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Snoop Doggy Dogg

From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Artist

Snoop Doggy Dogg · Snoop Dogg, born Calvin Broadus in 1971, comes from Long Beach, California. He broke through in 1992 via his collaboration with Dr. Dre, first on the single Deep Cover and then on the album The Chronic, with Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang. His debut album Doggystyle from 1993 was produced by Dr. Dre and entered at the top of the Billboard 200 in its first week. It yielded the hits What's My Name? and Gin and Juice. His second album, Tha Doggfather from 1996, also debuted at number one.

Music and breakthrough

After leaving Death Row Records he signed with Master P's label No Limit and released Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told and No Limit Top Dogg, among others. In 2004 he had his first number one on the Hot 100 with Drop It Like It's Hot, together with Pharrell. Later, as Snoop Lion, he recorded a reggae album, Reincarnated from 2013, and in 2018 the gospel album Bible of Love. In 2022 he bought Death Row Records and took part in the Super Bowl show.

Influence

Snoop is known for his laid-back, melodic rap style. He helped shape G-funk and the gangsta rap of the western United States, with heavy bass lines and soulful samples. He raps about drugs and violence in a relaxed tone. He is regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time. In School of Rock, Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang and Still D.R.E. belong to the story of West Coast hip hop.

Listening

Listening tip. Listen to Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang. Notice the laid-back, leaning-back way of rapping and the heavy bass line and the high synthesizer beneath it.

Discography

Studio albums

In School of Rock

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Categories: ArtistsG-funk