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.
One Life To Live feat. Lady of Rage & Technic
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Now I know you got that bad chick right there
You ain't even tripping off of her
But she doing all of that for you
She got this, she got that
She's off the hizzle
I mean when you find one like that
You got to make that change man
And when they do come
You gotta be smart enough to know when to change
Like Sam Cooke say change gon' come nephew
And you better believe that
As I look back on all that I've done to you
My biggest regrets
The things that I never could do
I see the light now baby it's shining through
Gotta give up the game
Yeah I got some changin' to do
I won't get high if you want it
Get that straight
Nine to five if you want it
Keep my ass home at night if you want it
Whatever you need me to do
When you talk I'ma listen
Give you all that attention you missing
Girl I swear I'ma handle my business
Just like a real man should do
I can change
I can change (you know I can change baby)
I can change
For you (you know I can stop baby)
I can change (you know I change baby)
I can change
I can change
For you (you know I can stop baby)
I'll give up all the places I used to go
Stay out the club
Stay home because I'm with you
I'll give up all those girls that I used to know
They don't compare
Baby I swear it's the truth (you know it's the truth baby)
So I'm through with the women
Yeah that's right
I give up on the pimpin'
Girl I'm gonna repent from my sinnin'
If that's what you want me to do
I'll get right if you want it
Go to church
Get baptized if you want it
Girl you opened my eyes and I'm gonna
Be much better for you
Baby believe me
Baby believe me
I can change (you know I can change baby)
I can change (know I can change baby)
I can change
For you
I can change
I can change
I can change
For you
Take me to the river
And baptize my soul
I'm so outta control
Needing someone to hold
Man it's cold
I ain't been clubbin', drinkin', or smokin'
I'm focused
Bowin' down every night prayin' and hopin'
I'm trying to figure out a way
But I just don't know how to say
But I'm rearrangin'
Hopefully I'm changin'
And you can see that
Baby 'cause it's hard for me
Kinda sorta odd for me
But ain't nothing to it
If you need me to do it
I guess'
I can change
I can change
I can change
For you (I'll give up on the pimpin' for you)
I can change
I can change
I can change
For you (sing it again y'all)
I can change
I can change
I can change
For you
I can change
I can change
I can change
For you
You know I can stop baby
Gotta believe me (you gotta believe me baby)
Gotta believe me (yeah)
I telling the truth
You know I can stop baby
Gotta believe me (believe me)
Gotta believe me (believe me yeah)
I'm telling the truth
Get baptized if you want it
This time I mean it
Gotta believe me (this time I mean it)
Gotta believe me
I'm telling the truth
In "One Life to Live," Snoop Dogg reflects on his past mistakes and the need to make a change in his life. He acknowledges that he has a good woman in his life who deserves better than the game he's been playing. As he looks back on what he's done to her, he realizes that he needs to do better and is willing to change his ways for her. He vows to give up the partying, women, and drugs and commit to a more stable life with her. Snoop Dogg emphasizes his willingness to change throughout the song, repeating the phrase "I can change" several times.
