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.
Hit Rocks
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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'Cause were all a little strong
But as for me I only G when I'm buss'n rocks
In the beach where the papers long
Now when I wake up in the morning
And I get up out my bed
I feel good, oh yes I do
Cause I still can give it up for you {What up cuz}
[Chorus]
You know you gotta have heart
I told you niggas from the start
If I'm still in it I'm in it for life
Always stay down and keep my muthafuckin' game tight
'Cause ever since elementary or was it pre-school, cool
I was a muthafuckin' fool
I had to have papers it was routine
A young nigga on a mission for them collard greens
I shake niggas, break niggas, make niggas , shank they selves
For fuckin' with my wealth
And it'll catch on
'Cause if it don't it's on
And 'cause I ain't even slippin' when I'm all alone
Sittin' back laughin' in the chronic zone
Clown me ya gone
Surround me it's on
And it's the same old song
Niggas paper so long
So if you want me, get me , got me
But now they call me Snoop Gotti
They call him Snoop Capone
Should of had shot him
And that's all I L.B.C. betta yet
That's all I D.P.G.C.
[Chorus]
Tryin' to get some bones
I'm slappin' bones
With some dogg pound gangstas in front of my home
Big 6, big 5 3's with ya bitch
My girls in the kitchen cookin' up some fish
Knuckle head nigga, thought I was slippin'
I'm blastin' at this nigga that was trippin'
But I wasn't slippin' I was on deck
I blast his ass peck peck know his shirts wet
With no remorse, I had to take him out
Dead, gone, lights out
I'm laughin' at this shit cause it was funny
Fuckin' with the Dogg I take your life and your money
And now I dip to my spot
And bet nobody speak on the 8-7
And set up shop with yo rocks
'Cause still all Doggs go to heaven
From my hood to your hood
Game recognize it's all to the good
So here's a toast to the indo
Doing it like it's the thang to do
I thought you knew
[Chorus]
Freestylin' C-stylin'
Snoop and Pooh comin' through fixin' to take you to the island
Where the bitches and the bud come free
And everybody listen to the D-O double G
Hoes on my dick, niggas on my nuts
People be lovin' me because I drop cuts
That makes sense and make big money
See Snoop is that nigga who don't have to play funny
But I got yo honey up under my wing
'Cause she like that song that the bow wow sing
I'll put her in a cling
I won't buy her a ring
But I'll put her on a hoe stroll make me
And even if she never saw me befo'
Theres just no way that she can tell me no
You know my game unbelievable baby
And it's strong enough to make your grandmama pay me
You know what I'm sayin'
Only the strong survive
Is this the question that you have to ask
But you gotta ask the question
See why the survivors Eastsida'z yea
[Chorus]
D.P.G.C.
West coast
Gangsta shit
DJ Pooh
D.P.G.C. yeah
That nigga Snoop Dogg
Old school to the new school
West coast rules fool
You betta ask somebody
D.P.G.C. yeah
Yeah
[Chorus]
The song Hit Rocks by Snoop Dogg is a rap song that tells the story of Snoop's early days as a drug dealer. The song's overall theme is about how difficult life can be and how people have to be strong to survive. The chorus repeats the phrase "we're all a little strong" and "I only G when I'm buss'n rocks," which means that he only talks about his former drug dealing past when he is performing for his audience.
Snoop talks about growing up in Long Beach, California, and how he had to have papers since he was a young kid. He explains how he had to hustle to make ends meet and how he would do anything to make money. He then tells a story about how he had to defend himself against another person who was trying to steal his drugs. He then goes on to say that his life is good because he can give it up for his fans.
The song is a reflection of Snoop's early life and how he had to hustle to make ends meet. The lyrics are raw and gritty, and the beats are reminiscent of old-school rap music. Although the song is about drugs and crime, Snoop's message is that people can overcome hardship and succeed by being strong and determined.
