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.
Rollin Down The Highway
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Same fools ridin’ that been down for years
Nigga pullin' real weight
Same fools ridin' that been down for years
So I won’t be broke no more
Same fools ridin' that been down for years
Rollin' down the highway
Same fools ridin' that been down for years
Same fools ridin' that been down for years
(Ooh, ooh) nigga pullin' real weight
Same fools ridin' that been down for years
'Cause I can’t be broke no more
Lethal technique, cerebral expertise
My teaspoon of the street to
Teach you for weeks
The peoplе you meet’ll reach you deep
If they don't reach out and snatch you
Creep out and jack you
In this city, policе harass you
Leap out and attack you, beat you
Then ask you
Poverty stricken, no positive livin’
Possibilities of me tryin' beat the
Odds of me livin'
No spot to live in, no pot to piss in
The block and flippin' is better
Than the cops in prison
And Rams clear a nigga head out
Hella sincere with what I said out
Bustin’ all the feds out
And every syllable, G-Dubb is fillable
I'm uncut, still stuck to my umbilical
Uncontrollable youth
Leakin' government secrets to
The streets when we step in the booth
Big niggas jumpin' and runnin', we comin'
Gunnin' prepare for the youngins
Or you'll get done in when we rush in
The busy gorilla filled to the peak
I'm spillin'
Speak my feelin', my heat revealin' and we
Rollin' down the highway pedal to the floor
Same fools ridin' that been down for years
(Ooh, ooh) nigga pullin' real weight
Same fools ridin' that been down for years
So I won't be broke no more
Same fools ridin' that been down for years
Rollin' down the highway
Same fools ridin' that been down for years
Pedal to the floor
(Pedal to the medal, you know)
Same fools ridin' that been down for years
(Ooh, ooh)
Nigga pullin' real weight (Real weight)
Same fools ridin' that been down for years
'Cause I can't be broke no more
I'm on the 17 in a Benz
Tryna get some more wins
I dip out, I dip in, I jump out, I jump in
I roll out, I roll in, no talkin'
Just dump in
Never punk out, motherfucker, we punked in
(Nigga) i get the money up front
Then drive off very casually, blazin' a blunt
I'm slidin' off, listenin' to 213 and, ah
Man life is so hard when you're
Doggy the Doggy Dogg
I'm talkin' to myself at times
Tryna walk a straight line
Driftin', drinkin' and drivin'
Smokin' on mine
Tryna keep myself from gettin' caught up
'Cause I ain't got time to be doin' time
You might've seen me in the 69, Monte Carlo
Honey blonde, two of a kind
A little toy of mine
G-Funk back in action, Cadillac maccin'
(Snoop Dogg) and you can catch me with the
Same fools ridin' that been down for years
Rollin' down the highway pedal to the floor
Same fools ridin' that been down for years
(Ooh, ooh) nigga pullin' real weight
Same fools ridin' that been down for years
'Cause I can't be broke no more
In the song "Rollin Down The Highway," Snoop Dogg reflects on his journey and the struggles he has faced throughout his life. The lyrics symbolize Snoop's determination to rise above poverty and obstacles in order to achieve success and financial stability. The phrase "rollin' down the highway pedal to the floor" represents his unstoppable drive and ambition to move forward, no matter the circumstances.
Snoop Dogg emphasizes the importance of loyalty and friendship by mentioning "same fools ridin' that been down for years." These are the people who have been by his side throughout his journey, supporting him and sharing a common goal of overcoming poverty. Snoop acknowledges their hard work and dedication, stating, "nigga pullin' real weight." He recognizes their contributions to his success and vows to never be broke again.
The lyrics also address the harsh realities of life in the streets. Snoop describes the challenges and adversities faced by individuals living in impoverished neighborhoods, including police harassment and violence. He raps about the struggle to find a safe place to live and the pressures of surviving in a society that often neglects those in need.
