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 York New York
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Turn your speakers up money!
Yo God! (Yo God?)
Yo I got mad skills
Isn't that money?
New York, New York big city of dreams
And everything in New York ain't always what it seems
But I'm down by law, and I'm from the Dogg Pound
It's the incredible, the lyrical
You can't be me like Niecey, to see me is gonna take a miracle
I'm driving motherfuckers hysterical, with a
Touch of this twister, stylistic mixture
What I create pulsates, there is no escape
Annihilate your mental mindstate
Dre labels my vocabulary abusive
I packs more knowledge than Confucius, I'm deadly
Induce you like Medusa, with thoughts to shed
And niggas throughout this hemisphere, far and near
Prepare, catch me chillin' like the winter
Up against the number one contender, as I enter
'Cause I gets heated like friction
Motherfuck your whole jurisdiction, react this fact not fiction
Telepathic addiction, to this homicidal recital
Dangerous and vital to all my rivals
Suicidal, brainwaves conveys
To the average motherfucker's minds these days
I'm all ready to put work in
Take ten steps and turn to shoot the first nigga smirking
Give a fuck, what's your name, what you claim
Or why you came, motherfucker
Don't explain
Simply, don't tempt me, 'cause I'm simply
Laying hoes like SMPTE, the invincible MC
New York New York big city of dreams
And everything in New York ain't always what it seems
You might get fooled if you come from out of town
But I'm down by law, and I'm from the Dogg Pound
Too much, I serve too many people, too much
It's too much, I serve too many people
And when I finish servin' ain't gon' be no sequel
New York New York big city of dreams
And everything in New York ain't always what it seems
You might get fooled if you come from out of town
But I'm down by law, and I'm from the Dogg Pound
Too much, I serve too many people, too much
Too much, I serve too many people
And when I finish servin' ain't gon' be no sequel
Gimme a couple G's, for every MC, I knocked to his knees
Verbally useless, oh you got the juice? I squeeze you juiceless
The barbaric, versatile, you're no kin to me
So how the fuck you inherit my style?
Now, out the clear blue sky, I can't deny
Not a day goes by, don't get high, don't ask why
Tonight's the night for me to rip microphones
Into bits and pieces lyrical telekinesis
Gets me into verbally vindictive
Violent vocabulary bobs to existence
Catch me in the pitch black path
I sit and let the sick thought pass through my mental
'Til I hear an instrumental
And detrimental verbals get to spittin'
The highest in intellect, try connectin' with the written
Now they faced with the forbidden, vocally chosen
To explore new terrain, then remain unseen, throughout the war
Dips like a low-low, with my verbal fo'-fo'
The cocoa complexion MC with the slow flow
Fo sho', I takes it to you from the do'
Motherfucker, mentally I go hardco' (you know!)
I disconnect ya, Kurupter, MC to vocally
Void your whole molecular, structure
Catastrophic, mystic as Mixelplix
Hittin' MC's like pits the deadliest lyricist
New York New York big city of dreams
And everything in New York ain't always what it seems
You might get fooled if you come from out of town
But I'm down by law, and I'm from the Dogg Pound
Too much, I serve too many people, too much
It's too much, I serve too many people
And when I finish servin' ain't gon' be no sequel
New York New York big city of dreams
And everything in New York ain't always what it seems
You might get fooled if you come from out of town
But I'm down by law, and I'm from the Dogg Pound
Too much, I serve too many people, too much
Too much, I serve too many people
And when I finish servin' ain't gon' be no sequel
We live, tonight I serve two thousand MC's
We live, 'cause can't none fuck with the DPG'z
We live (baby) it was the night I served two thousand MC's
Live (baby) none can fuck with the DPG'z
A-B-C-D-P-G-C, ba-by
A-B-C-D-P-G-C
Ba-by
Eryday, I bust rhymes and recite
In ways that make MC's stop in daylight
I'm the deadliest MC you wanna see on the streets
Invincibility is what makes
Me complete, compete
Nah you can't even fade me
I fuck, you, your momma, your auntie, and your lady
In Snoop Dogg's song "New York, New York," he raps about the contrast between the perceived dreams and reality of living in the big city. He explains that everything in New York is not always what it seems and outsiders may get fooled, but being from the Dogg Pound, he is down by law. Snoop Dogg expresses his lyrical skills, comparing himself to the likes of Confucius, and describes his dangerous and vital approach to all his rivals. He warns his opponents not to tempt him or explain themselves because he's laying hoes like SMPTE, the invincible MC.