Line by Line Meaning
'Cause were all a little strong
Everyone has some inner strength within them
But as for me I only G when I'm buss'n rocks
I only feel truly confident when I'm making money through drug dealing
In the beach where the papers long
My drug dealing primarily happens on the beach where I can make a lot of money
Now when I wake up in the morning
When I start my day
And I get up out my bed
As soon as I get out of bed
I feel good, oh yes I do
I feel confident and positive about what I have to do today
Cause I still can give it up for you {What up cuz}
I'm still able to make money for you, my customers
'Cause you gotta have heart
To be successful in drug dealing, you need determination and perseverance
I told you niggas from the start
I warned people from the beginning
If I'm still in it I'm in it for life
I plan to continue drug dealing for the rest of my life
Always stay down and keep my muthafuckin' game tight
I remain lowkey and maintain my excellent drug dealing skills
'Cause ever elementary or was it pre-school, cool
I've always been a troublemaker
I was a muthafuckin' fool
I was foolish and made a lot of mistakes
I had to have papers it was routine
Making money became a routine and a necessity
A young nigga on a mission for them collard greens
I was driven to make money, no matter what
I shake niggas, break niggas, make niggas , shank they selves
I'm not afraid of violence to protect my drugs or money
For fuckin' with my wealth
If anyone tries to steal from me, they will be met with violence
And it'll catch on, 'Cause if it don't it's on
My reputation precedes me, and those who disrespect me will be met with violence
And 'cause I ain't even slippin' when I'm all alone
I don't let my guard down even when I'm alone
Sittin' back laughin' in the chronic zone
I relax by smoking marijuana
Clown me ya gone, Surround me it's on
If anyone disrespects me, they will be met with violence from my crew
And it's the same old song
It's a recurring pattern in the crime world
Niggas paper so long
Successful drug dealers make a lot of money
So if you want me, get me , got me
If you want drugs, come to me and you'll get them
But now they call me Snoop Gotti
I'm now known as Snoop Gotti, resembling wealth and power
They call him Snoop Capone
I'm also compared to notorious criminals, Al Capone and John Gotti
Should of had shot him
I should have killed an enemy
And that's all I L.B.C. betta yet, That's all I D.P.G.C.
That's how we roll in Long Beach - we represent the Dogg Pound Gangsta Crips
Tryin' to get some bones
I'm trying to make some money
I'm slappin' bones
I'm playing a game of dice
With some dogg pound gangstas in front of my home
I'm playing dice with members of my own gang
Big 6, big 5 3's with ya bitch
A reference to the numbers on the dice and having a female present
My girls in the kitchen cookin' up some fish
My girlfriend is cooking in the kitchen
Knuckle head nigga, thought I was slippin'
An enemy thought I let my guard down
I'm blastin' at this nigga that was trippin'
I shoot at the enemy who disrespected me
But I wasn't slippin' I was on deck
I wasn't letting my guard down, but was actually well prepared
I blast his ass peck peck know his shirts wet
I shoot him multiple times
With no remorse, I had to take him out
I killed him without feeling any guilt
Dead, gone, lights out
He's now dead and the situation is over
I'm laughin' at this shit cause it was funny
I find it amusing that he thought he could disrespect me and get away with it
Fuckin' with the Dogg I take your life and your money
If anyone disrespects me, they will lose their life and their money
And now I dip to my spot
I'm heading to my safe spot
And bet nobody speak on the 8-7
No one will talk about the crime that just happened
And set up shop with yo rocks
I will sell drugs to make more money
'Cause still all Doggs go to heaven
I will always remain successful even after I die
From my hood to your hood
My area to your area
Game recognize it's all to the good
People who know the drug dealing game understand how it works
So here's a toast to the indo
Here's to good marijuana
Doing it like it's the thang to do
Drug dealing has become a normal thing to do
Freestylin' C-stylin'
I'm free styling with my friend Pooh
Snoop and Pooh comin' through fixin' to take you to the island
We're going to transport you to another world with our music
Where the bitches and the bud come free
A place where women and marijuana are easily accessible
And everybody listen to the D-O double G
Everyone loves and respects Snoop Dogg's music
Hoes on my dick, niggas on my nuts
Women are attracted to me and men are jealous of my success
People be lovin' me because I drop cuts
People love my music because it's good
That makes sense and make big money
I make music that appeals to people and it earns me a lot of money
See Snoop is that nigga who don't have to play funny
I don't have to pretend to be someone I'm not
But I got yo honey up under my wing
I'm with your girlfriend and I'm going to take care of her
'Cause she like that song that the bow wow sing
She likes a song performed by Bow Wow
I'll put her in a cling
I'll make her cling to me
I won't buy her a ring
I won't marry her
But I'll put her on a hoe stroll make me
I'm going to make her work as a prostitute for me
And even if she never saw me befo'
Even if she doesn't know me personally
Theres just no way that she can tell me no
She can't refuse me because of my power and reputation
You know my game unbelievable baby
My skills and tactics are incredible
And it's strong enough to make your grandmama pay me
I'm so powerful that even your grandma would pay me if she had to
Only the strong survive
In the drug dealing game, only the strongest and smartest survive
Is this the question that you have to ask
Asking if only the strong survive is a rhetorical question
But you gotta ask the question
You need to make sure you understand the game fully
See why the survivors Eastsida'z yea
The survivors are from the eastside of Long Beach, referring to his gang
D.P.G.C.
Dogg Pound Gangsta Crips
West coast
Western United States
Gangsta shit
Criminal activity
DJ Pooh
A rapper and producer who worked with Snoop Dogg
That nigga Snoop Dogg
A reference to himself
Old school to the new school
From the past to the present
West coast rules fool
West coasters are the best
You betta ask somebody
If you want to know about me, ask around
D.P.G.C. yeah
Referring to his gang again
Yeah
Just an interjection
[Chorus]
Repeating the chorus
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, MARK S JORDAN
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