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Auburn, Washington
Auburn is a city in King County and additionally Pierce County, Washington, United States; with the majority of spatial land area within King County. The population was 40,314 at the 2000 census; the State of Washington Office of Financial Management estimates the City of Auburn's population to be 63,544 as of July 1, 2009. The population increased dramatically resulting from the recent annexations of the West Hill, and Lea Hill, Washington communities directly east and west of the city.
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Burbank, California
Burbank is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The estimated population in 2007 was 107,921.
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California
California (pronounced ) is the most populous state in the United States and the third-largest by land area, after Alaska and Texas. California is also the most populous sub-national entity in North America. It's on the U.S. West Coast, bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west and by the states of Oregon to the north, Nevada to the east, Arizona to the southeast, Baja California, Mexico, to the south. Its 5 largest cities are Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, and Long Beach, with Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Jose each having at least 1 million residents. Like many populous states, California's capital, Sacramento is smaller than the state's largest city, Los Angeles. The state is home to the nation's 2nd- and 6th-largest census statistical areas and 8 of the nation's 50 most populous cities. California has a varied climate and geography and a multi-cultural population.
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Cardiff
Cardiff (, {{lang-cy|) is the capital, largest city and most populous county of Wales. The city is Wales' chief commercial centre, the base for most national cultural and sporting institutions, the Welsh national media, and the seat of the National Assembly for Wales. According to recent estimates, the population of the unitary authority area is 324,800, while the wider metropolitan area has a population of nearly 1.1 million, more than a third of the total Welsh population. Cardiff is a significant tourism centre and the most popular visitor destination in Wales with 14.6 million visitors in 2009.
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Columbia, Maryland
Columbia is a planned community that consists of ten self-contained villages, located in Howard County, Maryland, United States. Columbia is a suburb of Baltimore and Washington, D.C. It began with the idea that a city could enhance its residents' quality of life. Creator and developer James W. Rouse saw the new community in terms of human values, not just in terms of economics and engineering. Opened in 1967, Columbia was designed to not only eliminate the inconveniences of then-current subdivision design, but also eliminate racial, religious, and income segregation.
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Coronation Street
Coronation Street is a British prime-time soap opera set in Weatherfield, a fictional area of Salford, England. Created by Tony Warren, who initially named the show Florizel Street, Coronation Street is the longest running and most watched British soap opera. It was first broadcast on 9 December 1960 by Granada Television and has been shown in all regions of ITV almost throughout its existence. Since first being aired it has been one of the most financially lucrative programmes on commercial television, underpinning the success of its broadcaster ITV, and in 2010 became the world's longest-running TV soap opera.
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Glasgow
Glasgow ( (); (pronounced )) is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands. A person from Glasgow is known as a Glaswegian, which is also the name of the local dialect.
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Hawaii
: For geographic details see Geography and environment or Hawaiian Islands.
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Home Office
The Home Office is the United Kingdom government department responsible for immigration control, security and order. As such it is responsible for the police, United Kingdom Borders Agency and MI5. It is also in charge of government policy on security-related issues such as drugs, counter-terrorism and ID cards. It was formerly responsible for the Prison Service and Probation Service, but these are now under a newly created Ministry of Justice.
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Johannesburg
Johannesburg (, ) also known as Jozi, '''Jo'burg or eGoli''', is the largest city in South Africa. Johannesburg is the provincial capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa, having the largest economy of any metropolitan region in Sub-Saharan Africa.. The city is one of the 40 largest metropolitan areas in the world, and is also the world's largest city not situated on a river, lake, or coastline.
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Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts () is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. Most of its population of 6.6 million lives in the Boston metropolitan area. The eastern half of the state consists of urban, suburban, and rural areas, while Western Massachusetts is mostly rural. Massachusetts is the most populous of the six New England states and ranks third among U.S. states in GDP per capita.
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McComb, Mississippi
McComb is a city in Pike County, Mississippi, United States, about 80 miles south of Jackson, just off the I-55. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 13,337, an increase of about a thousand people since the 1980 census of 12,331. It is the principal city of the McComb, Mississippi, Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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South Carolina
South Carolina () is a state in the United States that borders Georgia to the south and North Carolina to the north. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence from the British Crown during the American Revolution. The colony was originally named by British King Charles II in honor of his father Charles I of England, as Carolus is Latin for Charles. South Carolina was the first state to vote to secede from the Union and was the founding state of the Confederate States of America. According to an estimate by the United States Census Bureau, the state's population in 2009 was 4,561,242 and ranked 24th among the U.S. states. South Carolina contains 46 counties and its capital is Columbia.
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South London
South London is the southern part of London, England. It is an imprecise description and the area it covers is defined differently for a range of purposes. Common to these definitions is that it includes all districts located south of the River Thames and is used in comparison with North London.
