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.
Groupie Luv
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Groupie Luv
(Intro: Snoop Dogg)
This is a DJ Whoo production
In conjunction with Doggystyle Records and 213
I need a ride or die groupie that can get dirty in Gucci
On the floor or the floor or the hoopty while she loving me up
I'm usually the instigator
But ain't nothing greater
Than a X-rater with a nickname like vibrator
I need to do a remix to "Area Codes"
I..got..hoes and plenty more
The way it kicks on time is out of control
So when my nigga Snoop Dogg comes and kicks the door
(Snoop Dogg)
When I walk up in the door
You best to know it's pimping on the hoe
213 gets the crunk for sure
And they know about us everywhere we go
(Warren G)
And where the groupies at
(Chorus: Nate Dogg & (Snoop Dogg))
I was just about to call
'Till Snoop Dogg told me that he boned
'Till Warren G told me he rolled
(I told you she's a grooouuuppp)
Hoooooeeeee!!!
Nate Dogg in the house tonight looking for some groupie love
Snoop Dogg in the house tonight looking for some groupie love
Warren G in the house tonight looking for some groupie love
(213 all in your face and we trying to find)
Groupie Love
(Verse 2: Snoop Dogg)
Looking for a chick
That love that West Coast gangster ****
Yeah girl if you think that you're the one
Let's go and have ourselves some fun
You ain't got a bring nothing at all
Just enjoy the adventures of the Dogg
I heard you like my smile
My rap, my pimp, my style
Well it's on you what it do
You got to let Nate hit it too
'Cus when we come to your town
Rule is pimps up, draws down
(Warren G)
And where the groupies at
(Chorus)
(Verse 3: Snoop Dogg)
My fast scheme on them
We can tag team on them
That's what we need to do
Just me, G and you
It's cool when I'm seeing you
Get ready for a nine inch dick, me and the D in you
I know you don't want to miss this
Some classic LBC, 213 ****
We in your city get busy 'till you get dizzy
Trying to find all our fans
To load them up in our vans
(Warren G)
We hate to end the show
But there's a lot of groupies at the door
Another everyone to take a see
All aboard and launch 213
And where the groupies at
(Chorus)
The lyrics to Snoop Dogg's "Groupie Luv" describe the trio's desire for female attention and intimate encounters, using vulgar and graphic language. The song's verses are rapped by Warren G and Snoop Dogg, both expressing their desire for a "ride or die groupie" who can keep up with their extravagant lifestyle and sexual demands. The chorus, sung by Nate Dogg, emphasizes the trio's quest for "groupie love," calling out to all the eager fans waiting at the door after their shows.
Despite the song's sexually explicit lyrics, it can also be interpreted as a commentary on the objectification and exploitation of women by male celebrities who rely on their fans for validation and fame. The line "Rule is pimps up, draws down" suggests that the women are expected to comply with the group's sexual desires, reinforcing traditional gender roles and power dynamics.
Overall, "Groupie Luv" is a song that both celebrates and critiques the hedonistic lifestyle of successful musicians, highlighting the complex and often problematic relationships between celebrities and their fans.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a DJ Whoo production
This song was produced by DJ Whoo
In conjunction with Doggystyle Records and 213
The song was created by Doggystyle Records and 213 along with the producer DJ Whoo
I need a ride or die groupie that can get dirty in Gucci
I am looking for a groupie who is loyal and adventurous and can enjoy expensive things with me
On the floor or the floor or the hoopty while she loving me up
We can do whatever we want - on the expensive Gucci fabric, on whatever floor or if in the car's back seat, sex is love and love is sex
I'm usually the instigator
I am usually the one who initiates things
But ain't nothing greater
But nothing is better
Than a X-rater with a nickname like vibrator
Than a girl who is very good at sexual activities and goes by the nickname vibrator
I need to do a remix to 'Area Codes'
I need to create a new version of the song 'Area Codes'
I..got..hoes and plenty more
I have a lot of girls and there are many more waiting for me
The way it kicks on time is out of control
The rhythm of the song is perfect and amazing
So when my nigga Snoop Dogg comes and kicks the door
So when Snoop Dogg joins me and enters the room
When I walk up in the door
When I enter the room
You best to know it's pimping on the hoe
You should know that I am being a pimp to the groupies
213 gets the crunk for sure
Our group 213 is getting everyone excited
And they know about us everywhere we go
Everyone knows us wherever we go
And where the groupies at
Where are the groupies located?
