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.
Like This
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Alright let Snoop through with the Western Union (bitch though)
Damani! Soopafly! Hey Bad Lucc! What's up nigga?
I'd like to welcome the Western Union
Onto this "Blue Carpet Treatment"
Some player partners of mine
And we gon' show y'all this new dance we got
Like this (like this, it's easy to do)
Like this (yeah, it's so easy to do)
Grab a honey, take her to the floor and do it just like this
(You can do it, you can do it just just like this)
You don't have to break it down to the floor (c'mon, yeah)
All you gotta do is keep moving your hands like this
(Like this, you do can do it, you can do it too)
Like this (c'mon, you can do it, you can do it too)
I feel player when I move and dancing to the song
All I wanna do is get my groove on like this
I throw my hands like Marvin
Sorta like James Brown how I "Get Down"
I'm holding my chain so it don't swing
I'm sliding my feet, staying on the beat
I dip low then bring it back slow
If you didn't wanna dance, why you on the flo'?
Damani's on the go and Mr. Lucc on the catch-up
Soopa Doopa behind, and baby this a set-up
Two-step with me, call your girls
I got two ref's with me, they call the game quickly
Big boy smooth, I'm too cool for the runway
Playa of the year, my gear's set for Sunday
Wait right here girl I'm coming back Monday
Slide right in front of me
Get our dance on, Fred Astaire, Faye Dunaway
Eyes on us while we move to the clap
I'm nice with the dance and I'm smooth with the rap
We in the zone with the lights and glamor
Glass full of Patron, the code is grammar
Coat made of panther, excuse me miss
Let me show you how to do it
Like this (like this, it's easy to do)
Like this (yeah, it's so easy to do)
Grab a honey, take her to the floor and do it just like this
(You can do it, you can do it just just like this)
You don't have to break it down to the floor (c'mon, yeah)
All you gotta do is keep moving your hands like this
(Like this, you do can do it, you can do it too)
Like this (c'mon, you can do it, you can do it too)
I feel player when I move and dancing to the song
All I wanna do is get my groove on like this
Let me holla at you baby, come close, it's
Bigg Snoop Dogg, king of the coast, bitch
Walk with me, stay focused
Put it on me little mama, let me see you stroke this
It seems like, the mo' hits
On a slow drift, bubble like a fo'-fifth
And everybody everybody notice
So to cool cool Calvin Broadus
And every woman is a goddess
And every rapper is a artist
Yeah right, you're dead wrong, just sing along
It's Godzilla for reala my nigga, King Kong
Giving niggas the blues
As I'm walking on these fools in my blue suede tennis shoes
I'm two-stepping with my weapon close
On the dance flo' loc, cause you never know
Yeah baby girl, she's strapped, but she cool
'Cause we ain't come, to act no motherfucking fool
We just chilling like a villain, got my hands to the ceiling
And I'm feeling the feeling, come feeling like this
Like this (like this, it's easy to do)
Like this (yeah, it's so easy to do)
Grab a honey, take her to the floor and do it just like this
(You can do it, you can do it just just like this)
You don't have to break it down to the floor (c'mon, yeah)
All you gotta do is keep moving your hands like this
(Like this, you do can do it, you can do it too)
Like this (c'mon, you can do it, you can do it too)
I feel player when I move and dancing to the song
All I wanna do is get my groove on like this
Check it out
I-I know baby girl I know
See, out here in the West
Nah, we don't do that
We don't do the motorcycle dance
We don't do the snap, uh-uh
We do a lil' somethin like this, c'mere
C'mere, you think you can do that with me baby?
Do it just like this, c'mon
Yeah
The song "Like This" by Snoop Dogg featuring Westurn Union, Latoiya Williams, and Raul Midon is a fun, upbeat track that teaches a dance called the "Like This". The lyrics begin with Snoop Dogg introducing the Western Union to the "Blue Carpet Treatment" and encouraging everyone to try the new dance. The verses describe the dance moves and encourage listeners to join in. The bridge features Snoop Dogg rapping about his coolness while dancing and chilling with his friends.
One interesting aspect of the song is that it features several different artists, including a singer and a guitarist. Another is that it was produced by Teddy Riley, a legendary R&B producer known for his work with Michael Jackson and Bobby Brown. The song was also featured in the video game "Def Jam: Icon" in 2007. Additionally, the music video for the song was directed by Kevin Swain, who has also directed videos for Eminem and Kanye West.
In an interview with MTV, Snoop Dogg explained that the "Like This" dance was inspired by James Brown and that he wanted to bring back classic dance moves. He also stated that the dance was meant to be a fun, easy-to-learn dance that anyone could do. The song was released in 2006 as part of Snoop Dogg's ninth studio album, "Tha Blue Carpet Treatment".
Overall, "Like This" is a fun and catchy track that encourages listeners to dance and have a good time. The upbeat tempo and catchy chorus make it a perfect party song, while the easy-to-learn dance moves allow everyone to join in the fun.
Chords: The chord progression for the song is G - D - Em - C.
Line by Line Meaning
Whats up with that goddamn camera nigga what's cracking?
Snoop questions why someone is recording him and asks what's happening.
