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.
Off The Hook
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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It's goin' down (hahaha)
Ooh, it's always
It's off the hook, baby (yeah, it's a party y'all), ow
(It's a party y'all)
It's off the hook (yeah, it's going down, it's a party y'all)
(Woo) it's off the hook, baby (yeah, it's goin' down y'all, it's going down)
Nah-nah, nah, nah, nah
Nah, nah, nah-nah, nah, nah, nah
It's off the hook, it's off the hook
Nah-nah, nah, nah, nah
Nah, nah, nah-nah, nah, nah, nah
It's off the hook, it's off the hook
I stepped in the joint, it's Friday night
Two or three niggas down shootin' dice
Off the hook, it's off the hook, ooh
Four or five cuties walkin' in the door
Come shakin' ass all across the floor
Off the hook, it's off the hook (nah, nah, nah-nah-nah-nah)
Sing the song, it's off the hook
Nah-nah, nah, nah, nah
Nah, nah, nah-nah, nah, nah, nah
It's off the hook, baby, it's off the hook (it's a party y'all, yeah)
Nah-nah, nah, nah, nah
Nah, nah, nah-nah, nah, nah, nah (it's a party, y'all)
It's off the hook baby (it's a party, y'all)
It's off the hook (it's going down)
(Yeah, it's goin' down)
Lil' blue funkin' ridin' hood
With no plan is up to no good
Off the hook, she's off the hook, ooh
It's off the hook, baby
Humpin', bumpin', wall to wall
We gonna hump 'til the ceilin' fall, it's off the hook
Off the hook
She's off the hook, you, yeah
Nah-nah, nah, nah, nah
Nah, nah, nah-nah, nah, nah, nah
It's off the hook, it's off the hook (yeah, it's going down)
Nah-nah, nah, nah, nah
Nah, nah, nah-nah, nah, nah, nah
It's off the hook, it's off the hook (yeah, it's going down)
Who's that peepin' in my window?
Oh, it's the lil' homie with the indo
Whatchu outdoor for? Come indoor
Everybody groovin', everybody movin'
Ain't nothin' but a what up, ain't nobody cut up
So I'ma blaze this bud up before somebody nut up
It look good, good is what it look like
We got the phone and the party off the hook tonight
Lil' blue funkin' ridin' hood
From the first verse, ya know ya no good
Off the hook, she's off the hook (hook, yeah)
I got my hand all up in there
I guess you know, you know you took me there
You're the first
She's off the hook, she's off the hook (yeah)
I'm off the hook
Nah-nah, nah, nah, nah
Nah, nah, nah-nah, nah, nah, nah
It's off the hook (it's a party, y'all)
It's off the hook (yeah, it's a party y'all)
Nah-nah, nah, nah, nah
Nah, nah, nah-nah, nah, nah, nah (it's a party y'all)
It's off the hook (yeah, it's a party y'all)
It's off the hook (it's going down)
Jack and Jill ran up the hill
And say Snoop the big Dogg had a big ball
And he invited the tightest MC's
From the East and the West and the best dressed ladies
Got in for free, oh, it's all on me
It ain't where ya from, it's all about where ya be
It feel good, and good is what it feel like
We got the phone and the party off the hook tonight, they're like
A little bit of this, a little bit of that
You ain't seen nothing yet
Come on in, we're gonna have a good time (it's a party y'all)
A little bit of this, a little bit of that
You ain't seen nothing yet
Come on in, we're gonna have a good time
A little bit of this, a little bit of that
You ain't seen nothing yet (it's a party, y'all, uh)
Come on in (it's goin' down)
We're gonna have a good time (it's a party y'all)
A little bit of this, a little bit of that
You ain't seen nothing yet (it's a party, yall)
Come on in, we're gonna have a good time (it's goin' down)
A little bit of this, a little bit of that (it's a party, yall)
You ain't seen nothing yet (it's a party y'all)
Come on in, we're gonna have a good time (it's a party y'all)
A little bit of this, a little bit of that (come on)
You ain't seen nothing yet (come on, yeah)
Come on in, baby (baby, baby)
Nah-nah, nah, nah, nah (come on)
Nah, nah, nah-nah, nah, nah, nah
It's off the hook, it's off the hook (it's a party y'all, yeah)
(Come on in, come on in, come on, baby)
Nah-nah, nah, nah, nah (come on, come on, yeah)
Nah, nah, nah-nah, nah, nah, nah (it's a party y'all)
