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.
Pump_Pump
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Let the motion of your body be the key, 'cause we
be the motherfucking G Funk family
Now, I'll play the G in this deadly game
Snoop Dogg is the name Dogg Pound's the game
If it ain't one thing it's a motherfucking nother
Word to my granny and my daddy, and my mother
When I was locked up, I couldn't wait to get loose
Cause back in the days, on the side where it's at
A nigga had to have a fat stack
And I was a fool, don't make me have to grab my strap and go
rat-tat-tat-tat, nigga slap to a motherfucker face he fall
Can't none of y'all niggaz see the Doggy Dogg
Cause I'm one rude bwoy comin with the wickedness
So shut the fuck up, and listen while I'm kickin this
Blam blam, blam to dem all
Listen to the shots from my nigga Doggy Dogg (pump pump)
Blam blam, blam to dem all
Listen to the shots from my nigga Doggy Dogg (pump pump)
Now you can look to the Sun, and spot the moon
And see Snoop Doggy Dogg step into the room
With the G funk, he funk, she funk, we funk
Follow me, follow me, listen to the words that a nigga,
I come down with the wickedness
One rude bwoy comin with the darkness (blam!)
Close your eyes 'cause you can't see me
I quit school cause of recess you fuckin B.G.
I'm shaking up the party, like Lodi Dodi
Is he the dopest? Ya better ask somebody
When, then, send, some gin
And a pack of zig zags now let the games begin
In nineteen-motherfucking-ninety-three
I'm fucking up every nigga known in the industry
Check this out, it's a Dogg Pound thing
You know who I am you know my motherfucking name, who am I?
(The S-N-Double-O-P) nickname (Silky Smell) last name (D-O-double-G)
The behavior and the flavor that I found
Makes me want to hit that ass up with the Dogg Pound
Blam blam, blam to dem all
Listen to the shots from my nigga Doggy Dogg (pump pump)
Blam blam, blam to dem all
Listen to the shots from my nigga Doggy Dogg (pump pump)
Now just back up, don't act up, I pack up much heat
Any battle I'm in, I win, I can't be beat
Don't sleep while I creep peep out my technique
I forgot, I'm out of sight so you can't see the
MC of the year, you hear and you fear
i got something for them niggas in the front and the rear
I handle the sides, did a drive-by in the who-ride
I'm satisfied now everything is really alright
You know when I come nigga I come wicked
Don't need no permission, motherfucker I'ma kick it
Niggas sweat my shit I wet em up with the biscuit
Lick em up shot, it don't stop, till them all drop
Make up your mind, go pop or slang rocks
Just stop, rotting on the next niggas jock
I'm strapped with my glock on your block
And ready to let loose on the first imitator that I spot
Blam blam, blam to dem all
Listen to the shots from my nigga Doggy Dogg (pump pump)
Blam blam, blam to dem all
Listen to the shots from my nigga Doggy Dogg (pump pump)
In the song "Pump Pump," Snoop Doggy Dogg and Lil Malik aka Lil Hershey Loc rap about their gangster lifestyle and the violence that comes with it. The song uses a lot of slang and references to drugs, guns, and sex. Snoop Doggy Dogg starts the song by referencing the "G Funk family" and how the motion of your body is the key. He talks about being a part of the Dogg Pound gang and how you have to be ready for anything. He then goes on to talk about how he couldn't wait to get out of jail because he had to have a fat stack of money to survive on the streets.
