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.
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Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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What's up, homie?
Word is on the streets
Your beats gon' be delicate since Dre done shook the speeds out, man
Delicate? Beats?
So that's what makes me now?
Nigga, I don't give a fuck about no beat
Check this out man
(I hear ya Dogg)
It's a cold, cold thing
(It's a cold thing)
For real (hmm)
I got more niggas tryna get at me
Than the President do sometimes
Niggas be tryna get at me 'cause I be droppin' funky rhymes
What the fuck is goin' on? This rap game's made to make money
You niggas is takin' this shit outta hand, actin' way too funny
Doin' too much, you know what I said from the get-go
What the fuck's goin' on wit' you niggas
Y'all tryna play it low pro'?
And tryna be hard
And tryna be Big Willies or whatever they call it
But yet, it's time for me to act just like an alcoholic
And step into the game, I'ma stumble in like I don't know
And if a nigga say somethin' wrong, I'm takin' off from the get-go
I ain't givin' him no room to try to get me first
'Cause I done been bombed on before and I'ma tell you
Man, that's the worst
Feelin' the world (feelin' the world) but I'ma keep my thing together
'Cause I'm gon' keep makin' money (keep makin' money)
And everything is still together
Havin' papers, man, now what y'all niggas doin'?
Oh, y'all broke on the corner drinkin' y'all drink?
Wanna be doin' what I'm doin'
But don't get mack and don't be tryna play-hate (player hate)
'Cause I'm takin' trips around state to state
Representin', mh
What y'all wanna represent but y'all can't represent me
'Cause y'all don't got no dollars, no cents (dollars, no-)
I'm movin' on, groovin' on and I'm movin'
Makin' more moves than the average Cuban
Tryna get G's across the town, tryna make more hits
And tryna get my game tight and get at your bitch (and get at your-)
Now, if she wants to get with this
She gon' come holla at a player, though
'Cause she know that Snoop Dogg has got that white Rolls-Royce
And she wants to jump in, bring a friend (bring a friend)
'Cause everything is like alphabet, come on in (come on in)
Come on in and bring a friend and you can come on back (come on back)
'Cause when you do, we gon' be sippin' on some Cognac (Cognac)
It's on me, I'm feelin' good tonight (tonight)
'Cause I'ma do mines and I'm gon' keep everything tight
I ain't lettin' nothin' leak 'cause if things leak then I'm get caught
And I can't get caught
'Cause you know how they do it about that child support
Shit, bitches is cold on a nigga who ain't got his game tight
Gettin' 18.5 percent, half your life
Shit, I love my baby boy and all
But I ain't finna be payin' no bitch, no no, no way Dogg (no way)
I'm too slick on my toes, I'm too tight
I'm guaranteed to get away from some shit like that
Ain't that right? (That's right)
'Cause, uh, when you playin' this game you got to be a real player
You can't be no fake-ass nigga talkin' about you want to be the man
'Cause if you ain't with the game
The game ain't gonna be wit' you
And I can put that on everything includin' you (includin' you)
One of every five black males before the year 2000
Will be detained or deceased
No justice, no peace
Yeah, the truth hurts, if you scared go to church (to church)
Nick it but don't cut it, gettin' five points
Step back for a second, I'm finna put some fire to this joint, mmh
It's the bomb, niggas finna blow up like Atlanta at the Olympics (Atlanta at the Olympics)
Niggas be trippin' (niggas be trippin') but I be pimpin' (but I be pimpin')
I don't be trippin' off no nigga at all, no bitches
Just tryna get money, I don't even be trippin' off no switches
I used to like lowriders but now I like Eastsiders (Eastside)
I put 'em down wit' me and make 'em hit makers, y'know what I'm sayin'?
I love the Lakers now 'cause now they got Shaq O'Neal (Shaq O'Neal)
It's time to make a million dollars and that's for real (for real)
See we gon' blow up and show up and throw up nothin' but Dogg Pound
Guaranteed to put it down and we'll be around in your town
So just sit in your seats and wait 'til we come through
Until we do just keep sportin' gray and blue
Or whatever (or whatever) you do just stay true to what you do
'Cause we gon' keep doin' what the fuck we got to do
Now, follow me now and listen to the instructions
'Cause the game's gon' get deep, now niggas is tryna creep
Tryna get up on game but they don't want to be down with the PG
All of a sudden everybody wanna diss DP (diss DP)
Now, what we look like? (what we look like?)