In the second stanza, Snoop Dogg talks about serving too many people and that there won't be any sequels because the first performance was enough, indicating his confidence in providing an outstanding performance that everyone will love. He talks about the need to compensate him for every MC he has knocked to his knees, proving his dominance in the rap game. Snoop Dogg goes on to describe himself as the deadliest MC, who cannot be faded or beaten, and depicts his invincibility that makes him complete. Finally, the last line of the song is controversial, as it suggests his superiority over everyone.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo B (turn your speakers up man)
Hey friend, turn up your speakers so we can listen to this song together.
Yo God! (Yo God?)
Hello friend, what's up?
Yo I got mad skills
Isn't that money?
Hey, I'm really good at what I do. Don't you agree?
New York, New York big city of dreams
And everything in New York ain't always what it seems
You might get fooled if you come from out of town
But I'm down by law, and I'm from the Dogg Pound
New York is a big city with many opportunities, but not everything is as it seems. If you're not from here, you might get fooled. But I know how things work here because I'm a part of this community.
It's the incredible, the lyrical
You can't be me like Niecey, to see me is gonna take a miracle
I'm an incredible artist with amazing lyrical skills. You could never be like me. You would need a miracle just to see me in action.
I'm driving motherfuckers hysterical, with a
Touch of this twister, stylistic mixture
My style is unique and electrifying. It drives people crazy and leaves them in awe.
What I create pulsates, there is no escape
Annihilate your mental mindstate
The music I create is so powerful that you can't escape its influence. It can even destroy your current thought process and replace it with my own.
Dre labels my vocabulary abusive
I packs more knowledge than Confucius, I'm deadly
Even Dr. Dre, an accomplished music producer, is impressed with my vocabulary. I have more knowledge than Confucius, and I'm a dangerous force to be reckoned with.
Induce you like Medusa, with thoughts to shed
And niggas throughout this hemisphere, far and near
Prepare, catch me chillin' like the winter
Up against the number one contender, as I enter
My thoughts have the power of Medusa, turning whoever hears them into stone. People far and wide should prepare themselves for my arrival. I'm always ready to face the toughest competition, calmly and confidently.
'Cause I gets heated like friction
Motherfuck your whole jurisdiction, react this fact not fiction
I get worked up like friction, and I don't care about your authority. This is the truth, not fantasy.
Telepathic addiction, to this homicidal recital
Dangerous and vital to all my rivals
Suicidal, brainwaves conveys
To the average motherfucker's minds these days
My rhymes have a powerful and addictive effect on the mind. They're dangerous to my competition, and can even send them to their own demise. These days, the average person's mind can't handle my level of skill.
I'm all ready to put work in
Take ten steps and turn to shoot the first nigga smirking
Give a fuck, what's your name, what you claim
Or why you came, motherfucker
Don't explain
I'm ready to work hard and take on any challenge. If someone crosses me, I'm quick to retaliate without asking questions. I don't care who you are, what you believe, or why you're here. You don't need to explain yourself to me.
Simply, don't tempt me, 'cause I'm simply
Laying hoes like SMPTE, the invincible MC
Don't try to provoke me, because I will respond fiercely. I'm a master at making music and taking down my competition.
Too much, I serve too many people, too much
It's too much, I serve too many people
And when I finish servin' ain't gon' be no sequel
Too much, I serve too many people
I'm incredibly popular and have too many fans. It's becoming overwhelming, and I can't continue to serve everyone. When I'm done with my current work, I won't be doing another. I serve too many people as it is.
Gimme a couple G's, for every MC, I knocked to his knees
Verbally useless, oh you got the juice? I squeeze you juiceless
I'm so good at what I do that for every artist I've beaten, I should be paid thousands of dollars. If you think you're a good rapper, think again, because I'll embarrass you and make you look foolish.
The barbaric, versatile, you're no kin to me
So how the fuck you inherit my style?
I'm a savage and incredibly diverse artist; you could never be related to me. So how could you copy and steal my talent?
Now, out the clear blue sky, I can't deny
Not a day goes by, don't get high, don't ask why
I'm honest about getting high every day, for no particular reason other than I enjoy it.