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Stockholm, Sweden
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United States
The United States of America (also referred to as the United States, the U.S., the USA, or America) is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district. The country is situated mostly in central North America, where its forty-eight contiguous states and Washington, D.C., the capital district, lie between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, bordered by Canada to the north and Mexico to the south. The state of Alaska is in the northwest of the continent, with Canada to the east and Russia to the west across the Bering Strait. The state of Hawaii is an archipelago in the mid-Pacific. The country also possesses several territories in the Caribbean and Pacific.
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Akon
Akon (born Aliaune Badara Akon Thiam), (), is a Senegalese-American R&B; singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, businessman, and philanthropist.
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AOL
AOL Inc. (), formerly known as America Online and logo typeset as "Aol.", is an American global Internet services and media company. AOL is headquartered at 770 Broadway in New York. Founded in 1983 as Control Video Corporation, it has franchised its services to companies in several nations around the world or set up international versions of its services.
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Ashley Massaro
Ashley Marie Massaro (born May 26, 1979) is an American model and inactive professional wrestler best known for her work with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and her appearance on . She first joined WWE after winning the Raw Diva Search 2005. After an initial rivalry with Vince's Devils, an alliance of female villains, Massaro became the valet for the WWE Tag Team Champions Paul London and Brian Kendrick. Her most high profile matches were a WWE Women's Championship match against Melina Perez at WrestleMania 23 and a Playboy Bunnymania Lumberjill match at WrestleMania XXIV. She left WWE in mid-2008.
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Bad Azz (rapper)
Bad Azz is a rapper and member of Tha Dogg Pound Gangsta Clique, also known as DPGC.
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Bo Buchanan
Beaufort Oglethorpe "Bo" Buchanan is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live.
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Brandy Norwood
Brandy Rayana Norwood (born February 11, 1979), known professionally as Brandy, is an American R&B; singer-songwriter, record producer, television entertainer, actress, and film producer. In 2009, she introduced her rap alter-ego '''Bran'Nu'''.
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C-Murder
Corey Miller (born March 9, 1971), better known by his stage name C-Murder, is an American rapper. C-Murder is the brother of both Master P and Silkk the Shocker. C-Murder has released eight albums altogether on three different labels, No Limit Records, TRU Records, and Asylum Records. His first platinum album was released in 1998 entitled, Life or Death. He is currently serving life imprisonment following his conviction for a second degree murder committed in 2002.
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Cal Worthington
Calvin Coolidge "Cal" Worthington (born November 27, 1920 in Shidler, Oklahoma) is a well-known car dealer throughout the West Coast of the United States. He is best known for his unique radio and television advertisements for the Worthington Dealership Group. He was usually joined by "his dog Spot", except that "Spot" was never a dog. Often, Spot was either a tiger, a seal, an elephant or a bear. Spot was officially retired in the mid 1980s, however he is mentioned in some commercials today.
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Choppa
Darwin Turner, better known by his stage name Choppa, is a New Orleans rapper formerly signed to Master P's No Limit Records. His most successful single was "Choppa Style", which was a typical example of bounce music and was released twice one recorded with Master P himself after inking with his label. He started his own record label Street Balla Records in 2003. In 2004 he was signed to Body Head Entertainment, the label on which he released his 2005 album Da Real Choppa and is also a member of Roy Jones Jr.'s hip hop group Body Head Bangerz. He appeared with Mike Jones and 5th Ward Weebie on the 2004 Dirty South compilation released by Swishahouse The Day Hell Broke Loose 2 AKA Major Without A Major Deal on the song "Throwed". In the song he specifically acknowledges "Body Head" and he also appeared at the end of the music video for "Still Tippin'" where a short segment of "Throwed" is shown. He is also the brother of fellow New Orleans rapper Baby Boy da Prince.
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Currensy
Shante Anthony Franklin better known by his stage name Curren$y, is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Daz Dillinger
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Denzel Washington
Denzel Hayes Washington, Jr. (born December 28, 1954) is an American actor, screenwriter, director and film producer. He has garnered much critical acclaim for his work in film since the 1990s, including for his portrayals of real-life figures, such as Steve Biko, Malcolm X, Rubin Carter, Melvin B. Tolson, Frank Lucas, and Herman Boone.
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DJ Pooh
:''Not to be confused with MC Pooh.
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Dr. Dre
Andre Romelle Young (born February 18, 1965), primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, and actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records, also having produced albums for and overseeing the careers of many rappers signed to those record labels, such as Snoop Dogg, Eminem and 50 Cent. As a producer he is credited as a key figure in the popularization of West Coast G-funk, a style of rap music characterized as synthesizer-based with slow, heavy beats.
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E-40
Earl Stevens (born November 15, 1967), better known by his stage name E-40, is an American rapper from Vallejo, California. It is assumed the stage name Earl carries, comes from (as made mention on his album "My Ghetto Report Card", on "they might be taping") E-40 stating "I got my name from drinking beer". He is also part of the Bay Area rap group The Click and the founder of Sick Wid It Records. His solo debut album, Federal, was released in 1992, and The Click's debut album "Down & Dirty" came out in 1992. E-40's 1995 solo album In a Major Way opened him up to a wider audience. He has released over ten albums, including those with his group The Click; he has also appeared on numerous movie soundtracks and has guest appearances on a host of other rap albums. Starting in 1998, he worked with rappers outside San Francisco and rose to even higher mainstream popularity in 2006 with his single "Tell Me When to Go" which was produced by Lil Jon.
