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 4Γ 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 β 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"βthat 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 β 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.
Perfect (Featuring Charlie Wil
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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[Charlie Wilson croons in the background]
[Snoop Dogg]
Beautiful.. perfect.. flawless.. debonaire
[Chorus: Charlie Wilson]
And the colors those eyes come in?
Does the light come from within?
God made you, did he make the grin?
Wings are under all your clothes
You worth more than your weight in gold
Where did God put down your mole
Or were you only made for show?
Girl you're perrr-feeeect - when God made you
I wonder if he kept the mold, or are you just for show?
Girl you're perrr-feeeect - when I see you
it takes my mind to cloud nine, girl you're so fine, yeah - hey
[Snoop Dogg]
Lovable, and yeah you're pursuable
Everything is beautiful, even down to your cuticles
It ain't about me, it's all about you
You make me do what you want me to
Yeah, it's just like that
Here go my number baby girl why don't you get right back
You're a, perfect dime, I'm workin mine
Just the thought of me and you I mean it's blowin my mind
Cain't explain it doe, but if I'm wit'chu
I can't remain a ho, or stay in the flow
It's a shame to know, I maintain the flow
Baby girl me and you is unexplainable
Mm, yeah - we need to get into actin
Cain't you see this is a natural attraction
A lot of maxin and relaxin
C'mon baby girl, give a player some action, I'm askin
[Chorus]
[Snoop Dogg]
If you would, if I could
You make the bad boy in me go good
Tell a lie? No I tell the truth
Baby boo on the real you know you hundred proof
Mm, I can't even believe that
You livin the single life, damn I need that
I hate to see a queen without a king
If I had you I'd get you e'rything
Coast to coast, L.A. to Chicago
See my baby go wherever I go
Costa Rica, Obregato
If I get you I hit the lotto
Loco shoppin, get what you want to
Sky's the limit, so go on and spend it
I said it cause I meant it
So go and give me your love and get in it to win it
Hit it
[Chorus]
[Snoop Dogg]
Mm, I know you dig my rappin
I see you smilin so I might get some action
Yeah, so let's get it crackin
It won't be no +Rerun+, "Hey hey hey - +What's Happenin'+?"
It won't be no type of scrappin
Me and you, this is everlastin
I hate to sound sarcastic
But we'll make a classic, it'll be fantastic
We need to get into actin
Cain't you see this is a natural attraction
A lot of maxin and relaxin
C'mon baby girl give a player some action, I'm askin
[Chorus]
[Snoop Dogg (Charlie Wilson ad libs)]
Mm, the perfect girl, livin in the perfect world
Like I said, I hate to see a queen without a king
I'm available, let's make it happen
Yeah, the dime or the dub, how you love that?
Ha ha ha
Yeah, 'Beautiful Part 2' - thought you knew
In βPerfect,β Snoop Dogg and Charlie Wilson sing about a woman who is perfect in every way. Wilsonβs voice croons in the background as Snoop Dogg praises the womanβs skin, eyes, smile, and figure. He raps about how everything about her is lovable and how he is willing to do anything she wants him to. Snoop Dogg even says that being with her would make him give up his βhoβ ways. He fantasizes about traveling the world with her and showering her with gifts.Β
The song is essentially a love ballad, with Snoop Dogg passionately rapping about his perfect woman. βPerfectβ is the fifth song off of Snoop Doggβs album, "R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece", which released in 2004. The song samples βThe Makings of Youβ by Curtis Mayfield.Β
Line by Line Meaning
Where'd you get that silky skin?
The beauty of your skin is exceptional. Can you share any secrets behind how you keep your skin so wrinkle-free and silky?
And the colors those eyes come in?
The colors of your eyes are captivating. Did God create these colors or is there a secret behind it?
Does the light come from within?
Is there something within you that makes you glow and shine so bright?
God made you, did he make the grin?
Did God also make your beautiful smile that takes everyone's breath away?
Wings are under all your clothes
You are an angel in disguise and your wings are hiding under your clothes, meaning your beauty is both internal and external.
You worth more than your weight in gold
The value of your beauty and soul is priceless and cannot be measured in material possessions.
Where did God put down your mole
It feels like God handcrafted every single detail of your beauty, including the placement of your mole. If you have one, where is it?
Or were you only made for show?
Is your beauty only superficial, or is it deeper than that? Are you more than just a physical object of beauty?
Girl you're perrr-feeeect - when God made you
You are perfect in the way God made you, flaws and imperfections included.
I wonder if he kept the mold, or are you just for show?
I wonder if there were any duplicates of you made because you are one of a kind, or was your beauty created just for display?
Girl you're perrr-feeeect - when I see you
it takes my mind to cloud nine, girl you're so fine, yeah - hey
Your beauty is not just skin deep, it touches my soul as well. You are gorgeous and your beauty makes me feel happy and like I'm in heaven.
