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.
Tha Doggfather
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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And lucky lucianno 'bout to sing soprano
And I know, I know the way you feel
And baby bubba we gon' keep it on tha real
Just to get you caught up in amazement
We puffin' on cubans so it might get dangerous
But when it isn't, you can sit izzon bizzack
And let the bizzow wizzow ride the trizzack, ha ha
Makin' a killin', thrillin' the crowd wit my new hairdo,
Outfits unused, fifty dollar socks, hundred-thousand dollar shoes
Man, I'm givin' blues to these sucka mc's
Who you be? you know who I be, young nigga
I'm tha doggfather
Chorus
Snoop doggy dogg is doggy dogg father (father)
Repeat
Let's make a move for this paper (where we rollin' dogg? )
We got's ta get paid (makin' money all y'all)
I mean I steps to tha stage in my g-boy stance
And say a few rhymes to make your girl wanna dance
I'm so fly like a dove
I come from up above
You trippin' on your girl cause she showed me love
Nigga don't beat em, cause if you beat em, you don't need em
You lay your hands on me, watch how fast I take your freedom
I delete em, but don't mistreat em
I stay up on em, and that's one ta grow on,
Let me flow on
You can rock to tha rythme you see
Or you can rock to tha rythme of me
Just remember when you do your thang,
Make sure you do your thang on a hang
And everythang, is everythang
There ain't no mo' than this paper chase
Like them white-boy da's was on tha case
You know I ain't tryin' ta floss, but uh,
(murder, murder, murder) was the case that they lost
I'm tha doggfather
Chorus
Now, do anybody in tha house remember
When there wasn't no snoop dogg? (hell yeah!)
There wasn't no rappers hollin' 'bout lbc
Am I trippin' ya'll? (hell no!)
Now, when I grow up, I wanna be like snoop
Have prestigious women
That's the truth from the begining
In and out of the flyest hotels
You say your family don't know me
Hold on hommie, that's formost and promos
Sales, tails, scales and jails
Success before death
No one in my clique fails
As females with the almighty father lead
Succeedin' ta give my peep's just what they need
And it ain't no party like this kind,
Cause you can leave your worries behizzind
But i'ma git back to tha grizzind
Snoop d-o double g comin' back for mizzine and
I'm tha doggfather
Chorus (repeat until fade out)
In the song "Tha Doggfather," Snoop Dogg asserts his dominance in the rap game by claiming to have put out more hits than mafioso and comparing himself to Lucky Luciano, a notorious gangster who now faces repercussions for his crimes. Snoop also addresses his critics, acknowledging that they may doubt his abilities, but that he and his crew will continue to keep it real. He references the dangerous activity of smoking Cuban cigars and warns that it can be hazardous if not respected. However, he is confident in his ability to entertain and make a killing, dressing in new outfits, expensive shoes, and flaunting his wealth. Snoop warns those who would try to harm him that he will not tolerate it.
Snoop advises his listeners to focus on making money and to be mindful of their actions, cautioning that the goal is to chase paper and avoid being caught up in the law's crosshairs. He reflects on his own rise to fame and is grateful for his success, but also recognizes the difficulties and sacrifices he and his crew have faced along the way. Despite his wealth and fame, Snoop remains humble and emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and doing what needs to be done to succeed.
Line by Line Meaning
I put down more hits than mafioso made
I've created more successful songs than famous gangsters have committed successful crimes
And lucky lucianno 'bout to sing soprano
I've defeated a notorious Mafioso boss and he's about to face his consequences
And I know, I know the way you feel
I can sense the emotions you're experiencing
And baby bubba we gon' keep it on tha real
We'll speak honestly and sincerely with each other
Just to get you caught up in amazement
To impress and astonish you
We puffin' on cubans so it might get dangerous
We're smoking Cuban cigars which can be risky but we don't care
But when it isn't, you can sit izzon bizzack
When the situation is calm, you can relax and take a seat
And let the bizzow wizzow ride the trizzack, ha ha
Let the music play and enjoy yourself
How you feelin'? I'm up to dealin', ridin' like a villan
How do you feel? I'm ready to handle anything, acting like a villain
Makin' a killin', thrillin' the crowd wit my new hairdo,
Making a lot of money, entertaining the audience with my new hairstyle
Outfits unused, fifty dollar socks, hundred-thousand dollar shoes
I have expensive clothes that I haven't even worn, including socks worth $50 and shoes worth $100,000
Man, I'm givin' blues to these sucka mc's
I'm defeating and making these mediocre MCs unhappy
Who you be? you know who I be, young nigga
Who am I? You already know, I'm a young black man
I'm tha doggfather
I am the leader and head of the group, as well as a respected older figure
Let's make a move for this paper (where we rollin' dogg? )
Let's make moves to make money (where should we go?)
