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 (ft. Tha Dogg Pound
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Watch it!Watch it!
Daz is coming and there'll be no more waiting
Watch it!Watch it!
Kurupt is coming and there'll be no more waiting
Watch it!Watch it!
Doggystyle is coming and there'll be no more waiting
You might be shooting up close with the Itial ever lose respectin
VERSE 1:(KURUPT)
Now follow me deep in the depths of my mind
Thinkin many plots blossoms how amny times?
I'm sedated my (?conscriptiated?) from beginning
Broke in the bombest weed smoke that will make a nigga choke
To my loccs way down in the Valley deep
To my homies in the Pound from L-ong Beach
To my bulls out in Philly coz all they smoke is phillies
Wit' these silly ass bitches out for a niggas riches
Now really really ever slip or trip
A big shout out to my niggas in ??
I spits the vocabulary to sinks MCs like ships
With my nocturnal rhymes and editorial clips
I gotta 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 in,get elevated off the verbal contact
BRIGDE:(DAT NIGGA DAZ)
When a nigga gotta strive for his he can't stop
Gotta get somewhere
When a nigga gotta mash for his he can't stop
Gotta get somewhere
VERSE 2:(DAZ,BAD AZZ,*unknown*)
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 that with contact we the block entourage
We drop bombs and we known to calm down the savage beast
And the rest of the jungle,while mistreat
Any MC tryin to fuck with D-A-Z
I represent it to the fullest,it could be a verbal massacre
In '96,with a diff'rent approach I'm shit
I got the flavour and I'm major,bust the ass
Niggas can't stop us and can't fade us
Shady ass niggas can't stand next to ya
When the Tek connects to ya,swift as a cheetah when I'm catchin ya
I bet'cha I won't let ya escape
Face-to-real on point-to-train-to kill beyond the violated area
When the smoke clears the area,rather we toast
So 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
Demanding 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 so the streets I roam
Don't catch chrome to the dome of this flack black
.45 calibre 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 the 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 gotta plot em on a mash for my chips
Get in my way and get stepped on
I'm stompin,steppin with my projectile weapon
Wuz up (?Jex?)so's eject the hum
When I swarm through,who knew about the real deal I conceal?
But 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 set backs
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 technique
Conflict will be verbal so watch how you speak
And what you say when I display
Sleepless acts as (?bombin ya?),suffer from insomnia
And I'm a gonna be comin for you
So please be on the lookout for the Doggystyle Crew
(Watch out nigga!)
OUTRO:(SNOOP DOGG)
It's the sucker MC barbecue cookout!Cookout!
Watch out now!
Ha-ha yeah wit'cha bad self.Watch out!
The song "Blueberry" by Snoop Dogg featuring Tha Dogg Pound is a rap song that talks about the rapper's mind and his life as a member of the Dogg Pound gang. The song begins with a warning from Prince Itial that Daz, Kurupt, and Doggystyle are coming, and nobody should mess with them. Kurupt then enters with his rhymes about his thoughts and the plots he has in his mind, fueled by the bombest weed he smokes.
Daz enters with his verse in which he talks about the mindset that these days make any regular person scared. He mentions how he represents it to the fullest and busts the asses of anybody that comes in their way. He also talks about the theme of trust and how he could bust if someone tries to get in his way. The outro of the song features Snoop Dogg introducing the "sucker MC barbecue cookout" and warning others to "watch out."
Line by Line Meaning
Watch it!Watch it! Daz is coming and there'll be no more waiting
Be alert! Daz is about to deliver his music and it's worth the wait.
Watch it!Watch it! Kurupt is coming and there'll be no more waiting
Get ready! Kurupt's new work is out and the wait is over.
Watch it!Watch it! Doggystyle is coming and there'll be no more waiting
Attention! The awaited album, Doggystyle, is releasing soon and fans don't need to wait anymore.
You might be shooting up close with the Itial ever lose respectin
You may be too close for comfort with the Itial (possibly Prince Itial) and should never disrespect him.
Now follow me deep in the depths of my mind
Join me on a journey into the deep thoughts of my mind.
Thinkin many plots blossoms how amny times?