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E-A-Ski
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Eminem
Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), better known by his stage name Eminem, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Eminem quickly gained popularity in 1999 with his major-label debut album, The Slim Shady LP, which won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. The following album, The Marshall Mathers LP, became the fastest-selling solo album in United States history. It brought Eminem increased popularity, including his own record label, Shady Records, and brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition.
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En Vogue
En Vogue is an American female R&B; vocal group from Oakland, California assembled by music producers Denzil Foster and Thomas McElroy.
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Fiend (rapper)
Ricky Jones, better known as Fiend is an American rapper and producer best known for his time spent with Master P's No Limit Records. Fiend was also briefly a member of DMX's label, Ruff Ryders Entertainment.
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Gap Band
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Gavin Newsom
Gavin Christopher Newsom (born October 10, 1967) is the mayor of San Francisco and as of 2010 is the Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor of California. He was elected mayor in 2003 succeeding Willie Brown and became San Francisco's youngest mayor in 100 years. Newsom was re-elected in 2007 with 72 percent of the vote.
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Goldie Loc
Keiwan Deshawn Spillman (born January 16, 1980 in Long Beach, California) better known by his stage name Goldie Loc is a rapper who was once a member of Tha Eastsidaz with Snoop Dogg and Tray Deee.
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Ice Cube
'''O'Shea Jackson (born June 15, 1969), better known by his stage name Ice Cube''', is an American rapper, actor, screenwriter, film director, and producer.
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Jerry Stiller
Gerald Isaac "Jerry" Stiller (born June 8, 1927) is an American comedian and actor.
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Jessica Mauboy
Jessica Hilda Mauboy (born 4 August 1989), is an Australian R&B; singer, songwriter and actress. Born in Darwin, Northern Territory, Mauboy auditioned for the fourth series of Australian Idol (2006) at the age of 16 to pursue a recording career, when she later became the runner-up of the season. Two weeks after Idol ended, she subsequently signed a recording contract with Sony Music Australia.
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Johnnie Cochran
Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. (October 2, 1937 March 29, 2005) was an American lawyer best known for his leadership role in the defense and criminal acquittal of O. J. Simpson for the alleged murder of his former wife Nicole Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman.
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Justin Timberlake
Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981) is an American pop musician and actor. He has won six Grammy Awards as well as two Emmy Awards. He achieved early fame when he appeared as a contestant on Star Search, and went on to star in the Disney Channel television series The New Mickey Mouse Club, where he met future bandmate JC Chasez. Timberlake became famous in the late 1990s as the lead singer of the boy band 'N Sync, whose launch was financed by Lou Pearlman.
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Kane & Abel (group)
Kane & Abel is a rap duo formed by twin brothers Daniel and David Garcia.
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Katy Perry
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Krazy (rapper)
Krazy, born Michael Wilson, is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. He released three independent albums, I Shed Tears for the World, My Krazy World, and Recognize Game, then signed with No Limit Records in 2000 and joined 504 Boyz for the group's debut album, Goodfellas. He appeared on Mr. Marcelo's Brick Livin' and on C-Murder's Trapped in Crime. His final album, Breather Life, was released on August 7, 2001 by No Limit subsidiary Soulja Army Records. The album reached #91 on the Top R&B;/Hip-Hop Albums and #31 on the Top Independent Albums charts.
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Krizz Kaliko
Samuel William Christopher Watson (born March 7 1974 in Kansas City, Missouri) better known by his stage name Krizz Kaliko, is an American rapper and singer. He is a long time collaborator with fellow hometown native, Tech N9ne, and is signed to the label that Tech co-owns, Strange Music.
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Kurupt
Ricardo Emmanuel Brown (born November 23, 1972), better known by his stage names Kurupt, also known as Kurupt Tha Kingpin, Kurupt Young Gotti or Young Gotstra is an American rapper and former Executive Vice President of Death Row Records. He is a member of the rap group Tha Dogg Pound, and is mostly known for his work with Death Row Records.
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Lady of Rage
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Lil Jon
Jonathan Mortimer Smith (born January 27, 1971), better known by his stage name Lil Jon, is a music producer, rapper and occasional disc jockey who was a member of the group Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz. He is often recognized for his hype shouts of "Yeah!", "What?", and "Okay!". Lil Jon formed the group in 1997, and the group released several albums between then and 2004.
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Lil Ric
Lil Ric is an American rapper from Richmond, California, formally of No Limit and Noo Trybe Records. He released his debut album, Deep N tha Game, in 1995 through No Limit, but left the label in 1995 just at it was beginning to take off. He later joined Noo Trybe and released 1998's ''It's Like Armageddon''. Lil Ric has worked with numerous other Californian rappers including Laroo, JT the Bigga Figga, Keak da Sneak and San Quinn.
