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.
Purp & Yellow
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Purp and yellow, Purp and yellow
Purp and yellow, Purp and yellow
Yeah ah ha, you know what it is
Everything I do, I do it big
Yeah ah ha, screaming thats nothin
When I pull out the lot, thats stuntin
When you see me me you know everything
Purp and yellow, Purp and yellow
Purp and yellow, Purp and yellow
I put it down from the whip to my diamonds
Im in purp and yellow, Purp and yellow
Purp and yellow, Purp and yellow
Swish! 24, thats black mamba
Snoop Dogg, he's a dope rhymer
Collaborate, with the golden state
In a yellow six deuce with the purple plates
I dip and dodge, I hit 3 and roll
Fish and chips, bounce pass down to Pau Gasol
We don't give a damn bout the big 3
LA Lake show we bout to 3 peat
And you can bet, thats on the set
Ron Artest about to get wet
Im on the flo' and thats a fact
Sittin' next to uncle Jack blazin'
Up the purple sack
Louie Vuitton don
Purple 24?s, yellow Lambo Im ridin'
Top blew the guts doors goin' suicide
Stuff in the wood
Niggas know we gon kill that
Blow it in the air boy
Know they gon feel that
Purp and yellow, purp and yellow
Watch me ball like you sittin' with Phil at
Ten car caravan Aston Martin's and
All them hood whips
Them Cutlass's them Cadillacs's that leather
Be grippin' them wood tips
I was born up in the wood
Claim Compton bet you ain't know that
Pops taught me how to get
Low in the floor clap
Went from a boy to a king
Any block I five five four that
Nigga better know that, boy they playin'
Sawed off shotty
What they sayin'? nothin to a boss
I put two holes in that LeCar
I come through f-ckin niggas off
Hop in that truck and get lost
You playin' wit a king not Gretzky
Even if ya let me
Keep yo girl wetter than Game on a jet ski
Oo, cool
Who say he smoother than a baby's ass
Pops was a dope boy we
Still spendin 80?s cash
Look on that Mercedes dash
Boy you know what it is
Blowin on a scarecrow on my
Way to see the Wiz
Ridin' down Rose greens, Compton, California
Turn on the wrong street they
Might bang on ya home of the Lakers baby
Yea you know it's purp and yellow
Take a hit of what I got
I bet it have you seeing doubles
But I'm an angel though
And your girls a pigeon
Its money over everything
Girl you know the vision
Never been a mark if ya with
It we can cut ya fade
Brought out 50 blew up the city
Young Saddam Hussein
Pusha Ink the label baby
Everything else is f-ckin boring
I'm at Roscoes eatin wit
Some chicks who foreign
I took your girlfriend from you
Boy you's a mark
My white Beamer do the Wiz Khalifa
Push to start
In the lyrics of Snoop Dogg's "Purp & Yellow," the artist embraces his loyalty and pride for Los Angeles, specifically represented by the colors purple and yellow which are associated with the LA Lakers sports team. The song highlights the connection between Snoop Dogg and his city, with references to iconic basketball players like Kobe Bryant ("24, that's black mamba") and Pau Gasol. Snoop Dogg exudes confidence and swagger as he boasts about his success and lavish lifestyle, driving a yellow Lamborghini and flaunting his wealth through designer clothes and luxury cars.
The lyrics also delve into Snoop Dogg's roots in Compton and his upbringing, emphasizing the influence of his father and the streets on his journey to becoming a respected figure in the music industry. Snoop Dogg's lyrical prowess is showcased as he weaves intricate rhymes and clever wordplay, effortlessly flowing over the beat with his signature laid-back delivery. The mention of his association with the street life and his ability to navigate through challenges reflects his resilience and determination to succeed against all odds.
Furthermore, the song captures Snoop Dogg's magnetic presence and charisma, painting a vivid picture of his lifestyle and experiences in the music industry. He touches on themes of loyalty, success, and power, establishing himself as a dominant force in the rap game. Snoop Dogg's references to luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and his effortless coolness in various social settings underscore his status as a cultural icon and trendsetter.
Overall, "Purp & Yellow" is a celebration of Snoop Dogg's achievements, his unwavering loyalty to his hometown, and his ability to effortlessly blend street credibility with mainstream success. The song serves as a testament to his enduring legacy in hip-hop and his continued influence on the genre, solidifying his position as one of the most iconic figures in music history.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah ah ha you know what it is
Acknowledging the unique essence of the purple and yellow colors
Purp and yellow, Purp and yellow
Reiterating the theme of purple and yellow throughout
Everything I do, I do it big
Emphasizing a grandiose approach to life and success
When I pull out the lot, thats stuntin
Displaying confidence and luxury when stepping out
I rep my town
Showing pride and loyalty to one's hometown
When you see me me you know everything
Signifying a strong and recognizable presence
I put it down from the whip to my diamonds
Claiming ownership and mastery from vehicles to jewelry
Im in purp and yellow, Purp and yellow
Continuing to showcase the colors purple and yellow
Swish! 24, thats black mamba
Making a basketball reference to Kobe Bryant's jersey number
Collaborate, with the golden state
Interacting with a successful and affluent community
In a yellow six deuce with the purple plates
Describing a distinctive and chromatic vehicle
We don't give a damn bout the big 3
Disregarding less important factors in favor of personal success
Purp and yellow, purp and yellow
Continually emphasizing the combination of purple and yellow
Look on that Mercedes dash
Pointing out luxurious elements in the environment
Boy you know what it is
Declaring awareness and confidence in oneself
Ridin' down Rose greens, Compton, California
Depicting a specific location and setting
Push to start
Highlighting the convenience and sophistication of a push-start vehicle
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@califaboy5194
๐R.I.P Kobe Bryant๐ January,26,2020
Gratest sport entertainer,
Many memories celebrating wins, and cruisings on the LA boulevards thank you for the good old days, Rest In Paradise kobe ๐
@rhonneljayramos4348
Damn๐๐ญ
@leonardorivera1236
The KING OF L.A!!!!!!!!!
@elmomonster2790
@@leonardorivera1236 not the king of la
@akirax67
@@leonardorivera1236 not the king. Just because he died doesnt mean he deserves the throne.
@ericgross4433
Amen The Greatest Sports Franchise In All Of Sports RIP To The Greatest KB24
@djh820
RIP KOBE YOU CHANGED THE HISTORY OF LA FOREVER IT WAS MORE THAN JUST BASKETBALL ๐๐
@310wisper
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@Catlife247
Money, you called it! So much more than ball, that was our brother right there!
@stansmith5610
too bad he was $acraficed. We need to stop idolizing people like lebron and drake so this could stop