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.
Do It When I'm In It
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Y'all know who this is
(Ozuna, jaja)
Every time I come to town (uh)
Shortie bad, she gon' bust it down (yeah)
She know about the digits in my bank account
And she love the way I do it when I'm in it (ooh, oh)
Shortie bad, she gon' bust it down (yeah)
She know about the digits in my bank account
And she love the way I do it when I'm in it (ooh, oh)
From the LBC shore
Wheels up on the G4
Louis bag with the Gucci loafs
Silk shirt with a mink coat
Flying in, selling game to all you hoes and you're buying in
Legend in your presence, hiding
Got a room full of bitches and they lying there
High in there, ain't no fire, but a lot of wine in there
They get it, ain't no WiFi
On the low, close the door, bitch, I Spy
See when I pull up, jump in, we slip out
Roll up, roll out, get mines, dip out
She had to come and give a real Crip a taste
Out of pocket, never that stayin' in stripper's place
Big brown ass with some fat titties
And baby make magic when I'm in the city
Every time I come to town (uh)
Shortie bad, she gon' bust it down (yeah)
She know about the digits in my bank account
And she love the way I do it when I'm in it (ooh, oh)
Yeah, every time I come to town (uh)
Shortie bad, she gon' bust it down (yeah)
She know about the digits in my bank account
And she love the way I do it when I'm in it (ooh, oh, ma')
Ya perdí la cuenta de lo que me estoy buscando
Gastando, viajando el mundo, en un avión rodando (un avión rodando)
Tu mujer me está chequeando (-tá chequeando)
Y no le cuentes que en el año son treinta palo' sonando (-ta palo' sonando)
Balenciaga, flow de Richard Mille, de Patek de los baguettes
¿Quién te enseñó ese, quién fue? (Ah)
Lo que tú hace' ahora ya yo lo pasé, ah (ya yo lo pasé, ah)
A melón por año estuviera en '93 (ah)
Que tú no tienes flow, yo lo valgo y lo mantengo (y lo mantengo)
Tírenme to', que con ustedes me entretengo (me entretengo)
Tú suenas bien pero el jarabe yo lo tengo (ay, yo lo tengo)
Bajé pa'l barrio, de ahí es que yo me mantengo (nah, jaja)
Que tú no tienes flow, yo lo valgo y lo mantengo (y lo mantengo)
Tírenme to', que con ustedes me entretengo (yo me entretengo)
Tú suenas bien pero el jarabe yo lo tengo (prr, prr, ja)
Bajé pa'l barrio, de ahí es que yo me mantengo (Hi Music Hi Flow)
Every time I come to town (uh)
Shortie bad, she gon' bust it down (yeah)
She know about the digits in my bank account
And she love the way I do it when I'm in it (ooh, oh)
Yeah, every time I come to town (uh)
Shortie bad, she gon' bust it down (yeah)
She know about the digits in my bank account
And she love the way I do it when I'm in it (ooh, oh)
Eyes hid behind the tints on my glasses (I'm high)
Cartier frames, I become a fanatic (I'm blind)
Belaire champagne, we don't drink out the glasses (no)
Time is money baby, so I quibble over semantics (word)
Ace card good, but my license invalid (word)
She gon' throw it back, but it ain't for the challenge (throw it back)
I just seen Snoop park the Wraith at the valley (Wraith)
And we with crazy girls, so the girls gotta be 'bout it (let's go)
From the zip to the LBC, we make the girls get W-E-T
I see you, I know you see me
Can I get sloppy in the foreign two seater? (Skrt)
Yeah, mami, call me, "Big Papi" (Big Papi)
Chop a nigga, don't speak 'cause I'm rich and groovy
Got hits like Rudy, make a bitch whistle me
Tequila got me loopy, Russ pack, fruity (nigga)
Every time I come to town (uh)
Shortie bad, she gon' bust it down (yeah)
She know about the digits in my bank account
And she love the way I do it when I'm in it (ooh, oh)
Yeah, every time I come to town (uh)
Shortie bad, she gon' bust it down (yeah)
She know about the digits in my bank account
And she love the way I do it when I'm in it (ooh, oh)
O-Ozuna, ja
Hi Music Hi Flow
Pue-Puerto Rico
Dominican Republic, baby, ja
Nibiru, Nibiru, Nibiru, Nibiru
Dimelo Vi, ja
Snoop Dogg's song "What It Do" is all about the rapper's lavish lifestyle and his attraction to women who are interested in his wealth. In the opening lines of the song, Snoop Dogg sings about how he is always surrounded by beautiful women whenever he comes to town. He describes how these women know about his wealth, specifically the digits in his bank account, and love the way he spends money on them. Later in the song, Snoop Dogg explains how he enjoys the company of women who work as strippers and has no qualms about indulging in their services.