Lettin' y'all diss us, (nigga) that ain't right
I should get upset but I'ma stay composed (mhm)
Chill for a second (what's up, baby?), Spit at some hoes
Drinkin' my drank, smokin' my dank (that's right)
Countin' my bank, mh, that shit stank (yeah)
Stanky bank is what I got 'cause I'm gon' keep it (keep it)
And nah, this ain't no motherfuckin' secret (no motherfuckin' secret)
Yeah, we in a drought season
Nigga's lookin' for a reason
It's like Thanksgivin' without the feastin'
Yeah, the truth hurts
If you scared go to church (go to church)
They got me runnin' for my life, I'm jumpin' gates
They got dogs on my ass, but I'm a dawg
So I know how to alert and get wit' dat shit
The dog run up on me, I give him a call
Like, "Nigga, back up off me"
He turn around and bite the police, hm
Game recognize Snoop Dogg too cold, I'm on my toes
I slide in the back of a garage, dip in with this ho
They run right past me, ask me, "Have I seen the suspect?"
"Yeah, he went that way", now I'm finna jet
The lyrics of Snoop Dogg’s song, “Freestyle Conversation”, present a peek into the secretive world of the rap game, which appears to be all about the almighty dollar. The song starts with an unknown individual warning Snoop Dogg that his music might not make it big now that Dr. Dre is no longer involved with his beats. Snoop Dogg dismisses the warning, claiming that he doesn’t care about the beat, and continues to describe how the rap game nowadays is all about making money. He points out that he has a lot of people gunning for him, trying to get a piece of his success, but he’s determined to continue doing what he does best - making music that speaks to his fans. He questions why some artists are acting hard or pretending to be “Big Willies,” and decides that he’s going to stumble into the game and take off from the get-go; he’s not taking any chances with anyone trying to get one up on him. Snoop Dogg proclaims he’s going to keep making hits and racking in the dough, while others remain broke and idolize his lifestyle, even hating at times. The song continues to discuss issues like the child support system and the pressures of making it to the top in the game, concluding that the rap game is a ruthless business.
The song has a few themes running through it, mainly focusing on issues prevalent in the music industry, such as competition and the constant pressure to maintain success. Snoop Dogg's anti-hero persona shines through in this song as he raps about his unwillingness to compromise his art for the sake of being a famous rapper. He stresses his frustration with the current state of hip-hop and how many artists are making music solely for money. Interestingly, some lines in the song provide social commentary on a plethora of issues such as the criminal justice system, police brutality, poverty, and systemic racism. Snoop Dogg’s song reflects the intense capitalistic schema attached to hip-hop and the rap industry in 90s America.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Dogg, let me holla at'cha man (keepin' it grown)
I need to talk to you, man, on a serious note, while maintaining a mature demeanor.
What's up, homie?
How's it going, my friend?
Word is on the streets
There's a rumor going around
Your beats gon' be delicate since Dre done shook the speeds out, man
Your music is going to be more refined and intricate now that Dre has perfected the production techniques.
Delicate? Beats?
So, that's what defines me now?
Nigga, I don't give a fuck about no beat
I don't care about the music, it's not important.
I got more niggas tryna get at me
I have more people trying to approach me
Than the President do sometimes
Than even the President does at times
Niggas be tryna get at me 'cause I be droppin' funky rhymes
People try to approach me because I release great and catchy songs
What the fuck is goin' on?
What is happening?
This rap game's made to make money
The purpose of the rap industry is to make a profit
You niggas is takin' this shit outta hand, actin' way too funny
You all are taking things too far and behaving strangely
Doin' too much, you know what I said from the get-go
You're doing way more than necessary, just like I warned you from the start
What the fuck's goin' on wit' you niggas
What's wrong with you all?
Y'all tryna play it low pro'?
Are you trying to act discreet?
And tryna be hard
And trying to be tough
And tryna be Big Willies or whatever they call it
And trying to be wealthy and influential, or whatever they call it
But yet, it's time for me to act just like an alcoholic
But now, I need to behave as recklessly and carefreely as an alcoholic
And step into the game, I'ma stumble in like I don't know
I'm going to join the game in a clumsy and unaware manner
And if a nigga say somethin' wrong, I'm takin' off from the get-go
And if anyone says something disrespectful, I'm going to retaliate immediately
I ain't givin' him no room to try to get me first
I'm not allowing them to make the first move against me
Feelin' the world (feelin' the world) but I'ma keep my thing together
Feeling the pressure from everyone, but I'll maintain my composure
'Cause I'm gon' keep makin' money (keep makin' money)
Because I will continue to earn money
And everything is still together
And everything is going well
Havin' papers, man, now what y'all niggas doin'?
