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.
New Years Eve
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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We're having a good day
Let's make it a great night
You know I see you
And... so tight
My special lady
You're one of a kind
And every time I see you shine
On New Year's Eve
And I do believe
On New Year's Eve
We can make it
We can live forever
11:59 and not a second later
She's stayin' in the mix like a crossfader
It's about to go down
No elevator
Live for the moment
Love in the air
She got me feeling like
I don't wanna be your player
Real talk
So I don't wanna be unfair
Now watch the apple drop
And celebrate the year
I see you shinin' away
From over there
And all the other girls
No, they don't compare
I whisper something bond to you
... in your ear
I infiltrate your mind
And then I penetrate her
I get it crackin' baby
Call me the... lady
[Chorus]
We're having a good day
Let's make it a great night
You know I see you
And... so tight
My special lady
You're one of a kind
And every time I see you shine
It's like the lights of midnight
On New Year's Eve
And I do believe
On New Year's Eve
We can make it
We can live forever
Grab a glass
Make a toast to the good life
Recorded line, so what?
It will pass the time
Leather seats in the back of a Phantom ride
You stay on my mind so I had to make you mine
Master... for a master mind
My special lady
Only one of a kind
I never seen it comin'
I guess love is blind
New Year... come to life
I must say girl
You're looking right
Your hair, nails, dress
Fitting tight
I think I just might
Says here's the one I like
See we can look forever girl
Let's be... tonight
[Chorus]
We're having a good day
Let's make it a great night
You know I see you
And... so tight
My special lady
You're one of a kind
And every time I see you shine
It's like the lights of midnight
On New Year's Eve
And I do believe
On New Year's Eve
We can make it
We can live forever
The song "New Years Eve" by Snoop Dogg is a celebration of love and the start of a new year. The chorus sets the stage for a great night with his special lady, who he describes as "one of a kind" and whose shine is like the lights of midnight. As the clock counts down to midnight, Snoop's lady is right by his side and he doesn't want anything or anyone else.
The first verse highlights the anticipation of the clock striking midnight, with Snoop's lady staying in the mix like a crossfader. He wants to live in the moment and celebrate the start of a new year with her. Snoop then admits that he doesn't want to be her player and wants to be fair to her. He whispers something special in her ear, infiltrating her mind and then allowing Penelope Harris to sing the chorus.
The second verse continues to praise Snoop's special lady and their connection. He toasts to the good life and enjoys a luxurious ride while thinking about her. He uses the phrase "mastermind" to describe himself, and speaks highly of his lady as being one of a kind. Snoop ends the verse by expressing surprise in how love can catch someone off guard, just like the start of a new year.
Overall, the song celebrates new beginnings and the power of love. Snoop's play on words and smooth rap style showcase his admiration for his special lady, and the upbeat tempo of the song captures the excitement and energy of a new year.
Line by Line Meaning
We're having a good day
The day has been enjoyable so far
Let's make it a great night
Let's turn this good day into an even better night
You know I see you
I see and notice you
And... so tight
You look very attractive and put-together
My special lady
You are important and special to me
You're one of a kind
There is no one else like you
And every time I see you shine
Every time I see you happy and confident
It's like the lights of midnight On New Year's Eve
It's as bright and exciting as New Year's Eve
And I do believe On New Year's Eve
I have faith that on New Year's Eve
We can make it We can live forever
We can make this night last forever in our memories and enjoy each other's company
11:59 and not a second later
It is a specific time and we should not waste a moment
She's stayin' in the mix like a crossfader
She is involved and in the center of everything
It's about to go down
Things are about to get exciting
No elevator
There is no stopping or slowing down
Live for the moment
Enjoy the present and don't worry about the future
Love in the air
There is a romantic atmosphere
She got me feeling like I don't wanna be your player
I don't want to treat you like just another woman
Real talk
I'm being honest
So I don't wanna be unfair
I want to treat you right and not be dishonest or unfaithful
Now watch the apple drop
Let's watch the ball drop and celebrate the new year
And celebrate the year
Let's celebrate the end of the year and the beginning of a new one
I see you shinin' away From over there
I can see you shining and looking beautiful from a distance
And all the other girls No, they don't compare
No other women can compare to you
I whisper something bond to you
I share a private moment with you
... in your ear
I whisper it in your ear so it's just between us
I infiltrate your mind
I make you think about me
And then I penetrate her
I seduce you
I get it crackin' baby Call me the... lady
I'm the one who makes things happen and I'm calling the shots
Grab a glass
Let's have a drink
Make a toast to the good life
Let's raise our glasses and celebrate our good fortune
Recorded line, so what?
It doesn't matter that it's a pre-recorded message
It will pass the time
It will help us pass the time until midnight
Leather seats in the back of a Phantom ride
We're taking a luxurious ride in a Phantom car with leather seats
You stay on my mind so I had to make you mine
You are always on my mind and I had to make you my girlfriend
Master... for a master mind
I'm a mastermind and in control
I never seen it comin'
I never expected to fall in love with you
I guess love is blind
Love makes you blind to flaws and imperfections
New Year... come to life
The new year is coming to life and starting anew
I must say girl
I have to admit, girl
You're looking right
You look very attractive
Your hair, nails, dress Fitting tight
Your hair, nails, and dress look perfect and fit you well
I think I just might Says here's the one I like
I think I might have found the one I want to be with
See we can look forever girl Let's be... tonight
We can always be together and let's start tonight
Contributed by Nora Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@StreetFighter512
I watch and listen to this video every New Years! One of my favorite songs by Tha Dogg!👍 #HappyNewYear
@M1U5T0N3
Wondering about the small amount of Views. For real One of Snoops best Songs besides all the Mainstream Stuff he does. Listening this awesome song since 2010 over and over again <3
@adrianluis9487
Same
@groundupradio
Me too!! The vibe is just right. Slept on BANGER.
@bethl.1892
Definitely
@vgy257
Every New Year's Eve I play this song ,so long 2022 let's pray 2023 is much better 🙏💯🚀
@Tortenson
This will be playing over and over again on new years eve!
@carmenperdue-cooperwood6364
Happy New Year! One of my favorite songs to play on New Years Eve
@abrahamntonya9922
Every year without fail, I'm on this track like it just came out. Happy New years!
@ancas6911
This is my every new year's eve song! I can't feel good if the party doesn't start with this!