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.
Issues
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Bow Wow
Yeah
Dogg House
Oh serious
I heard that
So I didn't know about all that
Keep my industry as much as possible
Snoop Dogg
Found out, found out
On all y'all n****s
Check me out homie
Everywhere I go
I got n****s and b****es on my dick trying to take my s***
Now, I don't really know
But I try to keep my head to the skitta
Slice my piece of hitta
What you hating for?
You better get up, get out and get your own, N****
Pick up the phone and holla at your folks
Young locs in the hood, mashing Dogg House
F*** them other fools
D-O-double G
Kick back, blaze the sack
I catch a muthaf***ing big, Mack Attack
We blazing up the dogg
It'll hurt you
Nothing but purple in my circle
To the day we die
We don't get money, b****es and high
Dogg House Gangsta Crip
Right back in your muthaf***ing a** for the are-2-G, b****
What y'all want to do?
Seems like n****s want to talk all night
What we gonna do?
We ain't gonna say nothing more, we gonna get with ya'll, on side
That's how suppose to see
So all that straggling in the gate trying to get close to me
Y'all n****s need to stop
Trying to flip the hip hop scrip
I snap and crackling POP
Tell your friends and folks
It's a whole new year and situation and I'm still hating hoes
Will it ever stop?
Look I really don't know but on the up I doubt that, loc
Now what about your hood?
Man, I'm doing mine they're doing there's
So I guess It's all good
And, what about your crew?
S***, my crew it's +Tha Eastsidaz+
Fool, I thought you knew
Dogg Pound ain't the same?
Yeah, them n****s split up and did they own thang and went made their own gang
Money is thicker than water?
That's f*** up but on the real that's how it is 'cause, damn
The world just ain't the same?
And come to find out this n****s crossing out my muthaf***ing name
So what am I to do?
I put it on mind continue to shine
Everything fine
In G-O-D we trust
That's why ya'll suckers can't "Touch us, Touch us"
Meech you made the beat
And you know when we get together
S***, we like bread and meat
We coming with the heat
Close your mouth cause Dogg House is definitely turning it out
And what about the cop?
I pay them and the ones I didn't I slaved them, haha
Will it ever stop?
It's like asking "Who is it" before a n**** even knock
The game is here to stay?
And I'm here to change the rules cause I'm a player that loves to play
Did you thank the lord today?
Think I did and on that note young loc, I'm getting dose
Why you tell the truth?
'Cause I'm hundred twenty proof from the turf to the roof
Bigg Snoop
The lyrics to Snoop Dogg's song Issues discuss the rapper's feelings about the industry and the people around him trying to take his success. He raps about keeping his head up and staying true to himself amid the negative influences around him. He also talks about his crew and how they work together as well as addressing the issue of police and the power dynamic between them and the people they serve.
Throughout the song, Snoop Dogg uses his signature style of flow and rhymes to create a message that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. His lyrics delve into deeper issues of power and control in the music industry and society as a whole. He also gives a nod to his crew and the people who have supported him along the way.
Overall, the song Issues is a reflection of Snoop Dogg's personal journey and his experiences with the music industry. It is a testament to his resilience and determination to stay true to his roots despite the many challenges he has faced.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh serious
I'm serious, pay attention
I heard that
I heard some rumors
So I didn't know about all that
I don't have all the details of this situation
Keep my industry as much as possible
I try to keep my private life away from the public eye
Snoop Dogg
This is Snoop Dogg talking
Found out, found out
I got some important information
On all y'all n****s
About all of you people in the industry
Check me out homie
Listen carefully to what I have to say
Everywhere I go
No matter where I am
I got n****s and b****es on my dick trying to take my s***
I have people constantly trying to take advantage of me
Now, I don't really know
I'm not sure
But I try to keep my head to the skitta
I try to stay focused on what's important
Slice my piece of hitta
I'm gonna take my share of the good things in life
What you hating for?
Why are you jealous?
