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.
U Better Recognize
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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(I heard Sam was going solo) God damn, you didn't know so,
well I can blast fast so freak an ill type of slow flow.
I'm hitting harder than Berry Boss so check the golden child,
throwing it to your ear-hole, got you going buck wild.
But truck-tracks, rhymes all day, breaking off niggaz proper,
did dirt, did West cause I clown coppers (yeah).
Do hip-hop, rap, compose 'em most, I couldn't see me,
From Pittsburgh to Cali dropping bombs like that,
was on the D.L. with the squad so I couldn't hold it back.
Black, I regulate I buzz a big gate figure,
mobbing with the ill nigga, with his finger on a bigger trigger.
Serving all (saps), hitting sevens on the (simps),
making do', eating shrimps, locing with some real pimps (yeah).
So peep game, best believe I love my peeps
that's why I make the type of music you can pump in your jeeps
(that's right).
So buck my sound, I put it down for the underground,
I got the women cause I'm slamming, jamming.
Got it going on this time for this new producer to rise,
so open your eyes, I think you better recognize.
Dre: (Sam)
Once again it's the man with the masterplan,
they call him Sam and I (think you better recognize) (2x)
Sam: (Dre)
I remember days on the blocks where I slang slung played punk cops
and mad props cause I ran with hard rocks (yeah).
From napalms to Uzi's I made G's (say what?),
them build up enough Luther by keys.
No gang affiliation, yo I stood on my own to pulling capers
I'm a sneaky slick nigga, I never had to pull the trigger (right).
I mack, and on top and that I'm used to staying wicked with just 24-7,
you can ask my ex-hooker.
But now I'm on some new improved shit,
making hits, stacking chips, now everything's legitimate.
I flipped the scrip a long time ago, on the five-o,
when I had to scope with this new way to make my cash flow (uhm).
Yes indeedy, I wasn't greedy, got my niggaz out the gutter,
now they're rolling with the Sam Sneezy.
Hip hop fanatic causing static in the industry,
these whack creators, I call 'em imitators (ah yeah).
Been trying to see me, but see I'm unexplainetory,
with the fame and glory, that's why I gotta tell my story.
With no disguise, a lot of niggaz despise,
because I'm on an uprise, so I think you better recognize.
Dre: (Sam)
Once again it's the man with the masterplan,
they call him Sam and I (think you better recognize) (2x)
(Think you better recognize) (2x)
Sam: (Dre)
Well I'm back in the mix with a bottle of hennessy,
so fire up a blunt let's have an end of the sanity.
Crazy shot outs giving pounds to all my niggaz,
hitting all the hookers by the dozen, cause they dig us (trick).
Fuck what you've heard, recognize what you be seeing,
it's time to earn truth to the game human being.
I'm that little bass nigga trying to get mine, fuck a nine,
cause I'll incline with the mastermind.
I got my crew in my corner so I can't loose,
cause I'm paying mad douze in this record biz, I don't snooze.
And suckers be popping at those idiotic egosytible type of flimflam,
I can't be faded Sam-am.
Playing with the hustlers never dealing with the knucklehead bollers,
cause boys play with toys and scholars play with dollars.
I'm a mack of my own right, plus my game is tight,
baby get it right, I ain't the one, so take flight.
Bitches give my mad rep, nothing but the brazen off tempo,
thinking they can get my loot, I never trip to knock the boots.
I gotta be wise, when time to dip between the thies,
all eyes on the price, so I think you better recognize.
Dre: (Sam)
Once again it's the man with the masterplan,
they call him Sam and I (think you better recognize) (2x)
Once again it's the man with the masterplan,
they call him Sam and I (think you better recognize) (2x)
In the song "U Better Recognize" by Snoop Dogg, the lyrics are actually a collaboration between Snoop Dogg and Sam Dre. The song starts with Sam Dre boasting about his skills and his ability to deliver fast and slow flows. He references his affiliation with Berry Boss and his ability to make the audience go wild. Sam Dre also mentions his prowess in rap and hip-hop, and how his skills are all about making money.
The second verse, which is sung by Dre, is about his past experiences in the streets, including slang slinging and playing punk cops. He references his involvement with hard rocks, involvement in criminal activities, and his ability to make money. Dre then talks about his transformation into a legitimate artist, making hits and stacking chips. He calls out the imitators in the industry and emphasizes the importance of recognizing his talent and success.
Overall, the song "U Better Recognize" is a confident declaration from both Snoop Dogg and Sam Dre about their skills, experiences, and success in the rap game. They assert that they deserve recognition and respect for their talents and achievements.