(Come on in baby, come on in to my place baby) a real good time, come on
A little bit of this, a little bit of that
You ain't seen nothing yet
Come on in, we're gonna have a good time
A little bit of this, a little bit of that
You ain't seen nothing yet
Come on in, we're gonna have a good time
A little bit of this, a little bit of that
You ain't seen nothing yet
Come on in, we're gonna have a good time
A little bit of this, a little bit of that
You ain't seen nothing yet
Come on in, we're gonna have a good time
Come on, baby
Listen, baby (I said, come on, baby)
I said, come on, baby
Ooh wee, come on, baby
The lyrics to Snoop Dogg, Charlie Wilson, Val Young, and James E. DeBarge’s song, Off The Hook, describe a night out on the town that is lively and full of excitement. The song starts with Snoop’s exclamation that something good is happening, and then the chorus repeats “It’s off the hook” several times. Charlie Wilson’s verse describes a Friday night where people are shooting dice and five attractive women walk into the joint, shaking their rears on the dance floor. The second verse is sung by Val Young, and it describes a woman who is up to no good, a “lil’ blue funkin’ ridin’ hood,” who is off the hook. In the final verse, James E. DeBarge returns to the chorus while chanting “She’s off the hook” and “We gonna bump till we see that fall.”
Line by Line Meaning
Um, um, um (Ha, ha, ha)
Snoop is laughing and acknowledging that something exciting is happening.
It's goin' down (Ha, ha, ha)
Something exciting is happening and everyone is excited about it.
Ooooh, it's always
There is always something exciting and interesting happening.
It's off the hook baby (Yeaaah) (It's off the hook), ow!
The situation is amazing and everyone is having a great time.
(Yeah, it's goin' down, it's a party why'all)
Everyone is excited and enjoying the party atmosphere.
(OW!) It's off the hook (Yeah, it's goin' down, it's a party) WOOO!
The excitement and enjoyment of the party is getting even better.
It's off the hook (It's goin' down why'all, it's goin' down)
The party is amazing and everyone is having a great time.
Nah-nah, nah, nah, nah
Repeating a catchy rhythm to emphasize the excitement of the moment.
Nah, nah, nah-nah, nah, nah, nah
Repeating a catchy rhythm to emphasize the excitement of the moment.
It's off the hook, it's off the hook
The situation is really exciting and everyone is having a great time.
I stepped in the joint, it's Friday night
Charlie Wilson is describing the setting for the exciting situation.
2 or 3 niggas down shootin' dice
People are gambling and having fun.
It's off the hook, it's off the hook, ooh
The excitement is building and everyone is having a great time.
4 or 5 cuties walkin' in the door
Attractive people are joining the party and adding to the excitement.
Come shakin' ass all across the floor
People are dancing and having fun.
It's off the hook, it's off the hook, nah, nah, nah-nah-nah-nah
The excitement is at an all-time high and everyone is having a great time.
Sing the song, it's off the hook
The situation is so exciting that everyone is singing about it.
It's off the hook baby, it's off the hook (Yeah)
The situation is amazing and everyone is enjoying it.
Lil' blue funkin' ridin' hood
Someone dressed in a fun and unique way is part of the exciting situation.
With no man is up to no good
The person is causing trouble or mischief, adding to the excitement.
It's off the hook, she's off the hook oooooh
The excitement is increasing and everyone is having fun.
Bumpin' bumpin' wall to wall
People are dancing and having a great time.
We gonna bump till we see that fall
People are going to keep dancing until they can't dance anymore.
It's off the hook, the hook
The situation is amazing and everyone is enjoying it.
She's off the hook, you
Someone is causing trouble or being wild and adding to the excitement.
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Calvin Broadus, Charlie Wilson, Delmar Arnaud, Val Young
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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