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.
Blows My Mind
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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The chronic's blowing
The chronic's blowing
The chronic's blowing
The chronic's blowing
(It blows my mind)
I got the pi-doun, so sit down and listen to me
Don't go against me fool, go wit me
We could blow it all together like Bobby Brown and Whitney
Yeah, we got something in common
They could search a nigga, but they never finding my bomb
And I got the stash, spot my cash
Got lot of motherfuckas pulling police shots
I'm not The One, nigga you could call me The Two
Bob Marley reincarnated, pupils dilated
Emancipated, concentrated, debated, rated many times
You surprised how I made it, huh?
You hate it, huh, but you know I ain't even trippin'
I'm splitting that Swisha up, plotting on the come up
I'm living my life and never putting my gun up
Drinking my drink, and I'ma smoke that blunt
The chronic's blowing
The chronic's blowing
The chronic's blowing
The chronic's blowing
(It blows my mind)
The greener the tree, the better the bud
The strength of the branch, will tell you how chronic it was
I'm buzzing high, sliding, slippin'
Gotcha listening to Snoop and now you feel like you crippin'
It's all to the good, the dash is wood
You got some hoes in ya truck and now ya ready to fuck
But, they frontin' and fakin' and time is wastin'
She don't wanna give ya number now she howlin' at Jason
Now don't get mad, just roll to the pad
And keep a G on the bitch and roll another dub bag
(My nigga)
Light that shit, hit that bitch
Then past it to ya homie like playa, pimp
(Blaze that bitch)
And when you get dizzone, crack the do'
And let me get a little snizzle
'Cause ain't no fun, if the homies can't get none
Puff, puff, pass my nigga, one lizza
The chronic's blowing
The chronic's blowing
The chronic's blowing
The chronic's blowing
(It blows my mind)
Do you wanna smoke wit me
(Do you wanna?)
Come and keep me company
Baby come and fuck with me
You should smokes with me
Do you wanna smoke wit me
(Do you wanna?)
Come and keep me company
Baby come and fuck with me
You should smokes with me
It's the diabolical, chronical, mythological
Psychological, make a model hoe, fuck a G
Pre-medical, steady slow those, ready can get it
Teacher taught it to those inside with mind apparatus
My status has been the baddest ever since I intro'd
I'm that nigga that brought y'all the info
On the Chucks, French braids and endo
Big Snoop Dogg with the fog on the window
Spell ya name in it, put ya face in it
And hang with the nigga with the gang bang spinach
Drag it, blunt wrap it or zig zag it
Don't really matter even if it's in the package
Put it to the side, so when ya boy hit the eastside
I'm look for the firefied G-5
Aiyyo Pharrell, gimme that VA discount
I'm tryna bounce wit the whole ounce
(Smoke me out)
The chronic's blowing
The chronic's blowing
The chronic's blowing
The chronic's blowing
(It blows my mind)
Do you wanna smoke wit me
(Do you wanna?)
Come and keep me company
Baby come and fuck with me
You should smokes with me
Do you wanna smoke wit me
(Do you wanna?)
Come and keep me company
Baby come and fuck with me
You should smokes with me
Do ya, do ya, do ya, do ya, do ya
Do you think that you could fuck with we
(Star Trak)
(Yeah Pharrell, this that shit right here)
And BBC, nigga
The chronic's blowing
The chronic's blowing
The chronic's blowing
The chronic's blowing
(It blows my mind)
The chronic's blowing
The chronic's blowing
The chronic's blowing
The chronic's blowing
(It blows my mind)
Dranking our drank
Ya dig, what I'm sayin?
We ain't gon' never sing
We gon' still flow
Cause we always hit the right note
(It blows my mind)
That's real shit, Pharrell you my loc'
And that's for life my nigga
Haha, Gangsta Gumpo
Neptunes, Star Trak
(It blows my mind)
Billionaire Boys Club, DPG
Doggy Style Records, ooh wee
(It blows my mind)
The lyrics to Snoop Dogg's "It Blows My Mind" are an ode to smoking marijuana, with Snoop and his friends enjoying a tradition of smoking together. The lyrics also reference other famous marijuana enthusiasts like Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston. Snoop emphasizes the importance of smoking together and the connection it can create between people, even going as far as to say "ain't no fun if the homies can't get none." He also brags about his stash and how good his weed is, declaring himself "Bob Marley reincarnated."
Throughout the song, Snoop emphasizes the importance of smoking good weed, noting how the color and strength of the plant are key indicators of its quality. He also acknowledges that smoking may not be for everyone, but notes that for him and his friends, it's a way of life. Additionally, he references both his own success as a rapper and his status as a cultural icon, noting how his music has influenced fashion and culture more broadly.
Overall, the lyrics to "It Blows My Mind" are lighthearted and fun, emphasizing the joys of friendship and the pleasures of smoking marijuana. They also show Snoop's affection for the plant and his dedication to promoting its benefits.
Line by Line Meaning
You should smoke with me
Join me in smoking marijuana
The chronic's blowing
I am smoking marijuana
(It blows my mind)
I find smoking marijuana enjoyable
Blowing chronic to me, it's like a tradition to me
I have been smoking marijuana for a long time and consider it a tradition
I got the pi-doun, so sit down and listen to me
I have marijuana and want you to listen to me
Don't go against me fool, go wit me
Don't disagree with me, come with me
We could blow it all together like Bobby Brown and Whitney
We can smoke marijuana together like Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston
Yeah, we got something in common
We both enjoy smoking marijuana
They could search a nigga, but they never finding my bomb
Even if someone searches me, they won't find my marijuana stash
And I got the stash, spot my cash
I have a marijuana stash and a lot of money
Got lot of motherfuckas pulling police shots
Many people are trying to steal my marijuana stash
I'm not The One, nigga you could call me The Two
I'm not the most important, but still important
Bob Marley reincarnated, pupils dilated
I feel like I am Bob Marley reincarnated and my pupils are dilated from smoking marijuana
Emancipated, concentrated, debated, rated many times
I am focused, free, and have been discussed and judged
You surprised how I made it, huh?