Line by Line Meaning
(I heard Sam was going solo) God damn, you didn't know so,
I heard rumors that Sam was going solo and it's surprising that you didn't know about it.
well I can blast fast so freak an ill type of slow flow.
I have the ability to rap fast or slow in a unique and impressive way.
I'm hitting harder than Berry Boss so check the golden child,
I'm delivering my lines with more impact and skill than anyone else in the game, so pay attention.
throwing it to your ear-hole, got you going buck wild.
My music is so good that it excites and energizes you, making you go crazy with enjoyment.
But truck-tracks, rhymes all day, breaking off niggaz proper,
I'm consistently delivering powerful lyrics and beats all day, impressively overpowering my competitors.
did dirt, did West cause I clown coppers (yeah).
I've done some illegal activities and fooled law enforcement because I'm clever and skilled at it.
Do hip-hop, rap, compose 'em most, I couldn't see me,
I excel at creating hip-hop and rap music, composing them with such expertise that I'm unbeatable.
mad advanced and my skills are all about the dollar bills.
I'm highly skilled and my focus is on making money in the music industry.
From Pittsburgh to Cali dropping bombs like that,
I'm releasing incredible music from Pittsburgh to California that has a powerful impact on listeners.
was on the D.L. with the squad so I couldn't hold it back.
I was being discreet with my crew, so I couldn't release my music openly.
Black, I regulate I buzz a big gate figure,
As a black artist, I exert control and influence over the music scene, successfully attracting a large audience.
mobbing with the ill nigga, with his finger on a bigger trigger.
I'm hanging out with dangerous and influential people who have more power and control than others.
Serving all (saps), hitting sevens on the (simps),
I'm dominating and outperforming weak individuals or competitors.
making do', eating shrimps, locing with some real pimps (yeah).
I'm making money, enjoying luxuries, and associating with very successful and influential people.
So peep game, best believe I love my peeps
Pay attention and understand that I truly care about and support my people.
that's why I make the type of music you can pump in your jeeps (that's right).
I create the kind of music that you can enjoy while cruising in your car.
So buck my sound, I put it down for the underground,
Don't underestimate my music, as I'm representing the underground scene and making it mainstream.
I got the women cause I'm slamming, jamming.
I attract women because I have a charismatic and energetic presence.
Got it going on this time for this new producer to rise,
I'm successful at the moment, allowing new producers to gain recognition and success.
so open your eyes, I think you better recognize.
Pay attention and acknowledge my talent and achievements.
Once again it's the man with the masterplan,
Here comes Sam, the man who has a well-thought-out plan for success.
they call him Sam and I (think you better recognize) (2x)
People refer to me as Sam, and I believe it's important for you to acknowledge and respect my talent.
I remember days on the blocks where I slang slung played punk cops
I have memories of selling drugs, confronting and deceiving the police on the streets.
and mad props cause I ran with hard rocks (yeah).
I earned a lot of respect because I associated myself with dangerous and respected individuals.
From napalms to Uzi's I made G's (say what?),
I made a lot of money from selling drugs and weapons, which might surprise you.
them build up enough Luther by keys.
I accumulated a significant amount of wealth, enough to buy pianos made by Luther.
No gang affiliation, yo I stood on my own to pulling capers
I didn't belong to any gang, I operated independently when carrying out criminal activities.
I'm a sneaky slick nigga, I never had to pull the trigger (right).
I'm cunning and clever, always finding a way to avoid violence and conflict.
I mack, and on top and that I'm used to staying wicked with just 24-7,
I'm a player who's always at the top of my game, engaging in immoral and wild activities non-stop.
you can ask my ex-hooker.
Even my former prostitute can testify to my wild lifestyle and constant debauchery.
But now I'm on some new improved shit,
However, I've changed my ways and elevated myself to a better and more respectable position.
making hits, stacking chips, now everything's legitimate.
I'm creating successful songs, accumulating wealth, and now everything I do is legal and legitimate.
I flipped the scrip a long time ago, on the five-o,
I changed my behavior a long time ago, avoiding any suspicion or trouble with the police.
when I had to scope with this new way to make my cash flow (uhm).
I had to adapt and find a different, legal way to make money and sustain my livelihood.
Yes indeedy, I wasn't greedy, got my niggaz out the gutter,
I became successful without being selfish, helping my friends escape poverty and difficult situations.
now they're rolling with the Sam Sneezy.
Now, my friends are enjoying a better life thanks to my influence and support.
