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.
Snoopy Don’t Go
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Damn, Snoopy, don't go
You almost thirty years in the game, baby, damn
I mean, who else is gon' do something like that? I mean, damn
You the king, baby
So you know they don't want you to leave, Snoopy
(Snoopy, don't go, ooh, ooh, ooh)
(Snoopy, don't go, ooh, ooh)
I know, I know, baby
(Snoopy, don't go, ooh, ooh, ooh)
I hate to leave but I have to
(Snoopy, don't go, ooh, ooh)
Baby, I'm just a man with good hands like Allstate
And you are now addicted to this lovin'
Let me explore your love 'cause my time is short today
And now you're conflicted, and this is what she had to say
(Ah, I need you right back to me, Snoopy)
I, I gotta go, baby, I'd love to stay
(I need you back in my arms, Snoopy)
(Snoopy, don't go, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Oh baby, I wish I had time to stay and play but
(Snoopy, don't go, ooh, ooh)
You know time is money and money is time, baba
(Snoopy, don't go, ooh, ooh, ooh)
I guess we can get together some other time
(Snoopy, don't go, ooh, ooh)
'Cause my time is precious, you dig?
Ah, ha, you can't just leave like that, Snoopy
You gotta stay a little while longer
You know that's what they want
Don't go
Baby, I got to go far away for a while
And I don't think you can handle coming with me (No, uh-uh)
You know show after show, and mile after mile
And I don't think you can handle running with me
So I don't think you'll be coming with me
I gotta go (Ah, I need you right back to me, Snoopy)
Look, baby, I got places to be and people to see
(I need you back in my arms, Snoopy)
(Snoopy, don't go, ooh, ooh, ooh)
I hate to leave but I have to
(Snoopy, don't go, ooh, ooh)
I know, I know, baby
(Snoopy, don't go, ooh, ooh, ooh)
I hate to leave but I have to
(Snoopy, don't go, ooh, ooh)
(Snoopy don't, Snoopy don't, Snoopy, don't go)
Oh baby, I wish I had time to stay and play but
(Snoopy don't, Snoopy don't, Snoopy, don't go)
You know time is money and money is time, baba
(Snoopy don't, Snoopy don't, Snoopy, don't go)
I guess we can get together some other time
(Snoopy don't, Snoopy don't, Snoopy, don't go)
I hate to leave but I have to
Yeah, if you wanna go to a record label
Where the executive producer is all in the videos
Rappin', and dancin'
Come to Death Row
The song “Don’t Let Go” is a track by Snoop Dogg which was released in 1998 as part of the soundtrack of the movie “Bulworth”. The lyrics talk about the conflict between Snoop’s desire to stay and love his partner while also acknowledging his obligations to his career.
In the first verse, Snoop talks to his partner, acknowledging that he has been in the music industry for almost thirty years, and there is no other artist like him. In the chorus, Snoop explains that he hates to leave but has to, however, his partner pleads with him to stay. In the second verse, Snoop understands his partner's addiction to his love, but he has to leave for his career, and his partner is conflicted. In the bridge, Snoop's partner pleads with him to stay longer, but he tells her that he has to go far away. He has places to go and people to see.
The song creates a relatable story of the conflicts that can arise between career obligations and love. It illustrates the struggle that artists have to deal with in balancing these two. They have to keep their passion and creativity flowing while also navigating the complexities of relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
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Expression of dissatisfaction, regret, or surprise
Damn, Snoopy, don't go
A plea to Snoop Dogg not to leave the music industry
You almost thirty years in the game, baby, damn
Acknowledgment of Snoop Dogg's long career in music
I mean, who else is gon' do something like that? I mean, damn
Wondering who else could have had such a successful career
You the king, baby
Snoop Dogg is regarded as the king of rap music
So you know they don't want you to leave, Snoopy
Others do not want Snoop Dogg to retire or stop making music
(Snoopy, don't go, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Chorus repetition of refrain to stay in the music industry
I hate to leave but I have to
Expressing regret at leaving the person but he has to leave nonetheless
I know, I know, baby
Acknowledgment that the person knows why he has to leave
Baby, I'm just a man with good hands like Allstate
Snoop Dogg is a man with a special talent
And you are now addicted to this lovin'
The person is now into Snoop Dogg's music
Let me explore your love 'cause my time is short today
Snoop Dogg wants to make the most of the limited time he has
And now you're conflicted, and this is what she had to say
The person is having mixed emotions and feelings towards Snoop Dogg's departure
(Ah, I need you right back to me, Snoopy)
The person wants Snoop Dogg to come back
(Snoopy, don't go, ooh, ooh)
Chorus repetition of refrain to stay in the music industry
Oh baby, I wish I had time to stay and play but
Expressing regret at not being able to stay for long
You know time is money and money is time, baba
Time is valuable, and they must make the most of it
I guess we can get together some other time
Suggesting meeting later
'Cause my time is precious, you dig?
