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 4ร 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 โ 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"โthat 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 โ 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.
No One Can Do It Better
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Not to be taken as a simple suggestion
But a warning, to whom it may concern
If knowledge is the key, then I think it's time you learn
For there is not the problem
So leaders are acknowledged, I don't follow them
I turn into another degree
And find the D-O to the see and growing like a tree and
Complimented much, yeah, but never blushing
Hard like a criminal, and I'm subliminal
In my own right I'm dope cause it's original
Funky, unmistakibly so
When the vocals are done, then you know
It's all a matter of setting a date
For America's most complete artist, but wait
Make sure that you keep the facts in mind
Don't mess with The Great, cause the D.O.C. is like a nine
With a voice, telling you the bullet's direction
I'm talking murder, but that's another section
I need to explain by keeping my composure
There's no jerking a sucker when he knows your
Nothing but a villain, and you'll kill him
So he's in fear, but there ain't no need in spilling
Your guts to a nut, no, I am not your equal
Meaning your equivalent, I'm all like heaven sent
I got it together so clever no one could sever
Remember this forever
No one can do it better (Repeat 3x)
Knowledge is the key, and hard work is the fee
For me to be The Great at the start and remain to be
A threat, til the opposition is warned
As long as a song, cause I was born
With instincts to kill, a grave mentality
Over the edge and you say you want to battle me?
At your own risk, approach and be hosted
And in the end you may win or be roasted
But seeing that it's part of a game, you think if you hang
Close to The One and you'll claim, but that's lame
And I'm "Damn, another loser"
Without an apology, so next time I'm a use a
Little more force to get the message across
It's the D.O.C. on the boss
Creating, demonstrate some realate to easy listening
But here's a christening of what you've been missing
An exhibition, a hip-hop introduction
Smooth lyrical gab and I do the conducting
Drop it on a rhytm, suckers face it
But new to the masses, it's like I'm starting classes
Better bet I understand the direction
That I'm going, in fact when I'm flowing
The news is a constant change from one minute to the next
I'm different cause I always show flex
And it's essential, that's why I got it together
To the letter and
No one can do it better (Repeat 3x)
I need to make it understood, the D.O.C. is not a hood
Not at all, even though I carry a weapon when I'm stepping
I'm not a murderer, not in the sense that you're a customer
I buy in the system with suckers smoothly bust them
Opposition is taken and that's a quote from the D.O.C.
And the Doctor cause this ain't no joke
So if you smile, here's the outcome:
Your teeth are gone, your mouth is numb
Don't get involved, unless you're willing
To risk murder by mic when they're illing
You gotta be weary, watch for caution, yo be warned
By Dre and out the project born
Capable in any and every
Cause yo I get heavy, when introduced to a medly
Such is the case before the bass started womping
I had to hook it up with the boys from Compton
Searched and found the sound and accepted
The job of making L.A. well respected
Of course with the help of the gang that's Ruthless
Peace to the homies as I do what I mean and
MC Ren is in the house, Ice Cube is definitely in the house
DJ Yella teach Yella cold with the hoes
And Eazy E is stupid chilling cause he knows, yo
No matter who's badder I'll be the dopest forever
By kicking lyrics so clever that
No one can do it better (Repeat 5x)
Time is dedicated to say peace to the homeboys
My homie Laylaw, MC Ren, Ice Cube, Eazy E
DJ Yella, Fresh K, MC Smooth, my homie T-Low
And of course without a doubt, the one and only
My DJ Dr. D-are-E most definitely in the house
Peace to those homies and I'm outta here
The lyrics to Snoop Dogg's song "No One Can Do It Better" convey a sense of confidence and superiority. Snoop asserts that he is a unique and talented artist, warning others not to mess with him. He believes that knowledge is the key to success and that hard work is required to achieve greatness. He refers to himself as "The Great" and emphasizes his originality and skill.
Snoop also addresses the idea of competition and battle in the music industry. He warns others that approaching him with the intention to battle or challenge him is risky and likely to end in their defeat. He presents himself as a force to be reckoned with and highlights his ability to adapt to different styles.
In the final verses, Snoop expresses his gratitude and appreciation for his fellow artists and collaborators. He gives a shoutout to various names in the hip-hop scene and recognizes their contributions to his success. Ultimately, the song showcases Snoop Dogg's self-assurance and confidence in his abilities.