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Lil' C-Style
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Lil' Half Dead
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Lil' Jon
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Lil' ½ Dead
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Louis Farrakhan
Louis Farrakhan (born Louis Eugene Walcott; May 11, 1933) is the National Representative of the Nation of Islam. He is an advocate for black interests and a critic of American society. Farrakhan has been both widely praised and criticized for his often controversial political views and rhetorical style. In 1996, he was awarded the Al-Gaddafi International Prize for Human Rights founded by Libya's de facto leader Muammar al-Gaddafi.
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Mac (rapper)
McKinley Phipps (born July 30, 1977 ), better know by his stage name Mac, is an American rapper from New Orleans' 3rd Ward, and would grow to be one of the most critically acclaimed on Master P's No Limit Records, both as a solo rapper and as a member of the 504 Boyz rap group.
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Maria Kanellis
Maria Louise Kanellis (born February 25, 1982), or simply Maria, is a singer-songwriter, model, and former professional wrestler, best known for her time with World Wrestling Entertainment. Kanellis's career began as a contestant on the reality show Outback Jack in 2004. In the same year, she placed fifth in the Raw Diva Search, but was later hired by WWE as a backstage interviewer. Kanellis began competing in the ring as a wrestler in 2005. She also posed for the April 2008 cover of Playboy magazine, which was incorporated into a storyline on Raw. She released her debut album Sevin Sins on April 13, 2010 on iTunes.
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Melina Perez
Melina Nava Perez (born March 9, 1979), better known simply as Melina, is an American professional wrestler currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) wrestling on its Raw brand.
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Mercedes (singer)
Raquel Miller (born 1978), better known by her stage name Mercedes, is a former American R&B; singer from Louisiana. She released one album entitled "Rear End" in 1999 on Master P's No Limit Records. The album, like most of No Limit's releases, featured other No Limit performing artists such as Mystikal, Mac, Mia X, Silkk the Shocker and Master P. After releasing the album, Mercedes reportedly retired from music business less than a year later to attend law school.
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Mia X
Mia Young (born in New Orleans), known by her stage name Mia X, was the first female rapper to sign to No Limit Records. From 1995 to 1998, Mia X released three albums for No Limit: Good Girl Gone Bad, Unlady Like and Mama Drama. Unlady Like was certified gold by the RIAA for sales exceeding 500,000 copies.
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Mo B. Dick
Ruhi Anubis Yazid, better known as Mo B. Dick is an American singer and producer who is a member of the production team The Medicine Men, formerly called Beats By the Pound, which produced most of No Limit Records releases from 1995 to 1999. He released his debut album, Gangsta Harmony, April 13, 1999 on Priority Records . In 1999 all the members except Carlos Stephens left the label to form Overdose Entertainment and became known as The Medicine Men . He later released a second album, Perverted XXXcursions (2009) Onher and iNher iNherTainment . Also has a third new album called Blacklight Matinee (2010) coming out real soon .
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Mr. Marcelo
Mr. Marcelo is an American rapper who was briefly signed to No Limit Records in 2000. Taking his name from New Orleans mobster, Carlos Marcello, Mr. Marcelo released his debut album, Brick Livin' through No Limit Records on July 25, 2000. Though it received good reviews, the album failed to make it very high on the charts, only making it to #172 on the Billboard 200 and #43 on the Top R&B;/Hip-Hop Albums. After leaving No Limit, Mr. Marcelo continued to release albums independently including 2001's Streetz Got Luv 4 Me. Despite the split, the album still had many of No Limit's top selling artists featured on it.
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Nate Dogg
Nathaniel Dwayne Hale (born August 19, 1969), better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, is an American musician.
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Neil Strauss
Neil Darrow Strauss (born October 13, 1973), also known by the pen names Style and Chris Powles, is an American and Kittitian author, journalist and ghostwriter. He is best known for his best-selling book , where he describes his experiences in the seduction community in an effort to become "a pick-up artist." He is a contributing editor at Rolling Stone and also writes regularly for The New York Times.
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Pharell
http://wn.com/Pharell -
Pharrell
http://wn.com/Pharrell -
QDT
QDT is a production supergroup, featuring DJ Quik, Snoop Dogg and Teddy Riley. QDT stands for Quik-Dogg-Teddy.
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R. Kelly
Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967), best known by the stage name R. Kelly, is an American R&B; singer, songwriter and record producer. Debuting in 1992 with the group Public Announcement, Kelly went solo in 1993 with the album 12 Play. He is known for a collection of hit singles including "Bump n' Grind", "I Believe I Can Fly", "Gotham City", "Ignition (Remix)", "If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time", "The World's Greatest", "I'm A Flirt", and the hip-hopera "Trapped in the Closet".
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Ray J
William Raymond Norwood Jr. (born January 17, 1981), better known by his stage name Ray J, is an American singer, record producer and actor.
