about flavor for a Pringle
A favor for a favor maybe later we can mingle
Damn, just then, the Bat Phone ringin
They hoo-bangin' in Gotham, I got to do my thing
[RBX]
Batman! War is on the brink
It seems that the Penguin is causing a stink
Call up Robin quick, you know what to do
Add dye to the water and splash the town blue
[Snoop Dogg]
Shit I'm there in a flash, Batmobile on 3's
Trust me buddy, got heat for Mr. Freeze
And Clayface will catch the em-brace
Of napalm when I drop my Bat Bomb
And don't you forget it
Takin out you suckers and you don't know how I did it
[Outro]
No one, can save the day like Batman
Robin, will make you sway like that and
Beat for beat, rhyme for rhyme
Deep in Gotham, fighting crime
No one, can save the day like Batman
Robin, will make you sway like that and
Beat for beat, rhyme for rhyme
Deep in Gotham, fighting crime
[Lady of Rage]
Dirty Dinkins Batman!
Did you see those crispy khaki creases on that rugged wretched..
[Snoop Dogg]
Hey yo, yo, yo kick back Robin
Get Alfred and tell him to have barbecued buffalo wings
And a pitcher of cool-Aid on chill
It's about to get real in the field
[Lady of Rage]
Leaping Lo-lo's! Over there Batman! That's a no-no!
Let's hop out this fo'-do'!
[Snoop Dogg]
Yea yea yea, systems engaged
Start the Bat Engine, hit the Bat Switches
You ready Robin? Let's dip
[Lady of Rage]
Let's, dip! Holy Hoodrat Sally smoking crack in the alley
Let's, dip! I mean, crazy kinfolk in Kingsville Batman!
We must, we MUST Batman, listen to me
Holy Leaping Lizards and Gizzards and all that shit that come with it
And potatoes on top with gravy in the middle
God damnit Batman!
Batman!
Snoop Dogg’s “Batman & Robin” pays tribute to the DC comic book superhero characters, Batman and Robin. The song is anchored around the idea that Batman and Robin are the ultimate crime-fighting duo in the city of Gotham. The lyrics are filled with action-packed and often humorous language such as “Holy mackerel Batman!” and “Dirty Dinkins Batman!”. These phrases pay homage to the Adam West-era TV show, which often included campy language and humor. Lady of Rage and RBX provide additional vocals in the chorus and RBX also recites the commissioner’s call to action voiceover.
Lady of Rage also drops sensual lyrics as she compares her rhyming skills to “a fiddler on a hot tin roof” and states that she spits fire like “she was sipping of rotten brew”. Snoop Dogg also reiterates his persona as as a charismatic rapper who takes control of the rap game, the streets of Gotham, and the Batmobile. The song also addresses the villains of Gotham such as The Penguin and Mr. Freeze, as they always seem to create chaos in the city, prompting Batman and Robin to come in and save the day.
Line by Line Meaning
Atomic batteries to power, turbines to speed
Let's get moving and ready for action
Roger, ready to move out
Acknowledging the order and ready to execute
Batman!
Affirming the presence and readiness for duty
No one, can save the day like Batman
Batman is the one who can save the day
Robin, will make you sway like that and
Robin is charismatic and impressive
Beat for beat, rhyme for rhyme
Performing with precision and skill
Deep in Gotham, fighting crime
Engaged in fighting crime in Gotham city
Commissioner X here!
Contacting Batman and Robin for an urgent matter
There's trouble brewing in Gotham City
A situation is developing that requires attention
Holy mackerel Batman! I think these clowns need to back down
This situation needs to be addressed
Let's be the Gap Band and drop the bomb on 'em and make 'em SCAT man
Defeat the enemy swiftly and decisively
Uh-huh
Affirming and agreeing
We can take it to the Basement, live with Tigger
Retreat to a safe place
Go get The Riddler, to watch me play that nigga like a fiddler
Defeat The Riddler with ease
On a hot tin roof, I got them watching who?
Making a powerful impact and gaining attention
She who spits it like she was sipping rot-ten brew, ooh
Delivering rhymes and lyrics with skill and confidence
We Marvel at you Comics, you ain't no Superhero
Acknowledging that not all comics are about superheroes
You just a stupid zero, you ain't hard like DeNiro
Putting down someone who is not impressive or tough
Surprise! The Dynamic Duo
Making an unexpected and impressive entrance
Batman & Robin, gats set for squabbin (nigga!)
Prepared for a fight
Splat! Hit 'em like forty-five shells (nigga!)
Delivering a powerful hit
That's 'nough shot to lick, you get done up
Enough hits to defeat the enemy
Plus we got the Bat gats, so why would you run up?