Alright let Snoop through with the Western Union (bitch though)
Snoop allows the members of the Western Union to join him and is addressing someone.
Damani! Soopafly! Hey Bad Lucc! What's up nigga?
Snoop greets his friends and collaborators.
I'd like to welcome the Western Union
Snoop is formally welcoming the Western Union.
Onto this "Blue Carpet Treatment"
Snoop is welcoming them to join him on his current project called 'Blue Carpet Treatment'.
Some player partners of mine
Snoop introduces the Western Union as his friends and associates.
And we gon' show y'all this new dance we got
Snoop and the Western Union are introducing a new dance.
Like this (like this, it's easy to do)
They are suggesting that their new dance is easy to learn and do.
Like this (yeah, it's so easy to do)
The chorus repeats how simple the new dance is.
Grab a honey, take her to the floor and do it just like this
Snoop and the Western Union are encouraging people to dance with a partner.
(You can do it, you can do it just just like this)
They assure listeners that anyone can do it just like they are doing.
You don't have to break it down to the floor (c'mon, yeah)
They are saying that the dance doesn't require excessive movement or energy.
All you gotta do is keep moving your hands like this
They explain that the key to the dance is moving your hands in a certain way.
(Like this, you do can do it, you can do it too)
They continue to encourage listeners to participate and try the dance themselves.
I feel player when I move and dancing to the song
Snoop describes the feeling he gets when he dances.
All I wanna do is get my groove on like this
He expresses his desire to dance and have a good time.
I throw my hands like Marvin
Snoop references Marvin Gaye, who used to dance with exaggerated hand movements.
Sorta like James Brown how I "Get Down"
Snoop compares his dancing to James Brown, who had a distinctive style.
I'm holding my chain so it don't swing
As he dances, Snoop holds onto his necklace so it doesn't move around too much.
I'm sliding my feet, staying on the beat
Snoop explains how he stays in rhythm while dancing.
I dip low then bring it back slow
He describes a specific move he performs while dancing.
If you didn't wanna dance, why you on the flo'?
Snoop questions why someone would be on the dance floor if they didn't want to dance.
Damani's on the go and Mr. Lucc on the catch-up
Snoop mentions his collaborators by name and suggests they are also dancing.
Soopa Doopa behind, and baby this a set-up
Snoop suggests that their dancing is a trap or a scheme.
Two-step with me, call your girls
He invites listeners to dance with him and bring their friends.
I got two ref's with me, they call the game quickly
Snoop references referees, implying that they are the ones who will judge and determine how well people are doing the new dance.
Big boy smooth, I'm too cool for the runway
Snoop describes himself as confident and stylish.
Playa of the year, my gear's set for Sunday
He continues to describe his sense of style and fashion.
Wait right here girl I'm coming back Monday
Snoop suggests that he will be partying throughout the weekend.
Slide right in front of me
He invites someone to come dance with him.
Get our dance on, Fred Astaire, Faye Dunaway
Snoop references classic movie stars known for their dancing skills.
Eyes on us while we move to the clap
He suggests that people are watching them as they dance.
I'm nice with the dance and I'm smooth with the rap
Snoop boasts about his abilities as both a dancer and a rapper.
We in the zone with the lights and glamor
Snoop describes the party atmosphere they are in.
Glass full of Patron, the code is grammar
He mentions the drinks they are consuming and the rules they follow.
Coat made of panther, excuse me miss
Snoop is wearing a coat made of panther skin and asks for someone's attention.
Let me show you how to do it
He implies he can teach the new dance to someone.
Let me holla at you baby, come close, it's
He continues to flirt and ask someone to come closer.
Bigg Snoop Dogg, king of the coast, bitch
He refers to himself as a powerful and influential figure in the music industry.
Walk with me, stay focused
He invites someone to go with him and concentrate.
Put it on me little mama, let me see you stroke this
He continues to flirt and suggest that someone dance with him closely.
It seems like, the mo' hits
He suggests that the more they party and dance, the better they feel.
On a slow drift, bubble like a fo'-fifth
He compares their dancing to the movement of a bottle of alcohol.
And everybody everybody notice
He implies that their dancing is being admired by those around them.
So to cool cool Calvin Broadus
He refers to his real name and implies that he is a fashionable and attractive figure at the party.
And every woman is a goddess
He addresses all the women at the party as being beautiful and special.
And every rapper is a artist
He acknowledges the creative abilities of other rappers at the party.
Yeah right, you're dead wrong, just sing along
He dismisses an opposing opinion and encourages everyone to sing and dance together.
It's Godzilla for reala my nigga, King Kong
He compares himself to a powerful monster and lover.
Giving niggas the blues
He suggests that he is overwhelming others with his skills and abilities.
As I'm walking on these fools in my blue suede tennis shoes
He describes himself defeating others in a manner similar to the famous story of Elvis Presley's blue suede shoes.
I'm two-stepping with my weapon close
He suggests that he is carefully and intelligently dancing while also being prepared for danger.
On the dance flo' loc, cause you never know
He explains why he needs to be vigilant and cautious while dancing.
Yeah baby girl, she's strapped, but she cool
He implies that someone else is also prepared for danger but is still calm and collected.