I have wealth and success, what are you guys doing?
Oh, y'all broke on the corner drinkin' y'all drink?
Oh, you're all poor, standing on the street corner, drinking your drinks?
Wanna be doin' what I'm doin'
Wanting to do what I'm doing
But don't get mack and don't be tryna play-hate (player hate)
But don't pretend to be cool and don't try to show hatred
'Cause I'm takin' trips around state to state
Because I'm traveling to different states
Representin', mh
Representing, mmh
What y'all wanna represent but y'all can't represent me
You all want to represent something, but you can't represent me
'Cause y'all don't got no dollars, no cents (dollars, no-)
Because you don't have any money or sense
I'm movin' on, groovin' on and I'm movin'
I'm progressing, vibing, and advancing
Makin' more moves than the average Cuban
Making more progress than the average person
Tryna get G's across the town, tryna make more hits
Trying to earn money all around the city, trying to release more successful songs
And tryna get my game tight and get at your bitch (and get at your-)
And trying to improve my skills and attract your girlfriend
Now, if she wants to get with this
Now, if she wants to be involved with me
She gon' come holla at a player, though
She needs to come approach me, a skilled and experienced individual
'Cause she know that Snoop Dogg has got that white Rolls-Royce
Because she knows that Snoop Dogg owns an expensive white Rolls-Royce
And she wants to jump in, bring a friend (bring a friend)
And she wants to join me and bring a friend along
'Cause everything is like alphabet, come on in (come on in)
Because everything is organized and welcoming, just like the alphabet
Come on in and bring a friend and you can come on back (come on back)
Come inside and bring a friend, and then you can come back again
'Cause when you do, we gon' be sippin' on some Cognac (Cognac)
Because when you do that, we'll be drinking Cognac
It's on me, I'm feelin' good tonight (tonight)
I'm the one treating tonight, and I feel great
'Cause I'ma do mines and I'm gon' keep everything tight
Because I'm going to do my thing and keep everything in order
I ain't lettin' nothin' leak 'cause if things leak then I'm get caught
I'm not allowing any secrets to be revealed, because if they do, I'll get in trouble
And I can't get caught
And I can't afford to get caught
'Cause you know how they do it about that child support
Because you know how seriously they take child support cases
Shit, bitches is cold on a nigga who ain't got his game tight
Women can be ruthless towards a man who isn't successful
Gettin' 18.5 percent, half your life
Paying 18.5 percent of your income, half of your life
Shit, I love my baby boy and all
I love my son, there's no doubt about it
But I ain't finna be payin' no bitch, no no, no way Dogg (no way)
But I'm not going to keep paying a woman, no way, absolutely not
I'm too slick on my toes, I'm too tight
I'm too clever and cautious, I'm too skilled
I'm guaranteed to get away from some shit like that
I'm certain I can avoid getting caught up in that situation
Ain't that right? (That's right)
Isn't that correct? (That's correct)
'Cause, uh, when you playin' this game you got to be a real player
Because when you're involved in this industry, you have to be an authentic and skilled individual
You can't be no fake-ass nigga talkin' about you want to be the man
You can't be a dishonest person pretending to be successful and influential
'Cause if you ain't with the game
Because if you're not involved in the industry
The game ain't gonna be wit' you
The industry won't support you
And I can put that on everything includin' you (includin' you)
And I can guarantee that, including you
One of every five black males before the year 2000
One out of every five black males prior to the year 2000
Will be detained or deceased
Will end up in jail or dead
No justice, no peace
Without justice, there will be no peace
Yeah, the truth hurts, if you scared go to church (to church)
Yes, the truth can be painful, if you're scared, seek comfort in religion (go to church)
Nick it but don't cut it, gettin' five points
Steal it, but don't ruin it completely, earning five points
Step back for a second, I'm finna put some fire to this joint, mmh
Take a moment to step back, because I'm about to really impress with this performance
It's the bomb, niggas finna blow up like Atlanta at the Olympics (Atlanta at the Olympics)
It's incredible, we're about to explode in popularity like Atlanta did during the Olympics
Niggas be trippin' (niggas be trippin') but I be pimpin' (but I be pimpin')
People may be struggling or making mistakes, but I always stay in control
I don't be trippin' off no nigga at all, no bitches
I don't worry about what anyone else is doing, including men or women
Just tryna get money, I don't even be trippin' off no switches
I'm just focused on making money, I don't even worry about flashy cars
I used to like lowriders but now I like Eastsiders (Eastside)
I used to prefer lowrider cars, but now I prefer cars associated with the Eastside
I put 'em down wit' me and make 'em hit makers, y'know what I'm sayin'?
