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.
Riders On The Storm
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Y-You know how you do it man
It's a trip people don't even believe were together right now (wow)
Bu-bu-but tell Your story, you know the one I like, say it for me (Ride, ride, ride)
Riders on the storm
(Ride, ride, ride)
Riders on the storm
Into this house we're born
(Into this house we're born)
Into this world we're thrown
(Into this world we're thrown)
Like a dog without a bone (Like a dog without a bone)
An actor out on loan (An actor out on loan)
Riders on the storm
(Ride, ride, ride)
There's a killer on the road
(Killer, Murder)
His brain is squirmin' like a toad
Take a long holiday
(holidays, holidays)
Let your children play
(play)
If ya give this man a ride
Sweet family will die (Die)
Killer on the road
Yeah (Killer, Murder)
Snoop:
Goin' off of this off of that
with the Lizard king Bumpin' in the back (wow) how bout that (yeah)
Driftin', Liftin',
Swiftin', coastin', testaroastin'
But the wheels won't stop
200 (errrr) on the highway fresh Up off the block
he's a rider, na he's a killer
dresses in all black But his hat says stealla (stealla)
Petal to the metal
I gotta go hard Drive by and say hello
hey Fredwreck you my mello
now let me Here what I sound like acapella (shhh)
wow ride dip swish
now Bring it back just like this
like a dog with out his bone
unlike A G with out his chrome
it's hard to imagine
the homey dog in a Jag and he's checkin' for the checkered flag
comin' in first never In last
cause my car to fast (zoom, zoom)
I neva eva run out of Gas
cause I just to clean I do it upper class
so fasten your seat Belts
its so hot it will even make heat melt (woo, woo)
so get a bowl And roll and ride
slip through the slip and slide
Like a dog without a bone
An actor out on loan
Riders on the storm
There's a killer on the road
His brain is squirmin' like a toad
Take a long holiday
Let your children play
If ya give this man a ride
Sweet family will die
Killer on the road
Yeah...
Snoop:
Need for speed, I'm trying to take the lead
hold on, little homey, 'fore you run into the trees (watch out, watch out)
I've seen things, that I never would have saw before
hey, yo, Jim, let'em in, let'em in
open up my back tire smokin' (errrr)
the whole street
and now the police wanna Flash there lights
and chase the Dogg all night (woof)
but I won't pull over nor give up
cause I just don't give a ... (What, What, What)
Yeah from the side boy
where we was born and raised straight up to ride Boy (west side)
continuously, (continuously)
we get to an expeditiously
Keep the light on east side on
snoop dogg and the doors and, yeah, we 'bout to ride on
Riders on the storm
Riders on the storm
Into this house we're born
Into this world we're thrown (were thrown)
Like a dog without a bone
An actor out on loan
Riders on the storm
Riders on the storm
Riders on the storm
Riders on the storm
Riders on the storm
Now, let's ride
In "Riders on the Storm," Snoop Dogg collaborates with the rock band The Doors and their lead vocalist, Jim Morrison. The song starts with Snoop requesting Jim Morrison to tell him one of his stories, and then the two artists start talking about driving fast cars and being riders.
The lyrics of the song speak about the journey of life and its difficulties. For instance, the line "Like a dog without a bone, An actor out on loan" describes the feeling of being lost and without direction in life. "Riders on the Storm" refers to the people who go through life's journey, facing various struggles and difficulties along the way. There is also a dark side to the song, with the line "There's a killer on the road, his brain is squirmin' like a toad," hinting at the presence of danger and evil in the world.
Overall, the song is open to interpretation and is a reflection of the artists' broader views on life, death, and existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, yo, Jim, man, won't you, won't you kick some of that, You know...
Snoop Dogg asks Jim to play some music and do his thing.
Y-You know how you do it man
Snoop Dogg acknowledges that Jim knows how to rock the stage.
It's a trip people don't even believe were together right now (wow)
Snoop Dogg is amazed to be performing together with The Doors.
Bu-bu-but tell Your story, you know the one I like, say it for me (Ride, ride, ride)
Snoop Dogg asks Jim to tell his favorite story while the band plays.
Riders on the storm
This line refers to the band's journey through life, symbolized by a storm.
Into this house we're born
The house represents the world where they were born and raised in.
Into this world we're thrown
They were born into a world full of uncertainties and challenges that they must face head-on.
Like a dog without a bone
They feel lost and incomplete, just like a dog without its bone.
An actor out on loan
Life seems like a temporary phase, and they play the roles that were given to them by fate and circumstances.
There's a killer on the road
There is a metaphorical killer or danger lurking around, waiting to pounce on them.
His brain is squirmin' like a toad
The killer is disturbed and dangerous, like a toad on the loose.
Take a long holiday
Take a break from the stresses of life.
Let your children play
Enjoy life's small moments, appreciate the present, and let the children have fun.
If ya give this man a ride
If you help the killer, you put your own family in danger.
Sweet family will die
Your family will be put in harm's way if you help the killer.
Need for speed, I'm trying to take the lead
Snoop Dogg wants to experience life to the fullest and be in control of his own destiny.
hold on, little homey, 'fore you run into the trees (watch out, watch out)
Snoop Dogg warns others to be careful, lest they crash and burn like a car in the trees.
