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.
Snoop’s Upside Ya Head
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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The head with some of that west coast
Gangsta' sh... Ooh... Wee!
It's a whole 'nother day
I'm back up in ya'
Snoop D-O-Double G
I representa'
I'm still doggystylin' on Death Row
Got shit locked down
Sewed up
So If you plan on comin' out nigga hold up.
This a stick up
Dick up
They got yo' shit on the shelf, oh mine is too
And guess who they gon' pick up?
Some niggas think they know they shit
But they don't
Some M-A's escape
Some won't
Bumpin' heads with niggas
Where you from?
East Side Long Beach, nigga, 2-1
The homie just got paroled
And he got more stories than the highway patrol
Tellin' me about the money Suge Knight stole
But I'll make that shit late
Cause nigga I get swole
Niggas tryin' to get in, to get out.
Put me up on game tellin' me who gon' jack me
But ever since
I was a puppy
Till I was paroled
I never had no other dog pullin' on my chrome.
Say Snoop's upside yo' head,
Say Snoop's upside yo' head.
Say Snoop's upside yo' head,
Say Snoop's upside yo' head.
Say Snoop's upside yo' head,
Say Snoop's upside yo' head.
Say Snoop's upside yo' head,
Say Snoop's upside yo' head.
Niggas in the game be doin' way too much
Akin' tough with this east-west coast stuff.
See Me
I'm all about my money mane
I stay fly and dry
I don't get caught up in the rain
Cuz game recognize game
No matter where you from
We all can get dumb, insane and
Turn the party out
Without a doubt
Unless
You them niggas who ain't got no clout
LBC and B what?
Uh, my crew
Cuz uh, we out there smokin' on the krazy glue
Upside yo' head like oops
Snoop's
The shit, that you hear them bumpin' in the hoops.
Can't afford it
Homeboy
This is finished
I represented
From V-A to Venice
So when it's timid
And cold outside
Rely on the Doggy Dogg
To put the heat in yo' life
Say Snoop's upside yo' head,
Say Snoop's upside yo' head.
Say Snoop's upside yo' head,
Say Snoop's upside yo' head.
Say Snoop's upside yo' head,
Say Snoop's upside yo' head.
Say Snoop's upside yo' head,
Say Snoop's upside yo' head.
It takes a whole lot
To be number one
I can't walk down the street
Without my gun
I can't trust these niggas fool
It ain't no fun
I'm sittin' up in court
Cuz somebody got dumped
What really counts is how the crowd bounce
Go home and say
Snoop rocked the parte'
Nobody got kilt
It's what got annouced
I guess they got a chance to see Dr. Bombay
But I keep my heat in case niggas get cold
Warm you up with the sheet
Zip you up and roll
Now Doggystyle records is now official
Gettin' money at the Pliz-ate with my initials
Shippin' weapons overseas
I'm makin' G's
What who you make call enemies
But I
See nothing funny about
Makin' money
Cuz uh
We all know it don't grow on trees
So I
Gotta' get what I gotta' get when I can
Up early in the mo'ning wit' the Gap Band
Burning rubber down to get a new car
So don't get jealous when you see me in the
Double R.
Say Snoop's upside yo' head,
Say Snoop's upside yo' head.
Say Snoop's upside yo' head,
Say Snoop's upside yo' head.
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Snoop Dogg’s “Snoop’s Upside Ya Head” is a rap song that is daring and describes the rapper's confidence and dominance in the rap game. Snoop Dogg opens with a call to hit n***as upside their heads with some of that West Coast gangsta sh*t, and he proves true to his word. The first verse of the song speaks on the rapper's dominance and influence as the king of the West Coast gangsta rap on Death Row Records. He proclaims his reign over the rap game, given his locked-down Hip-Hop career and the unparalleled authenticity of his vocal style. He also recounts some of the controversies associated with Death Row Records, including Suge Knight's theft of money from some of the label's artists.
The chorus of the song is an invigorating chant urging fans to recognize Snoop Dogg's dominance and declares that Snoop's got his fans' back. The second verse of the song emphasizes the urgent need for people in the rap game to recognize their boundaries and understand that the game is not just about their individual capacities but also about respecting other "players in the game." It emphasizes the central notion that "game recognizes game," and as such, irrespective of where one comes from, whether the East or West Coast, everyone feels insane and turns a party out. The conclusion of the song emphasizes the urgency of making money and preserving one's dominance in the industry, which is evident in Snoop Dogg's dominance in both the music and entertainment industry.
Line by Line Meaning
I think it's bout' time that we hit these n***as upside
It's time to take action against these individuals
The head with some of that west coast
Using West Coast Gangsta' style and music as the weapon
Gangsta' sh... Ooh... Wee!
Excitement and satisfaction for the work to come
It's a whole 'nother day
Things have changed since the last time I was present
I'm back up in ya'
I am returning to the scene
Snoop D-O-Double G
Referring to himself as Snoop Dogg
I representa'
I represent the West Coast and my community
Been away for a while but you all know
I haven't been present for a bit, but my reputation precedes me
I'm still doggystylin' on Death Row
I'm still part of Death Row Records
Got shit locked down
I have everything under control
Sewed up
Tightly secured
So If you plan on comin' out nigga hold up.
Don't come out unless you want trouble
This a stick up
This is a hold-up
Dick up
Put your hands up
They got yo' shit on the shelf, oh mine is too
They are selling your product, and they are selling mine too
And guess who they gon' pick up?
They will choose the better product
Some niggas think they know they shit
Some individuals believe themselves to be knowledgeable
But they don't
However, they are not as insightful as they think.
