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.
You Got What I Want
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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[Snoop Dogg]
We do break hoes
We don't fuck with fake hoes
Yeah, we make hoes
Strip down to they panty hose
Pimping Snoop ain't having it
Oh you like pussy, congratulations
I'm trying to get your ass in my congregations
I keep three hoes in my room at one time
Two nickels and the other's a dime
You wouldn't want to, keep a hood on her
When I'm dropping that motherfucking wood on her
Cause I perform, a G like Warren
A nigga getting paid off shooting porn
They call me the black folks President
Snoop Heffner mixed with a little bit of Doggy Flint
Banging this parliament, come get a bar with this
You would want to be a part of this, oh bitch ass nigga
Quit playing with the hoe, and let me borrow the bitch
[Chorus: Charlie Wilson]
You got what I want
Tell me if you want, just what I want
Cause I got, what you need
Baby if you need some, get it from me
Cause I got, what you want
I want you to want, just what I want
Just want, what I want
Ooh you got just what I want
[Goldie Loc]
Look mama make you hot like a corn to pop
And watch how fast you see a nigga boxers drop
I'm trying to work it fast, but I know you like it slow
You know I got to bust a nut and hurry up and go
You got something that I want right now
Hurry up and let me put the black spot on the cow
Make the pussy ball up like salt to a snail
And when I kill it big daddy, I want you to tell
Cause I don't give a damn when it come to freaking hoes
Call up forty hoes, and have a rolly peep show
And when you give me something, you gone want something back
This dick to your mouth, little mama like that
Fish cost too much, so I feed her sardines
Man I'm the motherfucking MVP of the team
Cold game how a nigga steady spitting this shit
make her mama jump back and say bitch is a pimp
[Chorus]
[Charlie Wilson]
Of course she love my nine
Bitch I got that antidote
Got a bigger dick that'll crack your spine
Then I'm gonna let it inside your throat
[Ludacris]
Tricked out, kicked out get her on gone
Ludacris on the motherfucking microphone
Hey, what's up I came to pimp
Fur hats and fur clothes, and a razor tim
Bitch, I got it made
Just pick one of my hoes, and I got it leid
You never heard as many bitches so fast and frequent
Can I get the ends, bitch delinquents
Run my bath water, cook my meals
And shut the fuck up, when I book the deals
And iron my draws, give me cuffs and creases
It's your nephew come to fuck your nieces
[Chorus: x2]
Gimme what I want
I got what you need
Gimme what I want
Yeah, yeah
The lyrics of "You Got What I Want" by Snoop Dogg Featuring Ludacris, Goldie Loc, and Uncle Charlie Wilson are quite explicit and focused on sexual content. The track mainly talks about the life of a pimp, boasting about their ability to attract women and make them do whatever they want. The opening line of the song sets the tone for the following verses that talk about pimping, sexual exploits, and the like.
Snoop Dogg raps about being a pimp who does not deal with fake women, and he likes to make women strip down to their pantyhose. He talks about keeping three women in his room at once and getting paid for shooting adult films. Goldie Loc continues in the same vein, glorifying prostitution and sexual exploitation. Ludacris's verse is also graphic, objectifying women and treating them as objects to be used.
The Chorus sung by Charlie Wilson reinforces the theme of the song, which is centered on buying and selling sexual favors or services. The chorus repeatedly states, "You got what I want, and I got what you need."