I've seen things, that I never would have saw before
Snoop Dogg has experienced things outside his normal purview, he has grown and evolved.
the whole street and now the police wanna Flash there lights
Snoop Dogg has caused a commotion and caught the attention of the authorities.
but I won't pull over nor give up
Snoop Dogg will not back down or surrender to the authorities.
cause I just don't give a ... (What, What, What)
Snoop Dogg is a rebel who cares about his own goals and desires more than anything else.
Riders on the storm
The metaphor of the storm continues, as they journey through life and all its challenges.
Now, let's ride
Let's continue on our journey, embracing all the ups and downs that come our way.
Contributed by Alexander T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DB-MH11
Riders on the storm
Riders on the storm
Into this house, we're born
Into this world, we're thrown
Like a dog without a bone
An actor out on loan
Riders on the storm
There's a killer on the road
His brain is squirmin' like a toad
Take a long holiday
Let your children play
If you give this man a ride
Sweet family will die
Killer on the road, yeah
Girl, you gotta love your man
Girl, you gotta love your man
Take him by the hand
Make him understand
The world on you depends
Our life will never end
Gotta love your man, yeah
Riders on the storm
Riders on the storm
Into this house, we're born
Into this world, we're thrown
Like a dog without a bone
An actor out on loan
Riders on the storm
Riders on the storm
Riders on the storm
Riders on the storm
Riders on the storm
@CensoredBytheDeepState
[Intro: Snoop Dogg & Jim Morrison]
Ayo, Jim, man, why don't ya...
Why don't you kick some of that, you know?
You-You know how you do it, man
It's a trip, people don't even believe we're together right now (Wow!)
Bu-, bu-, but tell your story
You know the one I like (Ride, ride, ride)
Say it for me
[Chorus: Jim Morrison & Snoop Dogg]
Riders on the storm
(Ride, ride, ride)
Riders on the storm
(Ride, ride, ride)
Into this house we're born
(Into this house we're born)
Into this world we're thrown
(Into this world we're thrown)
Like a dog without a bone (Woof, woof)
An actor out on loan
Riders on the storm (Ride, ride, ride)
There's a killer on the road (Killer, killer, murder, murder, murder)
His brain is squirmin' like a toad
Take a long holiday
(Holidays, holidays)
Let your children play (C'me here and play)
If you give this man a ride
Sweet family will die (Ride, ride, ride)
Killer on the road (Killer, murder, murder, murder, murder, murder)
Yeah!
[Verse 1: Snoop Dogg]
Goin' off of this, goin' off of that
With the Lizard king bumpin' in the back, how 'bout that?
Driftin', liftin', swiftin' (Let 'em in. let 'em in)
Coastin', testaroastin' (Yeah)
But the wheels won't stop (Won't stop)
200 on the highway, fresh up off the block
He's a rider? (Woo, woo) Naw, he's a killer
Dressed in all black, but his hat says Steeler (Steeler, Steeler)
Pedal to the metal (Metal)
I gotta go hard, drive by and say "hello"
Hey, Fredwreck, you my mello
Now let me hear what I sound like acapella (Shh)
Wow, ride, dip swish
Now bring it back, just like this
Like a dog without his bone
Unlike a G without his chrome
It's hard to imagine
The homie dog in a Jag and he's checkin' for the checkered flagin'
Comin' in first, never in last
'Cause my car too fast (Zoom, zoom)
I never ever run outta gas
'Cause I'm just too clean, I do it upperclass
So fasten your seat belts
It's so hot, it'd even make heat melt (Woo, woo)
So get a board and roll and ride
Slip through the slip and slide
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[Chorus: Jim Morrison]
Like a dog without a bone
An actor out on loan
Riders on the storm
There's a killer on the road
His brain is squirmin' like a toad
Take a long holiday
Let your children play
If you give this man a ride
Sweet family will die
Killer on the road
Yeah
[Bridge: Jim Morrison]
Woah!
Away in India
Woo!
[Verse 2: Snoop Dogg]
Need for Speed, I'm tryin' to take the lead
Hold on, little homie, 'fore you run into the trees (Watch out!, watch out!)
I've seen things that I never would've saw before
Ayo, Jim, let 'em in, let 'em in
Open up, my back tire smokin' up
The whole street
And now the police wanna flash their lights (Wuuh, wuuh)
And chase the Dogg all night (Woof!)
But I won't pull over nor give up
'Cause I just don't give a (What?)
Yeah, I'm from the side, boy
Where we was born and raised
Straight up to ride, boy (West Side)
Continuously (Continuously)
We get to it expeditiously (Yeah)
Keep the light on, East side on
Snoop Dogg and The Doors and, yeah, we 'bout to ride on
[Chorus: Jim Morrison]
Riders on the storm
Riders on the storm
Into this house we're born
Into this world we're thrown
Like a dog without a bone
An actor out on loan
Riders on the storm
[Outro: Jim Morrison]
Riders on the storm
Riders on the storm
Riders on the storm
Riders on the storm
And let's ride! (Wow! Yeah!)
@OfentseMwaseFilms
Need for Speed Underground 2! Nostalgia killing me right now
@lazarjankovic4852
Ong
@semprequevoceleroscomentarios
top mano
@wujobroda
respect how Lewandowski shows on his Arm. RESPECT.
Dont, be negroistic.
@bagusyutub2341
indeed
@ElAzotador
Great game
@lashlarue7924
Love the Doors, love Snoop. Never knew this track existed before now. Beautiful. 👍
@justjsell708
Glad you found it 🤘
@qaraleom144mm
I just found it now!
@martineden9143
@Qârâʼ Leom 144mm me too! 😱😍