Some M-A's escape
Some people can move out of their situation
Some won't
However, some people aren't able to change their circumstances
Bumpin' heads with niggas
Having conflicts with individuals
Where you from?
Asking where their origin is
East Side Long Beach, nigga, 2-1
I am from the East Side of Long Beach, California, zip code 2-1
The homie just got paroled
My colleague was recently released from prison
And he got more stories than the highway patrol
He has a lot of stories to share about his time in prison
Tellin' me about the money Suge Knight stole
He shared a story about money stolen by Suge Knight
But I'll make that shit late
I won't say anything yet then
Cause nigga I get swole
Because I get angry easily
Niggas tryin' to get in, to get out.
People are trying to escape a situation
Put me up on game tellin' me who gon' jack me
People have informed me about possible theft or robbery.
But ever since I was a puppy Till I was paroled
From a young age until my release from prison
I never had no other dog pullin' on my chrome.
No one ever tried to take my possessions
Say Snoop's upside yo' head,
Repeating the song's hook
Niggas in the game be doin' way too much
Individuals in the entertainment industry are exaggerating their personas
Akin' tough with this east-west coast stuff.
Attempting to showcase that they are a part of the East or West Coast group
See Me
Look at me
I'm all about my money mane
Money is what I focus on the most
I stay fly and dry
I stay well-dressed and out of trouble
I don't get caught up in the rain
I avoid trouble and problems
Cuz game recognize game
Recognizing others in the same or similar industry
No matter where you from
It doesn't matter where you come from
We all can get dumb, insane and
We all can act irresponsibly
Turn the party out Without a doubt
Making the party fun and successful
Unless
Except
You them niggas who ain't got no clout
Those who don't have any significant influence or power
LBC and B what?
LBC and B are short for Long Beach City and Boulevard
Uh, my crew
Referring to members of his group
Cuz uh, we out there smokin' on the krazy glue
Sharing that they are smoking marijuana
Upside yo' head like oops
Attacking and beating someone
Snoop's The shit
Snoop Dogg is the best
That you hear them bumpin' in the hoops.
That you can hear playing loudly in cars
Can't afford it Homeboy This is finished
Unable to buy the product because it is sold out
I represented From V-A to Venice
Representing places like Virginia (V-A) and Venice (in California)
So when it's timid And cold outside
When things are tough and uncertain
Rely on the Doggy Dogg To put the heat in yo' life
To turn things around and make life easier and better
It takes a whole lot To be number one
It takes a lot of effort to achieve the highest level of success
I can't walk down the street Without my gun
I need protection when I go out
I can't trust these niggas fool
I don't trust other individuals
It ain't no fun
It's not enjoyable
I'm sittin' up in court Cuz somebody got dumped
I'm in court because someone got killed
What really counts is how the crowd bounce
The most important thing is how the audience responds to my music
Go home and say Snoop rocked the parte'
Leave and tell others that I was the best part of the party
Nobody got kilt
No one got hurt
It's what got annouced
That's what they talked about the most
I guess they got a chance to see Dr. Bombay
They got a chance to see a famous doctor and magician, Dr. Bombay
But I keep my heat in case niggas get cold
I always have a gun to protect myself
Warm you up with the sheet Zip you up and roll
Wrap you up in a blanket after killing you
Now Doggystyle records is now official
My label, Doggystyle Records, is official
Gettin' money at the Pliz-ate with my initials
Making money at the Platinum nightclub with my name on the show
Shippin' weapons overseas I'm makin' G's
Exporting firearms overseas and making a lot of money from it
What who you make call enemies
Enemies that I have made
But I See nothing funny about Makin' money
I don't see anything wrong with making money
Cuz uh We all know it don't grow on trees
Money doesn't come easily
So I Gotta' get what I gotta' get when I can
I have to take advantage of every opportunity to make money
Up early in the mo'ning wit' the Gap Band
Going out early in the morning listening to the Gap Band
Burning rubber down to get a new car
Driving my car too fast to get a new one
So don't get jealous when you see me in the Double R.
Don't be envious when you see me in my Rolls-Royce
Say Snoop's upside yo' head,
Repeating the song's hook
Writer(s): Charles K Wilson, Robert Lynn Wilson, Ronnie James Wilson, Lonnie Simmons, Rudy Taylor
Contributed by Jacob R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tonymata8070
Charlie Wilson always kills it whenever he collabs with Snoop Dogg, I love the original “Oops Upside Your Head” and “Snoop’s Upside Your Head” it’s just freaking awesome.
@juliusperseus8612
What Does Charlie is Saying during the chorus ?
@tonymata8070
@Julius Perseus 🎶Just because you don’t believe that I want to dance, don’t mean that I don’t want to🎶
That’s a lyric from “Oops Upside Your Head” aka “I Don’t Believe You Want to Get Up and Dance (Oops).”
@juliusperseus8612
@Tony Mata Oh Thank you Very Much !
@tonymata8070
@Julius Perseus No problem. 🙂
@yahyayadira7607
Please believe it!!!!! Roll Wit Me!!!!
@johnnydickfingers4944
Why would people put thumbs down on this??? Absolute gangsta track. Snoops up side ya head 😊
@Ali-oi5xi
It's amazing how cool old school music is after so many years.
@brixusxviii6955
It's also amazing how new songs are shit, most of them anyway. Oh also have you heard old school songs remixed on radio? Egh it sounds so terrible but luckily I can download music on my USB and play it in the car.
@seanmacattram9043
Cross