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.
Blueberry
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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And there'll be no more waitin'
Watch it, watch it, Kurupt is comin'
And there'll be no more waitin'
Watch it, watch it, Doggystyle is comin' (what up?)
And there'll be no more waitin'
They might be shootin', inna di place
If a idiot ever disrespectin', now
Now, follow me deep in the depths of my mind
Think how many plots blossomed and how many times
I've sedated my, asphyxiated from bein' engulfed in
The bombest weed smoke that'll make a nigga choke
To my locs way down in the Valley deep
To my homies in the Pound from L.A. and the Beach
To my bulls out in Philly, 'cause all they smoke is Phillies
With these silly-ass bitches out for a nigga's riches (that's right)
Now really, will he ever slip or trip
A big shout out (to my), to my niggas in Darby Twp
I spits the vocabulary to sinks MCs like ships
With my nocturnal vibes and editorial clips
I got a click that'll hit you like a thousand volts
The homies catchin' cases, robberies and assaults
It ain't my fault that my shit might hit like that
Listen and get elevated off the verbal contact
When a nigga gotta strive for his
He can't stop, gotta get somewhere, huh
Now when a nigga gotta mash for his
He can't stop, gotta get somewhere (haha)
My mind state these days make the average nigga afraid
Hurt 'em in the worst way, put it down for myself
Put 'em to rest, confess, nevertheless
Snatch 'em a cap and destroy 'em at my best
For the simple fact with contact ('tact), we the block entourage (ra)
We drop bombs (bombs) and we known to calm down the savage beast
And the rest of the jungle, I'll mistreat
Any MC tryna fuck with D-A-Z
I represent it to the fullest (fullest), it could be a verbal massacre
In '96, with a different approach on shit
I got the flavor, and I'm major
Busta-ass niggas can't stop us, and can't fade us
Shady-ass niggas can't stand next to ya
When the TEC connects to ya
Swift as a cheetah when I'm catchin' ya
I bet ya I won't let ya escape, face the real on point
They're trained to kill, beyond the violated area
When the smoke clears the area whether I'm toast or at home
I blaze the Zag or the bone
Once again another zone is gone
MCs try to step, they get lit and blown
At the end, the lights go out, so before they do
I'm a L-B-C on through, stayin' true
Demandin' my respect
Respect is what I've given, so respect is what I expect
The money got me driven to the point of no return home
So the streets I roam, don't catch chrome to the dome
Of this flat black .45 caliber Glock, gat, gun, or pistol
Whistle, and watch all my homeboys come
Run, or hear the click, damn that shit that you get hit with
When we bust, I let loose
This is pre-meditated dick-up
To all the busters that jealous and hate it, but can't fade it
With they every attempt they fail, oh well
Consequences get suffered
I put pressure on sucker motherfuckers
The bill is crisp, (the deal is), the deal is this
I got a plot, I'm on a mash for my chips
Get in my way and get stepped on
I'm stompin', steppin', with my projectile weapon
With subjects all subject to harm, when I swarm through
Who knew about the real deal I conceal?
And still, can you feel? The topic of the whole situation is trust
No ho is a must
If I bust, my brain constructs to form knowledge to the max
Defeatin' and deletin' elevation setbacks
We wax tracks and smack up MCs who compose the violence
Bringin' drama, with no parental guidance
Eyes went deceived, somethin' up my sleeve to intrigue
And these MCs will be Gs
Also D-P-Gs and L-B-Cs
When we do the do to you so go call your crew
And who wants to compete with Techniec?
Conflict'll be verbal, so watch how you speak
And what you say when I display
Sleepless acts that's bomb to ya, suffer from insomnia
And I'ma gonna be comin' for you
So please be on the lookout for the Doggystyle Crew (watch out, nigga)
It's a sucker MC barbecue cookout
Look out
Watch out, y'all
Haha yeah, with your bad self, watch out
The song "Blueberry" by Snoop Dogg featuring Prince Itial, Kurupt, Daz, and Bad Azz is a typical gangsta rap song with lyrics that describe the artists' lifestyle, cultural identity, and struggles with authority. The song starts with a warning that Daz, Kurupt, and Doggystyle are coming, and there will be no more waiting. The lyrics then shift to Kurupt's mind, where he thinks of many plots while sedated and indulging in the best weed smoke that can make a person choke. Kurupt then gives a shoutout to his homies from Long Beach, Philly, and Darby, who he says are catching cases, robberies, and assaults. He warns other MCs not to mess with him, and he has a crew that can hit them like a thousand volts.
