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.
Hi Definition
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
(You street folks don't need permission my life's in hi-definition)
Listen with your eyes follow with your ears
(I don't need no intermission my life's in hi-definition)
And my return, is more like a re-up
I hold a hole like a tea-cup
World in one hand, while the other hand throw a peace up
I got like five more man I'm something like Shiva
In that Fall of Rome No.IV Deluxe
See I've been around the world like the gnome
But I come from a zone where the homes are beat up
The folks, unknowns, and the stones all meet up
Police tap my phone, got my songs on speaker
Say he's back to poems, got their domes all geeked up
To get up on they thrones and become young leaders
Oprah put it on my culture now if that ain't wrong
Imus got it from the rhymers now if that ain't blown
They gave my man forty four now if that ain't long
I put it all on my shoulders now if that ain't strong
I made it out alive from the streets of the westside C-H-I
Now if that ain't home you better tell em
Gather 'round, go a-head and stare
(You street folks don't need permission my life's in hi-definition)
Listen with your eyes follow with your ears
(I don't need no intermission my life's in hi-definition)
And in my flyness I've become the hero and the sidekick
The rider and the nigga that'll ride with
In your ear like the maker of the vivrant
Asalamalakam to the maker of the vivrant
Them other niggas I don't vibe with
Now I was bout three when the eyes went
But I could see everything that you trying to be
You can't hide it
While you coming out your throat like a heimlich
I came up out the belly like an high scip
Only my circumstance reviced it
Hijacked the road and when they shot the pilot
I'm trying to go public so I can get to private
Then send Busy to go and get the pirates
Then hit Africa and try to fix the Virus
Go back to the hood tell Huggy open the hydrents
R.I.P Stack B. I'm gonna keep you alive kid
Dressed in something so fresh and wonderful
F-N-F and S-N double O-P
Gather 'round, go a-head and stare
(You street folks don't need permission my life's in hi-definition)
Listen with your eyes follow with your ears
(I don't need no intermission my life's in hi-definition)
Lupy, it's Snoopyy lets go out/wild
Tip toe through the door do it doggy style
And tell all my chicks in Chi-I-cago
Lupy hit the Lotto, Snoopy hit the bottle
Dolemite tight they bite, they might follow
Take this chill pill, will make you swallow
Recital is very homicidal
The big screen will capture it, cause it's hi-definition
Listen cooking collard greens in the kitchen
Them alphabet boys on a mission
If you ever get cash you better get it quick fast
Cause now-a-days niggas get the snitching on your bitch ass
Even your boys, best believe in your toys, out your game
Specially when a nigga know your real name
Blam blam with the blammer
Smile nephew your on candit camera, film at eleven
Dressed in something so fresh and wonderful
F-N-F and S-N double O-P
Gather 'round, go a-head and stare
(You street folks don't need permission my life's in hi-definition)
Listen with your eyes follow with your ears
(I don't need no intermission my life's in hi-definition)
In the opening verse, Snoop Dogg is claiming that he doesn't need permission to live his life in hi-definition, meaning that he is living his life to the fullest and experiencing everything in a vivid and intense way. The line "listen with your eyes follow with your ears" implies that the listener should pay attention to everything that is happening around them and take it all in, using both visual and auditory senses.
Lupe Fiasco delivers the second verse, referencing his travels around the world and his experiences growing up in a beat-up neighborhood where unknown people come together. He notes that despite the police tapping his phone and trying to silence him, his words have inspired listeners to become young leaders.
The final verse features both Snoop and Lupe trading verses, discussing topics such as being careful with who you trust, avoiding snitches, and staying vigilant in dangerous situations.
Overall, the song is a celebration of living life to the fullest and not letting anyone or anything hold you back.
Line by Line Meaning
Gather 'round, go a-head and stare
Come and listen closely, pay attention to what I have to say.
(You street folks don't need permission my life's in hi-definition)
I don't need anybody to tell me what to do because I live an extravagant lifestyle.
Listen with your eyes follow with your ears
Pay close attention to both what I say and what I do.
(I don't need no intermission my life's in hi-definition)
My life is always on display and I don't need to take breaks from it.
And my return, is more like a re-up
My comeback is like a replenishment, making sure I keep up with my success.