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Ray Lewis
Ray Anthony Lewis (born May 15, 1975) is an American football linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). Since being drafted by the Ravens in 1996, he has been selected to eleven Pro Bowls and been named an Associated Press All-Pro nine times. He won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2000 and 2003; he was the sixth player to win the award multiple times. He was also the second linebacker to win the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Award and the first linebacker to win the award on the winning Super Bowl team.
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RBX
Eric Dwayne Collins, better known by his stage name RBX (standing for "Reality Born Unknown"), is a rapper and R&B; singer from Long Beach, California. Contrary to popular belief, Collins is not related to funk legend Bootsy Collins, although the two are close friends.
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Ricky Williams
Errick Lynne "Ricky" Williams, Jr. (born May 21, 1977 in San Diego, California) is an American football running back for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints fifth overall in the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Texas, where he was a two-time All-American (1997 and 1998) and won the 1998 Heisman Trophy as the most outstanding player in college football.
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Robert S. Woods
Robert Sosebee Woods (born March 13, 1948) is an American actor best known for playing Bo Buchanan on the ABC soap One Life to Live, a role for which he won a 1983 Daytime Emmy Award for Lead Actor.
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Romeo Miller
Percy Romeo Miller, Jr. (born August 19, 1989), better known by his stage name Romeo (previously '''Lil' Romeo'), is an American entertainer, actor, and basketball player. He is the son of entertainment mogul and entrepreneur Master P and nephew of C-Murder and Silkk the Shocker. He has so far released five studio albums and two compilation albums. His sixth album Get Low LP'' was released on March 3, 2009. He attended Beverly Hills High School in Beverly Hills, California. He was awarded a full athletic scholarship to play basketball at the University of Southern California.
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Ron Mercer
Ronald (Ron) Eugene Mercer (born May 18, 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee) is a former American basketball player at the University of Kentucky who also had a career in the National Basketball Association; the last time he played was for the New Jersey Nets in 2005.
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Sacha Baron Cohen
actor
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Silkk the Shocker
Vyshonn King Miller (born June 18, 1975) better known by his stage name Silkk The Shocker (Formally Silkk), is an American rapper, actor and business entrepreneur. Along with his brother Corey Miller, he was signed as a teenager to No Limit Records, which was owned by his oldest brother, Percy Miller and rose to fame in the mid-late 1990s, releasing his first record The Shocker in 1996 using the alias Silkk, He's the paternal uncle of rapper/actor Romeo.
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Singh Is Kinng
http://wn.com/Singh_Is_Kinng -
Snoop Dogg
http://wn.com/Snoop_Dogg -
Soopafly
Priest Joseph Brooks, better known by his stage name Soopafly, is a hip hop producer and rapper from Long Beach, California.
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Soulja Boy Tell 'Em
http://wn.com/Soulja_Boy_Tell_'Em -
Soulja Slim
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Stanley Williams
Stanley Tookie Williams III (December 29, 1953 – December 13, 2005) was the co-founder of the Crips, a notorious American street gang which had its roots in South Central Los Angeles in 1971. In 1979 he was convicted of four murders committed in the course of robberies, and he remained in prison for the rest of his life. Later on in his life, he became an author of several books including anti-gang and violence literature and children's books. In December 2005, he was executed.
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Tech N9ne
Aaron Dontez Yates (born November 8, 1971; Kansas City, Missouri), better known by his stage name Tech N9ne, is an American rapper. With a career spanning over 20 years, Tech N9ne is widely regarded as one of the most successful independent artists in contemporary rap and hip-hop music history.
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The D.O.C.
Tracy Lynn Curry (born June 20, 1968), known as The D.O.C., is an American rapper from Dallas, Texas. He was a member of the Fila Fresh Crew and a creative force behind the rap group N.W.A.
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The Game (rapper)
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The Gap Band
The Gap Band is an American funk band, who rose to fame during the 1970s and 1980s. Comprising brothers Charlie, Ronnie and Robert Wilson, the band first formed as the Greenwood, Archer and Pine Street Band in 1967 in their hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The group shortened its name to The Gap Band in 1973.
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The Lady of Rage
Robin Yvette Allen (born June 11, 1968), better known by her stage name The Lady of Rage, is an American rapper and actress best known for collaborations with several Death Row Records artists, including Dr. Dre and Snoop Doggy Dogg on the seminal albums The Chronic and Doggystyle. She is considered "one of the most skillful female MCs" with a "mastery of flow" and "hard-core lyrics".
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The Neptunes
The Neptunes are a record production duo consisting of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, who are credited with contributing the sound for some successful hip hop, R&B; and pop artists in the late-1990s and 2000s.
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The-Dream
Terius Youngdell Nash (born August 18, 1981), better known by his stage name The-Dream, is an American R&B; and pop singer, songwriter and record producer. He was born in Rockingham, North Carolina, and raised by his mother Reva Nash until her death at age 35. The-Dream moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where he was raised by his grandfather.
