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 Wanna Love You
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Konvict
Konvict Music (Tego Calderón)
(Snoop Dogg, Akon) and you know we up front
I see you windin' and grindin' up on the floor
I know you see me lookin' at you and you already know
I wanna love you (love you), you already know
Money in the air as mo' fell
Grab you by your coattail
Take you to the motel, ho sale
Don't tell, won't tell
Baby say, "I don't talk Dogg"
Then she told on me, oh well
Take a picture with me, what the flick gon' do?
Baby, stick to me and I'ma stick on you
If you pick me then I'ma pick on you
D-O-double G and I'm here to put this on you
I'm stuck on and yours is right
Rip ridin' the poles and them doors is tight
And I'ma get me a shot 'fo the end of the night
'Cause, and baby your for life
I see you windin' and grindin' up on the floor
I know you see me lookin' at you and you already know
I wanna love you (love you), you already know
I wanna love you (love you), you already know, girl
Shorty, I can see you ain't lonely
Handful of, and they all got cheese
See you looking at me, now what it's gon' be?
Just another tease far as I can see
Tryna get you up out this club
If it means spendin' a couple dubs
Throwin' 'bout 30 stacks in the back
Make it rain like that 'cause I'm far from a scrub
You know my pedigree, ex-dealer used to move 'phetamines
Girl, I spend money like it don't mean nothin'
And besides, I got a thing for you
I see you windin' and grindin' up on the floor (ajá)
I know you see me lookin' at you and you already know ('tá bien)
I wanna love you (love you), you already know (tú sabes)
I wanna love you (love you), you already know, girl (mira, mira)
Ey, te mentí con lo de hacernos jevos, con lo del viejo
Pero, mucho gusto, yo soy Tego (just smoking, just smoking)
Tú te vas pa' encima cuando caminas (¿qué, qué?)
Tú eres mi budín de esquina (uy) (baby, I see you)
Así que no te hagas la bruta y ponte pa' ésta ruta (ponte)
Que llegó Papá Machuca (papá) (yeah)
Te veo mirando
Sé lo que estás pensando (ajá)
Y te noto bellaqueando (uy)
Por ti, yo cambiaría par de día'
Hasta que deposite alguito en tu alcancía (ay Dios)
Quiero ser tu papi, mami
Dame un break, bendito
Que me tiene asfixia'ito (okey)
Girl, and while you're looking at me, I'm ready to hit the Caddy
Right up on the patio, move the patty to the Caddy
Baby, you got a fatty, the type I like to marry
Wanting to just give you everything and that's kinda scary
'Cause I'm lovin' the way you shake your ass
Bouncin', got me tippin' my glass
Normally don't get caught up too fast
But I got a thing for you
I see you windin' and grindin' up on the floor
I know you see me lookin' at you and you already know
I wanna love you (love you), you already know
I wanna love you (love you), you already know, girl (chula, chula)
Ando pensando en pájaro preñao' enchulao'
Me tienes bien emburrao'
En otra vida, te doy par de chamacos
En esta vine a romperte el trapo (ajá)
Na' de pensione', na' de embarazos
Si quiere uno yo trato (yo', yo')
Mamita, yo trato (¿tú tratas?)
(Yo', break it down for 'em real quick Tego)
Yo quiero darte (ayy) tabla (oh)
Mi chula, you know (ayy, oh)
Yo quiero darte (yeah) felpa
You already know, jaja (¿qué fue?)
(Wild, boy)
In Snoop Dogg's "Wanna Love You", featuring Akon, the rappers express their desire to love and cherish the woman they see dancing in front of them. Snoop Dogg's verse talks about his infatuation with the woman, willing to spend money and time to win her over. He talks about the bags of money he throws in the club to impress her, his past as a drug dealer, and his desire to be her partner for life. Meanwhile, Akon's verse mirrors Snoop's intentions, but Tego Calderón's verse is in Spanish and adds another layer to the song's message. He expresses his desire to have a child with the woman, but only if she wants it, and promises to take care of her financially. Overall, the song is a celebration of the beauty and allure of women.
Interestingly, "Wanna Love You" was initially produced for rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996, who did not finish recording it before his death. The beat was then passed onto G-Unit member Young Buck, who recorded a version with Akon that was released on his album "Buck the World". Snoop Dogg then recorded his version with Akon in 2006, which became the widely known version.