The song also touches on Snoop Dogg's career successes and his pride in both his musical achievements and his reputation. He raps about being a legend in the industry and having a room full of women willing to lie for him. He further establishes his power by describing how he can make women come to him by simply pulling up to any location.
Overall, "What It Do" exemplifies Snoop Dogg's signature braggadocio while putting emphasis on his wealth and sexual prowess.
Line by Line Meaning
(Hi Music Hi Flow)
Starting off with a greeting to the listeners and producers of the music
Y'all know who this is
Acknowledging that the audience is aware of his identity
(Ozuna, jaja)
Mentioning the featured artist responsible for the laughing sound
Every time I come to town (uh)
Highlighting his frequent visits to places where he entertains his fans
Shortie bad, she gon' bust it down (yeah)
Referring to a female who knows how to dance and is sexually attractive
She know about the digits in my bank account
Implying that the woman is aware of his wealth
And she love the way I do it when I'm in it (ooh, oh)
Explaining that the woman enjoys his sexual performance
Yeah, every time I come to town (uh)
Reiterating his tendency to travel frequently
From the LBC shore
Referencing his hometown 'Long Beach California'
Wheels up on the G4
Indicating that he travels in luxury by private jet
Louis bag with the Gucci loafs
Describing his designer clothing and accessories
Silk shirt with a mink coat
Further elaborating on his fashionable attire
Flying in, selling game to all you hoes and you're buying in
Claiming that he is successful and influential among his fans
Legend in your presence, hiding
Boasting about his status as a famous celebrity
Got a room full of bitches and they lying there
Bringing attention to the women in his company
High in there, ain't no fire, but a lot of wine in there
Implying that they are consuming alcohol and possibly drugs in the room
They get it, ain't no WiFi
Saying that they don't need internet because they understand each other
On the low, close the door, bitch, I Spy
Giving the listener insight into his private activities behind closed doors
See when I pull up, jump in, we slip out
Describing how he and his companions quickly depart without being noticed
Roll up, roll out, get mines, dip out
Detailing how he obtains what he wants and then leaves
She had to come and give a real Crip a taste
Claiming that a woman had to experience his lifestyle with him
Out of pocket, never that stayin' in stripper's place
Suggesting that he is never down and out always in control, but occasionally visits strip clubs
Big brown ass with some fat titties
Describing a woman's physical features
And baby make magic when I'm in the city
Stating that he enjoys sex with this woman when he is visiting the city
Ya perdí la cuenta de lo que me estoy buscando
Switching to the Spanish language to express himself; Lost track of what he is searching for in life
Gastando, viajando el mundo, en un avión rodando (un avión rodando)
Continuing in Spanish; Traveling around the world, spending money while rolling on a private jet
Tu mujer me está chequeando (-tá chequeando)
Explaining that someone else's partner is checking him out
Y no le cuentes que en el año son treinta palo' sonando (-ta palo' sonando)
Continuing to brag in Spanish; Not telling her that he earns millions every year from his music
Balenciaga, flow de Richard Mille, de Patek de los baguettes
Listing the designer brands he wears and his success in the music industry
¿Quién te enseñó ese, quién fue? (Ah)
Asking the question, who taught you that? in Spanish
Lo que tú hace' ahora ya yo lo pasé, ah (ya yo lo pasé, ah)
Saying that what you're doing now he has already experienced before
A melón por año estuviera en '93 (ah)
Stating that he was making over one million dollars a year in 1993
Que tú no tienes flow, yo lo valgo y lo mantengo (y lo mantengo)
Claiming that he has the talent and maintains it better than anyone else
Tírenme to', que con ustedes me entretengo (me entretengo)
Challenging everyone to try and compete with him as it entertains him
Tú suenas bien pero el jarabe yo lo tengo (ay, yo lo tengo)
Acknowledging that someone sounds good, but he has the right formula for success
Bajé pa'l barrio, de ahí es que yo me mantengo (nah, jaja)