His time is precious and he values it
Ah, ha, you can't just leave like that, Snoopy
An attempt to persuade Snoop Dogg to stay
You gotta stay a little while longer
Encouraging Snoop Dogg to stay longer
You know that's what they want
Implying that others want him to stay
Baby, I got to go far away for a while
Saying goodbye and acknowledging a journey ahead
And I don't think you can handle coming with me (No, uh-uh)
Suggesting that the person may not handle Snoop Dogg's journey
You know show after show, and mile after mile
Performing shows over and over again
And I don't think you can handle running with me
The person may not handle keeping up with Snoop Dogg
So I don't think you'll be coming with me
Implying that the person will not be joining him on this journey
(Snoopy, don't go, ooh, ooh)
Chorus repetition of refrain to stay in the music industry
Look, baby, I got places to be and people to see
Snoop Dogg has to go to different places and meet other people
(Snoopy, don't go, ooh, ooh)
Chorus repetition of refrain to stay in the music industry
(Snoopy don't, Snoopy don't, Snoopy, don't go)
Chorus repetition of refrain to stay in the music industry
Yeah, if you wanna go to a record label
A suggestion to join a record label
Where the executive producer is all in the videos
A label that includes the executive producer in the music videos
Rappin', and dancin'
Performing music and dancing
Come to Death Row
Join the Death Row record label
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Calvin Broadus
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kevin T.
This track is up there with "The Message" from "Chronic : 2001" as one of the BEST closing songs to an album.
Hands Down. The production and beat on this is stellar. Excellence throughout.
"The Message " was Dre being himself on a more
Laid Back beat. To a very sensitive topic, let us not forget.
Snoop did his own thing with the same emotional, introspective, and retrospective
feeling inspired by the same style of what made" The Message " such a beautifully produced song.
Whole Album Front to Back is Legendary . Thank you for the Ride through L.A. via visualizer, Uncle Snoop.
One step closer to maybe , just , maybe , being able to meet you someday.
One has to dream and also believe in something enough to try and go for it.
Much Love and Respect from Nova Scotia, Canada!
kingofkings89pl
All this years later... 2022 we see Death Row Records back on track...
All this memories.
Young Snoop, Young 2pac & Suge. Dr. Dre and all guys.
Imagine how many good music, memories, emotions, interviews we missed cuz 2pac is not around.
DMX passed away.
Our era is going ending line fast.
Thank you for all guys.
R. I. P. 2pac % DMX
Notorious AB
Snoop been through a lot in recent times with things like his moms and we all appreciate his work on this album 💙
Bill Greystone
💙💪 definitely bro.. Another classic to the collection
styleemusic
Well said.
TWEmusic
What That Gotta Do Wit Snoopy Don't Go 😭
Steven Pearson
Well I just went from start to finish and what an amazing timeless album this is! Such a listeners pleasure! This will be absolutely loved I'm sure. The visualiser's what a great idea, felt like I was there riding and feeling it for the first time with you, had a grin from ear to ear the whole way. Awesome beats.
it's all be korza
Spot on with that comment 👌
Ross Fyles Tha Don
Couldn't agree more I'll definitely be coming back to this album. Again and again 💯
ylYolk
Same. This was the real Snoop. Like damn. From start to finish. I need this Vinyl press asap 😭😭😭😭😭
BLUS HOUSE BEATS
YE
Dustin Farley
Fr this album is so good