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.
Way Back
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Ain't seen you around
Time keeps on passin'
But you still my bitch
Can't tell us nothin'
And it's nothin' but a thing, to pick up where we left off (yeah)
Don't you ever think
You know I remember (yeah)
Don't you ever wish
One day we could reminisce
It feels like, we were just together
'Cause we go way back
Like Prince and Marvin Gaye
Like South side on Sunday
Some things don't ever change
Yeah, you and me
'Cause we go way back
James Brown and Michael J
Like them high school parties
Some things don't ever change
Yeah, you and me
We go way back
Twistin' up a twenty sack
Fishin', listen, reminiscin' bout the days of way back
Aye, where the ladies at?
I need a fine one, top designer
Baby can you help find one?
A real one, not a phony, I wanna homie
Never leave me lonely, be my tenderoni
One hour photo together, take a few flicks together, that'll last forever
Whether, we do, you do? Me too
See through it all, now creep with the Dogg
Don't let the rain drops stop ya, I got ya
This is so evolutiona'ly proper
Now what the future holds, no one knows
But the past is a blast, game overload
It's like Good Times, my favorite episodes
I'm just the same OG, givin' y'all a little TLC
I'd like to think, when we were growin' (growin')
And shit got tough, we kept it goin' (goin')
Out in the streets, no signs of slowin' (yeah)
It's still nothin' but a thing, to pick up where we left off (yeah)
Don't you ever think
Back on all that other shit we went through
You know I remember (yeah)
Don't you ever wish
One day we could reminisce
It feels like, we were just together
'Cause we go way back
Like Prince and Marvin Gaye
Like South side on Sunday
Some things don't ever change
Yeah, you and me
'Cause we go way back
James Brown and Michael J
Like them high school parties
Some things don't ever change
Yeah, you and me
We go way back
Way back, way back, way back, way back (yeah)
'Cause we go way back
Way back, way back, way back, way back
We go way back
Like Prince and Marvin Gaye
Like South side on Sunday
Some things don't ever change (some things will never change)
James Brown and Michael J
Like them high school parties
Some things don't ever change, you and me
The lyrics to Snoop Dogg's song "Way Back" are a nostalgic reflection on a long-lasting friendship or relationship. Snoop Dogg expresses how it has been a long time since he has seen the person he is referring to as "you." However, despite the passage of time, he still considers this person as an important part of his life and refers to them as "my bitch," suggesting a close bond and familiarity between them. Snoop Dogg states that nothing can come between them and that it is effortless to pick up where they left off, indicating a deep connection and understanding.
The lyrics also touch on memories shared between the two individuals. Snoop Dogg encourages the listener to look back on the challenges they faced together, acknowledging that he remembers those times. He expresses the desire to reminisce and suggests that it feels like they were just together, implying that the memories are still fresh in his mind.
The song uses various references to iconic figures and events to highlight the timeless nature of their connection. For example, the comparison of their bond to Prince and Marvin Gaye, South side on Sunday, and high school parties signifies that some things never change, just like their relationship. It emphasizes the longevity and consistency of their bond, drawing parallels to legendary figures and familiar moments that hold nostalgic value.
In summary, "Way Back" by Snoop Dogg is a song that celebrates a long-lasting friendship or relationship. It reflects on the importance of this connection despite the passage of time and expresses a desire to reminisce about shared memories.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a long, long time comin'
We have been waiting for this moment for a very long time
Ain't seen you around
I haven't seen you in a while
Time keeps on passin'
Time continues to move forward
But you still my bitch
But you are still my close friend
Can't tell us nothin'
No one can criticize or influence us
And it's nothin' but a thing, to pick up where we left off (yeah)
It's effortless to continue our relationship from where we stopped
Don't you ever think
Never forget
Back on all that other shit we went through
About all the other experiences we had
You know I remember (yeah)
You know I have not forgotten
Don't you ever wish
Never desire
One day we could reminisce
That one day we can look back and remember
It feels like, we were just together
It feels as if we were recently in each other's company
'Cause we go way back
Because we have a long history together
Like Prince and Marvin Gaye
Like the legendary musicians Prince and Marvin Gaye
Like South side on Sunday
Like the tradition of going to the South side on Sundays
Some things don't ever change
Certain things always remain the same
Yeah, you and me
Yes, it's about you and me
James Brown and Michael J
Like the iconic entertainers James Brown and Michael Jackson
Like them high school parties
Like the parties we used to have in high school
We go way back
We have a long history together
Twistin' up a twenty sack
Rolling a twenty dollar bag of marijuana
Fishin', listen, reminiscin' bout the days of way back
Fishing, listening, and remembering the old days
Aye, where the ladies at?
Hey, where are the women?
I need a fine one, top designer
I want an attractive woman, someone of high quality
Baby can you help find one?
Can you assist me in finding one?
A real one, not a phony, I wanna homie
I want a genuine woman, not a fake one
Never leave me lonely, be my tenderoni
Never leave me alone, be my sweetheart
One hour photo together, take a few flicks together, that'll last forever
Take pictures together that will last a lifetime
Whether, we do, you do? Me too
Whether we do something, or you do something, count me in
See through it all, now creep with the Dogg
See through all the obstacles and come along with Snoop Dogg
Don't let the rain drops stop ya, I got ya
Don't let the challenges discourage you, I'm here to support
This is so evolutiona'ly proper
This is the correct and progressive way to do things
Now what the future holds, no one knows
We cannot predict what will happen in the future
But the past is a blast, game overload
But the past was exciting, full of great experiences
It's like Good Times, my favorite episodes
It's reminiscent of the television show 'Good Times,' which I enjoy
I'm just the same OG, givin' y'all a little TLC
I'm still the original gangster, showing you all a little tender loving care
I'd like to think, when we were growin' (growin')
I like to believe that when we were maturing
And shit got tough, we kept it goin' (goin')
And when things became difficult, we persevered
Out in the streets, no signs of slowin' (yeah)
Out in the streets, not showing any signs of stopping
It's still nothin' but a thing, to pick up where we left off (yeah)
It's still effortless to continue from where we stopped
Way back, way back, way back, way back (yeah)
In the distant past, in the distant past, in the distant past, in the distant past
'Cause we go way back
Because we have a long history together
Some things don't ever change (some things will never change)
Certain things will always remain the same
You and me
It's about you and me
We go way back
We have a long history together
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: Calvin Broadus, Dernst Emile, James Abrahart Jr., Tionne Watkins, CALVIN CORDAZOR BROADUS, EMILE DERNST, JAMES JOHN ABRAHART JR., TIONNE TENESE WATKINS
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