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.
Sixx Minutes
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Yo Doggy Dogg you're on, live on stage
Performing tonight, excuse me Doggy Dogg you're on
You know! The one and only
Don Corleone, the big homey why'know me
Well if it's on I guess it's bout time
Let me slide into this OG rhyme
And I takes my time when I'm droppin my lines
I look around, I spot MC's (and they)
All in the place (and they) all wannabe's
Trying ta make their paper, trying to do their thang
But to me they all trying to say the same thang
How could you rap over "be said what?"
You ain't reaching the crowd, you ain't makin your fact
You ain't dropping lines that hit the top
You can't make the party go hip-hop
And you can't do your thing without usin mine
We get and steal, I see you're on the grind
But I'ma take my time to get my point across
And if you get caught up in the rap shit then got lost
And if you get tossed it's on your own, it's your own fault
See I gots ta get mine, I don't try no song
I just move on, groove on, try to prove on
Then I do mines to do mines and I'ma keep on, keep on, keep on
To get'cha you in a, smooth type of atmosphere
Sit back and pay attention yeah
You ain't never heard it like that
Is that right? That's right black
But
[Chorus: x2]
Sixx minutes (sixx minutes), sixx minutes (sixx minutes)
Sixx minutes Doggy Dogg you're on
Uh uh on, uh uh on
Excuse me Doggy Dogg you're on
I gets my hair whipped on Friday, my day, why they
Even tripping on me? Yeah the big homey
Gamey Gamey says "Snoop Corleone
Listen to me man, stay away from them phoneys
It's niggas like that that get you caught up quick
You gots ta stay focused Dogg, keep your eye on your grip
Cause if you slip they gon' get'cha and they gon' get'cha fast
These niggas out for your money man, they tryin to get your cash"
I don't give a damn, you gots ta match
You can be from the East Coast and get love 'cause I ain't tripping on your ass
I don't smash on niggas who are smaller than me
I smash on niggas who big like the DPGC
I get'cha crazy
You gots ta have a stomach for this shit, ba-by
And if ya don't you won't, you fake the funk
See Snoop is the G in the G-Funk
Now don't do nothing that you can't get out of me
Uh uh, you know I got big love for the real G's
We make mo' G's, I gots ta have it
[Chorus: x2]
I got the, I got the, I got the paper
I keep ya, I keep ya, I keep ya crying
I thought ya, I thought ya knew my nigga
Ya better, ya better ask somebody (Better ask somebody)
Uh, it don't quit
Now let me take my time and just get into the shit
I'm just drifting, so swift and smooth
How many niggas make the whole party move like I do?
I can't name nobody
So sit back relax and let the Dogg rock the party
Ain't no party like a DP party
Cause everybody in the DP party's naughty
They acts a fool, old school, new school
Everything is everything, everybody playing cool
Ain't no set tripping, everybody just dipping
Bitches getting with niggas and niggas getting bitches
It's all superb, word to my momma
Ain't no drama, no need for that
You can put your gat back in your pocket
Unlock it 'cause Snoop Dogg is on the mic, I plan to rock it
Don't stop, (excuse me Doggy Dogg you're on)
[Chorus: x2]
The song "Sixx Minutes" by Snoop Dogg is about his talent as a rapper and his ability to command a party. He starts off by introducing himself as Don Corleone, his alter ego, and proceeds to drop some smooth rhymes. Snoop Dogg observes that other rappers are all trying to say the same thing and aren't reaching the crowd with their raps. He is confident that he is the real deal and can make any party go hip hop with his rhymes. He maintains that his raps are unique, original and can keep the listener engaged. Snoop Dogg also talks about his experiences with fame, where he is wary of people trying to leech off his success and just wants to focus on making more Gs.
The chorus of the song is catchy and repeats the phrase "sixx minutes" several times, highlighting Snoop Dogg's ability to entertain the crowd for that duration without any hiccups. He emphasizes that he is not just any rapper but the G in the G-Funk and that he can make the party move like no one else. Snoop Dogg talks about how the party scene in the DP (Long Beach) is like no other, with everyone playing cool and not tripping over each other.
