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 4ร 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 โ 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"โthat 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 โ 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.
Still Smokin
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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You not gon' believe this shit when I tell you this, cuh
Nigga, I had the craziest motherfucking dream
Listen when I tell you this, my nigga
I had a dream I was back on Death Row Records
We gon' take a trip right now
Like we always do about this time
No, we didn't
What the fuck is up, niggas and niggettes? Oh, yeah
We back up in this motherfucker
You wouldn't believe me, even if I told you niggas
My game is cold, I could still mold you niggas
Roll you niggas a fat stick of that chronic
A hundred sixty million dollar man (what?), bitch, I'm bionic
SN, lesson (huh?), step in (what? huh?), automatic weapon
Death Row, oh, no, can't let this shit go
I think about Pac, I think about Suge, I think about Nate
I think I left a small piece on my plate
I'ma rework this shit and get a few things straight
Not here to debate, just simply wanna vibe and create
Smoke a little sticky-icky, drop my vocals on tape
And call my lil' cute bitch who loves smokin' on vapes
Let that settle in, Death Row back in
Cuh gon' let 'em in
Ain't no love lost, nigga, understand me?
Those my carnales, that's my family (Haha)
We back on buzz
We ride for each other 'cause that's what it is, nigga
And that's what it was
Harry-O got freed up, unfinished business
We LLC'd up, Los Angeles G'd up
Yeah, yeah, I don't love you no more
The lyrics to Snoop Dogg's song "Still Smokin" reflect a dream that he had, where he finds himself back on Death Row Records, a label he was once associated with. The song starts with Snoop sharing his dream with his friends, expressing his disbelief and excitement about the situation. He reminisces about his time on Death Row Records and the influence it had on his career.
Snoop Dogg asserts his mastery and influence in the rap game, stating that he can still mold and teach those who come after him. He references smoking marijuana, a common theme in his music, as he rolls a "fat stick of that chronic." He embraces his status as a successful artist, referring to himself as a "hundred sixty million dollar man" and jokingly claiming to be bionic.
The lyrics also touch upon Snoop's thoughts about the late Tupac Shakur, Death Row Records' founder Suge Knight, and Nate Dogg, all of whom were important figures in his career. He acknowledges the footsteps they left behind and mentions feeling like he has unfinished business to attend to. Snoop emphasizes his loyalty to his crew and their shared history, referring to them as his "carnales" (brothers) and stating that there is no love lost between them.
In summary, "Still Smokin" is a nostalgic and reflective song where Snoop Dogg shares a dream about his past on Death Row Records and affirms his continued influence and loyalty to his crew.
Line by Line Meaning
Say, my nigga, huh
Listen to me, my friend
You not gon' believe this shit when I tell you this, cuh
I had an unbelievable dream to share with you
Nigga, I had the craziest motherfucking dream
I dreamt something incredibly wild
Listen when I tell you this, my nigga
Pay attention to my story
I had a dream I was back on Death Row Records
In the dream, I was part of Death Row Records again
We gon' take a trip right now
Let's go on a journey together
Like we always do about this time
Just as we usually do
No, we didn't
Actually, we didn't
Haha, yes, he did
Yes, he really did
What the fuck is up, niggas and niggettes? Oh, yeah
What's going on, my fellow men and women? Oh, indeed
We back up in this motherfucker
We have returned to this place
You wouldn't believe me, even if I told you niggas
Even if I explained, you wouldn't trust me
My game is cold, I could still mold you niggas
I have skills that can shape and influence others
Roll you niggas a fat stick of that chronic
Prepare for you a large joint of high-quality marijuana
A hundred sixty million dollar man (what?), bitch, I'm bionic
I am a very wealthy individual with incredible resilience
SN, lesson (huh?), step in (what? huh?), automatic weapon
Snoop Dogg, a master in rap music, steps forward with his smooth, powerful lyrics
Death Row, oh, no, can't let this shit go
The legacy of Death Row Records is too important to let fade away
I think about Pac, I think about Suge, I think about Nate
I reminisce about Tupac, Suge Knight, and Nate Dogg
I think I left a small piece on my plate
I feel like I left something unfinished
I'ma rework this shit and get a few things straight
I will make adjustments and clarify some matters
Not here to debate, just simply wanna vibe and create
I'm not looking for arguments, just want to enjoy and produce music
Smoke a little sticky-icky, drop my vocals on tape
Smoke some high-quality marijuana and record my voice onto a tape
And call my lil' cute bitch who loves smokin' on vapes
Then I'll contact my attractive partner who enjoys vaping
Let that settle in, Death Row back in
Allow that idea to sink in, Death Row is back
Cuh gon' let 'em in
I will allow them to join
Ain't no love lost, nigga, understand me?
There's still love between us, my friend, comprehend my words
Those my carnales, that's my family (Haha)
They are my close friends, like family to me
We back on buzz
We are once again generating excitement
We ride for each other 'cause that's what it is, nigga
We support and stand up for each other, my friend, that's how it should be
And that's what it was
And that's how it used to be
Harry-O got freed up, unfinished business
Harry-O was released, now we have unfinished matters to attend to
We LLC'd up, Los Angeles G'd up
We formed a limited liability company, representing Los Angeles in a gangsta way
Yeah, yeah, I don't love you no more
Yes, yes, I don't have affection for you anymore
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Calvin Broadus
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
tech
This beat is timeless. I wanna hear a whole album with the old beats
cwm662
Yep!โ๐ฝ
Music is Medicine
Same !
C.R.R. Dewindt
Yes, although i love the new album, i wish it had more of these types of 90โs beats.
NightTimer
@C.R.R. Dewindt definitely agree, the first tracks had my hope up for more
Kapil Brahma
The vibe of the actual loop or sample is ๐ฅ but the final result/execution is pretty mid, it's 2022 this producer is not very creative, I mean he's Snoop Dogg he can afford top tier producer whilst any person who can use any DAW could make this lol I wish he would make an album as critically acclaimed as Doggystyle
Steven Pearson
Thank you Snoop for returning to the G-Funk and that 90's feel. I still collect cds and have your entire catalogue, I hope this gets released on disc ๐ฟ Much Love from down under Australia โฅ
Leslie B.
i thote i was the only one still collecting cds
Christian Brown
FR
YT Haks267
Actually ๐ฅ๐ฏ