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Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.,better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg,is an American rapper,record producer,and actor. Rooted in West Coast hip-hop,he is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time. Known for his signature drawled lyrics—which often use melodic rhyming,repetition,word play,laconic phrases,syncopation—and alliteration,his music often addresses the lifestyle and culture of the West Coast and social issues such as gun violence and stability for the youth. His initial fame dates back to 1992 following his guest appearance on Dr. Dre's debut solo single,"Deep Cover",and later on Dre's debut album,The Chronic that same year. Broadus has since sold over 23 million albums in the United States,and 35 million albums worldwide. His accolades include an American Music Award,a Primetime Emmy Award,and 17 Grammy Award nominations.
Doggystyle is the debut studio album by American rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg. It was released on November 23,1993,by Death Row and Interscope Records. The album was recorded and produced following the D-O Double G's appearances on Dr. Dre's debut solo album The Chronic (1992),to which Snoop contributed significantly. The West Coast style in hip-hop that he developed from Dre's first album continued on Doggystyle. Critics have praised Snoop Dogg for the lyrical "realism" that he delivers on the album and for his distinctive vocal flow.
Death Row Records is an American record label that was founded in 1991 by The D.O.C.,Dr. Dre,Suge Knight,and Dick Griffey. The label became a sensation by releasing multi-platinum hip-hop albums by West Coast-based artists such as Dr. Dre,Snoop Dogg (Doggystyle) and 2Pac during the 1990s. At its peak,Death Row was making over US $150 million a year.
Dogg Food is the debut studio album by American hip hop duo Tha Dogg Pound,released on October 31,1995,by Death Row Records,Interscope Records and Priority Records. The album features guest appearances from Snoop Dogg,Nate Dogg,Michel'le,The Lady of Rage,Tray Deee,and Mr. Malik. Two singles were released from the album:"Let's Play House" and "New York,New York".
Murder Was the Case is a 1994 short film and soundtrack album starring and performed by Snoop Doggy Dogg. The 18 minute film was directed by Dr. Dre and Fab Five Freddy and chronicles the fictional death of Snoop Dogg and his resurrection after making a deal with the Devil. The film's title comes from Snoop's song of the same name from his debut album,Doggystyle,which had been released a year earlier.
Tracy Lynn Curry,better known by his stage name the D.O.C.,is an American rapper,songwriter,and record producer from Dallas,Texas. Along with his solo career,he was a member of the Southern hip hop group Fila Fresh Crew,and later co-wrote for and collaborated with the gangsta rap group N.W.A and Eazy-E. He has also worked with record producer Dr. Dre,co-writing his solo debut album,while Dre produced Curry's debut studio album,No One Can Do It Better (1989),which was released by Eazy-E's Ruthless Records in a joint venture with Atlantic Records. With Dr. Dre and record executives Suge Knight and Dick Griffey,Curry co-founded Death Row Records in 1991,which has signed artists including Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg.
Tha Doggfather is the second studio album by American rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg. It was released on November 12,1996,by Death Row and Interscope Records. After the success of his debut album Doggystyle (1993),Snoop was arrested and charged with murder and in 1995,spent time preparing for the case that went to trial. On February 20,1996,he was cleared of all charges and began working on his second album without Dr. Dre providing work as a record producer. This was Snoop's final album on Death Row until 2022,when he acquired the rights to the Death Row trademarks from MNRK Music Group,releasing BODR the same year. This would also be his last album under the moniker Snoop Doggy Dogg before it was shortened to Snoop Dogg. Recording sessions took place from February 1996 to October 1996,with Suge Knight as the executive producer on the album,alongside the additional production from several record producers such as DJ Pooh,Daz Dillinger,Soopafly and L.T. Hutton;as well as guest appearances from Charlie Wilson,Kurupt,Tray Dee and Warren G,among others.
No Limit Top Dogg is the fourth studio album by American rapper Snoop Dogg. It was released May 11,1999,by No Limit and Priority Records. Following the mixed reception of his previous album,Snoop began to work again with Dr. Dre and returned to the west coast sound of his earlier career while on Death Row Records. The album was generally met with positive reception with many critics citing it as a return to form and his best album since Doggystyle (1993). Many praised the production work for the album with the tracks made by Dr. Dre being highlighted as well as Snoop's delivery while criticism was mainly aimed at the length of the album,the No Limit features,and the lack of new lyrical content. The Source placed the album on their list of the "Top 10 Best Albums of the Year" for 1999.