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Touré
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Tray Deee
Tray Deee (born Tracy Lamar Davis on April 27, 1966 in Long Beach, California) is a rapper who was once signed to Death Row Records and later signed with Snoop Dogg's label Dogghouse Records (now Doggystyle Records). He joined the Platinum-selling group Tha Eastsidaz, which consisted of himself, Snoop Dogg, and Goldie Loc. Simultaneously and after the Eastsidaz project he was affiliated with car club-street Band, the IV Life Family and their related record label IV Life Records, that later signed him.
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Tre-8
Tre-8 is an American rapper who was one of the first rappers to release an album for the No Limit/Priority partnership. His debut album, Ghetto Stories was released on October 31, 1995 and managed to make it to #84 on the Top R&B;/Hip-Hop Albums. Tre-8 soon left the label to join Smoke 1 Entertainment, where he would release his next five albums. On May 13, 2008 Tre-8 released his eighth album.
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Trina
Katrina Laverne Taylor (born December 3, 1978 ), better known by her stage name Trina, is an American rapper and songwriter. Trina first gained notoriety in 1998 with her appearance with Trick Daddy's "Nann nigga". Since then Trina has made a name for herself as a female MC and has released five studio albums.
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TRU (group)
TRU (The Real Untouchables) was an American hip hop group from Richmond to New Orleans, which originally consisted of Master P, C-Murder, Silkk the Shocker, King George, Big Ed, Cali G, Sonya C, Chilee Powdah and Milkman, before being shortened to just Master P, C-Murder and Silkk the Shocker. The group's first two releases, 1993's ''Who's Da Killer?'' and 1994's Understanding the Criminal Mind, were released independently through In-a-minute Records. In 1995, the group was shortened to include just the three Miller brothers and the trio released their third album True on No Limit Records, which was just getting started. It was followed by Tru 2 da Game in 1997 and Da Crime Family in 1999. However by 2003 No Limit had fallen on hard times and was shut down. TRU returned in 2004 on Koch Records, released their sixth and final album, The Truth.
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Vietnam War
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Wiz Khalifa
Cameron Jibril Thomaz (born September 8, 1987), better known by the stage name Wiz Khalifa, is an American rapper based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He released his debut album, Show and Prove, in 2006, and signed to Warner Bros. Records in 2007. His techno-influenced single, "Say Yeah", received urban radio airplay, charting on the Rhythmic Top 40 and Hot Rap Tracks charts in 2008. Khalifa parted with Warner Bros. and released his second album, Deal or No Deal, in November 2009. He released the mixtape Kush and Orange Juice as a free download in April 2010, which became a top trending item on Twitter and Google; he then signed with Atlantic Records.
http://wn.com/Wiz_Khalifa
Dogg, Snoop Filmography
- We the Party (2011)
- Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2010 (2010)
- Glastonbury 2010 (2010)
- 2010 MTV Movie Awards (2010)
- Katt Williams: 9 Lives (2010)
- Coach Snoop (2010)
- The 2010 VH1 Do Something Awards (2010)
- Freaknik: The Musical (2010)
- The Big Bang (2010)
- Coach Snoop (2010)
- The Women of SNL (2010)
- Malice N Wonderland (2010)
- Down for Life (2009)
- Brüno (2009)
- Best of CMT Music Awards (2009)
- Falling Up (2009)
- Premiya Muz-TV 2009 (2009)
- Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder (2009)
- Spike TV VGA Video Game Awards (2009)
- BET Awards 2009 (2009)
- I Get That a Lot (2009)
- Comet 2009 (2009)
- BET Hip-Hop Awards 2009 (2009)
- West Coast Theory (2009)
- Michael Jackson NRJ 12 Tribute (2009)
- Arthur et la vengeance de Maltazard (2009)
- 2009 American Music Awards (2009)
- The Katt Phenomenon (2009)
- Down for Life (2009)
- Notorious (2008)
- WrestleMania XXIV (2008)
- Total Finale Live (2008)
