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 4Γ 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 β 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"βthat 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 β 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.
Blessed & Highly Favored
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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He brought me through tribulations
Never let a day go by and not realize
Had not been for the Lord who was on my side
Back was against the wall
He looked out for me
He heard my cry and rescued me
Never let a day go by and not realize we are blessed
Don't take it for granted that we are here today
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
He brought me through hard trials
He brought me through tribulations
Never let a day go by and not realize
Had not been for the Lord who was on my side
Back was against the wall
He looked out for me
He heard my cry and rescued me
Never let a day go by and not realize we are blessed
Don't take it for granted that we are here today
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
As I look back through the years
It's amazing how He got me
What the devil mean't for evil
God turned it around
Turned it around just for my good
I know that I am blessed and highly favored
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
Let us think about it for a minute
It coulda' been me
It shoulda' been me
It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood
It coulda' been me
It shoulda' been me
It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood
It coulda' been me
It shoulda' been me
It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood
It coulda' been me
It shoulda' been me
It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood
It coulda' been me
It shoulda' been me
It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood
It coulda' been me
It shoulda' been me
It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
I-I am blessed and highly favored
Favored-favored
I am blessed and highly favored
(I-I) I am blessed and highly favored
I am blessed-blessed
I am blessed and highly favored
Favored-favored
I am blessed and highly favored
The lyrics of Snoop Dogg's song Blessed & Highly Favored speak about the importance of recognizing blessings and being thankful to God. The first verse mentions that God brought the singer through tough times and never let a day go by without realizing the blessings that were received. The chorus repeats the message of being blessed and highly favored and not taking life for granted.
The second verse reflects on the past, acknowledging that though the devil intended evil, God turned it around for good. The repetition of the phrases "It coulda' been me, It shoulda' been me, It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood" suggests that the singer is aware of how his life could have been but for the intervention of God. The bridge highlights the importance of grace and mercy in the singer's life, before returning to the chorus to repeat the message of being blessed and highly favored.
Overall, the song is a reminder to be grateful for what we have and to recognize that blessings come from a higher power.
Line by Line Meaning
He brought me through hard trials
I faced difficult situations and experiences but was able to overcome them due to God's help and guidance.
He brought me through tribulations
I persevered through hardships and trials thanks to the help and support of God.
Never let a day go by and not realize
I recognize and am grateful for God's presence and support in my life every day, without fail.
Had not been for the Lord who was on my side
I understand that without God's support and guidance, I would not have been able to overcome my hardships and trials.
Back was against the wall
I was facing significant challenges and obstacles that were difficult to overcome.
He looked out for me
God provided me with support and guidance during tough times, even when I felt alone.
He heard my cry and rescued me
God responded to my calls for help and gave me the strength and guidance to overcome my hardships.
Don't take it for granted that we are here today
It is important to remember that life is fragile and we should be grateful for everything we have and experience, both good and bad.
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
I am aware that I have been lucky and blessed in many ways, and that God has played a significant role in my life.
As I look back through the years
Reflecting on my past experiences, I am aware of how God has helped me overcome challenges and grow as a person.
It's amazing how He got me
I am amazed and grateful for how God has helped me overcome challenges and experiences in my life.
What the devil mean't for evil
Negative and difficult experiences that came from evil sources, like the devil or bad intentions, did not defeat me- instead they made me stronger with God's help.
God turned it around
With God's help and guidance, I was able to turn negative experiences around and find the positive in them.
Turned it around just for my good
God helped me take negative experiences and turn them into opportunities to learn and grow as a person.
Let us think about it for a minute
It is important to stop and reflect on all the ways that we have been blessed and how God has helped us in our lives.
It coulda' been me
I am aware that I could have easily been in a different situation, and that it is important to be empathetic towards others and their experiences.
It shoulda' been me
I realize that I am lucky and have been blessed in many ways, and that I shouldn't take this for granted or feel entitled to it.