I was just about to call
I was just about to make a call
'Till Snoop Dogg told me that he boned
Until Snoop Dogg informed me that he had sex with the girl
'Till Warren G told me he rolled
Until Warren G informed me that he had sex with the girl
(I told you she's a grooouuuppp)
Hoooooeeeee!!!
I warned you that she is a groupie!
Nate Dogg in the house tonight looking for some groupie love
Nate Dogg is in the house tonight and he is searching for a groupie to have sex with
Snoop Dogg in the house tonight looking for some groupie love
Snoop Dogg is in the house tonight and he is searching for a groupie to have sex with
Warren G in the house tonight looking for some groupie love
Warren G is in the house tonight and he is searching for a groupie to have sex with
(213 all in your face and we trying to find)
Groupie Love
213 is right in front of you, trying to find some groupie love
Looking for a chick
I am searching for a girl
That love that West Coast gangster ****
Who enjoys West Coast gangster lifestyle
Yeah girl if you think that you're the one
If you believe you are the one for me
Let's go and have ourselves some fun
Let's have some fun together
You ain't got a bring nothing at all
You don't have to bring anything with you
Just enjoy the adventures of the Dogg
Just enjoy the experience of being with me
I heard you like my smile
I heard that you like my smile
My rap, my pimp, my style
You also like my music, my ability to attract girls and my style
Well it's on you what it do
It's up to you what you decide to do
You got to let Nate hit it too
You have to let Nate have sex with you as well
'Cus when we come to your town
Because when we visit your city
Rule is pimps up, draws down
The rule is that the pimps are on, pants down
My fast scheme on them
My quick plan for them
We can tag team on them
We can collaborate to have sex with them
That's what we need to do
That is what we should do
Just me, G and you
Just me, G and you together
It's cool when I'm seeing you
It's great when I see you
Get ready for a nine inch dick, me and the D in you
Be ready to have sex with me and Warren G
I know you don't want to miss this
I know you don't want to miss out
Some classic LBC, 213 ****
Some classic Long Beach, 213 lifestyle
We in your city get busy 'till you get dizzy
We get busy in your city until you are too tired to have sex anymore
Trying to find all our fans
We are looking for all of our fans
To load them up in our vans
To put them in our vans and travel with them
We hate to end the show
We don't want to end the show
But there's a lot of groupies at the door
But there are a lot of groupies waiting outside
Another everyone to take a see
We need to say goodbye to everyone
All aboard and launch 213
Everyone get on board and let's leave together
And where the groupies at
Where are the groupies located?
Contributed by Alice N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mattkay6729
Rest in peace Nate Dogg. The music industry lost a TRUE LEGEND.
@erenahmet8709
What a banger, rest in peace Nate Dogg, what a gangster
@SilentMovements305
Till thisΒ i can't believe Nate Dogg is dead.
@melianejoseph6839
David Lopez need a clap
@leonjones5925
RIP Nate Dogg
@hollins35
Listen to his son Nhale aka Baby Nate he sounds just like his daddy
@dinglemaniac1541
I used to listen to this song all the time while playing GTA San Andreas back in 2004. Never understood why, but the beat felt like it fit the game perfect to me, so I'd keep it on loop.
Yesterday I found out this song was produced by DJ Pooh. DJ Pooh wrote the script for San Andreas... whoa.
@dwiley9300
This album was so underrated! First year in college, brings back memories.
@chefcorey-ardee4253
Same.
@isaacnonu8978
@@chefcorey-ardee4253 p000β°p