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.
Slow Down
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Slow down cause I can't take the heat, slow down
(Slow down baby, slow down baby)
It's wicked in these streets
Slow down, cause I can't take the heat, slow down
(Oh, slow down)
It's wicked in these streets
Life ain't nothing but a big old twist
A lot of times when I'm smoking
I'm doing that just to reminisce
It's funny, on how shit be
A lot of money, make y'all want to come get me
But look here, I work hard for all the things I got
And to hang with a nigga's just an intricate plot
You smoke my weed, you try to bang my hoes
And talk bad about a nigga, behind closed doors
But look here dog, a hoe once told me loc
Bite the hand that feeds you, and you'll wind up broke
Bitch niggas don't deserve to kick it with rich niggas
Nigga we seven figure niggas
And we bigger than the biggest hip hop niggas in rap
And when we get to spittin' make sure y'all step back
You with that? Cause if you ain't clown,
We from the D-O double G, we groupie true, and slow down
[Chorus]
[Mia X]
Hey yo Snoop (I used to)
I used to cook up dope, ride with niggas
Know about the hits, hang with killas
Take the broads down for the jailhouse visits
Keep my bed warm with a cutthroat nigga
Have the card parties where the stakes was high
Go shopping hit the club and then stone em out
Never had a day without no drama
Half the OG's age, but they call me Mama
Had the ganja overstuffed in the hefty bag
Orange peels to kill the smell slanging with my dad
I never thought about my life I swear y'all, for real
Until my best friend Jill got killed and then I
Dropped to my knees and called to the Lord
Please change my ways cause I'm living too hard
And too foul, how I'm gon' raise a child
When I'm out here buck wild, damn, I had to slow down
[Chorus]
[Mia X]
Yeah, I slow my roll down to a pimp strut
And started putting all this game on records for my come up
From sun up to sun down, I'm trying to get my money
Hata's ain't gon' stop me cause haters can't run me
It's funny when a bitch was livin' foul
Every body seemed glad, but now they mad
Cause I'm flossing, boss ballin' guilt free
And Feds can't take shit from me, so slow down
[Snoop]
I got niggas shot niggas drop niggas for fun
I squad from these shoulders, I don't need no gun
But it's the nineties, and niggas don't bump by the end of the round
The clown bound to dump, young chump
You don't want to get caught up in my mix
Cause I'm a soldier, blasting at the rollers, bitch
We don't never ever, talk no shit
Unless we mack that shit up, nigga you get lit
Slow your roll tuck your heat and watch the haters
Slow down (slow down), cause I can't take the heat, slow down
(I can't take the heat)
It's wicked in these streets (It's wicked in the street)
Slow down, (I can't take the heat no more) cause I can't take the heat
Slow down (I can't take it) it's wicked in these streets
Slow down (slow down) cause I can't take the heat
(Slow down) Slow down
Slow your roll tuck your heat and watch the hatas
Slow down slow down
Slow your roll tuck your heat and watch the hatas
The song "Slow Down" by Snoop Dogg feat. Mia X talks about the twisted realities of life in the streets. The song starts with the chorus, where the artists request to slow down due to the intensity of heat and wickedness in the streets. Snoop then goes on to rap about how money could attract haters and how he had to work hard to make it big in life. He warns people not to bite the hand that feeds them while highlighting how disloyal people could be by smoking their weed, trying to bang their hoes, and talking bad about them behind closed doors. Mia X then comes in with her verse, talking about how she used to live her life in the streets by cooking dope, hanging with killers, and visiting jailhouses. She also talks about how she never thought about her life until her friend was killed, prompting her to slow down, change her ways, and focus on raising her child. In the end, Snoop and Mia X call on the listeners to slow down, tuck their heat, and watch the haters.
The lyrics of "Slow Down" highlight the challenging life in the streets, how money attracts haters, and how people could change their ways. The song also emphasizes the need for people to be loyal to those that help them, as biting the hand that feeds them could lead them to become broke. Additionally, the song encourages people to slow down, take a break, and focus on what is important, such as family and personal development.