The last part of "Blueberry" features Daz and Bad Azz, who explain that they have a different approach to music than they did in '96. They are confident in their abilities and ready to take on any MC who tries to mess with them. Their lyrics reflect a culture of gang violence, with references to shooting, guns, and catching chrome. The song ends with Snoop Dogg shouting out to the "sucker MC barbecue cookout" and telling everyone to watch out.
Line by Line Meaning
Watch it! Watch it!
Be alert and pay attention!
Daz is coming and there'll be no more waiting
Daz is about to arrive and there will be no more delays
Kurupt is coming and there'll be no more waiting
Kurupt is about to arrive and there will be no more delays
Watch it! Watch it!
Be alert and pay attention!
Doggystyle is coming and there'll be no more waiting
Doggystyle is about to arrive and there will be no more delays
You might be shooting up close with the Itial ever lose respecting
You have to be careful because Itial will shoot you if you disrespect him
Now follow me deep in the depths of my mind
Join me on a journey into the inner depths of my thoughts
Thinking many plots blossoms how many times?
Multiple ideas and plans are continuously growing in my mind
I'm sedated, my 'conscriptiated' from beginning
I'm in a calm state of mind, mentally focused from the start
Broke in the bombest weed smoke that will make a nigga choke
I have the strongest marijuana that can make someone cough uncontrollably
To my locs way down in the Valley deep
I acknowledge my friends from the deep Valley
To my homies in the Pound from L-ong Beach
I give shoutouts to my friends from Long Beach
To my bulls out in Philly cause all they smoke is phillies
I recognize my friends from Philly who only smoke cigars called Phillie Blunts
Wit' these silly ass bitches out for a niggas riches
I'm dealing with women who are only interested in my wealth
Now really really ever slip or trip
I never make mistakes or stumble
A big shout out to my niggas in Darby tip
I give a special acknowledgment to my friends from Darby tip
I spits the vocabulary to sinks MC's like ships
I rap with such skill and wordplay that it defeats other rappers
With my nocturnal rhymes and editorial clips
My lyrics are clever and they expose the truth
I gotta click that'll hit you like a thousand volts
I have a group of friends who can physically and verbally harm you
The homies catching cases, robberies and assaults
My friends are involved in criminal activities such as theft and assault
It ain't my fault that my shit might hit like that
I can't be blamed for the impact and popularity of my music
Listen in, get elevated off the verbal contact
When you hear my lyrics, you will be impressed and uplifted
When a nigga gotta strive for his he can't stop
When a person needs to work hard for what they want, they can't give up
Gotta get somewhere
They need to achieve something or reach a specific destination
My mind-state these days make the average nigga afraid
My current mindset intimidates most people
Hurt em in the worst way, put it down for myself
I inflict harm on my enemies and handle my own affairs
Put em to rest, confess nevertheless
I defeat my enemies and make them admit their defeat
Snatch em a cap and destroy em at my best
I take their hats as trophies and defeat them soundly
For the simple fact that with contact we the block entourage
We, as a group, have a strong presence and influence in the neighborhood
We drop bombs and we known to calm down the savage beast
We make a powerful impact and have the ability to pacify aggressive individuals
And the rest of the jungle, while mistreat
We are superior to others in the neighborhood who behave badly
Any MC trying to fuck with D-A-Z
Any rapper who tries to challenge D-A-Z will face consequences
I represent it to the fullest, it could be a verbal massacre
I fully embody my persona and can destroy others lyrically
In '96, with a different approach I'm shit
In 1996, I have a unique and exceptional style
I got the flavor and I'm major, bust the ass
I have a distinctive style and am highly influential
Niggas can't stop us and can't fade us
People are unable to hinder or diminish our success
Shady ass niggas can't stand next to ya
Dishonest people cannot be in your presence
When the Tek connects to ya, swift as a cheetah when I'm catchin ya
When I shoot, it happens quickly, like a cheetah catching its prey
I bet ya I won't let ya escape
I guarantee that I will catch and not allow you to run away
Face-to-real on point-to-train-to kill beyond the violated area
I confront and face my enemies head-on and am willing to go to extreme measures
When the smoke clears the area, rather we toast
After the confrontation is over, we celebrate with a drink
So at home I blaze the zag or the bone
In my own space, I smoke a joint or a marijuana-filled cigar