"Drop It Like It's Hot" is a song by American rapper Snoop Dogg,featuring American singer,rapper and musician Pharrell Williams. It was released on September 27,2004,as the lead single from Snoop Dogg's seventh studio album,R&G:The Masterpiece (2004). The song was produced by Williams alongside Chad Hugo as the Neptunes. It is regarded as an iconic song,with Snoop performing the chorus and the second and third verses while Pharrell performs the first verse.
Da Game Is to Be Sold,Not to Be Told is the third studio album by American rapper Snoop Dogg. It was released on August 4,1998,by No Limit Records and Priority Records. It is his first album following his departure from Death Row Records in January 1998. It is the first Snoop Dogg album to have notable affiliates such as Dr. Dre,Nate Dogg,Warren G and others absent. It was also his first album to be released under a slight change to his stage name "Snoop Dogg" for contractual reasons.
Dead Man Walkin is a compilation album released by Death Row Records on October 31,2000,composed of archived Snoop Dogg recordings. The album was not authorized by Snoop Dogg,nor recognized on the discography on his website. Snoop Dogg was an artist on Death Row from 1991 to 1998,when he left the label following labelmate Dr. Dre's departure and the death of 2Pac. The split between Snoop Dogg and Death Row head Suge Knight was less than amicable,and the title of this release was an unfriendly warning from Knight to Snoop Dogg,who had spoken out against the imposing Knight in several interviews and on record as well. Despite Dead Man Walkin not being authorized by Snoop Dogg,he now owns the rights to the album due to his acquisition of Death Row Records in 2022.
Christmas on Death Row is a Christmas compilation album by Death Row Records and Interscope Records on December 3,1996. The album,Death Row's only Christmas-themed release,was made as a form of charity to the community.
Tupac:Live at the House of Blues is a live album and the final concert by American rapper 2Pac. The performance was recorded at the House of Blues,Sunset Strip,West Hollywood,California,on July 4,1996 and released on both CD and DVD on September 5,2005.
Jamarr Antonio Stamps,better known by his stage name Bad Azz,was an American rapper and member of hip-hop collective D.P.G.C.
Ricardo Emmanuel Brown,better known by his stage name Kurupt,is an American rapper and record producer. Born and raised in Philadelphia,he formed Tha Dogg Pound in 1992 along with Daz Dillinger;the rap duo has released eight albums. He also formed the hip hop group The Hrsmn in 1996,with whom he has released two albums. His debut solo album,Kuruption! (1998) was released by A&M Records and peaked at number eight on the Billboard 200.
Dillinger &Young Gotti is the second studio album by American hip hop group Tha Dogg Pound. It was released independently on May 1,2001,through D.P.G. Recordz. Production was handled by member Daz Dillinger,who also served as executive producer,Mike Dean and Blaqthoven. It features guest appearances from Beanie Sigel,RBX,Roscoe,Slip Capone and Xzibit.
"Ghetto" is a song by American recording artist Kelly Rowland,featuring vocals by rapper Snoop Dogg. It was written by Durrell "Tank" Babbs,Calvin Broadus,Lonny Bereal and Rowland,and produced by the former for Rowland's second solo album Ms. Kelly (2007). A mid-paced R&B ballad which was originally recorded for her shelved My Story album,"Ghetto" is influenced by the Crunk&B subgenre. Its instrumentation consists essentially of synthesizers and a drum machine rhythm and lyrically,finds Rowland,as the protagonist,singing sensually in her whistle register about becoming attracted to dangerous men.
"The Streets" is a song by American rapper WC,released as the first single from his second studio album Ghetto Heisman (2002). The song features guest appearances from fellow rappers Snoop Dogg and Nate Dogg,and is produced by record producer Scott Storch,who helped write the song alongside the three rappers.
Doggumentary is the eleventh studio album by American West Coast hip hop recording artist Snoop Dogg. It was released on March 29,2011 on the Priority Records record label. The album was produced by Battlecat,The Cataracs,Gorillaz,David Banner,THX,DJ Khalil,Fredwreck,Jake One,David Guetta,Mike Dean,Jeff Bhasker,Lex Luger,Meech Wells,Mr. Porter,Rick Rock,Rick Rude,Scoop DeVille,Scott Storch,Warryn Campbell,Kanye West,DJ Reflex,among others.
"Pimp Slapp'd" is a diss song by American West Coast hip hop recording artist Snoop Dogg,taken from his sixth studio album,Paid tha Cost to Be da Bo$$ (2002).
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