After the popularity of gangsta rap waned in the late '90s, he proved himself to be a masterful chameleon in the hip-hop world, riding his pot-loving image in various directions that helped buoy his career into the 21st century.
Nicknamed Snoop by his mother because of his appearance, Calvin Broadus was raised in Long Beach, California, where he frequently ran into trouble with the law. Not long after his high school graduation, he was arrested for possession of cocaine, beginning a period of three years when he was often imprisoned.
He found escape from a life of crime through music. Snoop began recording homemade tapes with his friend Warren G , who happened to be the stepbrother of N. A 's Dr. Warren G gave a tape to Dre , who was considerably impressed with Snoop's style, and began collaborating with the rapper.
When Dre decided to make his tentative first stab at a solo career in with the theme song for the film Deep Cover, he had Snoop rap with him. Snoop rapped on The Chronic as much as Dre , and his drawled vocals were as important to the record's success as its P-Funk -inspired bass grooves. Dre 's singles "Nuthin' But a 'G' Thang" and "Dre Day," which prominently featured Snoop, became Top Ten pop crossover hits in the spring of , setting the stage for Snoop's much-anticipated debut album, Doggystyle.
While he was recording the album with Dre in August, Snoop was arrested in connection with the drive-by shooting death of Phillip Woldermarian. According to the charges, the rapper's bodyguard, McKinley Lee, shot Woldermarian as Snoop drove the vehicle; the rapper claimed it was self-defense, alleging that the victim was stalking Snoop.
After many delays, Doggystyle was finally released on Death Row in November of , and it became the first debut album to enter the charts at number one.
During an English tour in the spring of , tabloids and a Tory minister pleaded for the government to kick the rapper out of the country, largely based on his arrest. Snoop exploited his impending trial by shooting a short film based on the Doggystyle song "Murder Was the Case" and releasing an accompanying soundtrack, which debuted at number one in By that time, Doggystyle had gone quadruple platinum. After a humiliating command performance at The Kennedy Center, the Barden Bellas enter an international competition that no American group has ever won in order to regain their status and right to perform.
The Culture High Scours the deep-seated roots of this morally induced …. Scours the deep-seated roots of this morally induced Marijuana campaign and reveal the fascinating path it has taken to get to where it is today. Best Song Nominated for " Wiggle ".
World Music Award. The album was released on December 10, by Stones Throw Records and is Snoop's first project with a single producer since his landmark debut album, Doggystyle. Turbo After a freak accident infuses him with the power of super …. After a freak accident infuses him with the power of super-speed, Turbo kicks into overdrive and embarks on an extraordinary journey to achieve the seemingly impossible: competing in the world's fastest race, the Indianapolis With the help of his tricked-out streetwise snail crew, this ultimate underdog puts his heart and shell on the line to prove that no dream is too big, and no dreamer too small.
Reincarnated Reincarnated is the twelfth studio album by American recording …. Reincarnated is the twelfth studio album by American recording artist Snoop Dogg. It is his first and so far only release under his reggae persona Snoop Lion. The album is his departure from hip hop and his debut in the reggae genre. The album's production was handled mainly by Diplo and his group Major Lazer. Ballet dancer Jody Ashley Tisdale and ape researcher Dan have just become the proud parents of a bouncing baby boy when the spooky happenings in their home start causing problems in the workplace as well.
With a mischievous demon making their lives unbearable, the miserable couple plant cameras in every corner of their house, and recruit some supernatural experts to help evict the diabolical imp.. Best Reggae Album Nominated for " Reincarnated ". Hip-Hop artist Snoop Dogg changes his name to Snoop Lion, travels to Jamaica, immerses himself in Rastafarian culture, and produces his first reggae record.
A comedy that follows two high school students -- one overachiever struggling to write his valedictorian speech, the other a senior now going on his 15th year of school.
We the Party In Los Angeles, five high-school friends deal with romance, …. In Los Angeles, five high-school friends deal with romance, money, prom, college, sex, bullies, Facebook, fitting in, standing out, and finding themselves. Country Music Association Award. It was released on December 13, , by Atlantic Records. The album received positive reviews from music critics, who praised Snoop's and Khalifa's technical rapping abilities and production choices.