You better get up, get out and get your own, N****
You need to start working hard for your own success
Pick up the phone and holla at your folks
Talk to your friends for advice
Young locs in the hood, mashing Dogg House
Young guys in the neighborhood, representing Dogg House
F*** them other fools
I don't care about the others
D-O-double G
Referring to Snoop Dogg
Kick back, blaze the sack
Relax and smoke some weed
I catch a muthaf***ing big, Mack Attack
I'm on top of the game
We blazing up the dogg
We're smoking weed
It'll hurt you
It can be dangerous
Nothing but purple in my circle
Weed is all we smoke
To the day we die
Until we die
We don't get money, b****es and high
We don't care about money, women and drugs
Dogg House Gangsta Crip
This is the name of the gang I belong to
Right back in your muthaf***ing a** for the are-2-G, b****
We're always ready to fight and defend ourselves
What y'all want to do?
What's the plan?
Seems like n****s want to talk all night
It seems like people want to argue
What we gonna do?
How are we going to handle this?
We ain't gonna say nothing more, we gonna get with ya'll, on side
We're not going to talk anymore, we're going to take action
That's how suppose to see
That's how things should be
So all that straggling in the gate trying to get close to me
All those who try to get close to me are not welcome
Y'all n****s need to stop
You guys need to stop what you're doing
Trying to flip the hip hop scrip
Trying to change the rules of the hip hop genre
I snap and crackling POP
I'm going to react strong
Tell your friends and folks
Spread the word
It's a whole new year and situation and I'm still hating hoes
Things have changed but I still don't like certain people
Will it ever stop?
Will things ever change?
Look I really don't know but on the up I doubt that, loc
I'm not sure, but I don't have high hopes
Now what about your hood?
How's your neighborhood doing?
Man, I'm doing mine they're doing there's
I'm doing what I can, they're doing their own thing
So I guess It's all good
I guess that's okay
And, what about your crew?
How's your group of friends doing?
S***, my crew it's +Tha Eastsidaz+
My crew is doing well
Fool, I thought you knew
I thought you already knew that
Dogg Pound ain't the same?
Has Dogg Pound changed?
Yeah, them n****s split up and did they own thang and went made their own gang
Yes, they split up and formed their own gang
Money is thicker than water?
Money is more important than family
That's f*** up but on the real that's how it is 'cause, damn
It's messed up, but that's how it is
The world just ain't the same?
The world has changed
And come to find out this n****s crossing out my muthaf***ing name
I found out someone is disrespecting me
So what am I to do?
What should I do in this situation?
I put it on mind continue to shine
I'll keep working hard and being successful
Everything fine
Everything's good
In G-O-D we trust
We believe in God
That's why ya'll suckers can't "Touch us, Touch us"
That's why they can't bring us down
Meech you made the beat
The producer of this song is Meech
And you know when we get together
We make good music when we collaborate
S***, we like bread and meat
We work together like a perfect combination
We coming with the heat
We're coming strong
Close your mouth cause Dogg House is definitely turning it out
Shut up and watch us do amazing things
And what about the cop?
What about the police?
I pay them and the ones I didn't I slaved them, haha
I bribe the police officers and make life hard for the ones I don't bribe
Will it ever stop?
Will this corruption ever end?
It's like asking "Who is it" before a n**** even knock
It's inevitable, it's like trying to predict who's at the door before they knock
The game is here to stay?
The music industry is going to last
And I'm here to change the rules cause I'm a player that loves to play
I'm going to change the industry with my unique style
Did you thank the lord today?
Have you been grateful for everything you have?
Think I did and on that note young loc, I'm getting dose
Yes I did, and I'm going to do my thing now
Why you tell the truth?
Why do you always tell the truth?
'Cause I'm hundred twenty proof from the turf to the roof
Because I'm always honest, no matter the situation
Bigg Snoop
This is Bigg Snoop, one of Snoop Dogg's nicknames
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, CECIL WOMACK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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