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.
My Heat Goes Boom
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Nigga make the whole dogg world wanna holla
The way they do my life and I'm steady tryin' to do more right
So trife your life could disappear
And if you ain't careful who you fuckin' with nigga
Now reappear come here come near so you can hear what I spit
So sick and tired of niggas standing on that "g" shit
And just because you on stars wit some khakis
Come here nigga slap yo self
That's probably why yo shit still sittin' on the motherfucking shelf
And mine sold out ever since it came out
Blue carpet roll out, #1 no doubt, mo' clout, down south, mixin' it up
With them niggas that don't never hesitate to bust
What you niggas tappin' on my front door for?
Hmm oh you lookin' for yo hoe? (you heard)
We in the hotel room doin' the zoom
And let me let you know nigga my heat goes boom
And my heat goes boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom
And my heat goes boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom
I'm back on the scene, chopping green
Captain on the team, call me commissioner nigga
So just listen up look like you bored and our boy's bridges
He hangin' wit them niggas but them niggas straight bitches
Left a nigga hangin' at the club when it was scrap time
Then a week later gave him a shot on in a rap line
Now they in a new york rap time
Rapper turned snitch now you livin' on a main line
Money's too tight to mention but let me mention
When them niggas in the kitchen find out he's snitchin'
They gon' get him and when his homies find out he's snitching
9 times out of 10 that nigga gon be bitching
(you know what) you know what transformin' is switchin'
And oh yeah informing is snitching
But I ain't one to tell you aint heard from me
I'm just an mc trying to stay super free
And my heat goes boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom [Repeat: x4]
Look here fool I know this game in and out
And quit tryin to tell me bout dem niggaz down south
Don't try slide wit that west side love shit
That dove shit eat a dick bitch
I can can read you from the giddy
I read you I took you to my home and I fed you
And led you upstairs upstairs to a room with 37 niggaz
That was strapped up hatin' waitin' on you nigga you the victim
We don't don't pick 'em we just stick 'em
And when once we get 'em we got 'em
We try to rid the streets of creeps and freaks
Like you for all y'all snitches and bitches
We gonna do the world a big favor
Cause niggas like y'all be fuckin' up the gangsta flavor
And oh yeah it ain't no west coast thing
Cause niggas out of town got birds that sing
And my heat goes boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom [Repeat: x4]
Breakdown
Breakdown
Top dogg
No limit
Yeah
Lbc
In Snoop Dogg's song "My Heat Goes Boom," the rapper discusses the rise to his position as the "top dogg" in the rap game. He raps confidently about his success while calling out other rappers who he feels are inferior to himself. Snoop Dogg highlights how he's been able to persist in industry despite the obstacles thrown his way, noting the infamous snitching culture in the rap community. He acknowledges that he's just trying to stay "super-free," a nod to the tension of having celebrity status with the risks that come with it. Overall, the song communicates a sense of control and power from Snoop Dogg as he navigates the rap game and stays true to himself.
Line by Line Meaning
Another day another dolla for the top dogg with the gold flea colla
I'm Snoop Dogg, the top dog in the music game, and I continue to make money and be successful with my flashy jewelry.
Nigga make the whole dogg world wanna holla
My music is so good that it makes everyone in the music industry want to talk about me and listen to what I have to say.
The way they do my life and I'm steady tryin' to do more right
I'm constantly scrutinized by the media and others, and I'm trying to live my life in a positive way.
So trife your life could disappear
Life can be tough, and it's important to stay focused and not to make mistakes that could lead to negative consequences.
And if you ain't careful who you fuckin' with nigga
Be careful who you associate with, as the wrong people or situations could be dangerous.
Now reappear come here come near so you can hear what I spit
Pay attention to what I'm saying, because I'm speaking important truths about the world and my experiences.
So sick and tired of niggas standing on that 'g' shit
I'm tired of people trying to act tough and gangsta instead of being real and genuine.
And just because you on stars wit some khakis
Don't think you're better than anyone else just because you have fame and wealth.
And think your rap style can out rap me and now jack me
Don't underestimate my skills as a rapper, because nobody can beat me or take my success away.
Come here nigga slap yo self
Realize your own mistakes and try to improve yourself instead of trying to bring me down.
That's probably why yo shit still sittin' on the motherfucking shelf
Your music isn't successful because it lacks authenticity and realness like mine does.
And mine sold out ever since it came out Blue carpet roll out, #1 no doubt, mo' clout, down south, mixin' it up With them niggas that don't never hesitate to bust
I'm a very successful rapper with a lot of respect and influence in the music industry, and I'm not afraid to collaborate with talented artists from different regions.
What you niggas tappin' on my front door for? Hmm oh you lookin' for yo hoe? (you heard) We in the hotel room doin' the zoom And let me let you know nigga my heat goes boom
People are always trying to distract me or come after me, but I'm focused on creating good music and having fun with my friends and partners, and I'm not afraid to defend myself if necessary.
I'm back on the scene, chopping green Captain on the team, call me commissioner nigga So just listen up look like you bored and our boy's bridges He hangin' wit them niggas but them niggas straight bitches Left a nigga hangin' at the club when it was scrap time Then a week later gave him a shot on in a rap line Now they in a new york rap time Rapper turned snitch now you livin' on a main line
I'm back in the music scene and I'm in control, and I'm aware of the fake people and relationships in the industry, as people turn on each other and betray their friends for personal gain.
Money's too tight to mention but let me mention When them niggas in the kitchen find out he's snitchin' They gon' get him and when his homies find out he's snitching 9 times out of 10 that nigga gon be bitching
If someone snitches or betrays their friends, they'll likely end up getting hurt or worse by those they've wronged.
(you know what) you know what transformin' is switchin' And oh yeah informing is snitching But I ain't one to tell you aint heard from me I'm just an mc trying to stay super free
Changing yourself or your ways to meet new challenges is acceptable, but snitching or betraying your friends is not, and I'm just trying to stay independent and true to myself.
Look here fool I know this game in and out And quit tryin to tell me bout dem niggaz down south Don't try slide wit that west side love shit That dove shit eat a dick bitch I can can read you from the giddy I read you I took you to my home and I fed you And led you upstairs upstairs to a room with 37 niggaz That was strapped up hatin' waitin' on you nigga you the victim We don't don't pick 'em we just stick 'em And when once we get 'em we got 'em We try to rid the streets of creeps and freaks Like you for all y'all snitches and bitches We gonna do the world a big favor Cause niggas like y'all be fuckin' up the gangsta flavor And oh yeah it ain't no west coast thing Cause niggas out of town got birds that sing
I know everything there is to know about the music industry, and I'm not interested in hearing your opinions or gossip about other artists. Don't try to pretend you're part of the West Coast culture because you're not. Me and my friends will always support each other and get rid of the bad people who try to ruin our lives or our music scene.
Breakdown Breakdown Top dogg No limit Yeah Lbc
This is just the end of the song where I'm emphasizing my dominance and success in the industry, while also shouting out to my hometown of Long Beach, California.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, CECIL WOMACK
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