Overall, the song is a celebration of pimping and sexual pleasure, and it can be seen as a reflection of the misogyny prevalent in some portions of hip hop culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, this pimping stay open all night
Snoop Dogg is a pimp and his business is open all night
We do break hoes
Snoop Dogg and his crew exploit and dominate over women
We don't fuck with fake hoes
Snoop Dogg and his crew only deal with real, high-quality prostitutes
Yeah, we make hoes
Snoop Dogg and his crew turn women into prostitutes and control them
Strip down to they panty hose
Snoop Dogg demands that the women he exploits get naked except for their pantyhose
Pop your whip, now grab that bitch
Snoop Dogg is commanding someone to pick up a woman while driving a car
Pimping Snoop ain't having it
Snoop Dogg won't tolerate any disrespect to his pimping business
Oh you like pussy, congratulations
Snoop Dogg is sarcastically congratulating someone for liking sex with women
I'm trying to get your ass in my congregations
Snoop Dogg is trying to recruit someone to work for him
I keep three hoes in my room at one time
Snoop Dogg keeps three prostitutes in his room at all times
Two nickels and the other's a dime
Snoop Dogg is referring to different levels of attractiveness among his prostitutes
You wouldn't want to, keep a hood on her
Snoop Dogg is saying it's difficult to control one particular woman
When I'm dropping that motherfucking wood on her
Snoop Dogg is referring to having sex with a woman
Cause I perform, a G like Warren
Snoop Dogg is referring to Warren G's music and is saying he's a skilled performer just like him
A nigga getting paid off shooting porn
Snoop Dogg is getting paid to make pornographic movies
They call me the black folks President
Snoop Dogg is saying he's a powerful and influential figure, especially among African Americans
Snoop Heffner mixed with a little bit of Doggy Flint
Snoop Dogg is combining the names of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner and the cartoon character Fred Flintstone to describe himself
Banging this parliament, come get a bar with this
Snoop Dogg is saying his music is great and that he's inviting others to come listen to it with him
You would want to be a part of this, oh bitch ass nigga
Snoop Dogg is saying that everyone should want to be a part of his cool and exciting lifestyle, except someone he disrespects
Quit playing with the hoe, and let me borrow the bitch
Snoop Dogg is demanding that someone stop playing games with one of his prostitutes and let him use her
Of course she love my nine
Charlie Wilson is saying that women are attracted to his gun
Bitch I got that antidote
Charlie Wilson is saying that he has the solution to all of the women's problems
Got a bigger dick that'll crack your spine
Charlie Wilson is bragging about his large penis and its power
Then I'm gonna let it inside your throat
Charlie Wilson is threatening sexual violence against women
Tricked out, kicked out get her on gone
Ludacris is saying that he has a lot of women who he can quickly get rid of when he's done with them
Fur hats and fur clothes, and a razor tim
Ludacris is describing his flashy and expensive style that includes a razor wristwatch
Bitch, I got it made
Ludacris is boasting about his wealth and success
Just pick one of my hoes, and I got it leid
Ludacris is saying that he has so many prostitutes to choose from that he can always find a willing partner
You never heard as many bitches so fast and frequent
Ludacris is saying that he has sex with many women frequently and quickly
Can I get the ends, bitch delinquents
Ludacris is asking for payment from his prostitutes
Run my bath water, cook my meals
Ludacris is saying that his prostitutes should serve him by doing household chores for him
And shut the fuck up, when I book the deals
Ludacris is demanding that his prostitutes stay quiet when he's conducting business
And iron my draws, give me cuffs and creases
Ludacris is saying that his prostitutes should iron his clothing for him
It's your nephew come to fuck your nieces
Ludacris is saying that he's a relative of the women he's exploiting and having sex with
Gimme what I want
Refrain that the men in the song saying they want sex, money, and power
I got what you need
Refrain that the men in the song are saying they have what women need, including money and a good time
Yeah, yeah
Refrain to express agreement with the previous lines
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER BRIAN BRIDGES, CALVIN BROADUS, DAVID DREW, KEIWAN DASHAWN SPILLMAN
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@jasonrodgers5533
I love the chorus and beat on this song... comes together beautifully
@DHATV1
Ludacris killed it!!!!
@TheAlphaSkitzo
i was dyin when i first heard this song. never laughed so hard in my life at that time...this track is epic
@nark0tixx2009
BANGER! One of my fave's from snoopy...ahead of his time on this one
@mermaidcandy
This is my favorite #SnoopDogg song ever.Β I just love it.Β The music, the energy, the puttin' the black spot on the cow...it just moves me.Β I can't help it.
@treyvonwilliams
+mermaidcandy my is downtown assstians
@gxbrxxl9626
1:03 It's crazy that Tyler mentions this song and this guy sounds A LOT like him
@KillaCan
thatβs so crazy
@realtalk2708
I remember when this album dropped... omg the good day's
@sperrotta91
Paid Tha Cost is Snoop's second best album and, whisper it, one of the best hip-hop albums of the early '00s. Ace productions and, as evidenced, great collabos.