My mind is brimming with multiple ideas, and each idea sprouts several times.
I'm sedated my (?conscriptiated?) from beginning
I am calm and relaxed, and that's been the case from the start.
Broke in the bombest weed smoke that will make a nigga choke
I got my hand on weed that's so strong that it'll make anyone choke even with a small dose.
To my loccs way down in the Valley deep
I'm giving a shoutout to my Loccs (friends/gang members), who are deep in the valley.
To my homies in the Pound from L-ong Beach
I'm sending love to my friends locked up in the Pound in Long Beach.
To my bulls out in Philly coz all they smoke is phillies
I'm thinking about my buddies in Philly, who love to smoke Phllies (type of cigar).
Wit' these silly ass bitches out for a niggas riches
There are foolish girls around trying to take advantage of a man's wealth.
Now really really ever slip or trip
I never make a mistake or lose my balance.
A big shout out to my niggas in ??
I'm giving a big shoutout to my friends in an unknown location.
I spits the vocabulary to sinks MCs like ships
I possess a vocabulary that can destroy other MCs just as ships sink at sea.
With my nocturnal rhymes and editorial clips
My rhymes are highly active at night, and I often use the media in my compositions.
I gotta click that'll hit you like a thousand volts
My group (click) is so powerful that it can impact you like an electric shock of 1000 volts.
The homies catchin cases,robberies and assaults
My friends are getting into trouble with the law, as they are involved in theft and assault cases.
It ain't my fault that my shit might hit like that
I can't help it that my music is too powerful and can impact listeners like that.
Listen in,get elevated off the verbal contact
Listen to me and get high through the verbal contact I make with the audience.
When a nigga gotta strive for his he can't stop
When a man needs to work hard to achieve his goals, he can’t stop until he reaches them.
Gotta get somewhere
He has to accomplish something and can't settle for anything less.
My mind-state these days make the average nigga afraid
The current state of my mind would scare a man who is not used to it.
Hurt em in the worst way,put it down for myself
I will hurt them deeply while also looking out for myself in the process.
Put em to rest,confess nevertheless
I'll put them to sleep and make them confess the truth in any case.
Snatch em a cap and destroy em at my best
I'll take my best shot and kill them without leaving any trace behind.
For the simple fact that with contact we the block entourage
We are the block entourage, and our teamwork helps us win.
We drop bombs and we known to calm down the savage beast
Our music is powerful and helps soothe the savage beast in people.
And the rest of the jungle,while mistreat
We'll maintain our composure even when others disrespect us.
Any MC tryin to fuck with D-A-Z
No other MC can mess with D-A-Z (possibly Daz Dillinger).
I represent it to the fullest,it could be a verbal massacre
I represent my music as intensely as possible, and it may leave others destroyed.
In '96,with a diff'rent approach I'm shit
In 1996, I have a new style that is better than the rest.
I got the flavour and I'm major,bust the ass
I have the appropriate style and energy that will impress music lovers.
Niggas can't stop us and can't fade us
Nobody can stop us or bring us down.
Shady ass niggas can't stand next to ya
Untrustworthy people cannot be around you.
When the Tek connects to ya,swift as a cheetah when I'm catchin ya
When the gun hits you, it will be as fast and accurate as a cheetah catching its prey.
I bet'cha I won't let ya escape
I'm confident that I won't let you escape or avoid my attack.
Face-to-real on point-to-train-to kill beyond the violated area
I'll face reality and train hard to kill (possibly in music battles) no matter where we are.
When the smoke clears the area,rather we toast
When we're done, we celebrate rather than engage in more violence.
So at home I blaze the zag or the bone
When relaxing at home, I smoke cigars or joints.
Once again another zone is gone
My music zone (possibly their territory) is expanding, and competitors are losing it.
MCs try to step they get lit and blown
Other MCs who try to confront us with music will be destroyed in seconds.
It's the sucker MC barbecue cookout!Cookout!
The music is so powerful that it feels like a big party and everyone is invited.
Ha-ha yeah wit'cha bad self.Watch out!
My music will get you pumped up and ready to face the world.
Contributed by James G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@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