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 4Γ 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 β 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"βthat 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 β 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.
Give Em 2 Her Dogg
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Give it up, give it up nigga, you know what's happenin
Lil Goldie Loc'll keep the DoggHouse crackin, lackin
We usin dubs for the subs and 15's for the tweeters posted up by
The tray, like gangstas with the heaters
Gangbangin is my shit nigga
Is you still gon' be my homie if I get a little bigger
Fuck a bitch, never switches my motto
Booyaka, booyaka, that's the sound from a cannon
Quick to leave a motherfucker dead right where you're standin
You want to roll with the doggs, but you can't
You too busy ridin nuts fool, get out the paint
[Snoop Dogg]
We came to give you what the fuck you want
(Give it to em dogg, do it to em dogg....)
We came to give you what the fuck you want
(Give it to em dogg, yeah, yeah, bang bang...)
[Snoop Dogg]
5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, ya bound to get dirty
Ya herdy, was servin, birdies, for herby and scrappy
That nigga lyin dogg go on and slap him
That's probably how rumors get started
See niggas be yappin off at the mouth
And don't be havin their heart in
Suckers, that's probably why I stay in the hills
And let my pitbulls smash on niggas that feel
I owe em somethin, dogg, throw me somethin
Nigga throw me somethin, shit I'm doin badder than you
And I ain't even fakin or frontin
So, quit the hatin 'fore I start dumpin
I jump in the 8 5 0 and smash on out
Meet me and Goldie Loc at the DoggHouse
Smoked out, Hennessy and plenty weed
Wit mo bitches, 4 bitches, some cole bitches, c'mon bitches
[Tray Deee]
We cold vicious, known pimpin, with no simpin
Stone crippin, low clippin, 4's drippin
Wet from my set, check my rep I'm a vet
Ex-felon, never tellin' represent it to death
Pack my flag, wear khakis with that extra sag
Mad dog in every last motherfucker I pass
Never ask would I mash with the tray on my neck
And my status been a classic I stay on the set
Let it rain, let it drip, turn the change to chips
Never nervous, stay in service from this gangsta shit
Cool time on the grind never mind the danger
Gun slanger, gangbanger, Long Beach mangler
Bringa of the noise like the Real McCoys
Niggas talk shit, walk quick or feel the toys
We in this business to win this whatever the cost
Goldie Loc, Snoop, and Tray Deee you're never to cross
Motherfuckers
[Snoop Dogg]
We came to give you what the fuck you want
(Give it to em dogg, do it to em dogg....)
We came to give you what the fuck you want
(Give it to em dogg, yeah, yeah, bang bang...)
In Snoop Dogg's song Give It 2'em Dogg, Goldie Loc and Snoop exchange verses over a heavy beat, giving off intense and almost aggressive vibes. Goldie Loc starts off the song by announcing his presence, claiming that he is the one who keeps "the DoggHouse crackin." He boasts about the sound system in his car and references to gang culture, indicating his involvement in it. He then warns anyone who disagrees with him to watch out for his bullets, stating "if you disagree with me watch out for my hollows." Meanwhile, Snoop talks about his personal experiences and his achievements in the industry. He addresses those who talk too much and hate on him, suggesting that they should stop before he begins to retaliate. Snoop's verse, like Goldie Loc's, is packed with references to violence, giving off the impression that they are not to be messed with. The song's chorus effectively emphasizes their message by confidently asserting that they have come to give their listeners what they want.
Line by Line Meaning
Give it up, give it up nigga, you know what's happenin
Let go of your doubts and embrace what's happening
Lil Goldie Loc'll keep the DoggHouse crackin, lackin
Goldie Loc will maintain the energetic atmosphere of DoggHouse
We usin dubs for the subs and 15's for the tweeters posted up by
The tray, like gangstas with the heaters
We're using high-quality sound systems, like gangsters with guns
Gangbangin is my shit nigga
Is you still gon' be my homie if I get a little bigger
I'm committed to being a gangster, will you still be my friend if I become more successful?
Fuck a bitch, never switches my motto
And if you disagree with me watch out for my hollows
I don't care about women, I never change my principles, and if you disagree with me, I'll shoot you
5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, ya bound to get dirty
Ya herdy, was servin, birdies, for herby and scrappy
If you hustle drugs, you'll eventually encounter danger and get your hands dirty
That nigga lyin dogg go on and slap him
That's probably how rumors get started
If someone lies, it's better to confront and hit them, otherwise, rumors may spread
See niggas be yappin off at the mouth
And don't be havin their heart in
Suckers, that's probably why I stay in the hills
And let my pitbulls smash on niggas that feel
People talk too much and pretend to be brave, but they're not, that's why I stay away and let my pitbulls attack those who disrespect me
We cold vicious, known pimpin, with no simpin
Stone crippin, low clippin, 4's drippin
Wet from my set, check my rep I'm a vet
Ex-felon, never tellin' represent it to death
We are cruel and merciless, famous for pimping, without being submissive, we're violent, using low cars and wearing relaxed pants, we're loyal and experienced ex-convicts representing our group till death
Let it rain, let it drip, turn the change to chips
Never nervous, stay in service from this gangsta shit
Cool time on the grind never mind the danger
Gun slanger, gangbanger, Long Beach mangler
We're okay with violence and turning it into profit, never scared, always ready to commit to this gangster lifestyle, taking it easy on the streets and never intimidated, known for carrying and using guns, being proud gang members from Long Beach
Bringa of the noise like the Real McCoys
Niggas talk shit, walk quick or feel the toys
We in this business to win this whatever the cost
Goldie Loc, Snoop, and Tray Deee you're never to cross
Motherfuckers
We're making noise like the Real McCoys and don't tolerate disrespect, if someone talks shit, they should be prepared to run because we'll chase after them and harm them if necessary, we're in it to win, no matter the sacrifice, and we shouldn't be crossed, motherfuckers
We came to give you what the fuck you want
(Give it to em dogg, do it to em dogg....)
We came to give you what the fuck you want
(Give it to em dogg, yeah, yeah, bang bang...)
We're here to offer what you need, and we'll give it to you, proudly and loudly
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, KEIWAN SPILLMAN, TRACEY DAVIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Brendan Wilkins
2020 and this song still Bangs put that purple in the air
OG SLIM
π€πΏ 2022
Whats Hatnin
Tracy Davis part is still the hardest feature on a song in rap history
Jerry Hannn
Still slapping till this day
Im not from LA Im from Inglewood
2021 and dis shit still slap to infinity and beyond π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯πͺπͺπͺπ€π―.
vedo 82
Let it rain let it drip turn this change 2 chips clever love dat lineπ―π―π― traydee he sounds convincing when he raps u can tell he really bout dat I remember seeing a clip where he was dressed up in a suit wit like this long ass coat on n he still had a big 44 or it was a big 357 on him real nigga shit right there π―π―π―
Baagchasin.j
bro certified
Keke Miller
Heard this for the first time this past Christmas.. While I was cleaning..I was cutting up with the broomπ€£π€£
Baagchasin.j
lol, classic song
DownForMyScratch CHAVIS
Everything about this classic is on point.ππ―