French Inhale. Doggumentary Doggumentary is the eleventh studio album by American …. Doggumentary is the eleventh studio album by American West Coast hip hop recording artist Snoop Dogg. It was released on March 29, with the record labels; Priority Records. People's Choice Award.
More Malice More Malice is the reissue of American recording artist …. All the songs from the album are on the re-release with five new tracks, four remixes, one song included on Malice n Wonderland and a movie, which stars Jamie Foxx, Xzibit, Denyce Lawton and DJ Quik, among others, which was simultaneously released with the album on March 23, Best Video Won award for " California Gurls ". Album of the Year Nominated for " Teenage Dream ".
Best Video Nominated for " California Gurls ". Best Song Nominated for " California Gurls ". Malice n Wonderland Malice n Wonderland is the tenth studio album by American …. Four tracks were produced by Dr.
The track "Doggystyle" had been intended as the title track for Snoop's first album, Doggystyle, in , but was left off the album. The track has one of Dre's and Snoop's heroes, the funk legend George Clinton. Tracks 16 to 18 are exclusive tracks for the second CD release. Falling Up A nursing student Cross forced to quit school for family reasons …. A nursing student Cross forced to quit school for family reasons winds up taking a job as a doorman in an elite apartment building in New York City, where he sparks to one of his residents Roemer.
Ego Trippin' Ego Trippin' is the ninth studio album by American rapper …. Ego Trippin' is the ninth studio album by American rapper Snoop Dogg. The album debuted at number 3 on the US Billboard , selling , copies in its first week.
Upon its release, the album received generally positive reviews from music critics. Best Video Nominated for " Sensual Seduction ". Best Video Nominated for " Sexual Eruption ". The series debuted on December 9, in the United States on E! Legend of Hip Hop, Vol. The Big Squeeze is a compilation album by Snoop Dogg. It will be followed by a "Making of Snoop Dogg produces most of the songs. As a compilation, it scored the third position on the related chart.
Arthur and the Invisibles Ten-year-old boy named …. Ten-year-old boy named Arthur has a lot on his plate: a real estate developer is about to snap up his grandma's home--and there's no way Arthur's going to hang around for his parents or grandparents to sort out the problem. Maybe the solution lies in his grandpa's secret treasure, which is hidden somewhere on the "other side" in the land of the Minimoys. The creatures that inhabit this world are just a tenth of an inch tall and live in perfect harmony with their environment.
Arthur ventures into the world of the Minimoys, where he meets Princess Selenia and her brother Betameche. Together they set off to look for the treasure that will save his grandma. Think About It. Recording sessions took place from November to September in several recording studios and artists such as Dr.
Porter appear on the album, among others. Hood of Horror A hip hop horror anthology of three tales of terror told by the …. A hip hop horror anthology of three tales of terror told by the Hound of Hell that revolve around the residents of an inner-city neighborhood whose actions determine where they will go in the afterlife. Best Dance Video Won award for " Buttons ". Echo Award. Best Choreography Nominated for " Buttons ". Best Dance Video Nominated for " Buttons ".
Bigg Snoop Dogg Presents Welcome t… Bigg Snoop Dogg …. Welcome to tha Chuuch: Da Album is a various artists compilation, executive produced by Snoop Dogg. It contains mostly singles, charted and well-known songs from his early albums released by No Limit and Priority Records. Pharrell produced the whole thing, and his current style—all disco hi-hats and post-Robin Thicke lounge funk—suits Snoop perfectly.
Snoop was in the midst of a serious career renaissance when The Blue Carpet Treatment dropped, and this album really drove home that the difference between good Snoop albums and not-as-good Snoop albums is the cast of characters surrounding him.
Though Snoop proved he could stay in the hip-hop conversation by the turn of the century, it was still doubtful that he could be as transcendent an artist as he was in the beginning. Dre, who is nowhere to be found. Dre, who crafted every beat on the album, suppressed the beef-ready hardcore of The Chronic and cranked up the rubber band bass and lollipop keyboards.
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