- 13th Annual Critics' Choice Awards (2008)
- Rip the Runway '08 (2008)
- America United: In Support of Our Troops (2008)
- Singh Is Kinng (2008)
- Snoop Dogg: Drop It Like It's Hot (2008)
- Spike Guys Choice (2008)
- 13th Annual Critics' Choice Awards Red Carpet Premiere (2008)
- Big Pun: The Legacy (2008)
- Bigg Snoop Dogg Presents: The Adventures of Tha Blue Carpet Treatment (2008)
- Bigg Snoop Dogg Presents: The Adventures of Tha Blue Carpet Treatment (2008)
- Johnny Cash's America (2008)
- I.E. (2008)
- Bridging the Gap (2008)
- The Price of Pleasure: Pornography, Sexuality & Relationships (2008)
- MTV Europe Music Awards 2007 (2007)
- Eurosport Buzz (2007)
- Comedy Central Roast of Flavor Flav (2007)
- 4th Annual VH1 Hip-Hop Honors (2007)
- WWE Draft Special (2007)
- Snoop Dogg's Father Hood (2007)
- Katt Williams: American Hustle (2007)
- Beef 4 (2007)
- This Is the N (2007)
- In Prison My Whole Life (2007)
- J.A.M. Awards & Concert (2007)
- Peep Diss Videos: Season One (2007)
- Katt Williams: The Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1 (2006)
- Hood of Horror (2006)
- Rap Sheet: Hip-Hop and the Cops (2006)
- Reality Check: Junior M.A.F.I.A. vs. Lil' Kim (2006)
- DPG DVD Magazine Issue 1: Sept-Oct 2006 (2006)
- Arthur et les Minimoys (2006)
- BET Awards 2006 (2006)
- BET Hip-Hop Awards (2006)
- Beef: The Series (2006)
- DPG DVD Magazine Issue 1: Sept-Oct 2006 (2006)
- DPG Eulogy (2006)
- 2006 American Music Awards (2006)
- Hood of Horror (2006)
- Hood of Horror (2006)
- Jamie Foxx: Unpredictable (2006)
- MTV Australia Video Music Awards 2006 (2006)
- MTV Europe Music Awards 2006 (2006)
- MTV News Presents: Growing Up Black in America (2006)
- MTV Video Music Awards 2006 (2006)
- Taint of Greatness: The Journey of Beavis and Butt-Head, Part 2 (2006)
- John Legend: Live at the House of Blues (2005)
- 2nd Annual VH1 Hip-Hop Honors (2005)
- MTV Europe Music Awards 2005 (2005)
- MTV Video Music Awards 2005 (2005)
- Boss'n Up (2005)
- Boss'n Up (2005)
- The Tenants (2005)
- Boss'n Up (2005)
- Beef III (2005)
- The 2nd Meteor Ireland Music Awards (2005)
- The 2nd Meteor Ireland Music Awards (2005)
- Tupac: Live at the House of Blues (2005)
- 2005 Radio Music Awards (2005)
- Korn Makes a Video (2005)
- The Brits Backstage (2005)
- 25 Strong: The BET Silver Anniversary Special (2005)
- Zulu Rocks - Live i Parken (2005)
- 2005 Radio Music Awards (2005)
- The 2nd Meteor Ireland Music Awards (2005)
- Letter to the President (2005)
- Live 8 (2005)
- 25 Strong: The BET Silver Anniversary Special (2005)
- The L.A. Riot Spectacular (2005)
- Brit Awards 2005 (2005)
- The 2005 World Music Awards (2005)
- The Best of Keith Sweat: Make You Sweat (2005)
- Racing Stripes (2005)
- Fashion Fa Shizzle Wit Huggie Bizzle (2004)
- The Shady National Convention (2004)
- 2004 MTV Movie Awards (2004)
- Britney Spears: Greatest Hits - My Prerogative (2004)
- Bigg Snoop Dogg's Puff Puff Pass Tour (2004)
- BET Comedy Awards (2004)
- Last Laugh '04 (2004)
- Beef II (2004)
- Soul Plane (2004)
- Starsky & Hutch (2004)
- The 46th Annual Grammy Awards (2004)
- Saturday Night Live: The Best of Cheri Oteri (2004)
- Fashion Fa Shizzle Wit Huggie Bizzle (2004)
- MTV Movie Awards 2004 Pre-Show (2004)
- Starsky & Hutch: A Last Look (2004)
- New Year's Rockin' Eve 2005 (2004)
- Starsky & Hutch: A Last Look (2004)
- Fashion Fa Shizzle Wit Huggie Bizzle (2004)
- And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop (2004)
- 'Old School' Orientation (2003)
- 3rd Annual BET Awards (2003)
- Beef (2003)
- Bigg Snoop Dogg: Raw 'N Uncut Vol. 1 (2003)
- C-Walk: It's a Way of Livin' (2003)
- Crime Partners (2003)
- Daz Dillinger Presents: Tha Row Killa Movie (2003)
- Fromage 2003 (2003)
- Girls Gone Wild: Live from Spring Break (2003)
- Hardware: Uncensored Music Videos - Hip Hop Volume 1 (2003)
- Hip Hop Babylon 2 (2003)
- Hip Hop Uncensored Vol. 5: The Greatest Shows on Earth (2003)
- Malibu's Most Wanted (2003)
- MTV Europe Music Awards 2003 (2003)
- MTV Icon: Metallica (2003)
- MTV Movie Special: Tupac Resurrection (2003)
- MTV Video Music Awards 2003 (2003)
- Now That's What I Call Music!: The Best Videos of 2003! (2003)
- Old School (2003)
- Pauly Shore Is Dead (2003)
