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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Four, three, two, one
Snoop Dogg, here we go
Nigga, understand
West Coast son of Sam
Drumming wit' a hunnid bands
'Cause that ain't shit to a real Crip, cuz
Lbc, yeah, we gets love
213, rest in peace Nate
It's real in the field, keep your cleats laced
Crack a bitch, hit the switch and make the back scrape down
Smoke a pound when I move around, yeah
The world is my lounge chair
Real sharks turn guppies, y'all drowned here
When everyday to me is New Year's Eve, Swizzy the countdown (Snoop)
Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five
Four, three, two, one
Snoop Dogg
Now I'm back getting another bag
Clocking the grip, never gon' slip, I put the "R" in Crip
C's up, G's up, B's up, oh
He's up, we's up, Easter
Get a real woman, don't trust these slu-
And when you're around the cops don't say three much
It gets cold for a winner in the winter
For a rich Crip shit can get (yeah) Bigg Dogg, pick of the litter
Stopped drinking 'cause my liver act up
And I'll bring back the savage like a round
Gold and black flannel, grip gripping on a handle
Selling weed, selling songs, got shows on four channels like
Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five
Four, three, two (countdown), one
Snoop Dogg
Go crazy in this muthafucka right now
Go crazy in this bitch, muthafuckin' now
Go crazy in this bitch, right, right now
Go crazy in this bitch, right, right (Snoop Dogg)
C-R-I-P, y'all ain't gon ever see a G like me again
So get a glimpse of a winner
A rich Crip, shit can get-a
Swizzy the countdown
Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five
Four, three, two (countdown), one
Snoop Dogg
In the song "Countdown," Snoop Dogg comes in with a strong introduction, counting down to his entry into the track. He starts with a boastful line, "Nigga, understand, West Coast son of Sam." He then segues into his affiliation with the Crips gang, emphasizing their notorious reputation by claiming "You'll swallow every clip before a nigga slip, cuz." He continues with a tribute to his hometown of Long Beach, referencing the area code (213) and giving a nod to the late Nate Dogg. Snoop Dogg is known for his love of marijuana, which is reflected in the line "Smoke a pound when I move around." The rest of the song finds Snoop Dogg celebrating his success and wealth, and encouraging his listeners to go crazy.
Overall, the song paints a picture of someone who has overcome his struggles to become successful, but still maintains a connection to his roots.
Line by Line Meaning
Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five
Counting down to the start of Snoop Dogg's song
Four, three, two, one
Counting down to the start of Snoop Dogg's song
Snoop Dogg, here we go
Snoop Dogg introducing himself and the start of the song
Nigga, understand
Snoop Dogg addressing the listener
West Coast son of Sam
Proudly claiming his heritage as a native of the West Coast of the US
Drumming wit' a hunnid bands
Being financially successful
'Cause that ain't shit to a real Crip, cuz
Boasting about being able to handle wealth and fame as a member of the Crips gang
You'll swallow every clip before a nigga slip, cuz
Willingness to fight (to the death) for his gang and beliefs
Lbc, yeah, we gets love
Repping his hometown of Long Beach, California and showing appreciation for the love he receives there
213, rest in peace Nate
Honoring his roots and acknowledging the loss of fellow musician Nate Dogg
It's real in the field, keep your cleats laced
Life on the streets can be dangerous, so stay prepared and stay alert
Crack a bitch, hit the switch and make the back scrape down
Showing off his lowrider car skills
Smoke a pound when I move around, yeah
Admitting to smoking marijuana frequently
The world is my lounge chair
Feeling at ease in his position of power and success
Real sharks turn guppies, y'all drowned here
Warning anyone who tries to get in his way or underestimate him
When everyday to me is New Year's Eve, Swizzy the countdown (Snoop)
Every day is a celebration for Snoop Dogg and he is introducing the next part of his song
Now I'm back getting another bag
Continuing his success and securing another bag (money)
Clocking the grip, never gon' slip, I put the 'R' in Crip
Not stopping his hustle and acknowledging his role as a member of the Crips gang
C's up, G's up, B's up, oh
Shouting out the different gangs in his community
He's up, we's up, Easter
Playing with words for fun and energy in his verse
Get a real woman, don't trust these slu-
Advising his listeners to find someone genuine and not to trust people who aren't
And when you're around the cops don't say three much
Being cautious about incriminating themselves when in the presence of law enforcement
It gets cold for a winner in the winter
Acknowledging that even someone successful like him can experience hardships
For a rich Crip shit can get (yeah) Bigg Dogg, pick of the litter
Having many options and choices due to his status and wealth as a member of the Crips
Stopped drinking 'cause my liver act up
Taking care of his health and recognizing that alcohol negatively affects his body
And I'll bring back the savage like a round
Reasserting his toughness and passion for his music career
Gold and black flannel, grip gripping on a handle
Describing his outfit and accessories
Selling weed, selling songs, got shows on four channels like
Continuing to succeed and increase his revenue streams by branching out into different areas, including music and television
Go crazy in this muthafucka right now
Encouraging his listeners to get pumped and excited
Go crazy in this bitch, muthafuckin' now
Encouraging his listeners to get pumped and excited (with vulgar language)
C-R-I-P, y'all ain't gon ever see a G like me again
Proudly identifying himself as a member of the Crips gang and boasting about his uniqueness
So get a glimpse of a winner
Encouraging his listeners to look up to him and emulate his success
Swizzy the countdown
Introducing the end of his song
Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five
Counting down to the end of Snoop Dogg's song
Four, three, two (countdown), one
Counting down to the end of Snoop Dogg's song
Snoop Dogg
Ending the song with his name, signature style
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr., Kasseem Daoud Dean
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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