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.
Run On Up
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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You got beef then go and run on up
We ain't worried about nothing
Half of y'all doing nothing but nothing
You got beef then go and run on up
We ain't worried about nothing
Half of y'all doing nothing but talking
Ain't it man?
[Warren G]
I'm strictly to street with it, listen to me
They speak it but we did it, they hated on my "Ghetto Village"
But if Stevie can see it, it must mean that I'm real with it
Corporate America gotta deal with it
I'm riding this 'til the finish line
213 still in this 'til they give me mine
Rewind the show and watch the movie
I'm mad as fuck I let this industry use me
[Snoop Dogg]
I'm a low-key OG which is well known
Snoop Alfons Capone Corleone
In the streets with the elite my rap sheet is hella long
Let it go, naw let it 'lone
You wanna battle when the shadows are creapin'
And if you talking about beef then nigga ain't no sleepin'
The hood ain't got no Geneva either
If you run off at the mouth then I'm gonna leave you breathe-less
Breathless, chestless, best list' ya bastard
Looking at my homies like you wanna slide past them and get with me
Need I warn you I'm from Dogg House motherfucking California
Now if you want it like you think you do
We can set up a head up and I bank ya boo
Don't underestimate, a lot of suckers player-hate
they know about the big D-O-double, Warren G and Nate
[Nate Dogg]
Too much talking shit
Let's get down to this list
If you got beef go and run up
I'ma bust him in his lip
I'm gonna shoot through that dude vest
Shut the fuck up and run run up
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Snoop Dogg's song "Run On Up" convey a message of confidence and defiance towards those who challenge or criticize them. The chorus, sung by Nate Dogg, sets the tone by stating that if anyone has a problem or "beef," they should step forward and confront them directly. Snoop Dogg and his crew express their lack of concern for these supposed threats, pointing out that many individuals are all talk and no action. The lyrics also touch upon their authenticity and street credibility, emphasizing that they have lived the experiences they rap about. Snoop Dogg asserts his status as an OG (Original Gangster), drawing parallels to famous figures like Al Capone and the Corleone family from "The Godfather." He exhibits a sense of pride in his reputation and warns anyone who tries to challenge him to be prepared for the consequences. The lyrics overall showcase a sense of bravado and assertiveness, suggesting that Snoop Dogg and his crew are not to be underestimated.
Line by Line Meaning
You got beef then go and run on up
If you have a problem or conflict, approach it directly
We ain't worried about nothing
We are not concerned or bothered by trivial matters
Half of y'all doing nothing but nothing
Many of you are not accomplishing anything significant
You got beef then go and run on up
If you have a problem or conflict, approach it directly
We ain't worried about nothing
We are not concerned or bothered by trivial matters
Half of y'all doing nothing but talking
Many of you are only engaging in empty talk
Ain't it man?
Isn't that the truth?
I'm strictly to street with it, listen to me
I am firmly rooted in the urban lifestyle, listen carefully
They speak it but we did it, they hated on my 'Ghetto Village'
Others may talk about it, but we have actually lived it; they criticized my upbringing in the rough neighborhood
But if Stevie can see it, it must mean that I'm real with it
If even the influential Stevie Wonder can recognize its authenticity, it validates my genuine nature
Corporate America gotta deal with it
Large corporations have no choice but to acknowledge and accept it
I'm riding this 'til the finish line
I am committed to pursuing this path until the very end
213 still in this 'til they give me mine
The music group 213 will remain relevant and persist until we receive our deserved recognition
Rewind the show and watch the movie
Review the events and observe the narrative unfold
I'm mad as fuck I let this industry use me
I am deeply angered by my past exploitation by the music industry
I'm a low-key OG which is well known
I am a respected original gangster, although I maintain a low profile
Snoop Alfons Capone Corleone
My aliases represent a combination of iconic figures in organized crime
In the streets with the elite my rap sheet is hella long
I associate with influential individuals in urban areas, and my criminal record is extensive
Let it go, naw let it 'lone
Release the past and leave it behind
You wanna battle when the shadows are creapin'
You seek confrontation when darkness is looming
And if you talking about beef then nigga ain't no sleepin'
If you are referring to conflict, there will be no peace or rest
The hood ain't got no Geneva either
The neighborhood lacks diplomatic negotiations or peace agreements
If you run off at the mouth then I'm gonna leave you breathe-less
If you continuously talk recklessly, I will silence you
Breathless, chestless, best list' ya bastard
I will render you speechless, without a heartbeat, and prove my superiority
Looking at my homies like you wanna slide past them and get with me
You are eyeing my friends, suggesting a desire to betray them and align with me
Need I warn you I'm from Dogg House motherfucking California
Do you require a reminder that I originate from the notorious Dogg House in California?
Now if you want it like you think you do
If you truly desire a confrontation as you claim
We can set up a head up and I bank ya boo
We can arrange a face-to-face showdown, and I guarantee your defeat
Don't underestimate, a lot of suckers player-hate
Do not undervalue our abilities, as many individuals envy and attempt to undermine us
they know about the big D-O-double, Warren G and Nate
These individuals are well-aware of the prominent figures, Snoop Dogg, Warren G, and Nate Dogg
Too much talking shit
There is an excess of idle and disrespectful conversation
Let's get down to this list
Let us focus on the matter at hand
If you got beef go and run up
If you have a problem, face it directly
I'ma bust him in his lip
I will deliver a forceful punch to his mouth
I'm gonna shoot through that dude vest
I will shoot through the protective clothing worn by that individual
Shut the fuck up and run run up
Cease talking and confront the situation head-on
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HipHopHiztory
i think this album is a true masterpiece and hella underrated
SpeaKOn It
HipHopHiztory same here
Jamaal Davis
Absolutely I think it would've been even better if they made the album in the 90s but it's definitely still a classic album and snoop made rhythm and gangsta the same year 04
GRH1979
Tracks don't get much better than ones with Broadus, Griffin & Hale in the credits
Jamaal Davis
@GRH1979 facts
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Fact
Rocky Kimpel
This intro popped in my head tonight after 4-5 years not hearing it and it's just as amazing as I remember it.....this beat literally tickles your brain
Bender Twister
incredible this sound, nate is so awesome, this album is too underrated
airadam13
"Shut the fuuuuuuuuuuuuuck up and ruuuuuu-uuuuuu-uuuuun" - killed that line 🔥🔥🔥 RIP Nate Dogg!
LaggyHacker
the way the voice the bassline follows his voice is majestic