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.
Real Talk
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Check it out man,
Yesterday, Man I was at the liqour store man and shit,
Mother fucker thought I was a basketball player man,
Because a nigga tall ya know,
Ya, let me get your autograph man,
Don't you play for the lakers?
I told da nigga, look here motha fucka,
My name is Snoop Dogg, I play bitches
In the song Real Talk, Snoop Dogg begins by narrating a funny incident that happened to him at the liquor store. He describes how a man mistook him for a basketball player because of his height and asked for his autograph. Snoop Dogg then corrects the man and tells him that he does not play basketball. Instead, he plays with women, indicating his playboy lifestyle. This verse portrays Snoop Dogg as a confident and self-assured man who is proud of his identity and reputation.
The song Real Talk is an autobiographical rendition in which Snoop Dogg candidly shares stories from his life. Throughout the song, the rapper talks about his personal experiences and beliefs, giving listeners an insight into his mindset. The song's structure is a series of vignettes, each offering a glimpse into Snoop's life. He raps about his upbringing, his relationships, his struggles, and insights on the music industry. The song serves as a window into Snoop Dogg's life, and the listener can see how he has developed as an artist and person.
Line by Line Meaning
Yah, Yah man,
Expression of agreement and acknowledgement
Check it out man,
Request for attention and engagement
Yesterday, Man I was at the liqour store man and shit,
Narration of a past event
Mother fucker thought I was a basketball player man,
Comment on mistaken identity
Because a nigga tall ya know,
Clarification of physical attribute leading to mistaken identity
Ya, let me get your autograph man,
Request for proof of mistaken identity
Don't you play for the lakers?
Assumption based on mistaken identity
I told da nigga, look here motha fucka,
Confrontation of mistaken identity
I don't play basketball,
Clarification of actual profession
My name is Snoop Dogg, I play bitches
Assertion of dominance and sexual prowess
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ADMINISTRATION MP, INC.
Written by: RUFUS LEE COOPER, MALCOLM GREENIDGE, KATARI T. COX, BERNARD EDWARDS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
nik0la83
One of the most underrated songs ever.
RafaelDayLaGhetto
brill song gotta love the legend himself snoop dogg
Norcal
This beat goes hard
Yahya Zawawi
It’s 2020 and it’s still hitting hard
Johnny D
This right here once again proves why this man is the greatest of all time. Say what you want about Jay, Nas, Eminem, Pac and everybody else, but NOBODY does it like this man when he's on it. UNBELIEVABLE!!!
Quikster220
maybe not one of the best ever, BUT NO DOUBT, the most influential rapper Ive seen in my lifetime! he did so many things in the rap game, and ALWAYS repped his state... incredible person, gotta say!
wladimirfischkop
Snoop Dogg ownzzz... emediatly when i hear his voice i know its him... 5/5
Mason Grant
Imma keep bumbin this everywhere I go
darkages678
this song should've made the album for sure
WakoJako
Snoop's the "KING"