It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood
Without the sacrifice and guidance of Jesus, I could have easily fallen into sin and bad experiences.
Grace, mercy
God offers us grace and mercy, meaning that He provides us with undeserved forgiveness and blessings.
(I-I) I am blessed and highly favored
I am lucky and blessed in many ways, especially due to God's guidance and support.
Favored-favored
I have been shown favor and blessings in many areas of my life due to God's help and guidance.
I am blessed-blessed
I am very lucky and grateful for everything I have and the experiences I've had, especially due to God's guidance and support.
Lyrics Β© CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Kierra Sheard
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Sharandall Lewis
He brought me through hard trials
He brought me through tribulations
Never let a day go by and not realize
Had not been for the Lord who was on my side
Back was against the wall
He looked out for me
He heard my cry and rescued me
Never let a day go by and not realize we are blessed
Don't take it for granted that we are here today
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
He brought me through hard trials
He brought me through tribulations
Never let a day go by and not realize
Had not been for the Lord who was on my side
Back was against the wall
He looked out for me
He heard my cry and rescued me
Never let a day go by and not realize we are blessed
Don't take it for granted that we are here today
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
As I look back through the years
It's amazing how He got me
What the devil mean't for evil
God turned it around
Turned it around just for my good
I know that I am blessed and highly favored
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
Let us think about it for a minute
It coulda' been me
It shoulda' been me
It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood
It coulda' been me
It shoulda' been me
It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood
It coulda' been me
It shoulda' been me
It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood
It coulda' been me
It shoulda' been me
It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood
It coulda' been me
It shoulda' been me
It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood
It coulda' been me
It shoulda' been me
It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
I-I am blessed and highly favored
Favored-favored
I am blessed and highly favored
(I-I) I am blessed and highly favored
I am blessed-blessed
I am blessed and highly favored
Favored-favored
I am blessed and highly favored
Kayla PeΓ±a
God actually hates, you know that right?
Proverbs 6:16-19
There are six things that the Lord hates,
seven that are an abomination to him:
haughty eyes, a lying tongue,
and hands that shed innocent blood,
a heart that devises wicked plans,
feet that make haste to run to evil,
a false witness who breathes out lies,
and one who sows discord among brothers.
if you are not right before God, constantly repenting, and seeking him diligently, you are considered His enemy.
James 4:4 (NTL)
You adulterers! Don't you realize that friendship with the world makes you an enemy of God? I say it again: If you want to be a friend of the world, you make yourself an enemy of God.
He loves you in the sense that He is being patient enough for you to turn AWAY from your wickedness and seek the light. He is hoping that you turn your life over to Him. But as long as you keep living life without a care in the world and you don't live for Him, you, unfortunately are His enemy. Many who think God loves them even in their wickedness are going to have a very surprising time of their eternal lives when they see that what they believed in was a lie. Yes, God loves but He also hates. If He loved "EVERYONE", hell would not exist.
Come to Jesus the only one the could truly save you on that day of Judgement.
Just because this man has made this garbage of an album, doesn't mean he is blessed and highly favored by the One True God. He is blessed by his father, the devil. You're either the son of God or of the devil. How do I know? Let's see what the Bible says about being the children, sons and daughters of God:
John 1:12-13 NKJV
But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
John 8:44-45NKJV
You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it. But because I tell the truth, you do not believe Me.
If people live their lives with hate, wickedness, covetousness, malice, pride etc.. you are showing who your true dad is, and he loves for you to think that God loves everybody and that everyone is going to heaven, when he-the devil is out to destroy you because he hates you. you as well as everyone that loves this disgusting man and album need to wake up! Jesus is coming very soon and many will be very terrified when they see that their name is NOT written in the Book of Life!
ecatheatre86
BrownsugaKO77 Say it again for those folks who have selective hearing. Who ain't secular/ spiritual out here praising 'papuh'; fruitful labor is the name of the game for most of us 'lowly, sin-laden, fleshlings'.