Overall, "Sixx Minutes" is a song that showcases Snoop Dogg's unique style of rapping and his prowess in electrifying a party.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah yeah yeah, make some motherfucking noise
Attention everyone, let's hear some noise
Yo Doggy Dogg you're on, live on stage
Snoop Dogg, you're up next on the live stage
Performing tonight, excuse me Doggy Dogg you're on
Snoop Dogg, it's time for you to perform tonight
You know! The one and only
Referring to Snoop Dogg as the unique and individual one
Don Corleone, the big homey why'know me
Snoop Dogg refers to himself as Don Corleone, the big homie that everyone knows
Well if it's on I guess it's bout time
If it's going to happen, then now is the time for it
Let me slide into this OG rhyme
Snoop Dogg is going to perform his OG rhyme
I do mine the way I do mine
Snoop Dogg raps his way, with unique style and flow
And I takes my time when I'm droppin my lines
He raps at his own pace, taking time to deliver his lines
I look around, I spot MC's (and they)
He observes other rappers in the vicinity
All in the place (and they) all wannabe's
They all seem to be trying too hard to be like him
Trying ta make their paper, trying to do their thang
They are all trying to make money and follow their own path
But to me they all trying to say the same thang
To Snoop Dogg, they all sound the same
How could you rap over 'be said what?'
He questions how other rappers can sound like him when he is already unique
You ain't reaching the crowd, you ain't makin your fact
Other rappers aren't connecting with the audience and not making an impact
You ain't dropping lines that hit the top
Their rhymes aren't the best or the most successful
You can't make the party go hip-hop
They can't get the party started like he can
And you can't do your thing without usin mine
They can't perform without using his style
We get and steal, I see you're on the grind
Snoop Dogg sees that others are trying to copy him
But I'ma take my time to get my point across
He raps intentionally, telling a story with each line
And if you get caught up in the rap shit then got lost
If they can't make their own style, they'll get lost in the mix
And if you get tossed it's on your own, it's your own fault
If they can't keep up, it's their own doing
See I gots ta get mine, I don't try no song
He needs to make his own money and won't try to be like someone else
I just move on, groove on, try to prove on
He continues to improve and move forward with his own style
Then I do mines to do mines and I'ma keep on, keep on, keep on
He will continue to create his own style and keep going
To get'cha you in a, smooth type of atmosphere
To connect with listeners, he creates a smooth atmosphere
Sit back and pay attention yeah
Listen closely, he has something important to say
You ain't never heard it like that
His style and message is unique
Is that right? That's right black
Affirming that his message is true
But Chorus: x2 Sixx minutes (sixx minutes), sixx minutes (sixx minutes)
The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the performance is about to begin.
I gets my hair whipped on Friday, my day, why they
He tells a story about getting his hair done on Fridays
Even tripping on me? Yeah the big homey
People are bothering him, but he's an important person
Gamey Gamey says 'Snoop Corleone
Gamey Gamey refers to him as Snoop Corleone
Listen to me man, stay away from them phoneys
Gamey Gamey advises him to not associate with fake people
It's niggas like that that get you caught up quick
Fake people can get you into trouble easily
You gots ta stay focused Dogg, keep your eye on your grip
He needs to focus and stay grounded
Cause if you slip they gon' get'cha and they gon' get'cha fast
If he messes up, people will take advantage of him
These niggas out for your money man, they tryin to get your cash
Some people are only after him for his money
I don't give a damn, you gots ta match
He doesn't care, he'll still be himself regardless of others
You can be from the East Coast and get love 'cause I ain't tripping on your ass
He doesn't have any issues with people from the East Coast
I don't smash on niggas who are smaller than me
He won't attack people who are weaker or smaller than him
I smash on niggas who big like the DPGC
He will challenge and compete against those who are strong like himself and the DPGC
I get'cha crazy
His flow and rhymes are impressive and make people go wild
You gots ta have a stomach for this shit, ba-by
To be in the rap game, you need to have a strong will and endure challenging situations
And if ya don't you won't, you fake the funk
If you can't handle it, then you're not cut out for it
See Snoop is the G in the G-Funk
Snoop Dogg is a leading figure in G-Funk music genre
Now don't do nothing that you can't get out of me
He warns others to not mess with him or cross him
Uh uh, you know I got big love for the real G's
He has love and respect for other genuine and talented musicians
We make mo' G's, I gots ta have it
He and other rappers make a lot of money, and he needs it to live his lifestyle
I got the, I got the, I got the paper
He has money and resources
I keep ya, I keep ya, I keep ya crying
He'll make others cry as they can't live up to his standards
I thought ya, I thought ya knew my nigga
He thought others knew how good he is
Ya better, ya better ask somebody (Better ask somebody)
If you don't know about him, ask someone who does
Uh, it don't quit
His flow and rhymes are relentless
Now let me take my time and just get into the shit
He'll take his time to get into the music
I'm just drifting, so swift and smooth
He is easing into his rhymes with a cool and smooth style
How many niggas make the whole party move like I do?