I hold a hole like a tea-cup
I handle my business in a delicate yet precise manner.
World in one hand, while the other hand throw a peace up
I have control and command over everything in my life, but also promote peace and positivity.
My other hand throwing We without the e up
I represent 'we', a group of people working together to make a difference.
I got like five more man I'm something like Shiva
I have many talents and abilities that make me seem like a godly figure.
In that Fall of Rome No.IV Deluxe
I have experience and knowledge like that of a scholar, which I express through my creative works (specifically my album, Fall of Rome No.IV Deluxe).
See I've been around the world like the gnome
I have traveled extensively and gained valuable knowledge from various cultures and perspectives.
But I come from a zone where the homes are beat up
Despite my success, I come from a place where homes and communities are not well-kept or supported.
The folks, unknowns, and the stones all meet up
People from all walks of life come together in my community, regardless of their social status or background.
Police tap my phone, got my songs on speaker
Law enforcement often violates my privacy and tries to silence me by using my artistic expression against me.
Say he's back to poems, got their domes all geeked up
People are excited by my return to poetry writing and it has the power to move and inspire them.
To get up on they thrones and become young leaders
My words of wisdom and encouragement inspire young people to become leaders and make a difference.
Oprah put it on my culture now if that ain't wrong
While it's good to have exposure, it's not right for a major figure like Oprah to just take and exploit aspects of black culture without proper recognition and compensation.
Imus got it from the rhymers now if that ain't blown
Radio personality Don Imus appropriated hip hop culture and language for his own entertainment, without truly understanding it or its impact.
They gave my man forty four now if that ain't long
My friend received a lengthy prison sentence, which is excessively harsh and unfair.
I put it all on my shoulders now if that ain't strong
I take full responsibility for my actions and the impact they have on others.
I made it out alive from the streets of the westside C-H-I
I narrowly escaped a dangerous and challenging environment in Chicago's westside.
Now if that ain't home you better tell em
Chicago, despite its difficulties and struggles, will always be my home and I am proud of where I come from.
And in my flyness I've become the hero and the sidekick
My unique style and confidence have made me both a main protagonist and a supportive character in my own story.
The rider and the nigga that'll ride with
I am a leader and a strong supporter of those who share similar values as myself.
In your ear like the maker of the vivrant
My words and music are not just heard, but felt and experienced deeply.
Asalamalakam to the maker of the vivrant
I am giving respect and acknowledgement to the person who created the vivrant style of music.
Them other niggas I don't vibe with
I don't have any connection or positive feelings towards other people who don't embody my values or principles.
Now I was bout three when the eyes went
I was very young when I first became aware of the world around me and the injustices that exist.
But I could see everything that you trying to be
Despite my young age, I am perceptive and can see through people's facades and intentions.
You can't hide it
I can see through your lies and deceit.
While you coming out your throat like a heimlich
You are trying to deceive me, but your true intentions are choking you and causing you to struggle.
I came up out the belly like an high scip
I was born with exceptional talent and potential.
Only my circumstance reviced it
My environment and upbringing challenged me, but ultimately fueled my success and creativity.
Hijacked the road and when they shot the pilot
I took control and took risks, but not without facing obstacles and dangers.
I'm trying to go public so I can get to private
I want to share my success and achievements with others, but also keep some aspects of my life private and personal.
Then send Busy to go and get the pirates
I will employ the help of people I trust to retrieve and protect what is rightfully mine from those trying to steal it.
Then hit Africa and try to fix the Virus
I want to use my platform and resources to make a positive impact in Africa, specifically in combating diseases like AIDS.
Go back to the hood tell Huggy open the hydrents
I want to give back to my community by helping improve its infrastructure and resources.
R.I.P Stack B. I'm gonna keep you alive kid
I will honor and memorialize my friend Stack B, who has passed away, by continuing to carry on his legacy and working towards our shared goals.
Dressed in something so fresh and wonderful
I dress in a way that represents my unique style, creativity, and success.
F-N-F and S-N double O-P
I represent both F-N-F (my music and creative group) and S-N double O-P (myself as a successful artist and public figure).
Lyrics © Global Talent Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Al Shuckburgh, Calvin Broadus, Jason Boyd, Wasalu Jaco
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jessica Bryant
on Everyday Is Like Christmas to Me
yo what up