Lovable, and yeah you're pursuable
You have a lovable personality that makes people want to pursue you.
Everything is beautiful, even down to your cuticles
Your beauty extends to every detail of your body, even your nails and cuticles.
It ain't about me, it's all about you
This is not about me, it's all about how amazing you are!
You make me do what you want me to
You have a power over me that makes me want to do whatever you ask me to do.
Here go my number baby girl why don't you get right back
Here's my phone number, I hope you call me back as soon as you can!
You're a, perfect dime, I'm workin mine
You are a perfect 10/10 and I am trying my hardest to win you over.
Just the thought of me and you I mean it's blowin my mind
The idea of being with you is making me so excited and overwhelmed with emotions.
Cain't explain it doe, but if I'm wit'chu
I can't remain a ho, or stay in the flow
I don't know how to explain it, but if I am with you, I can't be unfaithful or do anything wrong because being with you feels so right.
It's a shame to know, I maintain the flow
Even though I want to be with you, I still have to maintain my flow and keep pursuing my passions.
Baby girl me and you is unexplainable
There's no way to explain how our connection and attraction feels, it's just unexplainable.
Mm, yeah - we need to get into actin
We need to do something together, maybe go acting in a movie or film together.
Cain't you see this is a natural attraction
Our attraction to each other is natural and undeniable, it's meant to be!
A lot of maxin and relaxin
We can have a lot of fun together, just relaxing and being ourselves.
C'mon baby girl, give a player some action, I'm askin
Come on, let's do something together and see where this attraction takes us!
If you would, if I could
If only you would consider being with me, then maybe I could show you how much I adore you.
You make the bad boy in me go good
You have a good influence on the bad boy in me, making me want to be a better version of myself.
Baby boo on the real you know you hundred proof
You are 100% real and authentic, there is nothing fake about you.
You livin the single life, damn I need that
You're currently single? That's music to my ears as I am interested in being with you!
I hate to see a queen without a king
It's a shame to see a beautiful woman like you without a partner, as you deserve to be treated like royalty.
If I had you I'd get you e'rything
If we were together, I would give you everything you deserve and more.
Coast to coast, L.A. to Chicago
See my baby go wherever I go
I want to show you the world and travel with you, from coast to coast and all around the world!
Costa Rica, Obregato
If I get you I hit the lotto
I want to take you to beautiful places like Costa Rica, and if I have you as my partner, then I would be the luckiest man in the world.
Loco shoppin, get what you want to
Sky's the limit, so go on and spend it
Let's go on a shopping spree, buy anything and everything you want. The sky's the limit, so indulge yourself.
I said it cause I meant it
So go and give me your love and get in it to win it
Hit it
I am not just saying these things lightly, I mean everything I say. Give me your love and let's work together towards something great, let's win at this game of love!
Mm, I know you dig my rappin
I see you smilin so I might get some action
Yeah, so let's get it crackin
I can tell that you enjoy my music and that makes me excited to pursue you further. Let's get this started!
It won't be no +Rerun+, "Hey hey hey - +What's Happenin'+?"
It won't be no type of scrappin
Our relationship won't be like an old TV show, and there definitely won't be any drama or fighting.
Me and you, this is everlastin
I truly believe that we are meant to be together forever, we are soulmates.
I hate to sound sarcastic
But we'll make a classic, it'll be fantastic
I know I might sound sarcastic, but I truly believe that our love story will be iconic and amazing.
Mm, the perfect girl, livin in the perfect world
Like I said, I hate to see a queen without a king
I'm available, let's make it happen
Yeah, the dime or the dub, how you love that?
Ha ha ha
Yeah, 'Beautiful Part 2' - thought you knew
You are the perfect woman for me, and I hate to see you without a partner. I am available and want to make this happen. I can offer you the best of everything, whether it's romance or material things. Let's make this happen, this is just the beginning!
Contributed by Arianna N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@1trl2
Snoop should've released this as a single way back then cus it definitely wss a sequel to "Beautiful" !
@blaquenguni9249
Signs , Drop It like it's hot , ups and downs , let's get blown .....there was too much heat on that album , all those tracks were hot including this one
@StoneColdGem
Snoop is a good example to mix Grown Folks Music with Hip Hop
@ItsDJNoName
This one is better than the classic that Snoop & Pharrell created! They topped βBeautifulβ!!!!
@Bonjour612
Charlie wilson has gotta be the most under appreciated musician of all time
@riconewton7410
This is one of his most slept on albums. This shit brings back memories for me.
@Blessedmillion
Rico Newton man, slept on
@bengrassrope8540
realtalk Rico.... a lot good memories especially pass it pass it and no thang on me
@emortalproductions
One of his best albums!!!
@emortalproductions
He had like 4 singles off this album and all the videos was in circulation on the networks