Line by Line Meaning
Slow down cause I can't take the heat, slow down
The singer is overwhelmed by the intensity of their current situation and is asking for a break
It's wicked in these streets
The singer describes the current environment as dangerous and evil
Life ain't nothing but a big old twist
The singer believes that life is unpredictable and complicated
A lot of times when I'm smoking, I'm doing that just to reminisce
The artist often turns to marijuana to reflect on past experiences
It's funny, on how shit be, A lot of money, make y'all want to come get me
The artist finds it amusing that people are willing to harm him for his wealth
But look here, I work hard for all the things I got
The singer emphasizes the effort they have put in to acquire their possessions
You smoke my weed, you try to bang my hoes, And talk bad about a nigga, behind closed doors
The singer is frustrated with people who take advantage of their generosity and disrespect them behind their back
Bitch niggas don't deserve to kick it with rich niggas
The artist believes that disloyal people do not deserve to associate with successful individuals
Nigga we seven figure niggas, And we bigger than the biggest hip hop niggas in rap
The artist boasts about their success and superiority in the music industry
You with that? Cause if you ain't clown, We from the D-O double G, we groupie true, and slow down
The artist challenges those who do not respect them to leave and advises everyone to relax
Hey yo Snoop (I used to)
The singer initiates a conversation with Snoop Dogg
I used to cook up dope, ride with niggas, Know about the hits, hang with killas
The artist reflects on their past involvement with illegal activities and dangerous people
Take the broads down for the jailhouse visits
The singer used to visit jail with female companions
Keep my bed warm with a cutthroat nigga
The singer was romantically involved with a dangerous person
Had the card parties where the stakes was high, Go shopping hit the club and then stone em out
The singer enjoyed gambling and partying with expensive items
Half the OG's age, but they call me Mama
Despite being younger than many older, experienced individuals, the artist is highly respected
Had the ganja overstuffed in the hefty bag, Orange peels to kill the smell slanging with my dad
The artist used to sell large quantities of marijuana with their father
Until my best friend Jill got killed and then I, Dropped to my knees and called to the Lord, Please change my ways cause I'm living too hard
The singer had a moment of realization and reflection following the death of their best friend, and asks for divine intervention to help them change their lifestyle
And too foul, how I'm gon' raise a child, When I'm out here buck wild, damn, I had to slow down
The singer admits to their reckless behavior and acknowledges that they need to change to be a responsible parent
Yeah, I slow my roll down to a pimp strut
The artist has adopted a confident, yet more relaxed lifestyle
And started putting all this game on records for my come up
The artist explains that they began sharing their knowledge and experiences through music to further their career
From sun up to sun down, I'm trying to get my money, Hata's ain't gon' stop me cause haters can't run me
The artist works hard to generate income, and is determined to succeed despite any obstacles or negative people
It's funny when a bitch was livin' foul, Every body seemed glad, but now they mad, Cause I'm flossing, boss ballin' guilt free
The singer finds it ironic that people used to tolerate their negative behavior, but now criticize them for their success
And Feds can't take shit from me, so slow down
The artist is not worried about legal repercussions and advises others to calm down
I got niggas shot niggas drop niggas for fun
The singer boasts about their violent associates
I squad from these shoulders, I don't need no gun
The singer is confident in their physical strength and does not rely on weapons
But it's the nineties, and niggas don't bump by the end of the round, The clown bound to dump, young chump
The singer acknowledges the trend towards shooting and violence in the 1990s
You don't want to get caught up in my mix
The artist warns against getting involved in their dangerous lifestyle
Cause I'm a soldier, blasting at the rollers, bitch
The artist refers to themselves as a fearless warrior who is willing to engage in violence against law enforcement
We don't never ever, talk no shit
The singer and their associates do not engage in trash-talking or gossiping
Unless we mack that shit up, nigga you get lit
The singer explains that they only speak up if they have evidence to back up their claims, and will use violence if needed
Slow your roll tuck your heat and watch the haters
The artist advises to stay calm and vigilant in the face of negativity
Slow down (slow down), cause I can't take the heat, slow down
The chorus repeats the artist's request to take a break from a stressful situation
(I can't take the heat)
The artist reiterates that they feel overwhelmed
It's wicked in these streets (It's wicked in the street)
The chorus reflects on the dangerous nature of the environment
Slow your roll tuck your heat and watch the hatas
The artist reiterates their advice to stay calm and vigilant
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, CARL MC INTOSH, JANE EUGENE, STEVE NICHOL, X MIA
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