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 4ร 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 โ 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"โthat 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 โ 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.
Winter Wonderland / Here Comes Santa Claus
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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In the lane, snow is glistening
A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight
Walking in a winter wonderland
Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus
Right down Santa Claus Lane
Vixen, Blitzen, all his reindeer
Gone away is the bluebird
Here to stay is a new bird
He sings a love song
As we go along
Walking in a winter wonderland
In the meadow we can build a snowman
Will pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say: Are you married?
We'll say: No man
But you can do the job
When you're in town
Later on, we'll conspire(Here comes Santa Claus)
As we dream by the fire(Here comes Santa Claus)
To face unafraid
The plans that we've made
Walking in a winter wonderland
In the meadow we can build a snowman (Bells are ringing, children singing)
Will pretend that he is Parson Brown (All is merry and bright)
We'll have lots of fun with Mr. Snowman (Hang your stockings and say your prayers)
Until the other kiddies knock him down('Cause Santa Claus comes tonight)
When it snows, ain't it thrilling (Here comes Santa Claus)
Though your nose gets a chilling(Here comes Santa Claus)
We'll frolic and play the Eskimo way (Here comes Santa Claus)
Walking in a winter wonderland ('Cause Santa Claus comes tonight)
When it snows, ain't it thrilling (Here comes Santa Claus)
Though your nose gets a chilling (Here comes Santa Claus)
We'll frolic and play the Eskimo way (Here comes Santa Claus)
Walking in a winter wonderland ('Cause Santa Claus comes tonight)
Once upon a time in the LBC
Santa came up missing, he was sitting by a tree
His reindeers were near but their leader wouldn't lead
So I took the lead, now as we proceed
This ain't for no mistletoe, but you need to listen, yo
Just in case you didn't know, I call this my Christmas flow
I can take you higher, higher, chestnuts roast on an open fire
Gone away, think that's what the, what the song say
Gone away is the bluebird (Here comes Santa Claus)
Here to stay is a new bird(Here comes Santa Claus)
He sings a love song
We go along (Here comes Santa Claus)
Walking in a winter wonderland('Cause Santa Claus comes tonight)
A beautiful sight, what we're happy tonight(Here comes Santa Claus)
Walking in a winter wonderland('Cause Santa Claus comes tonight)
Walking in a winter wonderland('Cause Santa Claus comes tonight)
Ho, ho, ho
The lyrics to Snoop Dogg and Anna Kendrick's Winter Wonderland/Here Comes Santa Claus mashup is a delightful ode to the beauty and wonder of winter and the excitement of the upcoming Christmas season. The song starts by describing a picturesque winter scene where sleigh bells ring and snow glistens in the lane, creating a perfect setting for a walk in a winter wonderland. As the song progresses, Santa Claus makes his appearance, making his way down Santa Claus Lane with all his reindeer. The new bird that has replaced the bluebird sings a love song as everyone walks in a winter wonderland.
In the meadow, they build a snowman and pretend he is Parson Brown, jokingly answering his question about marriage. The rest of the song is all about how they will face Christmas with their plans and dreams as they walk in a winter wonderland. They also mention frolicking and playing the Eskimo way, adding a playful tone to the song.
The last part of the song, however, takes a different turn, weaving in a personal touch from Snoop Dogg. He starts rapping about his own experience of saving Santa Claus in the LBC (Long Beach, California) when he went missing. Snoop took the lead, and as they proceed with their Christmas flow, they sing about the disappearance of the bluebird and the arrival of the new bird.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?
Can you hear the sound of the bells on the sleigh?
In the lane, snow is glistening
The snow on the road is shiny and beautiful.
A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight
The winter scenery is stunning and it's making us happy.
Walking in a winter wonderland
We are strolling outside and enjoying the beautiful winter ambiance.
Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus
Santa Claus is approaching us, we can see him!
Right down Santa Claus Lane
His route takes him down Santa Claus Lane.
Vixen, Blitzen, all his reindeer
All of Santa's reindeer (including Vixen and Blitzen) are moving him along.
Pulling on the reins
They're using the reins to lead Santa and make sure he reaches his destination.
Gone away is the bluebird
The bluebird is no longer here.
Here to stay is a new bird
A new bird is here to stay.
He sings a love song
The new bird is singing a romantic melody.
As we go along
We're walking together and listening to the bird's song.
In the meadow we can build a snowman
We can construct a snowman in the meadow.
Will pretend that he is Parson Brown
We'll pretend our snowman is a minister named Parson Brown.
He'll say: Are you married?
The snowman minister will ask us if we're married.
We'll say: No man
We'll answer his question with a playful no.
But you can do the job
We'll tell him he's capable of marrying us.
When you're in town
We'll let him know that when he's around next time.
Later on, we'll conspire
We'll scheme together in secret.
As we dream by the fire
We'll be dreaming by the fireplace.
To face unafraid
We'll be fearless in approaching.
The plans that we've made
The strategies we've devised together.
We'll have lots of fun with Mr. Snowman
We'll be thrilled to spend time with the man we made of snow.
Until the other kiddies knock him down
We'll keep him as long as we can, but other children will eventually destroy him.
When it snows, ain't it thrilling
The snow is exciting when it falls.
Though your nose gets a chilling
Even though we might feel cold, we are having fun.
We'll frolic and play the Eskimo way
We'll have fun outdoors despite the cold weather, as Eskimos do.
Once upon a time in the LBC
Once upon a time, in the Long Beach city...
Santa came up missing, he was sitting by a tree
Santa was missing and he was found sitting by a tree.
His reindeers were near but their leader wouldn't lead
His reindeer were close by, but the lead reindeer wasn't taking charge.
So I took the lead, now as we proceed
I stepped up and became the leader.
This ain't for no mistletoe, but you need to listen, yo
This song isn't about romance, but it has a message you should hear.
Just in case you didn't know, I call this my Christmas flow
In case you didn't realize, this is my Christmas rap.
I can take you higher, higher, chestnuts roast on an open fire
I can elevate you with my lyrics, have some roasted chestnuts on an open fire.
Walking in a winter wonderland
We're still moving forward and appreciating the beauty of winter in this wonderland.
Ho, ho, ho
The jolly laughter of Santa Claus himself.
Lyrics ยฉ O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GENE AUTRY, OAKLEY HALDEMAN, FELIX BERNARD, RICHARD B. SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I saw this in theaters 3 times!
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Yo Snoop I need you in this song ๐ค
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Lmfao so when are you taking up those fight offers? You said you wanted the handsโฆ. ๐
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@@PhoenixGr what are you talking about?
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