He knows he can get a party started and make people move.
I can't name nobody
He doesn't think anyone else can do it like he can
So sit back relax and let the Dogg rock the party
He will entertain and everyone should just enjoy his music
Ain't no party like a DP party
There is no party quite like a DPGC party
Cause everybody in the DP party's naughty
Everyone in the DPGC party is wild and rambunctious
They acts a fool, old school, new school
People are acting crazy and having fun, regardless of age
Everything is everything, everybody playing cool
No problems or drama, everyone is enjoying themselves
Ain't no set tripping, everybody just dipping
No group or clique rivalries, everyone is just hanging out
Bitches getting with niggas and niggas getting bitches
People are flirting and hooking up
It's all superb, word to my momma
Everything is excellent, he swears by it
Ain't no drama, no need for that
No one is causing problems or drama in the party
You can put your gat back in your pocket
No need for weapons, everyone is just having fun
Unlock it 'cause Snoop Dogg is on the mic, I plan to rock it
He is ready to perform and rock the crowd
Don't stop, (excuse me Doggy Dogg you're on)
The chorus repeats once again, and Snoop Dogg is still the main attraction of the party
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: . SNOOP DOGGY DOGG, DOUGLAS DAVIS, RALPH J. WHEELER, REGGIE VANTERPOOL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Marcelo_Vrda
[Intro]
Yeah yeah yeah, make some motherfuckin' noise
Yo Doggy Dogg you're on, live on stage
Performing tonight
(Excuse me Doggy Dogg you're on)
You know! The one and only
Don Corleone
The big homey, y'know me
[Verse 1]
Well if it's on, then I guess it's 'bout time
Let me slide into this OG rhyme
I do mine the way I do mine
And I takes my time when I'm droppin' my lines
I look around, I spot MC's (and they)
All in the place (and they) all wannabe's
Tryin' to make their paper, tryin' to do they thang
But to me they all tryin' to say the same thang
How could you rap over beats that whack?
You ain't reachin' the crowd, you ain't makin' your fact
You ain't droppin' lines that hit the top
You can't make the party go hip-hop
And you can't do your thing without using mine
We get and steal, I see you're on the grind
But I'ma take my time to get my point across
And if you get caught up in the rap shit then got lost
And if you get tossed it's on your own, it's your own fault
See I gots ta get mine, I don't try no song
I just move on, groove on, try to prove on
Then I do mines to do mines and I'mma keep on, keep on, keep on
To get'cha you in a... .smooth type of atmosphere
Sit back and pay attention yeah
You ain't never heard it like that
Uhh, is that right? That's right black
But uhh
[Chorus]
Six minutes (six minutes), six minutes (six minutes)
Six minutes, Doggy Dogg you're on
Uh uh on, uh uh on
Excuse me Doggy Dogg you're on
Six minutes (six minutes), six minutes (six minutes)
Six minutes Doggy Dogg you're on
Uh uh on, uh uh on
Excuse me Doggy Dogg you're on
[Verse 2]
I gets my hair whipped on Friday, my day, why they
Even trippin' on me? Yeah the big homey
Gamey Gamey says "Snoop Corleone
Listen to me man, stay away from them phonies
It's niggas like that that get you caught up quick
You gots ta stay focussed Dogg, keep your eye on your grip
Cos if you slip they gon' getcha and they gon' getcha fast
These niggas out for your money man, they tryna get your cash"
I don't give a damn, you gots ta match
You can be from the East Coast and get love cos I ain't trippin' on your ass
I don't smash on niggas who are smaller than me
I smash on niggas who big like the DPGC
Oohwee, I getcha crazy
You gots ta have a stomach for this shit, baby
And if ya don't you won't, you fake the funk
See Snoop is the G in the G-Funk
Now don't do nuttin' that you can't get out of
Uh uh, you know I got big love for the real G's
We make mo' G's, I gots ta have it
[Chorus]
Six minutes (six minutes), six minutes (six minutes)
Six minutes, Doggy Dogg you're on
Uh uh on, uh uh on
Excuse me Doggy Dogg you're on
Six minutes (six minutes), six minutes (six minutes)
Six minutes Doggy Dogg you're on
Uh uh on, uh uh on
Excuse me Doggy Dogg you're on
[Interlude]
I got the, I got the, I got the paper
I keep ya, I keep ya, I keep ya cryin
I thought ya, I thought ya knew my nigga
Ya better, ya better ask somebody (Better ask somebody)
[Verse 3]
Uh, it don't quit
Now let me take my time and just get into the shit
I'm just driftin', so swift and smooth
How many niggas make the whole party move like I do?