Line by Line Meaning
I see you windin' and grindin' up on the floor
I notice you dancing sensually and provocatively on the dance floor
I know you see me lookin' at you and you already know
I am aware that you have noticed me admiring you and you are not oblivious to it
I wanna love you (love you), you already know
I want to express affection to you and I think you are already aware of it
Money in the air as mo' fell
There is cash being thrown in the air as the party goes wild
Grab you by your coattail
I'll take you by your jacket and pull you towards me
Take you to the motel, ho sale
I want to take you to a motel to have sexual intercourse
Don't tell, won't tell
Let's keep this a secret
Baby say, "I don't talk Dogg"
She assures me she won't spread rumors about me
Then she told on me, oh well
Later, she betrayed my trust and revealed our secret, but it doesn't matter now
Take a picture with me, what the flick gon' do?
Let's take a photo together, how will it change anything?
Baby, stick to me and I'ma stick on you
Stick with me and I'll stay loyal to you
If you pick me then I'ma pick on you
If you choose me, I'll tease and flirt with you playfully
D-O-double G and I'm here to put this on you
My nickname is Dogg and I'm here to give you a good time
I'm stuck on and yours is right
I'm infatuated with you and feel like we're a good match
Rip ridin' the polernals and them doors is tight
We're driving fast and the car's doors are closed tightly
And I'ma get me a shot 'fo the end of the night
I'll drink before the night is over
'Cause, and baby your for life
Because you're special to me and I want to be with you forever
Shorty, I can see you ain't lonely
I can tell that you have friends and admirers around you
Handful of, and they all got cheese
You have a group of friends, and they are all wealthy
See you looking at me, now what it's gon' be?
I noticed you checking me out, so what's going to happen now?
Just another tease far as I can see
I think you're just playing around and teasing me
Tryna get you up out this club
I'm trying to convince you to leave the club with me
If it means spendin' a couple dubs
If it requires spending a few hundred dollars, then so be it
Throwin' 'bout 30 stacks in the back
I'll throw about 30 thousand dollars in the back of my car
Make it rain like that 'cause I'm far from a scrub
I'm not poor or cheap, so I'll make it rain money on you
You know my pedigree, ex-dealer used to move 'phetamines
I come from a background of drug dealing
Girl, I spend money like it don't mean nothin'
I'm a big spender and money doesn't mean much to me
And besides, I got a thing for you
On top of that, I really like you
Ey, te mentí con lo de hacernos jevos, con lo del viejo
Hey, I lied about us sleeping together and about your boyfriend
Pero, mucho gusto, yo soy Tego (just smoking, just smoking)
But, nice to meet you, my name is Tego (let's just smoke, let's just smoke)
Tú te vas pa' encima cuando caminas
You look really attractive when you walk
Tú eres mi budín de esquina
You're the girl that I desire
Así que no te hagas la bruta y ponte pa' ésta ruta
So don't act dumb and come with me on this path
Que llegó Papá Machuca
Daddy Machuca has arrived (referring to himself in the third person)
Te veo mirando
I see you looking at me
Sé lo que estás pensando
I know what you're thinking
Y te noto bellaqueando
I can tell you're being naughty
Por ti, yo cambiaría par de día'
For you, I would change many things
Hasta que deposite alguito en tu alcancía
Until I deposit a little something into your piggy bank
Quiero ser tu papi, mami
I want to be your daddy, baby
Dame un break, bendito
Cut me some slack, for goodness sake
Que me tiene asfixia'ito
You're suffocating me
Girl, and while you're looking at me, I'm ready to hit the Caddy
While you are admiring me, I'm prepared to drive us away in my Cadillac
Right up on the patio, move the patty to the Caddy
We'll drive up to the patio and then move to the car
Baby, you got a fatty, the type I like to marry
You have a curvaceous body that I would love to make my wife
Wanting to just give you everything and that's kinda scary
I'm so into you that I'm scared about giving you everything I have
'Cause I'm lovin' the way you shake your ass
I'm attracted to the way you move your body
Bouncin', got me tippin' my glass
Your dancing has impressed me so much that I'm tipping my drink
Normally don't get caught up too fast
I don't usually fall for someone so quickly
But I got a thing for you
But I really like you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Aliaune Thiam, Calvin Broadus
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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