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 4Γ 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 β 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"βthat 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 β 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.
Whatcha Gon Do
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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What's happenin?
I think I just seen the dog catcher around.
Nigga what?
Like this, woof woof.
Like this here, ya heard me?
Watcha goin do when we come for you
If you a dog you better not run (Uhhhhh!)
Watcha goin do when we come for you
If you a dog you better not run (Uhhhhh!)
See I'm tired of being broke, I like to smoke
I love the west coast but I need a vacation bro
I took me a ride down south
I see the dog into bigger and better thing
Yall know what I'm talkin bout
The game is to be sold, not to be told
I'm a No Limit soldier and I'm off parole
Nigga, let's put the pieces to the puzzle
Now, every nigga that you hate would hate your cousin or your brother
Nigga, let's keep it real
Keep your eyes on your enemies cause some niggas kill
And the bitches, they'll break ya
Keep your dick in your pants nigga, cause they'll play ya
Keep your dogs in the house
Trill niggas from the street (woof woof) know what I'm talkin bout
Never bite the hand that feeds you
Cause you never know when your dog might need you
Watcha goin do when we come for you
If you a dog you better not run (Uhhhhh!)
Watcha goin do when we come for you
If you a dog you better not run (Uhhhhh!)
Watcha goin do when we come for you
If you a dog you better not run (Uhhhhh!)
Watcha goin do when we come for you
If you a dog you better not run (Uhhhhh!)
Went from halves to wholes, from wood to marble floors
Fuckin with hoodrats to top notch hoes
In my Rolls with the sunroof top
I told you hoes that Snoop Dogg won't stop
Tick tock, we got shit locked (say what)
Goddamn it feel good to be sittin on top
So let's toast to the gin and juice and champaigne
Welcome to my world and Snoop is the name
Nigga, and pass me the green sticky
We only fuckin with the real nigga, you aint gotta lie to kick it
Cause we aint picky if you lick it
Or stick it, girl is you down with this quicky
I gotta show to do in Europe and one in Japan
So when you see me on stage Snoop Dogg is the name
Nigga, yeah, that's real, huh
Whatch yall gonna do when we come for you
Watcha goin do when we come for you
If you a dog you better not run (Uhhhhh!)
Watcha goin do when we come for you
If you a dog you better not run (Uhhhhh!)
Watcha goin do when we come for you
If you a dog you better not run (Uhhhhh!)
Watcha goin do when we come for you
If you a dog you better not run (Uhhhhh!)
In Snoop Dogg's song "Whatcha Gon Do?", the rapper addresses a number of themes including loyalty, the consequences of betrayal, the importance of staying true to oneself, and the challenges of success. In the first verse, Snoop refers to the dog catcher, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for those trying to bring him down or harm his reputation. He follows this with the catchy chorus of "Watcha gon do when we come for you?", suggesting that those who are not ready to face the consequences of their actions should be careful.
Snoop then talks about his life, his aspirations, and what he has had to do to get where he is. He expresses his desire to break free from poverty and live a more luxurious life. However, he also acknowledges that the game is not to be told but sold, indicating that some things should remain private. He advises listeners to stay away from people who bring them down or are troublemakers, and to keep their eyes on their enemies. Snoop also touches on the subject of love and sex, encouraging listeners to be careful who they trust and to avoid being played.
Overall, "Whatcha Gon Do?" is a cautionary tale about the hazards of fame and fortune, and the importance of staying true to oneself and being aware of those who might bring harm.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo Snoop nigga.
Snoop is addressing someone he knows.
What's happenin?
Snoop is asking what is going on.
I think I just seen the dog catcher around.
Snoop believes he saw someone who catches dogs.
Nigga what?
Snoop is asking for clarification on what was just said.
Watcha goin do when we come for you
If you a dog you better not run (Uhhhhh!)
Watcha goin do when we come for you
If you a dog you better not run (Uhhhhh!)
Snoop is warning people who are 'dogs' that they should not try to escape when he and his group come after them.
See I'm tired of being broke, I like to smoke
I love the west coast but I need a vacation bro
I took me a ride down south
I see the dog into bigger and better thing
Yall know what I'm talkin bout
The game is to be sold, not to be told
I'm a No Limit soldier and I'm off parole
Nigga, let's put the pieces to the puzzle
Now, every nigga that you hate would hate your cousin or your brother
Nigga, let's keep it real
Keep your eyes on your enemies cause some niggas kill
And the bitches, they'll break ya
Keep your dick in your pants nigga, cause they'll play ya
Keep your dogs in the house
Trill niggas from the street (woof woof) know what I'm talkin bout
Never bite the hand that feeds you
Cause you never know when your dog might need you
Snoop is talking about his past and his experiences. He believes it is important to focus on making money and not telling others how to make it. He also believes it is important to be aware of rival groups and not to trust everyone, especially women. He is telling his listeners to keep their friends close and their enemies closer, as someone you don't expect to could end up helping you in the future.
Went from halves to wholes, from wood to marble floors
Fuckin with hoodrats to top notch hoes
In my Rolls with the sunroof top
I told you hoes that Snoop Dogg won't stop
Tick tock, we got shit locked (say what)
Goddamn it feel good to be sittin on top
So let's toast to the gin and juice and champaigne
Welcome to my world and Snoop is the name
Nigga, and pass me the green sticky
We only fuckin with the real nigga, you aint gotta lie to kick it
Cause we aint picky if you lick it
Or stick it, girl is you down with this quicky
I gotta show to do in Europe and one in Japan
So when you see me on stage Snoop Dogg is the name
Nigga, yeah, that's real, huh
Whatch yall gonna do when we come for you
Snoop is celebrating his success and how far he has come in life. He is indulging in luxury items and experiences. He is telling his listeners to only associate with real people and to not lie to impress others. He is asking if women are okay with a quick sexual encounter. He is informing his listeners that he has shows in Europe and Asia, and reminding them of his name and fame. He is repeating the warning from the start of the song.
Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, PERCY MILLER
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@christophecarmona8559
One of the best song fom the album, G.Funk at its finest!
@infamousmobbdeep1
Good old days
@zukkmix
Run, Uuuuuuuugggggggghhhhhhhhh
@lindahawkins6249
I Love Snoop Dogg and Master P ππππ€πππβ€π€πβ€
@MistressJana90
I used to listen to this shit walking to work and at workouts. Only the best beats I can still workout to.
ETA (album summary analysis) - all the money is in sales and he's at the top of his game, beg to argue.
@ironmike5754
Me too !!
Dopeβ€
@devontate2826
I'm a keep it π― if you listen to this
This underrated have you respect music for so much. Real rap. Facts. Snoop dogg got no limit records underrated.
@granadam50
2019!
@amandaskelton2734
U right.if u a dogg u betta not run!
@aminudanmusa2265
Mr no Limit Soldier