I introduce them and make them successful hitmakers, do you understand what I'm saying?
I love the Lakers now 'cause now they got Shaq O'Neal (Shaq O'Neal)
I'm a fan of the Lakers now because they have Shaquille O'Neal
It's time to make a million dollars and that's for real (for real)
It's time for me to earn a million dollars, and that's the truth
See we gon' blow up and show up and throw up nothin' but Dogg Pound
We're going to become successful and make our presence known, representing Dogg Pound
Guaranteed to put it down and we'll be around in your town
We promise to deliver high-quality performances and we'll be present in your area
So just sit in your seats and wait 'til we come through
So just be patient and wait for us to arrive
Until we do just keep sportin' gray and blue
In the meantime, continue supporting our crew by wearing gray and blue
Or whatever (or whatever) you do just stay true to what you do
Or whatever you choose to do, just remain loyal to yourself
'Cause we gon' keep doin' what the fuck we got to do
Because we will continue doing what is necessary
Now, follow me now and listen to the instructions
Now, pay attention and follow my lead
'Cause the game's gon' get deep, now niggas is tryna creep
Because the situation is about to get intense, now people are trying to sneak around
Tryna get up on game but they don't want to be down with the PG
Trying to be part of the game, but they don't want to follow the rules
All of a sudden everybody wanna diss DP (diss DP)
All of a sudden, everyone wants to disrespect Dogg Pound
Now, what we look like? (what we look like?)
Now, how does that make us look?
Lettin' y'all diss us, (nigga) that ain't right
Allowing you all to disrespect us, that's not fair
I should get upset but I'ma stay composed
I should get angry, but I'm going to remain calm
Chill for a second (what's up, baby?), Spit at some hoes
Take a break for a moment, greet some women
Drinkin' my drank, smokin' my dank (that's right)
Drinking my beverage, smoking my marijuana
Countin' my bank, mh, that shit stank (yeah)
Counting my money, mmh, that cash smells bad
Stanky bank is what I got 'cause I'm gon' keep it (keep it)
I have a large sum of money that I'm going to hold onto
And nah, this ain't no motherfuckin' secret (no motherfuckin' secret)
And no, this isn't some secret that nobody knows
Yeah, we in a drought season
Yes, we're in a time of scarcity
Nigga's lookin' for a reason
People are searching for an explanation
It's like Thanksgivin' without the feastin'
It's like Thanksgiving without the abundance of food
Yeah, the truth hurts
Yes, the truth can be painful
If you scared go to church (go to church)
If you're scared, seek solace in religion (go to church)
They got me runnin' for my life, I'm jumpin' gates
They're chasing after me, and I'm leaping over fences
They got dogs on my ass, but I'm a dawg
They have dogs aggressively pursuing me, but I can handle it
So I know how to alert and get wit' dat shit
So I know how to react and navigate through this situation
The dog run up on me, I give him a call
When a dog approaches me, I command it to back off
Like, 'Nigga, back up off me'
Asking the dog to move away from me
He turn around and bite the police, hm
The dog then turns around and bites the police officer, mmh
Game recognize Snoop Dogg too cold, I'm on my toes
People acknowledge that Snoop Dogg is extremely skilled and intelligent, I'm always alert
I slide in the back of a garage, dip in with this ho
I hide in the back of a garage and escape with this woman
They run right past me, ask me, 'Have I seen the suspect?'
They run right past me and then ask if I've seen the person they're looking for
'Yeah, he went that way', now I'm finna jet
'Yes, he went in that direction', now I'm about to make a quick exit
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Priest Joseph Brooks, Calvin Cordozar Broadus
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