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.
Ready 2 Ryde
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Keep it shaking cali keep it quaking
'Cause the ryders got me bringin home the bacon
Show me love and it wasn't no mistakin
That I would dedicate this melody f*** the hatin
[Chorus]
I had to tell my girl to pack her s***
I need a girl that's ready to ride
To keep the heater right by her side
[Eve]
Ah-yo so what the deal dogg tell me keep it real dogg
N****z seem to the brain how you feel dogg
N**** I'm a ride set it up let it spill dogg
Anything you want I can flip got the skill dogg
[Snoop Dogg]
Baby girl you so so sophisticated
Finance related you graduated
To the next level in the game wearin' my name
Bad little brick house go and do that thing
[Eve]
Yo n****z surprised when they open they eyes
Thick in the thighs wasn't part of they plan
Not just his b**** I'm like his main man
Act shifty your resistance gone swiftly
B****es mad at a n**** askin' why he kissed me
Stop whinin' just to cry and get the mackin' daddy
I don't like it when the angry chick is actin' crabby
That's why he bagged me
Ghetto jewel never loud and trashy
No stressin' over chicks problem bet I solve it fastly
[Chorus: x2]
Snoop dogg
We gangbang on these n****z like we 'posed to do
And I'll be damned if I let a b**** get close to you
We posted boo you my one and only
Quick to dump before the homies
Remember when that phony n**** ran up on me at the club
You filled him up with slugs that's what I call love
All that pushin' and shovin' kissin' and huggin'
Thuggin' dig it dug in
I'm lovin' every minute of it boo
The way you stay true and always kept your cool
You kept the heater right by your thigh
And when the s*** got hectic you was ready to ride
You didn't run out when I pulled the gun out
That's what I'm talkin bout no doubt
Ruff rydin eastsidin to the realest why'know
D-O-double-Gizze, you know how we get busy
[Eve]
Ah-yo how could I leave a real n**** a real n****'s all I need
Fake b****es try to take my place fall to they knees
Don't violate see my man he don't like no scrapes
And if I heard you was frontin I hope on the case
Wild one maybe but I'ma protect my baby
Test me fool and by the end you gon' think I'm crazy
That's how I do for my dogg keep my strong
Both sides relied on the s*** n**** sing the song
[Chorus: x2]
Snoop dogg
Yeah hahaha E.V.E... D-O-double-Gizze you know
Ruff rydin' eastsidin' foe life ahh yeah
And you thought it'd never happen
F*** the haters bow wow
Woof woof woof woof
Dogg panting biatch
It's official now yeah
We goin' ruff ryde up on out of here on this one
East side up Eastsiders
Goldie loc in the house
[Lil' 1/2 dead]
Dj jam my n**** e davey dave uhh misbehave
Give it to 'em dogg
What up DMX woof
Master p unnnghh
Dr dre chronic inhaled sound
My nephew scott on the beat
Illy philly delphia
Sounding like a p funkster
Awwwwwww yeah babyyy
It's another one funky as they come
Evey eve and doggy dogg
B**** please awww
The lyrics of "Ready 2 Ryde" by Snoop Dogg Featuring Eve is about two gang members, Snoop Dogg and Eve, talking about the importance of loyalty in their respective love lives. In the first verse, Eve acknowledges the Ryders and how they're bringing home the bacon for their loved ones. The chorus refers to Snoop needing a girl who is loyal and ready to ride by his side while carrying a heater, which is a gun that they might need to use in their line of work.
