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.
Gangsta Luv
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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The American Dream
Ayo nephew, come up off them keys
Sing a lil' somethin' for the ladies
You know what I'm talkin' 'bout?
Let 'em know how we feelin' right now
Run off on me like click clack, throw it out like take that
She make it do what it do when we doin'
What we do in back of the 'Lac, I'm like I'm up all for that
And every night her body gets strapped how 'bout
That gangsta, gang, gangsta
That gangsta, gang, gangsta
Gangsta, gang, gangsta
That gangsta love
Yeah, she love it the way I put it on her
Blowin' trees, summer breeze, sippin' Corona
Lost dog I give it to her right and she like it
She on the hip like a psychic, izzy
One of the coolest of fool on the flow
I whispered in her ear, come here you ready to go?
I bowled up a winna and put it up in the air
Got that low dress on you comin' up outta there, yeah
She like that, you like that
You say you bite, well, I bite back
And I'm all go, we can do it till tomorrow
I beat it up like Harpo
Snoopy, I go hard, baby, yes
Kissin' on yo' chest and I'm diggin' out your stress
I won't stop till yo' finished
But you ain't felt love till a gangsta get up in it, Dream
Every time I go around, shawty love me down
Run off on me like click clack, throw it out like take that
She make it do what it do when we doin'
What we do in back of the 'Lac, I'm like I'm up all for that
And every night her body gets strapped how 'bout
That gangsta, gang, gangsta
That gangsta, gang, gangsta
Gangsta, gang, gangsta
That gangsta love
She always cold in the middle of the night
'Cause I'm a dogg, I'm a give her what she like
She say my name loud, I say her name low
That's what I aim fo', that's how the game go
Baby like the way I wake her up
'Cause I'm a gangsta, I grab her by the butt
Pull her to my side, I'm in deep
Woke that a** up just to put her to sleep
Everyday is the same thang, I creep in
It's like true blood, I sink my teeth in
I gotta have it, the LB raisement
We was taught to dig 'em down crazy
Lights out, I'm so lit
Mama's so gone, daddy won't quit
I won't stop till you're finished
But you ain't felt love till a gangsta get up in it, Dream
Every time I go around, shawty love me down
Run off on me like click clack, throw it out like take that
She make it do what it do when we doin'
What we do in back of the 'Lac, I'm like I'm up all for that
And every night her body gets strapped how 'bout
That gangsta, gang, gangsta
That gangsta, gang, gangsta
Gangsta, gang, gangsta
That gangsta love
This the life that you show
The loop, the coop, the grows
Anything goes
It's so good got her wigglin' her toes
The boss, the dream
The floss, the cream
The trips overseas
All these things really don't mean a thing
When I'm tearin' that a** up workin' you like a shift
I give it to you like a gift
You hear what that boy say, you wouldn't jack, give it up fast
Then I hit it from the back
Snoopy you're so good, she screamin' and I like that girl
She off in another world
I ain't stop till you're finished
She love this gangsta especially when I'm in it, Dream
Every time I go around, shawty love me down
Run off on me like click clack, throw it out like take that
She make it do what it do when we doin'
What we do in back of the 'Lac, I'm like I'm up all for that
And every night her body gets strapped how 'bout
That gangsta, gang, gangsta
That gangsta, gang, gangsta
Gangsta, gang, gangsta
That gangsta love
Gangsta, gang, gangsta
That gangsta, gang, gangsta
Gangsta, gang, gangsta
That gangsta love
In Snoop Dogg's "Gangsta Luv," the rapper talks about his and his lover's lifestyle as gangsters who love living dangerously. Snoop talks about how the lady in question loves him and runs to him every time he comes around. He also mentions that she is always cold in the middle of the night, and he warms her up with his love. Snoop further talks about how his lover likes it rough and loves it when he introduces her to new experiences. He also mentions how he wakes her up to his gangsta love.
One of the central characters in the verses is a woman who keeps coming back to Snoop Dogg despite it being dangerous for both of them to be together. She loves the excitement, and the lyrics suggest that she is open to new and adventurous things. Snoop is not just any man; he is a gangster, and that makes him even more attractive to her.
Line by Line Meaning
Radio Killa, Big Snoop D O dub
Introducing himself as Radio Killa and Snoop Dogg, emphasizing his importance and dominance in music
The American Dream
Referring to the lifestyle celebrities like him embody, full of indulgence and pleasure
Ayo nephew, come up off them keys
Asking for the nephew to give him the car keys, so he can showcase his wealth and power
Sing a lil' somethin' for the ladies
Asking his nephew to croon for the women, in order to show off their romantic side
You know what I'm talkin' 'bout?
