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 4Γ 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 β 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"βthat 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 β 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.
Live How You Want
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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We ball whenever we say
Blowin' down on the freeway
(Gotta live how you want)
Always stay fly like a PJ
We ball whenever we say
Blowin' down on the freeway
Gotta live how you want
You gotta live how you want (How you want)
Say you got a man, but you don't
(But you don't)
Girl, how you got a man if you gone?
If I had you, I'd never leave home
Girl, you match my fly
I knew I was down to get high
It don't matter where we goin', you gon' ride
I just want you by my side
Always stay fly like a PJ (yeah)
We ball whenever we say
Blowin' down on the freeway
(Gotta live how you want)
Always stay fly like a PJ
We ball whenever we say
Blowin' down on the freeway
Gotta live how you want
When we fly, no parental guidance
Hold on tight, we slippin' and ridin'
See the stars with Mars, we frequently flyin'
4-0-5, so you know how we vibin'
Live in the flesh, it's the S, oh, yes
So deaf, so fresh, so West (West)
Dress to impress, cut and flex
No commercial, private, nothin' less (Fly)
Always stay fly like a PJ (Go)
We ball whenever we say
Blowin' down on the freeway
(Gotta live how you want)
Always stay fly like a PJ (Uh)
We ball whenever we say
Blowin' down on the freeway
Gotta live how you want
(Fly like a PJ)
(Blowin' down on the freeway)
(Gotta live how you want)
Always stay fly like a PJ (Huh)
We ball whenever we say
Blowin' down on the freeway
Gotta live how you want
In "Live How You Want," Snoop Dogg expresses the importance of living life on your own terms and embracing personal freedom. The song begins with the line "Always stay fly like a PJ," where PJ stands for private jet. This line signifies the idea of maintaining a luxurious and glamorous lifestyle, living without constraints, and being free to do whatever one pleases.
The lyrics continue to emphasize the notion of living life to the fullest, disregarding societal norms or expectations. Snoop Dogg challenges the traditional boundaries of relationships, commenting on how someone can claim to have a partner but still engage in other experiences ("Say you got a man, but you don't"). He urges individuals to break free from restrictions and enjoy life's adventures with him, stating "If I had you, I'd never leave home."
The chorus reinforces the message of embracing personal freedom and living life without limitations. Snoop Dogg encourages listeners to fly high, both metaphorically and literally, and indulge in their desires. The references to blowing down on the freeway and always staying fly like a PJ signify the pursuit of a carefree and adventurous lifestyle.
Essentially, "Live How You Want" is an anthem for self-expression, empowerment, and living life unapologetically. It encourages listeners to break free from conformity, embrace personal desires, and enjoy the journey of life without hesitation.
Line by Line Meaning
Always stay fly like a PJ (Uh)
Always maintain a high level of style and confidence like a private jet
We ball whenever we say
We enjoy a lavish and extravagant lifestyle whenever we want
Blowin' down on the freeway
Driving fast and recklessly on the freeway while indulging in our desires
(Gotta live how you want)
It is crucial to live your life on your own terms and follow your own desires
You gotta live how you want (How you want)
You should prioritize living your life according to your own desires and aspirations
Say you got a man, but you don't
You claim to be in a committed relationship, but it's not true
(But you don't)
(But that's not the reality)
Girl, how you got a man if you gone?
How can you claim to be in a relationship if you're always absent or unavailable?
If I had you, I'd never leave home
If I were with you, I'd never want to be away from you
Girl, you match my fly
You complement and match my style and confidence
I knew I was down to get high
I knew I was ready to indulge in a luxurious and extravagant lifestyle
It don't matter where we goin', you gon' ride
It doesn't matter where we're headed, you'll always be there with me
I just want you by my side
All I desire is to have you with me always
When we fly, no parental guidance
When we're living our extravagant lifestyle, there are no rules to restrict us
Hold on tight, we slippin' and ridin'
Hang on tightly as we engage in exciting and adventurous experiences
See the stars with Mars, we frequently flyin'
We often travel and explore different places, experiencing the best things in life
4-0-5, so you know how we vibin'
Referring to the 405 freeway in California, indicating our lifestyle and energy
Live in the flesh, it's the S, oh, yes
Living life to the fullest as the real and authentic self, showing off success
So deaf, so fresh, so West (West)
We possess a phenomenal sense of style and confidence that represents the West Coast
Dress to impress, cut and flex
We make sure to dress impeccably and showcase our wealth and success
No commercial, private, nothin' less (Fly)
We only settle for the best, whether it's private jets or any luxurious experiences
Always stay fly like a PJ (Go)
Always maintain a high level of style and confidence like a private jet
We ball whenever we say
We enjoy a lavish and extravagant lifestyle whenever we want
Blowin' down on the freeway
Driving fast and recklessly on the freeway while indulging in our desires
(Gotta live how you want)
It is crucial to live your life on your own terms and follow your own desires
Always stay fly like a PJ (Uh)
Always maintain a high level of style and confidence like a private jet
We ball whenever we say
We enjoy a lavish and extravagant lifestyle whenever we want
Blowin' down on the freeway
Driving fast and recklessly on the freeway while indulging in our desires
Gotta live how you want
It is crucial to live your life on your own terms and follow your own desires
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