It's funny, if my personal demon shows up in a guise I like, I ain't got nothin' to say but if someone else's imperfect profile is revealed I'm quicker than liquor to forget my own seductive indiscretions. Ain't that somethin', LOL?!
Only difference is I'm a HOT MESS on the low but my 'vision' only becomes pointed when my gaze ventures outward.
Conventional commerce and the 'bizniss' of church has always been a blatantly bold but slippery tradition to address.
Musicians, ministers of music and especially singers with musical ministry need dividends to survive this ' natural experience' as Donald Lawrence fans know oh so well, lol.
So the real on the money hustle is serious for both Snoop, The Clarke Sisters, Fred, Rance, Kim Burrell and the rest of the collaborators.
And as you mentioned, upright Christian soldiers ' in the army of the Lord' have with impressive stealth explored the carnal advantages of 'leadership' amongst their devoted significantly single-female congregants.
And yet in the eyes of most seemingly biblically- woke folks, their repeated slip betwixt the lower lips of sistuhs don't make them unworthy of God's redemption, consecration, anointing, blessing and continued FAVOR.
Can everyone say, "Favor ain't fair. The devil tried to kill me...but God. I said, but God." ( insert giggles and laughs here if you're too familiar with his convenient irony )
Let us not get so wrapped up in the nonsense of emotion and tradition we lose our literal sense of sight.
Like you alluded, there is no diminishing of Snoop's intention to 'do good' than it is the local 'spiritual gangstuh' pimpin' Jesus to get some " papuh n' some pussy."
Thank you for your posting.
Raquel W.
Good Job Snoop, There are plenty of people who have never heard of these gospel artists but will listen to them because your name is on the album. Praise God for advancement of His message!!
Yvette Renee
Raquel Williams, Yes, but it works both ways. Christians are going to check out Snoop's music which may cause some to stumble. I think they should've taken that into consideration. We don't want to lose even one soul, in order to gain more followers. β€
Dominique S.
Amen thank God for that
F.C. Laney
Yvette Renee ik Iβm late but for a believer, a stumble is nothing but a test of faith. For Snoop fans who wouldβve never looked for this classic song or legendary group, this song is a blessing! Snoop brought the church to us and made it accepting and exciting while still sending the message, WE ARE BLESSEDππΎ
Hello, 7th God
facts, I've seen comments on other songs where people were condemning him like bruh y'all might need to meditate on the word this is exactly what reformation is!
Iamdaviontatum
Trust, The Legendary Clark Sisters are well known! Karen Clark Sheard is the greatest singer of all time and they are world renown for their gospel music!
Official Kamani Batista
Karen is my favorite Clark sister. She did all the runs, all the riffs, and all the echoes.
Sharandall Lewis
He brought me through hard trials
He brought me through tribulations
Never let a day go by and not realize
Had not been for the Lord who was on my side
Back was against the wall
He looked out for me
He heard my cry and rescued me
Never let a day go by and not realize we are blessed
Don't take it for granted that we are here today
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
He brought me through hard trials
He brought me through tribulations
Never let a day go by and not realize
Had not been for the Lord who was on my side
Back was against the wall
He looked out for me
He heard my cry and rescued me
Never let a day go by and not realize we are blessed
Don't take it for granted that we are here today
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
As I look back through the years
It's amazing how He got me
What the devil mean't for evil
God turned it around
Turned it around just for my good
I know that I am blessed and highly favored
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
Let us think about it for a minute
It coulda' been me
It shoulda' been me
It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood
It coulda' been me
It shoulda' been me
It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood
It coulda' been me
It shoulda' been me
It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood
It coulda' been me
It shoulda' been me
It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood
It coulda' been me
It shoulda' been me
It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood
It coulda' been me
It shoulda' been me
It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
I-I am blessed and highly favored
Favored-favored
I am blessed and highly favored
(I-I) I am blessed and highly favored
I am blessed-blessed
I am blessed and highly favored
Favored-favored
I am blessed and highly favored
Sherrill Newton
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