Asking his nephew if he understands the vibes he's trying to create
Let 'em know how we feelin' right now
Encouraging his nephew to express himself and set the tone for the crowd
Every time I go around, shawty love me down
Describing his sex appeal and charm, saying girls flock to him
Run off on me like click clack, throw it out like take that
Detailing a girl's wild behavior with him, suggesting she's adventurous and provocative
She make it do what it do when we doin'
Implying that she's incredibly talented when it comes to sex, and knows what she's doing
What we do in back of the 'Lac, I'm like I'm up all for that
Talking about having sex in the backseat of a Cadillac, and expressing his enthusiasm for it
And every night her body gets strapped how 'bout
Suggesting that every night they have sex, she enjoys getting tied up
That gangsta, gang, gangsta
Gangsta, gang, gangsta
That gangsta love
Repeating that he's a gangsta, and how he shows his affection
Yeah, she love it the way I put it on her
Stating that the girl loves having sex with him
Blowin' trees, summer breeze, sippin' Corona
Describing a romantic and chill setting, with weed, beer, and sunshine
Lost dog I give it to her right and she like it
Saying that he knows how to satisfy her sexually
She on the hip like a psychic, izzy
Describing how well in sync they are sexually
One of the coolest of fool on the flow
Saying he's one of the coolest guys in music
I whispered in her ear, come here you ready to go?
Suggesting a romantic getaway with her
I bowled up a winna and put it up in the air
Rolling a blunt and smoking it
Got that low dress on you comin' up outta there, yeah
Saying that she looks sexy coming out of a low cut dress
She like that, you like that
Stating that they both know that they like each other’s sexual antics
You say you bite, well, I bite back
Suggesting that she's sexually aggressive
And I'm all go, we can do it till tomorrow
Saying they can keep going all night
I beat it up like Harpo
Saying he fucks her aggressively, like the character Harpo in The Color Purple
Snoopy, I go hard, baby, yes
Referring to himself as Snoopy, and saying that he goes hard in bed
Kissin' on yo' chest and I'm diggin' out your stress
Saying that he kisses her and helps her feel less stressed
I won't stop till yo' finished
Saying that he won't stop having sex with her until she's satisfied
But you ain't felt love till a gangsta get up in it, Dream
Saying that she hasn't truly experienced love until she has sex with a gangsta like him
She always cold in the middle of the night
Saying that she feels cold at night
'Cause I'm a dogg, I'm a give her what she like
Referring to himself as a dog, suggesting that he understands her sexual desires
She say my name loud, I say her name low
Saying that while she moans loudly during sex, he whispers her name softly
That's what I aim fo', that's how the game go
Saying that he tries to satisfy her, and that's how the sex game works
Baby like the way I wake her up
Saying that she enjoys waking up to him
'Cause I'm a gangsta, I grab her by the butt
Saying that he takes charge during sex, grabbing her butt aggressively
Pull her to my side, I'm in deep
Saying that he pulls her close to him during sex, and is fully into it
Woke that a** up just to put her to sleep
Saying that he's re-awakening her sexually, just to put her to bed afterwards
Everyday is the same thang, I creep in
Saying that they have sex every day
It's like true blood, I sink my teeth in
Suggesting that he's so passionate about sex, it's like he's a vampire
I gotta have it, the LB raisement
Saying that he has a high sex drive, and he's constantly chasing sex
We was taught to dig 'em down crazy
Implying that he was taught to have sex as roughly as possible
Lights out, I'm so lit
Saying that he's very high or drunk when having sex
Mama's so gone, daddy won't quit
Saying that he's so into sex, he won't stop
This the life that you show
The loop, the coop, the grows
Anything goes
Saying that he's living the life of a celebrity, with everything at his disposal, and he's ready for anything when it comes to sex
It's so good got her wigglin' her toes
Saying that he's satisfying her so much, she's wiggling her toes
The boss, the dream
The floss, the cream
The trips overseas
Listing all the things he has, like wealth, fame, and exotic travel
All these things really don't mean a thing
Saying that even though he has everything, sex is still what matters the most
When I'm tearin' that a** up workin' you like a shift
Saying that he's working her sexually as hard as he would a job
I give it to you like a gift
Saying that he's giving her the gift of sex
You hear what that boy say, you wouldn't jack, give it up fast
Saying that he's so good in bed, that he can make her orgasm quickly
Then I hit it from the back
Suggesting that he's having sex with her from behind
Snoopy you're so good, she screamin' and I like that girl
Referring to himself as Snoopy again, and enjoying her sexual reaction
She off in another world
Saying that she's so satisfied, she's lost in ecstasy
I ain't stop till you're finished
Saying that he won't stop having sex with her until she's fully satisfied
She love this gangsta especially when I'm in it, Dream
Saying that she loves this gangsta, particularly when he's having sex with her.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ARNALDO SANTOS PEREZ, RAMON AYALA, CALVIN CORDAZAR BROADUS, CORNELL HAYNES
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@blessbima0642
You're a gangsta if you're here during the corona crisis💯
@TruthBTold-
Naw, you're a Quarantined Gangsta
@heavensbutterfly1015
LMAO
@thehlfer5499
Summer breeze sippin coronas
@suzannereardon6835
still here man took awhile to find this song😎
@anti-bien-pensants6470
I don't want to be gangsta :)
@KattWuzHeer
Holy shit I finally found this damn song after so many years...... My life is now complete
@Dirtybandz
Lol me too XD
@travielee186
😂 me too I founded it after 6 years
@marcgg1227
+Ayanna Rodriguez haha just felt the same