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.
D.O.G
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Its called dogs get lonely 2
Bow-wow
I don't give a damn, what your homies say
You don't stay on me, your always out to play
Your so hard to find, seems your shaking me
D.O.G.'s we get lonely
Look here babygirl D.O.G.'s we get lonely
You can ask all my homies, all D.P.G. got tenderoni's
Now when we on the road trying to get this paper
and phone call away is what you say
But some times you got to find time to get up
to get out and get away You feel me
Now all I want to do is stay real and stay true
I'm trying to have a little something, and keep you satisfied, but
(when) my homeboys say its time to ride then I'm a ride
See I'm a gangsta I'm a always be a gangsta you cant change me
Dispite at night I might get lonely ya heard me come and serve me
I'd love to take you to the mall
buy you a little somthing go to the movies too
If thats what you want to do, thats what you trying to do
thats what we going to do
Now I'm a put you on a back burner
cause I got to get this cheese with my crew
But baby momma full of drama aint that right
D.A.Z. dog's get lonely too
Now you knew the dog was dangerous and you took it
You got good loving
You hook me up a good meal
but you still couldnt hook me
Let me stop lying, I'm trying to be too cool, I shaking the real
All my homies do y'all know D.O.G.'s can get lonely too thats real
I dont give a damn, what your homies say
You don't stay on me, your always out to play
Your so hard to find, seems your shaking me
D.O.G.'s we get lonely
I dont give a damn, what your homies say
You don't stay on me, your always out to play
Your so hard to find, seems your shaking me
D.O.G.'s we get lonely
Yo yo check this out baby
Im not even going to rap on this one
I'm not I'm not much of a rapper at all
But check this out I'm a put this P.I. down to you real small
I mean I got to get this money I'm out here hanging with my homeboys
We do what we do we been doing this
before I even met you you know what I'm saying
Times get hard my homies gone be there I know you there for me
I know you want to do those things that
that a women supposed to do for a nigga like me
I mean when I get lonely I'm a holler at you
You gone be there for me
Thats real
I dont give a damn, what your homies say
You don't stay on me, your always out to play
Your so hard to find, seems your shaking me
D.O.G.'s we get lonely
I dont give a damn, what your homies say
You don't stay on me, your always out to play
Your so hard to find, seems your shaking me
D.O.G.'s we get lonely
The lyrics in Snoop Dogg’s song D.O.G. are about loneliness felt by dogs, referring to themselves as ‘dogs’ and as a way to express how their lives are not all about glamour and fame. They explain how their job involves working long hours with their crew, and that they often need to travel away from their loved ones. The lyrics address a romantic interest and the frustration that comes with their absence from a relationship. Snoop Dogg aims to communicate that despite how tough dogs may appear to be, they too get lonely just like humans. The song displays the importance of companionship and the need for emotional support.
Snoop Dogg mentions that despite wanting to spend more time with their partners, they cannot always control their schedules. He uses the phrase “D.O.G.’s we get lonely….” throughout the song, as a way to call for empathy and understanding to their emotional needs. Snoop also highlights the fact that although his listeners may view him as a celebrity, they should not forget that he is human and has emotional needs as well.
Overall, the song portrays a more reflective side of Snoop Dogg, trying to balance his hectic work schedule and maintain a romantic relationship. Through this song, he stresses the importance of unity, brotherhood and understanding in the doggy dog world of fame.
Line by Line Meaning
What's up baby can I get with you?
Snoop Dogg is trying to initiate contact with a woman.
Its called dogs get lonely 2
Snoop Dogg is referring to the loneliness that can come with being a gangsta dog, and how it often goes unnoticed.
I don't give a damn, what your homies say
Snoop Dogg isn't concerned about what the woman's friends have to say about him or their relationship.
You don't stay on me, your always out to play
Snoop Dogg feels like the woman isn't giving him enough attention and is too distracted by other things in her life.
Your so hard to find, seems your shaking me
Snoop Dogg is having trouble getting in touch with the woman, and he feels like she might be avoiding him.
D.O.G.'s we get lonely
Snoop Dogg is emphasizing the loneliness that can come with being part of his dog gang.
Look here babygirl D.O.G.'s we get lonely
Snoop Dogg is continuing to stress that this is a common issue among his group of dogs.
You can ask all my homies, all D.P.G. got tenderoni's
Snoop Dogg is saying that all the dogs in his group have a desire for love and affection, and that he's not the only one.
Now when we on the road trying to get this paper
Snoop Dogg and his dog gang are focused on making money.
and phone call away is what you say
The woman is telling Snoop Dogg that she's just a phone call away whenever he needs her.
But some times you got to find time to get up to get out and get away
Snoop Dogg is acknowledging that even though he's busy making money, it's important to take breaks and spend time with the people he cares about.
All I want to do is stay real and stay true
Snoop Dogg wants to maintain his authenticity and honesty in everything he does.
I'm trying to have a little something, and keep you satisfied, but
Snoop Dogg wants to have a good relationship with the woman and make her happy, but he has other obligations as well.
(when) my homeboys say its time to ride then I'm a ride
Snoop Dogg is saying that he will always prioritize his dog gang over his personal life, even if it means leaving the woman behind.
See I'm a gangsta I'm a always be a gangsta you cant change me
Snoop Dogg is identifying himself as a gangsta dog and stating that he will always remain as such.
Dispite at night I might get lonely ya heard me come and serve me
Snoop Dogg is admitting that he experiences loneliness at times and is asking the woman to be there for him when he needs her.
I'd love to take you to the mall buy you a little somthing go to the movies too
Snoop Dogg is expressing his interest in taking the woman out on dates and spending time with her.
If thats what you want to do, thats what you trying to do thats what we going to do
Snoop Dogg is willing to do what the woman wants to do, as long as it means they get to spend time together.
Now I'm a put you on a back burner cause I got to get this cheese with my crew
Snoop Dogg is saying that he has to prioritize making money with his dog gang over spending time with the woman for now.
But baby momma full of drama aint that right
Snoop Dogg is saying that relationships with women can be complicated and stressful at times.
D.A.Z. dog's get lonely too
Snoop Dogg is referencing his fellow dog gang members, and how they all experience loneliness.
Now you knew the dog was dangerous and you took it
Snoop Dogg is likening himself to a dangerous animal, and the woman knew what she was getting into when she got involved with him.
You got good loving
The woman provides Snoop Dogg with affection and love.
You hook me up a good meal but you still couldnt hook me
The woman is good to Snoop Dogg, but he still feels lonely at times and needs more from the relationship than just food and affection.
Let me stop lying, I'm trying to be too cool, I shaking the real
Snoop Dogg is admitting that he's been pretending like he doesn't need the woman's attention and affection, when in reality he does.
All my homies do y'all know D.O.G.'s can get lonely too thats real
Snoop Dogg is reminding his dog gang members that they too can feel lonely, and emphasizing the importance of companionship and connection.
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@vexationo
R.I.P. - All the dogs in this video. You all did gods work.
@rify2932
:(
@GameQ0
all doggs go to heaven
@davidrewit
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@ousadinhoo
F
@multipurposebs444
I wish they lived as long as us rip
@theaveragegamer1719
This was the time when each rapper had their own "style".
@maverick9473
cough cough every rapper these days
@stephenodamtten8508
Watching this in 2020 💥💥
@yungbbqsauce4023
@@maverick9473 there are like 3 good modern day rappers