We got's ta get paid (makin' money all y'all)
We need to earn money (making money for everyone)
I mean I steps to tha stage in my g-boy stance
I approach the stage with a confident, gangster-like stance
And say a few rhymes to make your girl wanna dance
I perform some lyrics to make your woman want to dance
I'm so fly like a dove
I'm very cool and impressive
I come from up above
I'm talented and heaven-sent
You trippin' on your girl cause she showed me love
You're getting upset with your girlfriend because she likes me
Nigga don't beat em, cause if you beat em, you don't need em
Don't be violent with your partner because if you hurt them, you won't have them anymore
You lay your hands on me, watch how fast I take your freedom
If you touch me, you'll see how quickly I'll have you arrested
I delete em, but don't mistreat em
I cut ties with people, but I don't disrespect or harm them
I stay up on em, and that's one ta grow on,
I keep a close eye on people, and that's something to remember
Let me flow on
Let me continue expressing myself musically
You can rock to tha rythme you see
You can dance to the rhythm that you visually see or feel in your heart
Or you can rock to tha rythme of me
Or you can dance to my music and my rhythm
Just remember when you do your thang,
Remember this when you do what you do
Make sure you do your thang on a hang
Make sure you do what you do well
And everythang, is everythang
Everything is important
There ain't no mo' than this paper chase
There's nothing more valuable than making money
Like them white-boy da's was on tha case
Like the police detectives who were investigating
You know I ain't tryin' ta floss, but uh,
You know I'm not trying to brag, but...
(murder, murder, murder) was the case that they lost
(murder, murder, murder) is the reason they failed
Now, do anybody in tha house remember
Does anyone in the crowd recall...
When there wasn't no snoop dogg? (hell yeah!)
When I wasn't famous yet? (Yes, we remember!)
There wasn't no rappers hollin' 'bout lbc
There were no rappers singing about Long Beach (my hometown)
Am I trippin' ya'll? (hell no!)
Am I crazy? (No way!)
Now, when I grow up, I wanna be like snoop
When I was young, I wanted to be like the current version of myself
Have prestigious women
Have attractive and well-respected women
That's the truth from the begining
That's a fact from the start
In and out of the flyest hotels
Going in and out of the best hotels
You say your family don't know me
You claim your family doesn't recognize me
Hold on hommie, that's formost and promos
Wait a minute, that's because of form and promotion
Sales, tails, scales and jails
Money, stories, drug-selling, and prison time
Success before death
Achieving success before death
No one in my clique fails
Nobody in my group fails
As females with the almighty father lead
Women and the powerful father figure guide us
Succeedin' ta give my peep's just what they need
Succeeding in supplying what our community needs
And it ain't no party like this kind,
This is the best type of party
Cause you can leave your worries behizzind
You can forget your worries
But i'ma git back to tha grizzind
But I'm going to return to making money
Snoop d-o double g comin' back for mizzine and
Snoop Dogg is coming back to make more money and get his share
I'm tha doggfather
I am the one in charge
Contributed by Elizabeth F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@IsakMartialArtsOfficial
That ''Snoop Doggy Dogg you need to get a jobby job'' line is legendary
@malcolmlewis9658
Play it again Sam
@jonnehayesjr.9299
Mannnn I was literally crying just thinking about that part when I finally found the video it made it worse lol 😁😁😭 😭
@YungDreamz3147
After gin and juice and Dogg father, I never heard that line again
I wish that was said in his videos more
@charlita25
Lol 😂 heck yea
@arrowhead9000
@@YungDreamz3147 He dropped the "Doggy" part of his name very soon after in 1998 upon moving to No Limit to get away from Suge. I remember him on BET back in the year 2000 saying he "outgrew" it but everyone found his new name "Snoop Dogg" lame until the mid-2000s when he came back as a chart-topper, this time with Pharrell as his Dr. Dre
@mr.mikeharper2196
The Doggfather album was low key classic
@MoetChandonHollywoodlifestyles
Tha Doggfather album was lyrically Snoop's best album.
@ChrisM07
It was definitely different from his previous stuff including Dogg Food.
@kobestrickland99
Facts !