Armed and dangerous, not someone to provoke
And you're about to find out
The enemy is about to meet their match
Yeah, when it's beef in Gotham City I, gots to flip and
When there's trouble in Gotham, I have to take action
Hit 'em with the pow! Bam! Biff! Whoa
Fighting with style and skill
Pick up your lips, don't trip, tie your shoelace
Get ready to fight and don't be afraid
When I spit, I split it, turn Harvey Dent into Two-Face
Speaking with skill and precision, even splitting personalities
Robin, I'm more than a sidekick, I'm more like the livest
Robin is not just a sidekick, but an impressive and important ally
They want to go head up and collide
The enemy wants to engage in a direct confrontation
And like collision, hope your moms made provisions
Preparing for the worst in a fight
See you ain't got no wins baby, not even a smidgen
The enemy is futile and hopeless
Mad hostility dealt, now I'ma really be felt
Showing aggression and power
Switch on my utility belt, make yo' facility melt
Using gadgets and tools to defeat the enemy
I go Mad on yo' Hatter, watch yo' whole shit splatter
Defeating The Hatter with ease
Get, wicked on yo' case like Detective Van Adder
Investigating and solving the problem with skill
So the, saying goes, if you snooze you lose
Stressing the importance of staying alert and sharp
Trust you do, me and Batman the Dynamic Two!
Working together as a powerful and effective team
Cold day in Gotham in the Bat Cave chilling
Taking a break in the Bat Cave
Catnip for Catwoman so she caught the feeling
Catwoman is attracted to Batman
A favor for a favor maybe later we can mingle
Helping someone in return for a favor
Damn, just then, the Bat Phone ringin
Getting called for action
They hoo-bangin' in Gotham, I got to do my thing
The situation needs Batman's attention
Batman! War is on the brink
A critical situation is developing
It seems that the Penguin is causing a stink
The Penguin is causing trouble
Call up Robin quick, you know what to do
Contacting Robin for help
Add dye to the water and splash the town blue
Using tactics to defeat the enemy
Shit I'm there in a flash, Batmobile on 3's
Arriving quickly and ready for action
Trust me buddy, got heat for Mr. Freeze
Prepared to handle Mr. Freeze with ease
And Clayface will catch the em-brace
Defeating Clayface
Of napalm when I drop my Bat Bomb
Using a powerful weapon to defeat the enemy
Takin out you suckers and you don't know how I did it
Defeating the enemy without them knowing what hit them
Dirty Dinkins Batman!
Exclaiming with surprise and amazement
Did you see those crispy khaki creases on that rugged wretched..
Observing something unusual or unexpected
Hey yo, yo, yo kick back Robin
Relaxing and taking a break
Get Alfred and tell him to have barbecued buffalo wings
Ordering food for the team
And a pitcher of cool-Aid on chill
Drinking something refreshing and cool
It's about to get real in the field
Preparing for battle
Leaping Lo-lo's! Over there Batman! That's a no-no!
Alerting Batman to a problem
Let's hop out this fo'-do'!
Getting ready to leave
Yea yea yea, systems engaged
Getting ready to start the Batmobile
Start the Bat Engine, hit the Bat Switches
Starting the Batmobile and activating its systems
You ready Robin? Let's dip
Are you ready to leave? Let's go
Holy Hoodrat Sally smoking crack in the alley
Exclaiming with surprise
Let's, dip! I mean, crazy kinfolk in Kingsville Batman!
Leaving quickly and urgently
We must, we MUST Batman, listen to me
Urging Batman to listen carefully
Holy Leaping Lizards and Gizzards and all that shit that come with it
Exclaiming with surprise and amazement
And potatoes on top with gravy in the middle
Making an unusual comparison
God damnit Batman!
Exclaiming with frustration and urgency
Batman!
Affirming the presence and readiness for duty
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: NEAL HEFTI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@treyvonwilliams
"Batman & Robin"
(feat. Lady of Rage, RBX)
[scratching* "To the Batmobile - let's go!"]
"Atomic batteries to power, turbines to speed"
"Roger, ready to move out"
[during Chorus - theme song of repeats the "Batman!" music + vocals]
[Chorus: Lady of Rage & RBX]
No one, can save the day like Batman
Robin, will make you sway like that and
Beat for beat, rhyme for rhyme
Deep in Gotham, fightin crime
No one, can save the day like Batman
[RBX]
Commissioner X here!
Batman & Robin, we have a bit of a problem
There's trouble brewing in Gotham City
You MUST act fast!
[Lady of Rage + (Snoop)]
Holy mackeral Batman! I think these clowns need to back down
Let's be the Gap Band and drop the bomb on 'em and make 'em SCAT man
(When you say scat man, like the brother called brother) Uh-huh
(When it's on, it's cold, so bring the coroner cover)
We can take it to the Bassment, live with Tigger
Go get The Riddler, to watch me play that nigga like a fiddler
on a hot tin roof, I got them watchin who?