'Cause we ain't come, to act no motherfucking fool
He reminds himself and others that they are at the party to have fun and enjoy themselves, not to cause trouble.
We just chilling like a villain, got my hands to the ceiling
He expresses his relaxed and carefree attitude.
And I'm feeling the feeling, come feeling like this
He describes how good it feels to be dancing and enjoying himself.
Check it out
He invites everyone to pay attention and observe.
I-I know baby girl I know
He acknowledges and understands that someone is unsure or hesitant about dancing with him.
See, out here in the West
He explains that where they are, dance culture is different.
Nah, we don't do that
He suggests that they don't do a certain type of dance.
We don't do the motorcycle dance
He clarifies which dance they don't do.
We don't do the snap, uh-uh
He again clarifies which dances are not popular.
We do a lil' somethin like this, c'mere
He invites someone to dance with him in their preferred style.
C'mere, you think you can do that with me baby?
He continues to flirt and ask someone to dance with him.
Do it just like this, c'mon
He encourages someone to try the new dance with him.
Yeah
He expresses enthusiasm and excitement.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: ROY AYERS, CALVIN BROADUS, DAMANIN WASHINGTON, RAUL S. MIDON, LATOYIA WILLIAMS, TERRENCE HARDEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@treyvonwilliams
"Like This"
(feat. Latoiya Williams, Raul Midon, Western Union)
[sounds of cameras and conversations in background]
Whassup with that goddamn camera nigga what's crackin?
Aight let Snoop through with the Western Union (bitch though)
Damani! Soopafly! Ay Bad Lucc! What's up nigga?
[Intro: Snoop]
I'd like to welcome the Western Union
onto this "Blue Carpet Treatment"
Some playa partners of mine
And we gon' show y'all this new dance we got
[Chorus: Latoiya Williams & Raul Midon + (Snoop)]
Like this (like this, it's easy to do)
Like this (yeah, it's so easy to do)
Grab a honey, take her to the floor and do it just like this
(You can do it, you can do it just just like this)
You don't have to break it down to the floor (c'mon, yeah)
All you gotta do is keep movin your hands like this
(Like this, you do can do it, you can do it too)
Like this (c'mon, you can do it, you can do it too)
I feel playa when I move and dancin to the song
All I wanna do is get my groove on like this
[Damani]
I throw my hands like Marvin
Sorta like James Brown how I +Get Down+
I'm holdin my chain so it don't swang
I'm slidin my feet, stayin on the beat
I dip low then bring it back slow
If you didn't wanna dance, why you on the flo'?
[Bad Lucc]
Damani's on the go and Mr. Lucc on the catch-up
Soopa Doopa behind, and baby this a set-up
Two-step with me - call your girls
I got two ref's with me, they call the game quickly
Big boy smooth, I'm too cool for the runway
Playa of the year, my gear's set for Sunday
[Soopafly]
Wait right here girl I'm comin back Monday
Slide right in front of me
Get our dance on, Fred Astaire, Faye Dunaway
Eyes on us while we move to the clap
I'm nice with the dance and I'm smooth with the rap
We in the zone with the lights and glamour
Glass full of Patron, the code is grammar
[Damani]
Coat made of panther, excuse me miss
Let me show you how to do it
[Chorus]
[Snoop Dogg]
Let me holla at you baby, come close, it's
Bigg Snoop Dogg, king of the caost, bitch
Walk with me, stay focused
Put it on me little mama, let me see you stroke this
It seems like, the mo' hits
On a slow drift, bubble like a fo'-fifth
And everybody everybody notice
So to cool cool Calvin Broadus
And every woman is a goddess
And every rapper is a artist
Yeah right, you're dead wrong, just sing along
It's Godzilla for reala my nigga, King Kong
Givin niggaz the blues
As I'm walkin on these fools in my blue suede tennis shoes
I'm two-steppin with my weapon close
On the dance flo' loc, cause you never know
Yeah baby girl, she's strapped, but she cool
cause we ain't come, to act no motherfuckin fool
We just chillin like a villain, got my hands to the ceilin
And I'm feelin the feelin, come feelin like this
[Chorus]
[Outro: Snoop]
Check it out
I-I know baby girl I know
See, out here in the West
Nah, we don't do that
We don't do the motorcycle dance
We don't do the snap, uh-uh
We do a lil' somethin like this, c'mere
C'mere, you think you can do that with me baby?
Do it just like this, c'mon
Yeah... [fades out]
@amandafournier1979
This shit funky as hell... My fav joint on this album
@geecee8655
Amanda Fournier This and also that's that shit ft R.Kelly
@mikeglispie858
Amanda Fournier cool cat
@frederickboone9529
Amanda Fournier love this song
@bootseythomas5465
My favorite joint
@stuartharris1241
Facts
@lowlevelrepresentationchap3764
" coat made of panther excuse me ms., Let me show ya howda do it like this". One of my favorite lines of all time.
@silentkreeper95
Just listened to this song for the past 6 hrs. Classic
@raplottrpj
Tha Whole Album Is So Smooth 😎
@iamrashadfox2970
This album was so underrated