I am successful despite what others may think
You hate it, huh, but you know I ain't even trippin'
You may dislike me, but I don't care
I'm splitting that Swisha up, plotting on the come up
I am preparing to succeed by rolling marijuana into a cigar wrapper
I'm living my life and never putting my gun up
I am living dangerously and always armed
Drinking my drink, and I'ma smoke that blunt
I am going to drink and smoke marijuana
The greener the tree, the better the bud
Better marijuana comes from greener plants
The strength of the branch, will tell you how chronic it was
The stronger the branch, the better the marijuana
I'm buzzing high, sliding, slippin'
I am high and feeling good
Gotcha listening to Snoop and now you feel like you crippin'
My music makes you feel like you're in a gang
It's all to the good, the dash is wood
Everything is alright, the car interior is nice
You got some hoes in ya truck and now ya ready to fuck
You have women in your car and are ready to have sex
But, they frontin' and fakin' and time is wastin'
The women are not interested and it's a waste of time
She don't wanna give ya number now she howlin' at Jason
The woman is interested in someone else
Now don't get mad, just roll to the pad
Don't be upset, let's go back to my house
And keep a G on the bitch and roll another dub bag
Keep a gun on you and let's roll more marijuana
(My nigga)
I am addressing my friend
Light that shit, hit that bitch
Smoke the marijuana
Then past it to ya homie like playa, pimp
Then pass it to your friend like a player
(Blaze that bitch)
Smoke the marijuana
And when you get dizzone, crack the do'
When you get high, open the door
And let me get a little snizzle
Let me have some marijuana
'Cause ain't no fun, if the homies can't get none
It's not fun if your friends can't join in
Puff, puff, pass my nigga, one lizza
Take two hits then pass to me, my friend
Do you wanna smoke wit me
Do you want to smoke marijuana with me?
(Do you wanna?)
Do you want to?
Come and keep me company
Spend time with me
Baby come and fuck with me
Have sex with me
It's the diabolical, chronical, mythological
I am known as a dangerous person who smokes marijuana
Psychological, make a model hoe, fuck a G
I have an attractive personality, dating a gangster
Pre-medical, steady slow those, ready can get it
I am set to do what I need to do
Teacher taught it to those inside with mind apparatus
I'm teaching those who can understand me
My status has been the baddest ever since I intro'd
I have been the best since the beginning
I'm that nigga that brought y'all the info
I am the one who brought the information
On the Chucks, French braids and endo
On Chuck Taylor shoes, braided hair, and marijuana
Big Snoop Dogg with the fog on the window
I am Snoop Dogg with a smoky car window
Spell ya name in it, put ya face in it
Write your name and put your face in the smoke of the car window
And hang with the nigga with the gang bang spinach
Hang out with me, the person who smokes marijuana and is in a gang
Drag it, blunt wrap it or zig zag it
Smoke marijuana between paper or cigars
Don't really matter even if it's in the package
It doesn't matter how you smoke it
Put it to the side, so when ya boy hit the eastside
Set aside marijuana to smoke later
I'm look for the firefied G-5
I am searching for high-quality marijuana
Aiyyo Pharrell, gimme that VA discount
Hey Pharrell, give me a discount from Virginia
I'm tryna bounce wit the whole ounce
I am trying to buy an ounce of marijuana
(Smoke me out)
Smoke marijuana with me
Do ya, do ya, do ya, do ya, do ya
Do you want to?
Do you think that you could fuck with we
Do you think you can hang out with us?
(Star Trak)
Pharrell's record label
(Yeah Pharrell, this that shit right here)
Hey Pharrell, this song is good
And BBC, nigga
And Billionaire Boys Club
Dranking our drank
Drinking alcohol
Ya dig, what I'm sayin?
Do you understand what I'm saying?
We ain't gon' never sing
We're never going to stop rapping
We gon' still flow
We're still going to rap
Cause we always hit the right note
Our music is always good
That's real shit, Pharrell you my loc'
That's the truth, you're my friend Pharrell
And that's for life my nigga
We'll always be friends
Haha, Gangsta Gumpo
I'm a gangster, playing on Forrest Gump's name
Neptunes, Star Trak
The Neptunes and Star Trak are Pharrell's music groups
Billionaire Boys Club, DPG
Billionaire Boys Club and DPG are music groups I belong to
Doggy Style Records, ooh wee
I am part of Doggy Style Records
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, CHAD HUGO, PHARRELL WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@shalainep5996
Over 15 years later and this song still goes hard
@TomCorbett420
You do kno dat! 👍🏾
@daddydred.f.u.c8990
16 and counting....
@sadguy1343
@@daddydred.f.u.c8990 daddy
@thetequilahour9673
20 and counting
@DanielJackson-fv1oo
One of the most underrated Snoop songs ever. It’s 2021 and this is still a banger.
@courtneymoore2224
I’m here in 2023 and still humming this song more than 15 years later like its brand new!
@brucejones6113
Just caught chills!!! ya'll will never know how this shit knocked in the club when it first dropped! the chronic's blowing.......
@mikeboi1587
Yessir!!
@shredder9536
I was singing "the chrome exploding" for years 😂