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.
Keep It Gangsta
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Niggaz and niggettes
Keepin' it gangsta
Niggaz and niggettes
[Warren G]
I was raised in the church but spent more days raised in the turf
And crime pays so I spent my days on the search
Nextel wave alert, renegades about the dirt
Hurt the fresh white t-shirt, that's when we skirt
These jerks ain't trying to flirt with the fellas
Besides, these rappers ain't doing no telling
Bailing with an attitude and that ain't nothing
and ain't no telling if dude gonna blast you
But got it confused, I break rules, take nothing from fools
I make it so that there's something gon' move
I move slow, bowguard the 'do low
Hit the Sillabard in a blue '64
Sitting kind of low in everywhere we go
We keeping it gangsta and that's for sho'
Come on!
[Nate Dogg]
It's that gangsta music that they adore
All the gangstas take the floor
When we step on stage, all the ladies scream for more
It's that gangsta music that they adore
All the gangstas take the floor
When we step on stage, all the ladies scream for more
[Nate Dogg]
My sister's cousin's told me
Her sister heard some stories
We were so gangsta growing up
We got the girls excited
Sluts up front just give their bodies
Take them straight to the after party
Two homeboys in the closet hiding
Ain't no fun if they can't ride it
I can't be faded
I'm a nigga from the motherfucking streets
Trump tight and you can't deny it
Fuck up everyone who's tried it
I remember when it started
Seems like yesterday morning
Blame it on us, yeah we did it
Took 'em probably got gangsta with it
[Chorus]
[Snoop Dogg]
Real flow, this is steel-toed biscuits
213 yeah we on that pimp shit
Mix in with some Crip shit, that's how it's scripted it
Bag it up, sack it up, give it to your dips
and bring me half back
I'm trying to get some spinners for that brand new Cadillac
Ride with me, roll with me, slipping down the runway doing about 450
I'm living the jet, clearing the deck, steering a 'Vette
You bitch niggaz ain't hearing me yet
So I pull out my hollow with heaters
Pop 'em and bleed 'em you niggaz better follow the leader
Skippity we boop we rock scooby doo
What would life be nigga without Big Snoop?
Don't trip cuz I'ma always G for y'all
Hate on the law and LBC on ya dog
[Chorus]
[Snoop Dogg]
Yeah
It's 213, 213
Yeah it's 213
Yeah it's 213
Yeah we all so G for real
This 213
EAst side and LBC
This 213 you know and we all so G
[Chorus]
In Snoop Dogg's song "Keep It Gangsta," the lyrics reflect the artist's upbringing in a gang-affiliated environment and his commitment to staying true to his roots. He mentions being raised in the church but spending more time in the streets, where crime seems to offer a more lucrative path. Snoop Dogg embraces his gangsta persona, wearing a fresh white t-shirt with a smirk, and being alert for any potential threats or confrontations. He asserts that he follows his own rules and doesn't take anything from fools, ensuring that something will move in his favor. Snoop Dogg maintains a low profile, cruising in a blue '64 and always keeping things gangsta wherever he goes.
Nate Dogg's chorus provides insight into the appeal and impact of gangsta music. He suggests that gangstas are admired and respected, with the audience eagerly anticipating and responding to their performances. The lyrics also touch on the sexual allure associated with the gangsta lifestyle, mentioning girls offering their bodies and the after-party excitement. Despite the potential negative consequences, they proclaim their unapologetic gangsta identity, which has provided them with a sense of power and influence. The song celebrates their origin and their success, with the artists taking pride in their gangsta personas.