In the second verse, Snoop and Eve ask each other about how they're feeling and confirm that they both have the necessary skills to handle any situation that comes their way. The chorus repeats, with Snoop emphasizing that he won't let any b****es come between him and his crew. In the third verse, Eve explains that she won't tolerate disrespect from anyone, and she will protect her man at all costs. The song ends with various shoutouts to other rappers.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep it shaking cali keep it quaking
Maintain the energy and excitement in California
'Cause the ryders got me bringin home the bacon
I owe my success to my loyal riders
Show me love and it wasn't no mistakin
I appreciate those who show me affection and loyalty
That I would dedicate this melody f*** the hatin
I created this song as a tribute to those who support me, and I don't care about the opinions of haters
I had to tell my girl to pack her s***
I had to ask my girlfriend to leave because of her actions
'Cause she slipped and dipped inside
She did something that was not acceptable or betrayed me in some way
I need a girl that's ready to ride
I need a woman who will be loyal and supportive, and ready for any challenge
To keep the heater right by her side
To carry a firearm for protection
Ah-yo so what the deal dogg tell me keep it real dogg
Hey, what's up, let's be honest with each other
N****z seem to the brain how you feel dogg
Hey man, let me know what's on your mind
N**** I'm a ride set it up let it spill dogg
I'm committed to going all out for you, let's make it happen
Anything you want I can flip got the skill dogg
I can handle anything you need, I have the ability and expertise to make it happen
Baby girl you so so sophisticated
You are extremely refined and elegant
Finance related you graduated
You have a background in finance and have finished school
To the next level in the game wearin' my name
You have progressed to a higher level of success, while also being associated with me
Bad little brick house go and do that thing
You look amazing, go and show off your qualities
Yo n****z surprised when they open they eyes
People are often surprised when they see my beauty
Thick in the thighs wasn't part of they plan
My curvy physique wasn't what others expected of me
Not just his b**** I'm like his main man
I am more than just a romantic partner to him, I am his true friend and ally
Act shifty your resistance gone swiftly
If someone tries to be sneaky or deceitful, I quickly remove any opposition to me or my partner
B****es mad at a n**** askin' why he kissed me
Other women are jealous and angry at my partner for showing me affection
Stop whinin' just to cry and get the mackin' daddy
Quit complaining and start taking action to win my partner's affection
I don't like it when the angry chick is actin' crabby
I dislike it when someone is in a bad mood and takes it out on others
That's why he bagged me
My partner chose me because I am understanding and supportive, unlike other women
Ghetto jewel never loud and trashy
I may be from a rough background, but I present myself with class and refinement
No stressin' over chicks problem bet I solve it fastly
I am capable of solving problems quickly and efficiently, even those involving other women
We gangbang on these n****z like we 'posed to do
We dominate and intimidate our rivals as a way of asserting ourselves
And I'll be damned if I let a b**** get close to you
I won't allow any woman to come between us and our bond
We posted boo you my one and only
We stay strong and present ourselves as a united couple
Quick to dump before the homies
We are always aware of potential threats and are not afraid to act quickly to protect ourselves
Remember when that phony n**** ran up on me at the club
I recall an incident where someone tried to start trouble with me at a club
You filled him up with slugs that's what I call love
You protected me by using deadly force against our attacker, which to me is a sign of loyalty and devotion
All that pushin' and shovin' kissin' and huggin'
Despite the chaos and drama around us, we stay affectionate with each other
Thuggin' dig it dug in
We are always ready and willing to defend ourselves, as part of our lifestyle and mentality
I'm lovin' every minute of it boo
I enjoy our lifestyle and the thrill of always being prepared for anything
The way you stay true and always kept your cool
I admire how you always stay loyal and collected, even in tough situations
You kept the heater right by your thigh
You always carry a firearm with you, ready for any situation
And when the s*** got hectic you was ready to ride
When things got intense, you were always prepared to handle it and defend us
You didn't run out when I pulled the gun out
You stayed and supported me, even when I had to use deadly force
That's what I'm talkin bout no doubt
That's the kind of loyalty and dedication that I appreciate
Ah-yo how could I leave a real n**** a real n****'s all I need
I cannot imagine leaving someone who is as genuine and true as you are, that's all I need
Fake b****es try to take my place fall to they knees
Other women may try to replace me, but they will inevitably fail and surrender to me
Don't violate see my man he don't like no scrapes
If someone tries to encroach on our relationship or disrespect us, my partner won't tolerate it
And if I heard you was frontin I hope on the case
If I hear about anyone trying to start something with us, I will immediately investigate and take action
Wild one maybe but I'ma protect my baby
I may be unpredictable or chaotic at times, but I will always protect my partner
Test me fool and by the end you gon' think I'm crazy
If anyone tries to mess with me or my partner, they will face my wrath and believe that I am insane
That's how I do for my dogg keep my strong
This is how I show my dedication and loyalty to my partner
Both sides relied on the s*** n**** sing the song
We both trust and depend on each other, and express that through this song
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, EVE JEFFERS, SCOTT STORCH, SCOTT SPENCER STORCH
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