Hip hop fanatic causing static in the industry,
As a passionate fan and artist in the hip hop industry, I'm creating controversy and causing a stir among my peers.
these whack creators, I call 'em imitators (ah yeah).
I refer to untalented artists in the industry as imitators who lack originality and skill.
Been trying to see me, but see I'm unexplainetory,
Many people have attempted to understand or compete with me, but I'm beyond explanation or comprehension.
with the fame and glory, that's why I gotta tell my story.
As an artist who has achieved fame and glory, I feel the need to share my experiences and narrative.
With no disguise, a lot of niggaz despise,
I'm authentic and true to myself, but many people resent me for it.
because I'm on an uprise, so I think you better recognize.
Because I'm rising to greater success, it's essential for you to acknowledge and acknowledge my achievements.
Well I'm back in the mix with a bottle of hennessy,
I'm back in the music scene, enjoying a bottle of Hennessy alcohol.
so fire up a blunt let's have an end of the sanity.
Let's smoke a marijuana cigarette and embrace the craziness and chaos of life.
Crazy shot outs giving pounds to all my niggaz,
I'm giving shout-outs and expressing respect to all my friends and associates.
hitting all the hookers by the dozen, cause they dig us (trick).
I'm attracting many prostitutes because they are interested and fascinated by us.
Fuck what you've heard, recognize what you be seeing,
Ignore any rumors or gossip you may have heard, and focus on the truth and reality that you can witness.
it's time to earn truth to the game human being.
It's time to embrace and acknowledge the true essence and authenticity of the hip hop game and its artists.
I'm that little bass nigga trying to get mine, fuck a nine,
I'm a determined and ambitious individual who is focused on achieving personal success, disregarding any violence or weapons.
cause I'll incline with the mastermind.
I'll align myself with the most intelligent and strategic individuals.
I got my crew in my corner so I can't loose,
I have a loyal and supportive group of friends who ensure that I won't fail or lose.
cause I'm paying mad douze in this record biz, I don't snooze.
I'm investing a significant amount of money in the music industry, and I'm always awake and alert, never slacking off.
And suckers be popping at those idiotic egosytible type of flimflam,
Other artists with inflated egos and foolish behavior constantly try to challenge me and engage in deceptive trickery.
I can't be faded Sam-am.
No one can diminish or undermine my success and influence.
Playing with the hustlers never dealing with the knucklehead bollers,
I choose to associate with ambitious and hardworking individuals, avoiding foolish and unproductive people.
cause boys play with toys and scholars play with dollars.
Immature individuals engage in trivial matters, while intelligent and successful individuals focus on financial achievements.
I'm a mack of my own right, plus my game is tight,
I'm a charismatic and successful individual who has mastered the art of seduction and manipulation.
baby get it right, I ain't the one, so take flight.
Understand and accept the truth that I'm not to be messed with, so you better leave or run away.
Bitches give my mad rep, nothing but the brazen off tempo,
Women admire and respect me greatly, appreciating my bold and unconventional style.
thinking they can get my loot, I never trip to knock the boots.
Believing they can take advantage of my wealth, but I'm always in control and not easily deceived.
I gotta be wise, when time to dip between the thies,
I need to make smart decisions when navigating through dangerous situations or dealing with manipulative individuals.
all eyes on the price, so I think you better recognize.
Everyone is focused on the rewards and benefits, so it's crucial for you to recognize and acknowledge my worth.
Once again it's the man with the masterplan,
Here comes Sam again, the man who has a well-thought-out plan for success.
they call him Sam and I (think you better recognize) (2x)
People refer to me as Sam, and I believe it's important for you to acknowledge and respect my talent.
Think you better recognize (2x)
You should truly understand and acknowledge the skills and abilities I possess.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SAM SNEED
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SPtheGREAT
One of THE DOPEST BEATS EVER!!!
@thisisnotatestthisistheend
💯
@thembileshude6611
Dr Dre is the best producer hands down😎👌❤or should i say...hands up🙌
@sebbars4473
@@thembileshude6611 well its a Sam Sneed beat
@napa7m115
I think J Dilla is the best
@prjones25
You ain't lying
@RiCKTEEZ
When rap was fucking amazing
@marcustrice3246
Here I am in a brand new Year 2024 and I'm still bumping and banging to this fire 🔥track. Long live 90s Rap and hip-hop.
@bergamo2408
underrated beat, underrated rapper
its sucks how this is not popular as it should be
@damianreyes5830
Just found out about Sam. After hearing this song, I wanted more so I tried looking for more info about him but only ever found the album to this song. What ever happened to bro?