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.
SD Is Out
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Snoop Dogg is out
You wanna be there partyin'
All night long
Until the break of dawn
Oooh weee, oooh weee ooh
Oooh weee, oooh weee ooh
[Snoop Dogg]
Now stop, pause, chill for a second
It's Snoop Dogg and Teddy Riley on the record
Tell your mama, tell your daddy, tell all your friends
They got a party that's crackin' and that shit won't end
Me and my folks, we drink and we smoke, we rockin' the boat
We pop about four, five more, so
Bend don't break, break don't bend
I'm number one with a bullet, I'ma make more ends
When you're great they gonna hate
So what, that's probably why we Cali-fornicate
And shake to a whole other elevation
Catch me in the hood or your favorite television station
Creatin', a whole other lane for the generation
I drink Sunkist for the good vibration
Dippin', Rippin', shakin' and bakin'
I know you've been patiently waitin', I'm back y'all
[Chorus]
[Snoop Dogg]
On your mark, set, party on 3
4, hit the floor and go for what ya know (hey!)
I'm in the party low-key, blowin' an eighth of dro
I'm playful but I don't play
Spinnin' the globe like the strobe
Like the club packed, my flow right the whole night
If I plan to go right, a cold night
In hell before I fail, I'm alright
Man, I'm like a flash of lightnin'
Breath of fresh air, classic debonair
Glass of champagne, hold it in my right hand
Finger roll cold, Dogg the Ice Man
Brazil to Iceland
I shine like a million lights man
The talk of the town, believe it or doubt it
I don't need to shout it, you better read about it
[Chorus]
[Snoop Dogg]
Now pose like a superstar, walk like a model
I love it when you pop that bottle
I love it 'cause you're not so automatic
I love it when you put it where Dogg can grab it
I got my hands where you'll let me
I love it when you dance, so sexy
I love it when you in that night mood
Slow motion movin' like ain't nothin' like you
I'm feelin' good doin' what I like to
Suited up, pimp stripe, light blue
I let it do what it might do
Fresh and crispy, the rest a mystery
I'm blessed with history
No less than best, catch the rest
Live in the flesh, smooth with the style I choose
Not off the stress, I'm hot off the press
[Chorus: x2]
The song "SD Is Out" by Snoop Dogg is a celebratory track that focuses on partying all night long until the break of dawn. The chorus repeats the phrase, "Snoop Dogg is out," making it clear to the listener that the party has officially started, and listeners should be there to participate. The lyrics encourage the audience to tell their friends and family about the party and to spread the word. The first verse mentions drinking and smoking while rocking the boat, emphasizing the carefree nature of the party. Snoop Dogg boasts about being number one with a bullet and making more ends, and how even though some may hate his success, he's still creating a whole other lane for the generation. The verse shows Snoop Dogg's confidence in his abilities and his success.
In the second verse, Snoop Dogg tells the audience to hit the floor and party on three, emphasizing his desire for everyone to participate in the celebration. He mentions being low-key at the party, enjoying an eighth of dro, but not being one to play around. He notes his flow is right for the whole night, and it's a cold night in hell before he fails. The verse showcases Snoop Dogg's laid-back personality and his ability to keep the party going all night long.
The third verse emphasizes Snoop Dogg's appreciation of the partygoers, with their star-like poses and model-like walks, and how he loves it when they pop that bottle. He mentions having his hands where they'll let him and how he loves it when they dance. The verse showcases Snoop Dogg's appreciation of his audience and his desire to keep them entertained.
