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.
Think About It
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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"You know it's easy to talk about, doing something
But when it comes down to the action part, the most folks take a little
Light vacation"
[Snoop Dogg]
I was just thinking to myself man
And I need to let my peoples know how deep it is to me
On some real talk like
It's like looking and popping and seeing whoppers and movers
Despite a Guidant, I try to be hard on the low
Nobody's guidance so I decided to sleep by the do'
Open my mind try to slip inside my grandpa's fo'
Drifting off into another stage of life
Nigga paid ya price and big homies made ya fight
Niggas ain't wanna see ya nigga be-bop, no
Toe for toe, I beat a nigga down to the flo'
[Chorus: Snoop Dogg]
Incredible, forgettable, better blast, past, to move the mind
Many men were eradicated by music minds
Open ya eyes and take ya time to visualize
And once ya decide to move ya mind in due time
It's so erotic, if it ain't exotic, it's gettin naughty
Freeze and groove, get rowdy, rowdy; girl move ya body
It's melodic, I'm bein honest and modest
You done fucked off my whole rap flow, think about it
[Snoop Dogg]
Fuck that nigga, I'ma do it right
Things ain't moving right, I don't think that you would like
For me to be mad, saying, "Niggas can't stand me"
Sitting at home, watching motherfuckers at the Grammy's
Wishing I was there, naw nigga I don't wish no more
I'm the big cat, fish in the bowl
Basically you hear these rappers out here using my flow
They need Snoop on they song to make they shit official though
In dismissible, police a nigga, modern day KMI
Taking my time, chronolizing my rhyme
Writing my rhyme, trying to get intellectual
Directing the weather, making my negative records more intellectual
Trying to change the direction of flowing
And saying, born saying, "You know I get live-er when I get fluent"
Ain't been nobody to change game since King came
Same thing, same lane, hit it and ya get banged
Word to Rob Bass, just make the music dope
Things don't change man, it's so remarkable
And they don't know how to do it 'cause they don't flow that way
Go that way, roll that Jay
Roll my tape and take me back the day you were phony
You're so into what ya doing but you can't get into it
You can't talk and now ya ruined but y'know I'ma do it
And now you doing it, they booing like, "You blew it! You blew it!"
I'm dipping through the universe, make 'em move the verse
Through the Luda-verse, hit the boota first
You can never beat a hoe, lemme show you how to treat a hoe
If you liking me, follow me, you so believable
(So) Got a way to get his own music out
Record executive, bounce balling and acting bad
Take my time, with my, great mind
Take 'em out, make mine, kicked about it
Thanks to niggas who might make it illegal
And not rival the Beatles, and rock, rocking my peoples
And fly, fly like eagles been doing the shit like liters
And hitting y'all with heaters and walking in my Adida's
I continue to bust, then I switched up to chucks
Giving niggas a puff, still giving it up
Beanie Sigel what up? Real niggas is up
On the scheme with my team, yeah Daz and Kurupt
[Chorus]
[Snoop Dogg]
We bust 'til we buss 'em up
(Lay Low), I know they told you not to fuck with us
Laying and playing, and saying man, walking in vain
Anxious for fame, my nigga trying to walk in my lane
And trying to, walk in my shoes but they just don't fit
You couldn't spit the shit that I spit 'cause I'm the shit
And this is it, legit, let's split the chips
And fix, and move the work and hurt that bitch
I'm through with this! [crowd cheers]
In Snoop Dogg's song "Think About It," the rapper reflects on the importance of taking action instead of just talking about doing something. He references the difficulties he faced in his life and how he had to make tough choices to get where he is today. He also touches on his unique rap style, criticizing others who try to use his flow without giving him the credit he deserves. Snoop emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and not letting the pressures of the music industry and fame get in the way.
Snoop Dogg's lyrics are reflective of his personal experience and struggles, making them relatable to his audience. He encourages his listeners to think about the implications of their actions and to strive for authenticity rather than trying to imitate others. Through his rhymes, Snoop Dogg delivers a message of hope and perseverance that resonates with many.
