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.
Vibe
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Nigga, why don't you roll up there with me?
Nigga, quit actin' scared
We both go up there, it's gon' look like somethin' up
Now you know niggas get real paranoid
When they see a gang of motherfuckers walkin' up
Now this legendary shit is brought to you by
20 Crippin', fuck with me, east side hustler
Plus a cold motherfucker, you can't get enough of me
Ultramagnetic, these bitches gon' spread it for me
Chain lookin' sleepy, diamonds all embedded
Party poppin' like it's Beat Street, everybody lit
Everybody gettin' ready, summertime about to hit again
California's the spot
I'm worldwide whether you like it or not, hop in the whip
Drop it and dip, top of the mornin', I'm not with a bitch
I'm in these streets clockin' a grip
I'm never gon' slip, never gon' fall off, grab that sawed-off
Everything above your neck, I blow that all off
You ain't in my bracket or my status quo
Snoop Dogg in the party with the baddest ho, let's go
Cruisin' down the 405 (405), let's
Take a break to catch a vibe (catch a vibe)
Summertime, I come alive (come alive)
Now we catch a vibe (vibe), catch a vibe (vibe)
Cruisin' down the 405 (405), let's
Take a break to catch a vibe (catch a vibe)
Summertime, I come alive (come alive)
Now we catch a vibe (vibe), catch a vibe (vibe)
Take a puff, flip the page, continue the story
I control the big stage, got fame and the glory
Money in the bank, from the streets to the business suites
From the Beach to executive meetings
More money, two million this week, nigga
From a street killer to a multi-million dollar weed dealer
Homies told you don't bring the bitch, Doggy Dogg might leave with her
The breadwinner, I'm so rich and I'm never bitter
Runnin' game like a treadmill, cold nigga, big winner
Cruisin' down the 405, choose a place, yours or mine
We can make this legal paper, no need to read between the lines
Now we talkin' stocks and bonds, NFTs and cryptos
The money profit crackin', so to the bank a Crip go
I'm all about investments, I'm all your homies' reference
My boss moves on the top news, Snoop Dogg, he do not lose
The homie built a new franchise, needed one million, so I dropped two
Showed the nigga what the guap do
When I stop through and I pop through and I got you
Cruisin' down the 405 (405), let's
Take a break to catch a vibe (catch a vibe)
Summertime, I come alive (come alive)
Now we catch a vibe (vibe), catch a vibe (vibe)
Cruisin' down the 405 (405), let's
Take a break to catch a vibe (catch a vibe)
Summertime, I come alive (come alive)
Now we catch a vibe (vibe), catch a vibe (vibe)
In "Vibe," Snoop Dogg collaborates with producer and DJ, DJ Battlecat, to deliver a smooth and laid-back track. The song is an ode to cruising down California's Interstate 405, catching good vibes, and enjoying the good life. The opening lines are a conversation between Snoop and his friend trying to persuade him to roll up with him to see some other guys. Snoop reassures him that they will be fine and that they should not act scared since too many people might make them paranoid.
Snoop then goes on to talk about his legendary status as a rapper, having 20 years of luxury, and his East Side hustler background. He claims his chain is looking sleepy, and his diamonds are all embedded- clearly, he's not afraid to show off. He revels in the party atmosphere, popping bottles like it's "Beat Street," insisting that summertime is about to hit again. He's not shy about his wealth, having millions in the bank from both his music and his marijuana business. The song is a celebration of Snoop Dogg's legacy as an exceptional rapper and an ode to California.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know them niggas
Snoop Dogg doesn't know the people he is talking about
Nigga, why don't you roll up there with me?