Line by Line Meaning
Snoop Dogg is out
Snoop Dogg is present and ready to party
You wanna be there partyin'
You want to join in on the partying
All night long
Until the early hours of the morning
Until the break of dawn
Until the sun rises
Oooh weee, oooh weee ooh
Expressing excitement or enthusiasm
Now stop, pause, chill for a second
Take a moment to relax
It's Snoop Dogg and Teddy Riley on the record
Snoop Dogg and Teddy Riley collaborated on the song
Tell your mama, tell your daddy, tell all your friends
Spread the word about the party
They got a party that's crackin' and that shit won't end
The party is amazing and will continue for a long time
Me and my folks, we drink and we smoke, we rockin' the boat
Snoop Dogg and his friends are enjoying themselves, disregarding rules and norms
We pop about four, five more, so
They have consumed several drinks and may have more
Bend don't break, break don't bend
Be flexible and adaptable
I'm number one with a bullet, I'ma make more ends
Snoop Dogg is highly successful and will continue to make money
When you're great they gonna hate
Jealousy often follows success
So what, that's probably why we Cali-fornicate
Snoop Dogg and his friends in California are celebrating their success through partying
And shake to a whole other elevation
Dancing and partying takes them to a higher level of enjoyment
Catch me in the hood or your favorite television station
Snoop Dogg is famous and can be seen on TV or in his local neighborhood
Creatin', a whole other lane for the generation
Snoop Dogg is creating a new style of music for the younger generation
I drink Sunkist for the good vibration
Sunkist's orange soda has a pleasing taste and refreshes him
Dippin', Rippin', shakin' and bakin'
Dancing and enjoying oneself
I know you've been patiently waitin', I'm back y'all
Snoop Dogg is back and his fans have been eagerly waiting for him
On your mark, set, party on 3
Get ready to party
4, hit the floor and go for what ya know (hey!)
Dance and have fun with what you know
I'm in the party low-key, blowin' an eighth of dro
Snoop Dogg is partying in a relaxed way, smoking marijuana
I'm playful but I don't play
Snoop is carefree but also knows his limits
Spinnin' the globe like the strobe
Dancing and enjoying music like a DJ
Like the club packed, my flow right the whole night
Snoop Dogg's music keeps the party going all night long
If I plan to go right, a cold night
Even if he doesn't succeed, Snoop Dogg will still enjoy himself
In hell before I fail, I'm alright
He is confident in his abilities and success
Man, I'm like a flash of lightnin'
He moves quickly and efficiently
Breath of fresh air, classic debonair
He is a refreshing and stylish figure
Glass of champagne, hold it in my right hand
Sipping champagne elegantly
Finger roll cold, Dogg the Ice Man
Snoop Dogg is cool and collected
Brazil to Iceland
He is globally recognized and appreciated
I shine like a million lights man
He shines like a star
The talk of the town, believe it or doubt it
He is a topic of conversation, whether positively or negatively
I don't need to shout it, you better read about it
He doesn't need to prove himself, his success speaks for itself
Now pose like a superstar, walk like a model
Act like a celebrity
I love it when you pop that bottle
He enjoys when people open champagne bottles
I love it 'cause you're not so automatic
He likes when people act naturally
I love it when you put it where Dogg can grab it
He enjoys when people place things within his reach
I got my hands where you'll let me
He has permission to touch
I love it when you dance, so sexy
He enjoys watching people dance in a seductive manner
I love it when you in that night mood
He enjoys partying in a dark and seductive mood
Slow motion movin' like ain't nothin' like you
The slow and sensual movements of dancing is unique and special
I'm feelin' good doin' what I like to
He is happy doing what he loves
Suited up, pimp stripe, light blue
He is dressed in fashionable and stylish clothing
I let it do what it might do
Allowing things to happen naturally
Fresh and crispy, the rest a mystery
He is young and lively, what's to come is unknown
I'm blessed with history
He appreciates his past experiences and successes
No less than best, catch the rest
He is the best and no less
Live in the flesh, smooth with the style I choose
He is living his life confidently and stylishly
Not off the stress, I'm hot off the press
He is not affected by stress and is currently in the news
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, PRIEST BROOKS, DEJANEE RILEY, TEDDY RILEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Carmen Cathell Swenton
I used to love this whole album so much!!
CourteousCourt
I did tooo🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
NeverLookBack
one of my favorite song on the album....
KRISTOPHER COLLIER
This is still my jam
Unlike NoOther
UNDERATED SONG. DOPE🙌🙌
King_JJ
I can never just listen to this one time
Ronnie Boyette
Smooth ass track man👍🔥
necio hunt
I always loved this song and still do! it feels good diddy voice lol
Yvette Clark
I'm 56 yrs old and have always been a huge fan and this will always be a #1 favorite of mine. #California Born and Bred
Sheryl Hicks
This is my favorite song on this album