Bringing attention to his humble origins, where he grew up and learned to maintain success
Eyes hid behind the tints on my glasses (I'm high)
Describing the dark sunglasses he is wearing, and possibly alluding to being under the influence of drugs
Cartier frames, I become a fanatic (I'm blind)
Stating that he has a love for the designer brand Cartier and how it makes him feel like a devoted fanatic
Belaire champagne, we don't drink out the glasses (no)
Naming a particular brand of champagne he enjoys drinking and how it's consumed
Time is money baby, so I quibble over semantics (word)
Stating that his time is valuable, so he is very particular about the words he uses
Ace card good, but my license invalid (word)
Comparing his talent to an ace card and his lack of compliance with the law
She gon' throw it back, but it ain't for the challenge (throw it back)
Narrating a woman's sexual actions, but it is not for any competition or challenge
I just seen Snoop park the Wraith at the valley (Wraith)
Referring to himself in the third person, talking about his expensive car and where he parks it
And we with crazy girls, so the girls gotta be 'bout it (let's go)
Saying that they are with wild women, and the women must be willing to participate in the activities
From the zip to the LBC, we make the girls get W-E-T
Referencing his hometown and making a trite joke using the spelling of wet
I see you, I know you see me
Affirming that he is aware of his popularity and that fans are aware of him
Can I get sloppy in the foreign two-seater? (Skrt)
Asking for sexual actions inside of a luxury car
Yeah, mami, call me, "Big Papi" (Big Papi)
Asking to be called a nickname of respect and authority
Chop a nigga, don't speak 'cause I'm rich and groovy
Suggesting that he can buy his way out of any trouble
Got hits like Rudy, make a bitch whistle me
Saying that he has great music like the film Rudy, and makes women whistle at him
Tequila got me loopy, Russ pack, fruity (nigga)
Describing how he is feeling after drinking tequila and smoking a type of marijuana called Russ pack
O-Ozuna, ja
Addressing the featured artist once more with his name
Pue-Puerto Rico
Saying the name of Ozuna's home country
Dominican Republic, baby, ja
Acknowledging another country in the Caribbean region and using the Spanish word for yes, ja
Nibiru, Nibiru, Nibiru, Nibiru
Repeating the name of Ozuna's album uses it as a chant
Dimelo Vi, ja
Addressing someone with the name Vi and using the Spanish phrase for say it to me, ja
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jermaine Dupri, Jan Carlos Ozuna Rosado, Aaquil Iben Shamon Brown
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Joshua Nicholas
Ya perdí la cuenta de lo que me estoy buscando
Gastando, viajando el mundo, en un avión rodando (Un avión rodando)
Tu mujer me está chequeando (-tá chequeando)
Y no le cuente' que en el año son treinta palo' sonando (-ta palo' sonando)
Balenciaga, flow de Richard Mille, de Patek de los baguettes
¿Quién te enseñó ese, quién fue? (Ah)
Lo que tú hace' ahora ya yo lo pasé, ah (Ya yo lo pasé, ah)
A melón por año estuviera en '93 (Ah)
Que tú no tienes flow, yo lo valgo y lo mantengo (Y lo mantengo)
Tírenme to', que con ustedes me entretengo (Me entretengo)
Tú suenas bien pero el jarabe yo lo tengo (Ay, yo lo tengo)
Bajé pa'l barrio, de ahí es que yo me mantengo (Nah, jaja)
Que tú no tienes flow, yo lo valgo y lo mantengo (Y lo mantengo)
Tírenme to', que con ustedes me entretengo (Yo me entretengo)
Tú suenas bien pero el jarabe yo lo tengo (Prr, prr, ja)
Bajé pa'l barrio, de ahí es que yo me mantengo (Hi Music Hi Flow
THE ADRIKIANO
Soy latino, y no soy fan de Ozuna, pero su verso estuvo on fire en esta canción, las cosas como son
Talhah Yunus
Snoop deserves much more ♥️ MAD RESPECT G
BIg man
He’s got plenty💀
Momo
No he doesn’t
Gambit Gaming
Talah big fan from india and what u think about tupac
Paiman187
he already has everything he a true legend
VinnyX
Amazing collaboration! I love the mix between hiphop and reggaeton in that song, it's so smooth and that makes the beat incredible! Let's be honest, a lot of Snoop's records in the last couple years were kind of disappointing, but that track right there is just 🔥
Ferny Mitsue
Me encanta que reggeton y rap se unan cada vez mas. :)
Daniel Mendoza
Crip New York si nunca primero muerto
Daniel Mendoza
Alto cáncer dañan la cultura 2pac esta decepcionado