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.
I Miss That Bitch
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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This one right here is dedicated to a lot of famous players out there
That might have been in love before
I know some of you might not think gangstas fall in love (I miss that bitch)
But uh, it's true
If you been in love like I been in love before, you know
It's hard to get with somebody once they gone (I miss that bitch)
It's hard to replace that special someone
Dip dive and so socialize
And what we gon do right here (I miss that bitch)
We goin' kick something over this HiTek beat right here
For all the players that lost somebody special
And wonder where she at
E. White kick that shit (I miss that bitch)
[E. White]
I got my eyes wide open
The whole time I'm holding on to hope with you on my mind
It's been a while child, I'm getting down with Dogg
I bet my name all around your wall
Perhaps I went to jail
That left us out of touch
Shoulda shot some mail or something
Ain't no telling where she at now
I be God damn
Baby I really want to see what you got now
I'm all grown up with my shit together
I don't know if I'mma see you ever
I got a woman and shit,but I must admit this
You at the top of my list
Unforgetable
Fuck with them nigga do
I still miss, there ain't no getting rid of you
But in the mean time I'mma get with cha
Until I get somebody with your hook up Imma hit ya
[Chorus]
I miss that bitch
She was a pot of gold
Her body was cold
I don't know where you went
Where did you go (I miss that bitch)
Shopping around looking around
I'm try to see
Where could you be
How could you do this to me (I miss that bitch)
[Snoop]
My momma got mad
I was young when I hooked up with her
One hit and I couldn't stop trippin
A long lasting relationship
Pass you around, and let my niggas take a hit
I used to break you down just to roll you up
You the real, you never will slow me up
And you was always on my mind
Say no more
I still miss you at times
All of a sudden you lost my interest
I packed it up and set about my business
You used to have a hold on me
Sometimes to the point that they said you controlled me
I kept going to jail and all that
Get out, fuck with you again, I'm right back
I guess I had to learn the hard way baby
I'm leaving you alone cause you driving me crazy (I miss that bitch)
[Chorus]
Ohhhhh
Mary, mary, mary
Quite contrary
Ohhhhh
Every time I think about that girl
Make a nigga want to have a wet dream
Release some steam
ohhhhhh, ohhhhhhh, ohhhhhh
I miss that bitch
The song 'I Miss That Bitch' by Snoop Dogg is a tribute to all those people who have loved and lost someone special. The song speaks about how it's not easy to replace a person who has meant so much to you and how it's hard to move on after they're gone. Snoop Dogg starts by dedicating the song to a lot of famous players who might have been in love before but lost the special someone. He acknowledges that it's true that even gangstas fall in love and it's hard to deal with their absence. E. White then takes over and expresses his feelings about a woman he loved but lost touch with after he went to jail. He talks about how much he misses her and how he wishes to see her again. He speaks about how she was unforgettable and how he still thinks about her even though he now has a woman.
The chorus reiterates the theme of the song as both Snoop Dogg and E. White express their longing for the person they miss. The song, therefore, is an ode to love and how hard it is to move on from someone who once meant so much to you.
Line by Line Meaning
This one right here is dedicated to a lot of famous players out there
This song is for all the famous players who've been in love before.
That might have been in love before
It's possible that these famous players have fallen in love before.
I know some of you might not think gangstas fall in love (I miss that bitch)
I understand that people usually don't associate gangstas with love (but I loved someone and I miss her)
But uh, it's true
However, it's a reality.
If you been in love like I been in love before, you know
For those who've been in love, you'll understand what I'm saying.
It's hard to get with somebody once they gone (I miss that bitch)
It's challenging to replace that special someone once they're no longer present
It's hard to replace that special someone
Finding someone like your special someone is tough
When they just up and you know
Especially, if they leave you unexpectedly
Dip dive and so socialize
Meeting new people and socializing won't help you forget them
And what we gon do right here (I miss that bitch)
So, in this song, we're going to talk about missing that special someone.
We goin' kick something over this HiTek beat right here
We're going to make music over this HiTek beat.
For all the players that lost somebody special
This song is for all the players who lost someone special.
And wonder where she at
This is for all those who wonder where their ex-lover is now.