Tonight's the night for me to rip microphones
Into bits and pieces lyrical telekinesis
Gets me into verbally vindictive
Violent vocabulary bobs to existence
Tonight is my night to shine and destroy any microphone I touch. My power comes from the ability to control words with my mind and inflict punishment upon my competition. My vocabulary is dark and violent but also beautiful at the same time.
Catch me in the pitch black path
I sit and let the sick thought pass through my mental
'Til I hear an instrumental
And detrimental verbals get to spittin'
You can find me deep in thought, lost in my own mind, waiting for inspiration. When I hear a beat, my mind is free to unleash vicious rhymes.
The highest in intellect, try connectin' with the written
Now they faced with the forbidden, vocally chosen
To explore new terrain, then remain unseen, throughout the war
My intelligence and writing skills are unmatched, and few can truly understand what I write. But those who can comprehend my work discover forbidden knowledge and will become part of a long-standing legacy.
Dips like a low-low, with my verbal fo'-fo'
The cocoa complexion MC with the slow flow
Fo sho', I takes it to you from the do'
Motherfucker, mentally I go hardco' (you know!)
My flow is smooth like a low-rider cruising down the street. And being a dark-skinned artist with a deliberate and slow pace, I'm unique. But don't be fooled, mentally, I'm a hardcore artist.
I disconnect ya, Kurupter, MC to vocally
Void your whole molecular, structure
Catastrophic, mystic as Mixelplix
Hittin' MC's like pits the deadliest lyricist
I have the ability to disconnect and destroy other musicians with my rhymes. My power is catastrophic and shrouded in mystery, like a character out of science fiction. I'm the most dangerous and deadly artist around.
We live, tonight I serve two thousand MC's
We live, 'cause can't none fuck with the DPG'z
We live (baby) it was the night I served two thousand MC's
Live (baby) none can fuck with the DPG'z
This is our moment to shine, as we take on and defeat two thousand other artists. We're the best, and no one can touch us.
A-B-C-D-P-G-C, ba-by
A-B-C-D-P-G-C
Ba-by
This is the abbreviation for our group, and it's catchy and cool.
Eryday, I bust rhymes and recite
In ways that make MC's stop in daylight
I'm the deadliest MC you wanna see on the streets
Invincibility is what makes
Me complete, compete
Nah you can't even fade me
I fuck, you, your momma, your auntie, and your lady
Every day, I'm creating music that stops other artists dead in their tracks. I'm a lethal musician that everyone wants to see perform. My invincibility is what makes me complete, and you can't even come close to challenging me. I'm so good, I could even take on and seduce the women in your life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Calvin Broadus, Ricardo Emmanuel Brown
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Scott Chambers
I saw a G.
Dope describes my rhymes, making all you MCS cold drop like dimes. You know MCSC is back again, and battling me on the microphone is like committing a sin.
I've seen it all.
I am the creator of the song, and from the land of Egypt. God will deliver my money.
Scott/MCSC
Sir Dopamine's Journal
It was supposed to be love. The hook is originally from Grandmaster Flash & the Furious 5's "New York, New York":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2kpDqMGyzA
Melle Mell was supposed to be in the video, like the Dogg Pound paying tribute. The beat was produced by DJ Battlecat, sampling EPMD's "You're A Customer":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_fWTmEmdK4
The video was supposed to have a lot of East Coast rappers in it along with tha Dogg Pound, Snoop, and other West Coast rappers. The purpose was to show unity, low-riders driving through the New York snow.
But word on the street said that Biggie went on the radio and started trashing out of towners that go to New York and make videos there. Moments later, the set of this video gets shot up. No one knows who did it, so they blamed all of NY and said "fuck paying homage, let's kick the motherfucking buildings down". That led to the "LA, LA" song with CNN & Mobb Deep throwing people over the bridge.... which is one of the many things that led to 2Pac's "Hit Em Up".
𝟸ᴍᴀʀᴀ
I was 18 yrs old when this dropped it was my favorite video now I’m 43 & still go hard... Good ole Days!!
Venant
God bless you.
Paul Simmons
Big facts
Paul Simmons
95
Tru Savage
Facts G
Retro Gamer 101
i was 17 and every1 was bumping this shit
Joseph B
One of the hardest songs that came out in its time frame. Lyrical masterpiece 💯
K- Baye
This has to be the most underrated beat of all time It's minimal but sooo funky.
Ced Sikc
Dre dope asf for this 1
K- Baye
@Ced Sikc It wasn't Dre tho. it was Dj Pooh. The west coast had some great producers but Dre always gets the credit.