Snoop Dogg, a rapper, producer, and entrepreneur, emerged from the West Coast rap scene in the early 1990s with his debut album "Doggystyle”. He may be surrounded by a pungent cloud of weed but that’s one reason we like him! Known for his laid-back flow and distinctive voice, Snoop has remained a prominent figure in hip-hop, releasing hits like "Gin and Juice" and "Drop It Like It's Hot”. Beyond music, he has expanded into acting, television, and business ventures, solidifying his status as a cultural icon.
1992:
Featured on Dr. Dre’s debut solo single, "Deep Cover” and on Dre's debut solo album, "The Chronic."
1993:
Released his debut album "Doggystyle” which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and became certified quadruple platinum.
1996:
Released "Tha Doggfather" following Dr. Dre's departure from Death Row Records. It debuted at number one but did not achieve the same success as "Doggystyle."
1998-2000:
Label Change - Left Death Row Records and signed with No Limit Records, releasing albums "Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told" (1998), "No Limit Top Dogg" (1999), and "Tha Last Meal" (2000).
2002:
Released "Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss" featuring hits like "From tha Chuuuch to da Palace" and "Beautiful."
2004:
"Drop It Like It's Hot" - Released this hit single featuring Pharrell, which became his first number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
2006:
"Tha Blue Carpet Treatment" - Released this critically acclaimed album, featuring the hit single "That's That Shit" with R Kelly.
2009-2011:
TV Career - Starred in the reality TV series "Snoop Dogg's Father Hood."
2012:
Reincarnated - Announced his conversion to Rastafari and a new alias, Snoop Lion, under which he released a reggae album, "Reincarnated."
2015:
Bush - Released the album "Bush” produced by Pharrell Williams.
2018:
Gospel Album - Released a gospel album titled "Bible of Love."
2021:
Executive Role - Became executive creative and strategic consultant at Def Jam Recordings.
Snoop Dogg has been nominated for 17 Grammy Awards but has yet to win one, a disgrace. Come on Grammys – I nominate him for biggest spliff!
1. "Gin and Juice" (1994) - A standout track from his debut album "Doggystyle” known for its laid-back flow and party anthem status.
2. "Drop It Like It's Hot" (2004) - Featuring Pharrell, this song became Snoop's first number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
3. "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang" (1992) - A collaboration with Dr. Dre from the album "The Chronic” this song is a cornerstone of West Coast hip-hop.
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