Line by Line Meaning
I was raised in the church but spent more days raised in the turf
I grew up going to church, but I also spent a lot of time in the streets
And crime pays so I spent my days on the search
Since committing crimes was profitable, I spent my time looking for opportunities
Parade with a smirk, fresh fade with a church
I confidently showed off with a smirk and a fresh haircut
Nextel wave alert, renegades about the dirt
We were always on the move, using Nextel phones for communication and engaging in illegal activities
Hurt the fresh white t-shirt, that's when we skirt
I didn't care about ruining my clean white t-shirt as I quickly left the scene
These jerks ain't trying to flirt with the fellas
Those guys aren't interested in socializing with other men
Besides, these rappers ain't doing no telling
In addition, these rappers aren't snitching or giving away information
Bailing with an attitude and that ain't nothing
Leaving with a confident attitude, and that's no small thing
and ain't no telling if dude gonna blast you
There's no way to predict if someone will shoot you
But got it confused, I break rules, take nothing from fools
However, they misunderstand me. I ignore rules and don't take anything from foolish people
I make it so that there's something gon' move
I ensure that something will happen or change
I move slow, bowguard the 'do low
I move cautiously, protecting my hairstyle
Hit the Sillabard in a blue '64
I drove to the Sillabard in a blue 1964 car
Sitting kind of low in everywhere we go
I keep a low profile wherever I am
We keeping it gangsta and that's for sho'
We continue to act like gangsters, and there's no doubt about it
It's that gangsta music that they adore
People adore this music associated with gangster culture
All the gangstas take the floor
All the gangsters start dancing
When we step on stage, all the ladies scream for more
When we perform on stage, the women go crazy with excitement
My sister's cousin's told me
A relative of mine told me
Her sister heard some stories
Her sister heard rumors
We were so gangsta growing up
We were very involved in the gangster lifestyle as we were growing up
We got the girls excited
We aroused the girls' excitement
Sluts up front just give their bodies
Promiscuous girls at the front willingly offer themselves sexually
Take them straight to the after party
We immediately take them to the party after the event
Two homeboys in the closet hiding
Two friends hiding in the closet
Ain't no fun if they can't ride it
It's not enjoyable if they can't participate
I can't be faded
I cannot be influenced or intimidated
I'm a nigga from the motherfucking streets
I come from the streets and represent that lifestyle
Trump tight and you can't deny it
I'm well-prepared and you can't ignore it
Fuck up everyone who's tried it
I've defeated anyone who has tried to challenge me
I remember when it started
I recall when it all began
Seems like yesterday morning
It feels like it was just yesterday morning
Blame it on us, yeah we did it
Hold us responsible, because yes, we did it
Took 'em probably got gangsta with it
They were influenced and adopted the gangster lifestyle
Real flow, this is steel-toed biscuits
My rap flow is authentic and it hits hard like steel-toed boots
213 yeah we on that pimp shit
We, representing the area code 213, are involved in pimping
Mix in with some Crip shit, that's how it's scripted it
We incorporate Crip gang activities into what we do, and that's how it's planned
Bag it up, sack it up, give it to your dips
We package drugs, put them in a bag, and give them to your girlfriends
and bring me half back
And then bring me half of the profit
I'm trying to get some spinners for that brand new Cadillac
I'm aiming to buy customized wheels for my new Cadillac
Ride with me, roll with me, slipping down the runway doing about 450
Join me on this journey, cruising down the street at a fast speed
I'm living the jet, clearing the deck, steering a 'Vette
I'm living a luxurious and extravagant lifestyle while driving a Corvette
You bitch niggaz ain't hearing me yet
You weak individuals don't understand me yet
So I pull out my hollow with heaters
I reveal my weapons with empty bullet casings
Pop 'em and bleed 'em you niggaz better follow the leader
Shoot them and make them bleed, you guys should follow my lead
Skippity we boop we rock scooby doo
We move and rock with confidence
What would life be nigga without Big Snoop?
What would life be like without me, Big Snoop?
Don't trip cuz I'ma always G for y'all
Don't worry because I'll always be a gangster for all of you
Hate on the law and LBC on ya dog
Disrespect the law and the Long Beach City on you, man
Yeah
It's 213, 213
Yeah it's 213
Yeah it's 213
Yeah we all so G for real
This 213
EAst side and LBC
This 213 you know and we all so G
This is the 213 area code, we represent the East Side and Long Beach City, and we're all true gangsters
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Tracy Curry, Bernie Worrell, Lorenzo Patterson, Andre Young, Walter Becker, Bootsy Collins, Calvin Broadus, Nathaniel Hale, George Jr. Clinton, Donald Fagan, Warren Iii Griffin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Wilcox3
20 years later and That beat is Still sick as hell. Never Gets Old.
@rucs7221
what is it called
@fugas1006
https://youtu.be/3Xkn-JHciFo👈
@dribblepi5554
Dam right got it on my phone
@alissa6
@@rucs7221 WSC - Hoo Bangin
@MaineDinero114
facts
@redrocket1889
Hats off to the camera coordinator, catching every perfect angle.
@cmart2060
Hahahahha. Just a big scam.
@StevePerez2900
@@cmart2060 how
@cmart2060
Because the camera is hiding his feet most the time. It’s just funny