Once again another zone is gone
Once again, I have conquered and dominated a specific area
MCs try to step they get lit and blown
Rappers who challenge me get humiliated and defeated
At the end the lights go out so before they do
Before the end, before everything falls apart
I'm a L-B-C on through, staying true
I am from Long Beach and I remain authentic
Demanding my respect, respect is what I've given
I expect others to respect me because I have shown them respect
So respect is what I expect, the money got me driven
I demand respect and my ambition is fueled by wealth
To the point of no return, so the streets I roam
I am so dedicated that I have no other option but to navigate the streets
Don't catch chrome to the dome of this flack black
Don't get shot in the head by my black firearm
45 calibre Glock, gat, gun or pistol
I possess a powerful .45 caliber firearm
Whistle and watch all my homeboys come run
I give a signal and my friends come to my aid
Or hear the click, damn that shit that you get hit with
If you hear the sound of my gun's safety being released, it's too late, you're about to get shot
When we bust I let loose, this is pre-meditated dick-up
When we open fire, I release my anger, this was planned revenge
To all the busters that jealous and hate it but can't fade it
To all the envious and hateful individuals who cannot match my success
With every attempt they fail, oh well
Despite their efforts, they consistently fail, too bad for them
Consequences get suffered, I put pressure on sucker motherfuckers
They face the consequences and I assert dominance over weak individuals
The bill is crisp, the deal is this -
The payment is ready, here's the deal -
I gotta plot em on a mash for my chips
I have a plan to rob them for my money
Get in my way and get stepped on, I'm stomping
If you obstruct me, I will trample over you, I am powerful
Stepping with my projectile weapon
I move forward while carrying my gun
What's up 'Jex' so's eject the hum
Hey 'Jex,' let's remove any noise and get down to business
When I swarm through, who knew about the real deal I conceal?
As I aggressively enter, who could have predicted the truth I hide?
But still can you feel the topic of the whole situation is trust
However, can you grasp that trust is the central theme of this situation?
No ho is a must! If I bust
I have no tolerance for disloyalty! If I confront
My brain constructs to form knowledge to the max
My mind continuously develops to accumulate knowledge to the fullest extent
Defeating and deleting elevation set backs
Overcoming and erasing any obstacles that hinder progress
We wax tracks and smack up MC's who compose the violence
We create impressive music and humble rappers who promote aggression
Bringing drama with no parental guidance
Causing turmoil without any supervision or guidance
Eyes went deceived, something up my sleeve to intrigue
Eyes were fooled, I have a hidden plan to captivate and entice
And these MCs will be Gs also D-P-Gs and L-B-Cs
These rappers will recognize the greatness of Gs, D-P-Gs (Dogg Pound Gangstas), and L-B-Cs (Long Beach City)
When we do the do to you, so go call your crew
When we take action against you, gather your friends and prepare
And who wants to compete with technique
And who wants to challenge my style and skills
Conflict will be verbal so watch how you speak
The battle will be through words, so be careful in what you say
And what you say when I display
And how you react when I demonstrate
Sleepless acts as 'bombing ya', suffer from insomnia
My actions will haunt you, causing you sleepless nights
And I'm a gonna be coming for you
And I will come after you
So please be on the lookout for the Doggystyle Crew
So be aware of the presence and influence of the Doggystyle Crew
It's the sucker MC barbecue cookout! Cookout!
It's a gathering where weak rappers are ridiculed and exposed!
Watch out now!
Be cautious and alert!
Ha-ha yeah with ya bad self. Watch out!
Yes, you are confident in yourself. Be cautious and alert!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Calvin Cordozar Broadus, David Keith Jr. Williams, Delmar Drew Arnaud, Jamarr Antonio Stamps, Joseph Paquette, Prince Rogers Nelson, Ricardo Emmanuel Jr. Brown, Samuel D. Anderson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@illygotbeats
THE BEST SONG ON THIS SNOOP ALBUM DIDNT EVEN HAVE SNOOP ON IT.. SAYS HOW DOPE DOGG POUND REALLY WAS/IS 💯
@sinansakic7180
Kurupt one of the best mcs to ever touch the microphone. Word.
@juliusjujusurratt9568
Facts technical
@stephenstuckey
Str8 homie. Not recognized enuff.
@jonathanknowles6360
The Best underrated..🤔
@tonylee3341
YES INDEED!!!
@Jdido818
💯
@kevinbrown8678
Best track on the album in my opinion..
@kennyg.6608
kevin brown, this and downtown assassins, I agree
@kimberlykahn1356
Agreed