Throughout the song, Snoop and Lil Malik brag about their violent tendencies and the power they have in their community. They talk about shooting people and being ready to take out anyone who disrespects them. The chorus, "blam blam, blam to dem all, listen to the shots from my nigga Doggy Dogg (pump pump)," reinforces this tough-guy persona and their willingness to use guns to solve their problems. The song ends with Snoop warning anyone who tries to imitate him that they will face the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Let the motion of your body be the key, 'cause we
be the motherfucking G Funk family
Allow your body's movements to guide you, as we are the G Funk family
Now, I'll play the G in this deadly game
Snoop Dogg is the name Dogg Pound's the game
I'll dominate in this dangerous game and represent the Dogg Pound
If it ain't one thing it's a motherfucking nother
Word to my granny and my daddy, and my mother
If it's not one issue, it's always another; trust me, my whole family knows this to be true
Whether standing on the corner, or bouncing in the six-deuce
When I was locked up, I couldn't wait to get loose
Whether I was on the street corner or cruising in my lowrider, I was always anticipating my release from prison
Cause back in the days, on the side where it's at
A nigga had to have a fat stack
In the past, being in the right circles meant you had to have a lot of money
And I was a fool, don't make me have to grab my strap and go
rat-tat-tat-tat, nigga slap to a motherfucker face he fall
I was foolish, and I might resort to violence if pushed too far
Can't none of y'all niggaz see the Doggy Dogg
Cause I'm one rude bwoy comin with the wickedness
So shut the fuck up, and listen while I'm kickin this
None of you can compete with me, because I'm a tough guy with bad intentions. So listen up and be quiet
Blam blam, blam to dem all
Listen to the shots from my nigga Doggy Dogg (pump pump)
I'm shooting at everyone and everyone must listen to me
Now you can look to the Sun, and spot the moon
And see Snoop Doggy Dogg step into the room
With the G funk, he funk, she funk, we funk
Follow me, follow me, listen to the words that a nigga,
You can see that I am talented and unique. I bring a certain style of funk and I want you to follow me and listen to what I have to say
I come down with the wickedness
One rude bwoy comin with the darkness (blam!)
Close your eyes 'cause you can't see me
I am wicked and dark. You can't see me, so just close your eyes
I quit school cause of recess you fuckin B.G.
I'm shaking up the party, like Lodi Dodi
Is he the dopest? Ya better ask somebody
I left school because I was too busy causing trouble. I bring excitement to any party and people should ask around to know how good I really am
When, then, send, some gin
And a pack of zig zags now let the games begin
In nineteen-motherfucking-ninety-three
I'm fucking up every nigga known in the industry
Let's get some drinks and roll some joints, then the real fun can begin. In 1993, I'm taking over the music industry
Check this out, it's a Dogg Pound thing
You know who I am you know my motherfucking name, who am I?
(The S-N-Double-O-P) nickname (Silky Smell) last name (D-O-double-G)
It's a Dogg Pound thing, and everyone knows my name. Snoop Doggy Dogg is my full name
The behavior and the flavor that I found
Makes me want to hit that ass up with the Dogg Pound
The way I act and the way I sound makes me want to be aggressive and destructive
Now just back up, don't act up, I pack up much heat
Any battle I'm in, I win, I can't be beat
Back away and don't cause any trouble because I am well-armed. I always win any battle I'm in
Don't sleep while I creep peep out my technique
I forgot, I'm out of sight so you can't see the
Don't overlook me while I sneak up on you with my skills. You can't see me because I am hidden
MC of the year, you hear and you fear
i got something for them niggas in the front and the rear
I am the MC of the year and everyone fears me. I have something for those in the front and back of the crowd
I handle the sides, did a drive-by in the who-ride
I'm satisfied now everything is really alright
I control the sides of the scene and I even did a drive-by shooting. I feel satisfied and everything is good
You know when I come nigga I come wicked
Don't need no permission, motherfucker I'ma kick it
Niggas sweat my shit I wet em up with the biscuit
You know I bring bad intentions when I show up. I don't need anyone's permission and I'm ready to attack. If anyone tries to challenge me, they will be shot
Lick em up shot, it don't stop, till them all drop
Make up your mind, go pop or slang rocks
Just stop, rotting on the next niggas jock
I'm strapped with my glock on your block
And ready to let loose on the first imitator that I spot
Shoot everyone until they are all dead, and make a decision between a music career or dealing drugs. Stop hanging onto others' fame. I have my gun ready and will shoot the first person who tries to copy me.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDRE YOUNG, CALVIN BROADUS, LAMAR (PKA "LIL' MALIK") EDWARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jaysmith6013
30 years late Iโm still jamming to this song with the same enthusiasm as when I first heard it
@Bepeze
This song is what they call classic. Certified timeless. And Malik just straight took it to another stratosphere.
@tovorismoore7596
Shit still goes hard to this day one of Snoops most underrated songs Remember they played this joint In the above the rim movie.
@MedicineMan1783
Great movie!
@cookiegirly839
Blam blam Blam to the boy
@thegreenskeep1
This album was stacked with GOLD!
@chunchoe
thats where i heard it too!
@sugebtw1124
Lol Iโm here after just watching it, havenโt heard it in forever โฆ
@patrickrodriguez3275
This song will stand the test of time!!! ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐บ๐ธ
@northlandparanormal5832
For realz!!!