Line by Line Meaning
You know it's easy to talk about, doing something
It’s easy to talk about doing something but not actually taking action.
But when it comes down to the action part, the most folks take a little Light vacation
When it’s time to take action, many people withdraw and take a step back.
It's like looking and popping and seeing whoppers and movers
My life is like looking around and seeing people who are doing well.
Despite a Guidant, I try to be hard on the low
Even though I have guidance, I try to have a tough exterior.
Nobody's guidance so I decided to sleep by the do'
I don't have any guidance, so I decided to sleep by the door to be cautious.
Open my mind try to slip inside my grandpa's fo'
I try to open my mind and imagine being in my grandpa's shoes.
Drifting off into another stage of life
I'm moving on to a different point in my life.
Nigga paid ya price and big homies made ya fight
I paid the price and learned from the older guys.
Niggas ain't wanna see ya nigga be-bop, no
Some people don't want to see me succeed.
Incredible, forgettable, better blast, past, to move the mind
Some music is memorable and has the ability to change your mindset.
Many men were eradicated by music minds
Some people have lost their lives because of the power of music.
Freeze and groove, get rowdy, rowdy; girl move ya body
Dance and enjoy the music.
It's melodic, I'm bein honest and modest
My music has melodies, and I'm straightforward and humble.
You done fucked off my whole rap flow, think about it
You messed up my rap flow; think about what you're doing.
Things ain't moving right, I don't think that you would like
I'm not happy with how things are going, and I'm sure you wouldn't be either.
Basically you hear these rappers out here using my flow
Other rappers are copying my style.
They need Snoop on they song to make they shit official though
They need me on their song to make it recognized.
And saying, born saying, 'You know I get live-er when I get fluent'
I was born to make music, and I sound better when I'm comfortable.
Things don't change man, it's so remarkable
Things stay the same, and it's noteworthy.
Go that way, roll that Jay
Go in that direction and smoke a joint.
You're so into what ya doing but you can't get into it
You're focused on what you're doing, but you can't fully immerse yourself.
And now you doing it, they booing like, 'You blew it! You blew it!'
When you finally do it, people still may not approve.
I'm dipping through the universe, make 'em move the verse
I'm traveling through space, and my music makes people move.
Through the Luda-verse, hit the boota first
Traveling through Luda's world and smoking a blunt.
You can never beat a hoe, lemme show you how to treat a hoe
Don't fight with women; let me teach you how to respect them.
Thanks to niggas who might make it illegal
We owe it to the people who paved the way, despite it being illegal.
And not rival the Beatles, and rock, rocking my peoples
I don't want to compete with the Beatles, but I want to rock the world like they did.
I continue to bust, then I switched up to chucks
I'm rapping hard, and then I changed my shoes to chucks.
Giving niggas a puff, still giving it up
I'm still smoking weed and partying with my comrades.
We bust 'til we buss 'em up
We keep fighting until we take down our enemies.
You couldn't spit the shit that I spit 'cause I'm the shit
You're not as good as me when it comes to rapping.
And this is it, legit, let's split the chips
This is the real deal, let's divide the winnings.
I'm through with this! [crowd cheers]
I'm finished with this song. [crowd cheers]
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, JERRY BUTLER, BRYAN FRYZEL, JERRY PETERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jordan
One of his illest flows ever. This track is underrated af
Tupallo
And the bass SLAPS..
Alexander Lewis
Facts 💯💯💯
ktxtrain
his best rap-shit
North Wave
Μπορώ και χειρότερα
Nerdy Blue
Agreed. Very underrated.
bigboy501
Whenever somebody says Snoop wasn't dope lyrically, I tell them to listen to this song. He went in!
The Exuberant Mortal Beast
Snoop a California kid with a sick ass mind for rap
Hova 1987
Might be his most underrated track... his son said he lost "it".. helped inspire this album
OddMuch
Hova 1987 That shits crazy