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.
St. Ides in the LBC
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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You know what I'm looking for st Ides
Just Hit the Corner store
You know what I'm looking for st Ides
(I tip toe)
Through the door with a box of 4-0s
Party just to bounce and house full of hoes
That's how we do it in the LBC
Here ye, here ye, come one come all
It's the first annual g nigg
And all my dogs are invited so
Go on and light it
Cause it's the first time in a
Longtime and I just might
Reminisce about the fresh vest back in '85
When the dub and the Zaniaks used to Hoo Ride
It was easy just to serve on
The curve that's how I do
Ain't no slippin, dippin
Now I'm sipping on my brew
Staying true cause now I'm supposed to
Grab my little friend, then my deuce deuce
I gets lose with my hands on my drinks
LBC i see money in the bank st ide's
The lyrics to "St. Ides In The LBC" by Snoop Doggy Dogg feat. Nate Dogg depict a scene of the artist and his friends gathering at a corner store, specifically looking for St. Ides, a malt liquor brand known for its high alcohol content. The song captures the laid-back atmosphere of Long Beach, California (LBC), where Snoop Dogg and Nate Dogg are from.
The first verse sets the scene, as Snoop Dogg enters the store with a box of St. Ides 40-ounce bottles, ready to party and surrounded by women. He emphasizes that there is no tension or gang-related conflict, just a relaxed atmosphere while they sip on St. Ides. The chorus repeats the phrase "Just hit the corner store, you know what I'm looking for, St. Ides," reinforcing the focus on this particular drink.
The second verse introduces the concept of the "first annual g nigg," a gathering where all of Snoop Dogg's friends are invited. This event is a special occasion and he encourages everyone to light up and enjoy themselves. He reflects on his past, remembering the fashion of wearing fresh vests in 1985 and the cruising culture with groups like the Zaniaks and Dub. Snoop Dogg boasts about his ability to perform illegal activities smoothly and also highlights his current state of enjoying his drink, staying true to his roots in the LBC.
Overall, the lyrics portray a scene of camaraderie, celebration, and nostalgia, with St. Ides being a symbol of the carefree and relaxed vibe in the LBC.
Line by Line Meaning
Just Hit the Corner store
Making a quick stop at the local store
You know what I'm looking for st Ides
Knowing exactly what drink I want: St. Ides
Through the door with a box of 4-0s
Entering the place cautiously with a box of 40-ounce beers
Party just to bounce and house full of hoes
Having a good time with a lively atmosphere and many attractive women
No set trippin, just sipping on ST
There's no need for rivalry, just calmly enjoying St. Ides
That's how we do it in the LBC
This is the way we do things in Long Beach, California
Here ye, here ye, come one come all
Listen up everyone, all are welcome
It's the first annual g nigg
This is the first year for our gathering
And all my dogs are invited so
All of my close friends are invited
Go on and light it
Feel free to light up a joint
Cause it's the first time in a
Because it's been a while since
Longtime and I just might
A long time ago and I might just
Reminisce about the fresh vest back in '85
Recall memories of the stylish jacket from 1985
When the dub and the Zaniaks used to Hoo Ride
When the locals used to cruise around in their cars together
It was easy just to serve on
It was simple to sell drugs on the streets
The curve that's how I do
The corner was where I conducted my business
Ain't no slippin, dippin
No mistakes or hesitation
Now I'm sipping on my brew
Now I'm enjoying my drink
Staying true cause now I'm supposed to
Remaining loyal because it's expected
Grab my little friend, then my deuce deuce
Taking my small gun and my 22-caliber pistol
I gets lose with my hands on my drinks
I relax and let loose with my drinks in hand
LBC i see money in the bank st ide's
In Long Beach, I can envision financial success with St. Ides
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@DopeItzTheeOne
This one minute song better than 99% of todays music.
@mackp7723
Facts
@big_zeus
Slim i can’t tell you how many times I’ve cruised with this on a loop! Who ever produced this track got they rocks off!
@1dvssrt661
You ain't lying!!!!
@histguy101
@@big_zeus sounds like Warren g
@big_zeus
@@histguy101 That makes sense. Good call!
@puffpuffyogi
Nobody will never sing as dope as Nate Dogg....RIP
@TheZayzkidd3
Or rap as good as this version of Snoop
@G.T.D4L
@@TheZayzkidd3 p0
@aaronvaldez8209
Besides his son who's killing it rn