The song is notable for its switch from Snoop Dogg's typical gangsta rap persona to a more introspective, reflective tone. The collaboration with Lady of Rage and Technic lends the song an additional layer of complexity, with Lady of Rage providing a verse about her own struggles to change and Technic offering a verse about the challenges of living life in the streets.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey yo nephew check this out man
Start of the conversation with the nephew
Now I know you got that bad chick right there
Acknowledging that the nephew has a good partner
You ain't even tripping off of her
Suggesting that the nephew is taking his partner for granted
But she doing all of that for you
Pointing out the partner's efforts in the relationship
She got this, she got that
Listing the partner's good qualities
She's off the hizzle
Saying that the partner is amazing
I mean when you find one like that
Advising the nephew to cherish the partner
You got to make that change man
Encouraging the nephew to improve himself for the partner
'Cause they don't come too often
Highlighting the rarity of a good partner
And when they do come
Stressing the importance of recognizing a good partner
You gotta be smart enough to know when to change
Suggesting that the nephew should be wise and make changes for the partner
Like Sam Cooke say change gon' come nephew
Referring to Sam Cooke's song 'A Change Is Gonna Come' and its relevance in this situation
And you better believe that
Emphasizing the importance of the previous advice
As I look back on all that I've done to you
Reflecting on past behavior in the relationship
My biggest regrets
Expressing regret for past actions
The things that I never could do
Recognizing where improvements could have been made
I see the light now baby it's shining through
Realizing the value of the partner and their positive impact
Gotta give up the game
Deciding to make changes and give up negative behaviors
Yeah I got some changin' to do
Acknowledging the need for personal improvement
I won't get high if you want it
Promising to stop drug use for the partner
Get that straight
Asserting the sincerity of the promise
Nine to five if you want it
Promising to work a regular job for the partner
Keep my ass home at night if you want it
Vowing to stay at home with the partner instead of going out
Whatever you need me to do
Promising to do anything for the partner's happiness
When you talk I'ma listen
Promising to listen to the partner
Give you all that attention you missing
Vowing to give the partner the attention they need
Girl I swear I'ma handle my business
Promising to take care of responsibilities in the relationship
Just like a real man should do
Stating the expected behavior in a relationship
I can change (you know I can change baby)
Reiterating the promise to change
For you
Assuring the promise is for the partner's benefit
I can change (you know I change baby)
Affirming the ability and commitment to change
I'll give up all the places I used to go
Promising to stop going to certain places for the partner
Stay out the club
Vowing to stop going clubbing for the partner
Stay home because I'm with you
Preferring to stay home with the partner
I'll give up all those girls that I used to know
Promising to end interactions with old acquaintances for the partner
They don't compare
Comparing the partner with previous acquaintances
Baby I swear it's the truth (you know it's the truth baby)
Assuring the partner that this is the truth
So I'm through with the women
Deciding to end interactions with other women
Yeah that's right
Asserting the decision to end infidelity
I give up on the pimpin'
Choosing to stop sex work and infidelity
Girl I'm gonna repent from my sinnin'
Vowing to make amends for past wrongdoings
If that's what you want me to do
Stating the willingness to do anything for the partner
I'll get right if you want it
Promising to change and improve for the partner
Go to church
Vowing to attend church for the partner
Get baptized if you want it
Willing to undergo a religious ceremony for the partner
Baby believe me
Assuring the partner that the promise is genuine
I'm telling the truth
Reiterating the sincerity of the promise
Take me to the river
Requesting a symbolic spiritual cleansing
And baptize my soul
Expressing desire for a complete change in the self
I'm so outta control
Acknowledging past behavior was out of control
Needing someone to hold
Expressing the need for emotional support
Man it's cold
Elaborating on the need for comfort
I ain't been clubbin', drinkin', or smokin'
Reinforcing the promises to give up negative habits
I'm focused
Expressing determination and concentration on the relationship
Bowin' down every night prayin' and hopin'
Describing the prayerful humility and hope for the relationship
I'm trying to figure out a way
Expressing difficulty in changing
But I just don't know how to say
Admitting difficulty in expressing emotions
But I'm rearrangin'
Promising to change and reorganize behavior for the relationship
Hopefully I'm changin'
Expressing hope for personal improvement and change
And you can see that
Offering evidence of change for the partner
Baby 'cause it's hard for me
Acknowledging difficulty in changing behavior
Kinda sorta odd for me
Admitting that change is not usual for the self
But ain't nothing to it
Affirming that positive change is possible
If you need me to do it
Reiterating willingness to change and do anything for the partner
Gotta believe me (you gotta believe me baby)
Urging the partner to trust and have faith in the promise
I telling the truth
Reiterating the sincerity and honesty of the promise
Sing it again y'all
Requesting a repetition of the chorus
You know I can stop baby
Assuring the partner that the negative behavior will be stopped
This time I mean it
Asserting the seriousness of the promise
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAVE TOZER, CALVIN BROADUS, JOHN STEPHENS
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