I can't name nobody
So sit back relax and let the Dogg rock the party
Ain't no party like a DP party
Cos everybody in the DP party's naughty
They acts a fool, old school, new school
Everything is everything, everybody playin' cool
Ain't no set trippin', everybody just dippin'
Bitches gettin' with niggas and niggas gettin' bitches
It's all superb, word to my momma
Ain't no drama, no need for that
You can put your gat back in' your pocket
Unlock it cos Snoop Dogg is on the mic, I plan to rock it
Don't stop, (excuse me Doggy Dogg you're on)
Przemek Modzelewski
Yeah yeah yeah, make some motherfucking noise
Yo Doggy Dogg you're on, live on stage
Performing tonight, excuse me Doggy Dogg you're on
You know! The one and only
Don Corleone, the big homey why'know me
Well if it's on I guess it's bout time
Let me slide into this OG rhyme
I do mine the way I do mine
And I takes my time when I'm droppin my lines
I look around, I spot MC's (and they)
All in the place (and they) all wannabe's
Trying ta make their paper, trying to do their thang
But to me they all trying to say the same thang
How could you rap over "be said what?"
You ain't reaching the crowd, you ain't makin your fact
You ain't dropping lines that hit the top
You can't make the party go hip-hop
And you can't do your thing without usin mine
We get and steal, I see you're on the grind
But I'ma take my time to get my point across
And if you get caught up in the rap shit then got lost
And if you get tossed it's on your own, it's your own fault
See I gots ta get mine, I don't try no song
I just move on, groove on, try to prove on
Then I do mines to do mines and I'ma keep on, keep on, keep on
To get'cha you in a, smooth type of atmosphere
Sit back and pay attention yeah
You ain't never heard it like that
Is that right? That's right black
But
Sixx minutes (sixx minutes), sixx minutes (sixx minutes)
Sixx minutes Doggy Dogg you're on
Uh uh on, uh uh on
Excuse me Doggy Dogg you're on
I gets my hair whipped on Friday, my day, why they
Even tripping on me? Yeah the big homey
Gamey Gamey says "Snoop Corleone
Listen to me man, stay away from them phoneys
It's niggas like that that get you caught up quick
You gots ta stay focused Dogg, keep your eye on your grip
Cause if you slip they gon' get'cha and they gon' get'cha fast
These niggas out for your money man, they tryin to get your cash"
I don't give a damn, you gots ta match
You can be from the East Coast and get love 'cause I ain't tripping on your ass
I don't smash on niggas who are smaller than me
I smash on niggas who big like the DPGC
I get'cha crazy
You gots ta have a stomach for this shit, ba-by
And if ya don't you won't, you fake the funk
See Snoop is the G in the G-Funk
Now don't do nothing that you can't get out of me
Uh uh, you know I got big love for the real G's
We make mo' G's, I gots ta have it
I got the, I got the, I got the paper
I keep ya, I keep ya, I keep ya crying
I thought ya, I thought ya knew my nigga
Ya better, ya better ask somebody (Better ask somebody)
Uh, it don't quit
Now let me take my time and just get into the shit
I'm just drifting, so swift and smooth
How many niggas make the whole party move like I do?
I can't name nobody
So sit back relax and let the Dogg rock the party
Ain't no party like a DP party
Cause everybody in the DP party's naughty
They acts a fool, old school, new school
Everything is everything, everybody playing cool
Ain't no set tripping, everybody just dipping
Bitches getting with niggas and niggas getting bitches
It's all superb, word to my momma
Ain't no drama, no need for that
You can put your gat back in your pocket
Unlock it 'cause Snoop Dogg is on the mic, I plan to rock it
Don't stop, (excuse me Doggy Dogg you're on)
darK iMmune
20 years later i still rap every word perfectly
Austin Hanczarek
25 yrs for me
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Obi Ochu
This track captures Snoop's vibe.
QiLow105
The whole album has the best snoop vibe out of all the albums
Jack420
totally!
The epitome of Snoopness
Worn out Testicles
Used to bump this joint religiously. The bassline was monstrous.