Line by Line Meaning
Rollin' down the highway pedal to the floor
Driving fast on the road with full speed
Same fools ridin’ that been down for years
The same loyal friends who have been there for a long time
Nigga pullin' real weight
I am exerting significant influence and power
So I won’t be broke no more
To escape the state of poverty and financial struggle
Lethal technique, cerebral expertise
My skills and knowledge are deadly and highly advanced
My teaspoon of the street to Teach you for weeks
I have a small dose of street knowledge that can educate you for a long time
The people you meet’ll reach you deep
The individuals you encounter will profoundly impact you
If they don't reach out and snatch you
Unless they actively engage and capture your attention
Creep out and jack you
Sneak up on you and steal from you
In this city, police harass you
Law enforcement officers constantly bother and intimidate you in this urban environment
Leap out and attack you, beat you
Suddenly come forward to assault and physically harm you
Then ask you
And then interrogate you
Poverty stricken, no positive livin’
Living in a state of extreme poverty without any optimistic prospects
Possibilities of me tryin' beat the Odds of me livin'
The chances of me trying to overcome the obstacles and survive
No spot to live in, no pot to piss in
Nowhere to find shelter or even a basic necessity
The block and flippin' is better Than the cops in prison
Engaging in illegal activities on the street is preferable to being imprisoned by the authorities
And Rams clear a nigga head out
The drugs clear one's mind from troubles and worries
Hella sincere with what I said out
I speak with genuine honesty and conviction
Bustin’ all the feds out
Exposing and defeating the federal agents
And every syllable, G-Dubb is fillable
Each word I utter can be understood and absorbed
I'm uncut, still stuck to my umbilical
I remain true to my roots and origins
Uncontrollable youth
The young generation which cannot be controlled
Leakin' government secrets to The streets when we step in the booth
Sharing confidential information from the government to the public through our music
Big niggas jumpin' and runnin', we comin'
Powerful individuals are mobilizing and approaching, we are on our way
Gunnin' prepare for the youngins
Get ready to face the fierce and determined youngsters
Or you'll get done in when we rush in
Otherwise, you will be finished when we aggressively invade
The busy gorilla filled to the peak
The active and strong individual, filled with great intensity
I'm spillin' Speak my feelin', my heat revealin' and we
I am expressing myself and sharing my emotions openly and honestly, along with my intense energy
I'm on the 17 in a Benz
I am driving on Route 17 in a luxury Mercedes-Benz
Tryna get some more wins
Attempting to achieve more victories or successes
I dip out, I dip in, I jump out, I jump in
I quickly leave and return, jump in and out of situations
I roll out, I roll in, no talkin' Just dump in
I enter and exit without any unnecessary conversation, only taking action
Never punk out, motherfucker, we punked in
I never back down, we confront challenges head-on
(Nigga) i get the money up front
I receive the payment in advance
Then drive off very casually, blazin' a blunt
Then I depart in a relaxed manner while smoking a marijuana joint
I'm slidin' off, listenin' to 213 and, ah
I am smoothly moving away while enjoying the music of the group 213
Man life is so hard when you're Doggy the Doggy Dogg
Life can be challenging when you are known as Doggy the Doggy Dogg
I'm talkin' to myself at times
I find myself engaging in self-reflection and self-conversation
Tryna walk a straight line
Attempting to follow a moral or lawful path
Driftin', drinkin' and drivin'
I am drifting in my thoughts while consuming alcohol and driving
Smokin' on mine
Enjoying the marijuana that belongs to me
Tryna keep myself from gettin' caught up
Striving to avoid getting involved in troublesome situations
'Cause I ain't got time to be doin' time
Because I am too busy to be spending my life in prison
You might've seen me in the 69, Monte Carlo
You may have witnessed me driving a 1969 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Honey blonde, two of a kind
A beautiful blonde companion by my side who is unique and exceptional
A little toy of mine
A possession or companion that brings me joy and entertainment
G-Funk back in action, Cadillac maccin'
The G-Funk sound is once again active, and I am driving in a stylish Cadillac
(Snoop Dogg) and you can catch me with the
You can find me in the company of
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ThafreshEarl7
We miss you Nate!! R.I.P.
stoner entertainment LLC
Damn it hard to figure out which track is the most fire when they just keep coming with all that fire lol
JDM
Classic unreleased 213 " same fools ridin that been down for years"🔥🔥🔥🐾🐾🐾
tony hollingsworth
BEEN CRAZY BUSY GETTING READY TO HIT THE ROAD, HIT THE NAB IN VEGAS IT I GET COVID CLEARED. SEE I BEEN MIA KEEP THAT NFT FOR ME UNTIL LATER. STILL NEED THAT DROP .. WILL DROP MY REVIEW ON THE ONE I MISSED TONIGHT
The German Freese Family
10,9,8,7,6,5,4,2,1,3 😂
Mathieu Michel
Unreleased ?
JDM
@T. As well as a 213 leftover
T.
was on "Welcome To Tha Chuuch Volume 9"
KogleyBroDude
Snoopy be releaseing his mixtape songs as nfts
Barbwirefencepost
😎👍✌️🤟 ear desert