She who spits it like she was sippin rot-ten brew, ooh
(We Marvel at you Comics, you ain't no Superhero)
You just a stupid zero, you ain't hard like DeNiro
[Snoop Dogg + (Rage)]
Surprise! The Dynamic Duo
Batman & Robin, gats set for squabbin (nigga!)
Splat! Hit 'em like forty-five shells (nigga!)
Plat! Means more than one million sales
That's nuff shot to lick, you get done up
Plus we got the Bat gats, so why would you run up?
"Batman! Batman! Batman."
[scratched: "And you're about to find out"]
[Chorus]
[scratched: "And you're about to find out"]
[Lady of Rage]
Yeah, when it's beef in Gotham City I, gots to flip and
Hit 'em with the POW! BAM! BIFF! Whoa
Pick up your lips, don't trip, tie your shoelace
When I spit, I split it, turn Harvey Dent into Two-Face
Robin, I'm more than a sidekick, I'm more like the livest
They wanna go head up and collide
And like collision, hope your moms made provisions
See you ain't got no wins baby, not even a smidgen
Mad hostility dealt, now I'ma really be felt
Switch on my utility belt, make yo' facility melt
I go Mad on yo' Hatter, watch yo' whole shit splatter
Get, wicked on yo' case like Detective Van Adder
So the, sayin goes, if you snooze you lose
Trust you do, me and Batman the Dynamic Two!
[Chorus]
[Snoop Dogg]
Cold day in Gotham in the Bat Cave chillin
Catnip for Catwoman so she caught the feeling
Huh, talk about flavor for a Pringle
A favor for a favor maybe later we can mingle
Damn, just then, the Bat Phone ringin
They hoo-bangin' in Gotham, I got to do my thing
[RBX]
Batman! War is on the brink
It seems that the Penguin is causing a stink
Call up Robin quick, you know what to do
Add dye to the water and splash the town blue
[Snoop Dogg]
Shit I'm there in a flash, Batmobile on 3's
Trust me buddy, got heat for Mr. Freeze
And Clayface will catch the em-brace
of napalm when I drop my Bat Bomb
.. and don't you forget it
Takin out you suckers and you don't know how I did it
[Outro]
No one, can save the day like Batman
Robin, will make you sway like that and
Beat for beat, rhyme for rhyme
Deep in Gotham, fightin crime
No one, can save the day like Batman
Robin, will make you sway like that and
Beat for beat, rhyme for rhyme
Deep in Gotham, fightin crime
[Lady of Rage]
Dirty Dinkins Batman!
Did you see those crispy khaki creases on that rugged wretched..
[Snoop Dogg]
Aiy-yo-yo-yo kick back Robin
Get Alfred and tell him to have barbecued buffalo wings
and a pitcher of Kool-Aid on chill
It's about to get real in the field
[Lady of Rage]
Leapin Lo-lo's! Over there Batman! That's a no-no!
Let's hop out this fo'-do'!
[Snoop Dogg]
Yea yea yea, systems engaged
Start the Bat Engine, hit the Bat Switches
You ready Robin? Let's dip
[Lady of Rage]
Let's, dip! Holy Hoodrat Sally smokin crack in the alley
Let's, dip! I mean, crazy kinfolk in Kingsville Batman!
We must, we MUST Batman, listen to me
Holy Leapin Lizards and Gizzards and all that shit that come with it
And potatoes on top with gravy in the middle
God damnit Batman! [echoes]
"Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da--da-da-dah - BATMAN!!"
@DaOmega95
As a fan of both hip-hop and Batman, this track brings me an almost illegal amount of happiness.
@CJBrown-mk2tu
This is gunna go down as one of the iLLest duets in H2's history! Snoop and Rage destroyed that shit. Never gitz old man, I luv this.
@jeannettemiller9275
A FOREVERMORE OUTSTANDING SUPERB CLASSIC ✍🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
@SDSOverfiend
Magical Track!!! Snoop on Preemo twice!!!! Legendary💯💪🏽
@ILikeHipHop93
As a batman fan, fan of the 1966 tv show and a snoop dogg fan I must say I love this song conceptually of course. Also Premo produced this track so you know the beat is on point.
@propaneK1982
I'm sure you remember how dope this album was...The One & Only too
@ILikeHipHop93
K. David I actually really liked this album I'd say there are only a few songs that I skip. Very underrated album with great production.
@mahoxxone
MONSTER BANGER TRACK, the Beat ist crazy and the Flow of Snoop is on Point. 😮😮😮 to 2:55 crazy Flow
@jessecromwell1171
Still a classic!
@ricardowilliams2135
Tha bassline kills it!