Line by Line Meaning
This is to listen to, so ask not a question
Pay attention to this song and don't doubt its message
Not to be taken as a simple suggestion
Don't dismiss this as just a casual recommendation
But a warning, to whom it may concern
Consider this a cautionary message for those who need it
If knowledge is the key, then I think it's time you learn
Understanding the importance of knowledge is crucial and it's time for you to educate yourself
For there is not the problem
There is no issue here
So leaders are acknowledged, I don't follow them
I don't follow conventional leaders and prefer to stand out
I turn into another degree
I elevate myself to a higher level
And find the D-O to the see and growing like a tree and
I discover my own path and keep progressing like a growing tree
Causing much destruction cause I'm crushing
I bring significant impact and dominance because of my talent
Complimented much, yeah, but never blushing
I receive a lot of praise but I stay humble
Hard like a criminal, and I'm subliminal
My presence is powerful like a criminal, and my message is indirectly conveyed
In my own right I'm dope cause it's original
I'm unique and impressive in my own way
Funky, unmistakably so
My style is funky and unmistakable
When the vocals are done, then you know
Once my vocals are heard, the impact is undeniable
It's all a matter of setting a date
It's just a matter of scheduling and planning
For America's most complete artist, but wait
Because I'm the most talented artist in America, but hold on
Make sure that you keep the facts in mind
Remember to consider the truth and important details
Don't mess with The Great, cause the D.O.C. is like a nine
Don't mess with me, The Great, because the D.O.C. is extremely powerful
With a voice, telling you the bullet's direction
With my voice, I'm guiding you towards success and influence
I'm talking murder, but that's another section
I'm discussing dominating the music industry, but that's another topic
I need to explain by keeping my composure
I have to clarify while maintaining my calmness
There's no jerking a sucker when he knows your
You can't deceive someone who is aware of your intentions
Nothing but a villain, and you'll kill him
I'm just a powerful figure, and I will defeat any opposition
So he's in fear, but there ain't no need in spilling
They're scared, but there's no reason to go further
Your guts to a nut, no, I am not your equal
I don't need to prove my worth to someone insignificant like you
Meaning your equivalent, I'm all like heaven sent
I'm above your level, like a divine being
I got it together so clever no one could sever
I have my act together so skillfully that no one can break me
Remember this forever
Keep this in mind for eternity
Knowledge is the key, and hard work is the fee
Gaining knowledge is essential, and putting in effort is the investment
For me to be The Great at the start and remain to be
To maintain my greatness and continue being successful from the beginning
A threat, til the opposition is warned
I pose a threat until my competitors are fully aware
As long as a song, cause I was born
For my entire life, just like a song
With instincts to kill, a grave mentality
I have natural abilities to succeed and a serious mindset
Over the edge and you say you want to battle me?
You dare to challenge me when I'm already far superior?
At your own risk, approach and be hosted
Approach me if you dare, but be ready to face the consequences
And in the end you may win or be roasted
You might come out victorious or be severely criticized
But seeing that it's part of a game, you think if you hang
Since it's just a game to you, you believe if you associate
Close to The One and you'll claim, but that's lame
Being close to someone influential will grant you success, but that's a weak strategy
And I'm 'Damn, another loser'
And I'll think to myself, 'Wow, another failed attempt'
Without an apology, so next time I'm a use a
I won't even apologize, so next time I'll employ
Little more force to get the message across
A bit more intensity to communicate my message effectively
It's the D.O.C. on the boss
It's the D.O.C. taking charge
Creating, demonstrate some related to easy listening
I'm creative, showcasing something that's relatable and easy to enjoy
But here's a christening of what you've been missing
Here's a ceremonial introduction to what you've been lacking
An exhibition, a hip-hop introduction
A display, an introduction to hip-hop
Smooth lyrical gab and I do the conducting
I deliver smooth and skilled lyrics, as if I'm conducting a musical performance
Drop it on a rhythm, suckers face it
I release it on a beat, and the haters have to confront it
But new to the masses, it's like I'm starting classes
For the mainstream audience, it feels as if I'm beginning to educate them
Better bet I understand the direction
You can be sure that I comprehend the path I'm taking
That I'm going, in fact when I'm flowing
That I'm heading towards, especially when I'm rapping
The news is a constant change from one minute to the next
The news is always evolving, from moment to moment
I'm different cause I always show flex
I stand out because I always demonstrate flexibility and versatility
And it's essential, that's why I got it together
And it's crucial, that's why I'm well-prepared
To the letter and
To the exact details and
Time is dedicated to say peace to the homeboys
I'm taking a moment to send my greetings to my friends
My homie Laylaw, MC Ren, Ice Cube, Eazy E
My close friends Laylaw, MC Ren, Ice Cube, and Eazy E
DJ Yella, Fresh K, MC Smooth, my homie T-Low
DJ Yella, Fresh K, MC Smooth, and my friend T-Low
And of course without a doubt, the one and only
And of course, without any hesitation, the one and only
My DJ Dr. D-are-E most definitely in the house
My DJ Dr. Dre is undoubtedly present
Peace to those homies and I'm outta here
Sending peace to my friends, and now I'm leaving
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Shonta Tapp
I don't listen to nobody does it better almost everyday for the last year or more... I did not know there was a remake 3 months ago... And it's on ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Zeliha AYDIN
Is it real or I'm dreaming ? The real music in 2021 ๐ I hope all of them bring back the old school music after this beat ๐
Nate Dogg ๐ค
Rory Anderson
I literally have a Long Beach finest playlist in my car. Bangin them old skool beats. I love your remixes.
Rawlings Mbai
Me too... Blasting them all the way๐๐
Eugenio Rodriguez
Rip Nate Dogg we miss you you're voice was unique
Brandon Sager
Found this page a month ago. And been jamming this since then. Just like nate dogg is blessing us saying no one does it better ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ฏthis dude or team gets it
Jandira
Aprendam com a Old School como faz mรบsica de verdade geraรงรฃo do " Trap ".
Aldin Graham
Finally some real music๐ฏR.I.P Nate
Steven Pangilinan
May as well call this the all new NWA. Dope beat, dope rhymes. RIP Nate, and yes, RIP Easy.
ronnie1984schroer
Some west coast, old school Snoop! Love it!