E. White kick that shit (I miss that bitch)
E. White, sing that song about missing someone.
I got my eyes wide open
I'm awake and alert.
The whole time I'm holding on to hope with you on my mind
I'm hopeful and dreaming about you all the time.
It's been a while child, I'm getting down with Dogg
It's been a long time, I'm hanging out with Snoop Dogg.
I bet my name all around your wall
I bet you have my name all over your walls.
Perhaps I went to jail
Maybe I went to jail.
That left us out of touch
And that caused us to lose touch.
Shoulda shot some mail or something
I should've sent you letters or something.
Ain't no telling where she at now
I have no idea where you are currently located.
I be God damn
I'll be damn
Baby I really want to see what you got now
I'd love to see what you are up to.
I'm all grown up with my shit together
I'm an adult now and I have my life together.
I don't know if I'mma see you ever
I'm not sure if I will ever see you again.
I got a woman and shit,but I must admit this
I have a lady now, but I have to admit this.
You at the top of my list
You're on the top of the list of people I miss.
Unforgetable
You're unforgettable.
Fuck with them nigga do
I don't care what other people do.
I still miss, there ain't no getting rid of you
I still miss you. I can't stop thinking about you.
But in the mean time I'mma get with cha
But for now, let's hang out.
Until I get somebody with your hook up Imma hit ya
Until I find somebody who is like you, I'll stay in touch.
I miss that bitch
I miss that girl.
She was a pot of gold
She was valuable to me.
Her body was cold
She was distant and unresponsive.
I don't know where you went
I have no idea where you went.
Where did you go (I miss that bitch)
Where did you go? I miss you.
Shopping around looking around
Searching for something or someone.
I'm try to see
I'm attempting to understand.
Where could you be
Where could you be?
How could you do this to me (I miss that bitch)
Why did you leave me? I miss you.
My momma got mad
My mother got upset.
I was young when I hooked up with her
I was young when I fell in love with her.
One hit and I couldn't stop trippin
Once I fell in love, I couldn't stop thinking about her.
A long lasting relationship
We had a long-lasting relationship.
Pass you around, and let my niggas take a hit
I introduced you to my friends, and they all liked you too.
I used to break you down just to roll you up
I used to prepare you so that we could smoke together.
You the real, you never will slow me up
You were real and never slowed me down.
And you was always on my mind
I always thought about you.
Say no more
I don't need to say anymore.
I still miss you at times
I still miss you sometimes.
All of a sudden you lost my interest
Suddenly, I lost interest in you.
I packed it up and set about my business
I moved on and focused on other things.
You used to have a hold on me
You used to have a strong influence on me.
Sometimes to the point that they said you controlled me
Sometimes people thought you controlled me.
I kept going to jail and all that
I kept going to jail and other things happened.
Get out, fuck with you again, I'm right back
I got out of jail and started hanging out with you again.
I guess I had to learn the hard way baby
I had to learn the hard way.
I'm leaving you alone cause you driving me crazy (I miss that bitch)
I'm leaving you alone because you're driving me insane. However, I still miss you.
Mary, mary, mary
Mary Jane
Quite contrary
You were contrary to everything.
Every time I think about that girl
Whenever I think about my ex-girlfriend.
Make a nigga want to have a wet dream
You make me want to have a sexual dream.
Release some steam
I need to let off some steam.
I miss that bitch
I miss that girl.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARVIN YANCY, JERRY BUTLER, CALVIN BROADUS, TONY COTTRELL, ERIC F. WHITE, JERRY BUDDY LONG
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4 Hindsight
You can tell that Snoop was in love with the 70s
Tommy Pearson
That Baseline has you deep in the beat especially after some fresh Greens....
Em Inglewood
Lol! Foreal Tho 👍
damn nina
I thought he sampled the baseline too but after hearing the Jerry Butler track this came from Hi Tek came up with the bassline his damn self. I love it
A Makaveli
E-White Killed it ✅
reco boyd
💯
Lavell
E White 💪🏾the real niggas love you mane
E White
Thank u
Em Inglewood
@E White Yeah you murdered that, my G! Props. 🔥👍
E White
@Em Inglewood Thank u bro. Respect.