Snoop Dogg is inviting someone to join him
Nigga, quit actin' scared
Snoop Dogg is telling someone to stop being afraid
We both go up there, it’s gon' look like somethin' up
If they both go together, it will make an impact
Now you know niggas get real paranoid
People get nervous when they see a group of people coming towards them
Now this legendary shit is brought to you by
The following lyrics are being presented by Snoop Dogg
The D-O-double-G, twenty years of luxury
Snoop Dogg has been in the music industry for 20 years and has been successful
20 Crippin', fuck with me, east side hustler
Snoop Dogg is affiliated with the Crips and is a successful hustler from the east side
Plus a cold motherfucker, you can't get enough of me
Snoop Dogg is a tough individual who is in high demand
Ultramagnetic, these bitches gon' spread it for me
Snoop Dogg is very influential and women will talk about him
Chain lookin' sleepy, diamonds all embedded
Snoop Dogg has a lot of jewelry
Party poppin' like it's Beat Street, everybody lit
Everyone is having a good time and enjoying the party
Everybody gettin' ready, summertime about to hit again
Summer season is approaching and people are getting excited
California's the spot
California is the place to be
I'm worldwide whether you like it or not, hop in the whip
Snoop Dogg is a worldwide superstar and is inviting someone to join him
Drop it and dip, top of the mornin', I'm not with a bitch
Snoop Dogg is leaving quickly and isn't with a woman
I'm in these streets clockin' a grip
Snoop Dogg is making a lot of money in the streets
I'm never gon' slip, never gon' fall off, grab that sawed-off
Snoop Dogg will always be successful and is ready to protect himself if needed
Everything above your neck, I blow that all off
Snoop Dogg is warning his enemies that he will harm them
You ain't in my bracket or my status quo
People who aren't like Snoop Dogg won't be able to hang out with him
Snoop Dogg in the party with the baddest ho, let's go
Snoop Dogg is at a party with a very attractive woman and is leaving with her
Take a puff, flip the page, continue the story
Snoop Dogg is smoking weed and moving onto the next event of the day
I control the big stage, got fame and the glory
Snoop Dogg is a popular musician who has a lot of fame and success
Money in the bank, from the streets to the business suites
Snoop Dogg has been successful both in the streets and in the business world
From the Beach to executive meetings
Snoop Dogg is successful in many environments
More money, two million this week, nigga
Snoop Dogg has made an impressive amount of money this week
From a street killer to a multi-million dollar weed dealer
Snoop Dogg has gone from being involved in dangerous activity to being a legal cannabis dealer who makes millions of dollars
Homies told you don't bring the bitch, Doggy Dogg might leave with her
Snoop Dogg's friends warned someone about bringing a woman around him
The breadwinner, I'm so rich and I'm never bitter
Snoop Dogg is very wealthy and doesn't harbor any negative feelings
Runnin' game like a treadmill, cold nigga, big winner
Snoop Dogg is skilled at making moves and is successful
Cruisin' down the 405, choose a place, yours or mine
Snoop Dogg and someone else are driving on the 405 and trying to decide where to go
We can make this legal paper, no need to read between the lines
They can legally make money and don't need to do sketchy things
Now we talkin' stocks and bonds, NFTs and cryptos
Snoop Dogg and others are discussing investments
The money profit crackin', so to the bank a Crip go
Snoop Dogg is making a lot of money and is bringing it to the bank
I'm all about investments, I'm all your homies' reference
Snoop Dogg is knowledgeable about investments and his friends value his opinion
My boss moves on the top news, Snoop Dogg, he do not lose
Snoop Dogg is a successful businessman and always wins
The homie built a new franchise, needed one million, so I dropped two
Snoop Dogg helped a friend by giving them more money than they needed
Showed the nigga what the guap do
Snoop Dogg demonstrated the power of money
When I stop through and I pop through and I got you
Snoop Dogg is going to take care of someone and make sure they're okay
Take a break to catch a vibe
Snoop Dogg is telling someone to relax and enjoy the moment
Summertime, I come alive
Snoop Dogg is very active and happy during the summer
Now we catch a vibe, catch a vibe
They're enjoying the moment and feeling good together
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Calvin Broadus, Deon Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
POMBÃO
Pra mim... Não existe gênero musical que supere o Hip-hop Internacional, principalmente se tratando da harmonização de ritmo e instrumental.
Robinho Mil Grau
Amigo, até o Hip-Hop tá perdendo espaço pra trappers como Lil Pump(falsos rappers), então assim, tá foda né?
Frank Meza
NWO
DXION
Concordo mano verdade apesar que trap também é massa mais nada supera esses hip hop das antigas
Kenneth Faciane
Probably my favorite song from the Dogg pound...... they slept on this one
Persevere in Purple
Heavy bro Zzzzz
Ricardo Bernardo
Que vibe boa essa musica tem slk
Eliza Pereira
pesada neh mano
Wesmy One
This beat is 🔥
Michael Mccathern
That beat is Sooo cuzzed out♥