- Scarface: Origins of a Hip Hop Classic (2003)
- The Best of the Source Awards Vol. 1: Hip-Hop History (2003)
- The New Face of Late Night TV (2003)
- The Real Cancun (2003)
- Tupac: Resurrection (2003)
- VH1 Big in 03 (2003)
- WC: Bandana Swangin - All That Glitters Ain't Gold (2003)
- MTV Movie Special: Tupac Resurrection (2003)
- Kurupt: G-TV (2002)
- Adult Video News Awards 2002 (2002)
- It's Black Entertainment (2002)
- Snoopadelic Films Presents: Welcome to tha House - The Doggumentary DVD (2002)
- The N.W.A. Legacy: The Video Collection (2002)
- Girls Gone Wild: Doggy Style (2002)
- Girls Gone Wild: Doggy Style (2002)
- Tha Westside (2002)
- Hustlaz: Diary of a Pimp (2002)
- Diggin' Up 'Bones' (2002)
- Snoopadelic Films Presents: Welcome to tha House - The Doggumentary DVD (2002)
- Hustlaz: Diary of a Pimp (2002)
- American Rap Stars (2002)
- Hustlaz: Diary of a Pimp (2002)
- Tupac Shakur: Thug Angel (2002)
- Biggie and Tupac (2002)
- Hip-Hop VIPs (2002)
- Gangsta Sh*t: The Movie (2002)
- Girls Gone Wild: Doggy Style (2002)
- ESPY Awards (2002)
- The 28th Annual American Music Awards (2001)
- 1st Annual BET Awards (2001)
- WaSanGo (2001)
- Welcome to Death Row (2001)
- The Wash (2001)
- Baby Boy (2001)
- Gonna Meet a Rock Star (2001)
- 2001 MTV Movie Awards (2001)
- Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration (2001)
- The Mummy Parody (2001)
- Bones (2001)
- The Wash (2001)
- HipHop Story: Tha Movie (2001)
- Doggystyle (2001)
- Training Day (2001)
- Xzibit: Restless Xposed (2001)
- The Lyricist Lounge Show (2000)
- The Source Hip-Hop Music Awards 2000 (2000)
- The Up in Smoke Tour (2000)
- Tha Eastsidaz (2000)
- Tha Eastsidaz (2000)
- Journey of Dr. Dre (2000)
- Back to School Summer Jam (1999)
- The 1999 Billboard Music Awards (1999)
- The 1999 Source Hip-Hop Music Awards (1999)
- MTV Video Music Awards 1999 (1999)
- Snoop Doggy Dogg: Smokefest 1996 Tour Video (1999)
- Hot Boyz (1999)
- The Wrecking Crew (1999)
- Urban Menace (1999)
- Whiteboyz (1999)
- Dre TV (1999)
- You'z A Gangxta (1999)
- Al TV #8 (1999)
- Snoop Doggy Dogg: Smokefest 1996 Tour Video (1999)
- 3 the Hard Way (1999)
- 3 the Hard Way (1999)
- Snoop Doggy Dogg: Smokefest 1996 Tour Video (1999)
- Snoop Doggy Dogg: Smokefest 1996 Tour Video (1999)
- SNL: 25 Years of Music (1999)
- MTV Video Music Awards 1998 (1998)
- MTV Europe Music Awards 1998 (1998)
- Ride (1998)
- I Got the Hook Up (1998)
- Caught Up (1998)
- Da Game of Life (1998)
- MP Da Last Don (1998)
- Straight from the Streets (1998)
- The 26th Annual American Music Awards (1998)
- Half Baked (1998)
- MTV Video Music Awards 1996 (1996)
- The 1995 Source Hip-Hop Music Awards (1995)
- The 9th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1995)
- Murder Was the Case: The Movie (1995)
- Murder Was the Case: The Movie (1995)
- Murder Was the Case: The Movie (1995)
- Rap: Looking for the Perfect Beat (1995)
- The Show (1995)
- The 8th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1994)
- MTV Video Music Awards 1994 (1994)
- The 21st Annual American Music Awards (1994)
- The 1993 Billboard Music Awards (1993)
- MTV Video Music Awards 1993 (1993)
Snoop Dogg got his name from his mother who jokingly remarked that he looked like the Peanuts character Snoopy. Snoop is known primarily for his achievements in the music industry, as a gangsta MC. As most successful musicians seem to do at some point, Snoop Dogg has done some work in film. Due to the nature of his music and his related star persona, the primary focus of his film effort has been in urban drama and comedy. Unfortunately, the talented MC has had more than one brush with the law: he served a drug conviction prior to the start of his career as a hip-hop MC, just after he graduated from high school; and in 1993, he was charged with murder but was later found not guilty.
RELEASE
ALBUMS
- Intro
- Be Like Me
- Smoke Some
- Speaker Pop
- Feel Me
- I Got Her (feat. Kurupt & Bow Wow)
- Platinum (remix) (feat. R. Kelly, Busta Rhymes)
- Cmon Now
- Smoke and Drive (12th Planet & Flinch remix)
- Visions
- Off That
- Snoop Dogg Millionaire (feat. The Hustle Boyz & Tanvi Shah)
- Zombies (Zomboy remix)
- Go
- Can't Stop (feat. The Hustle Boyz)
- Be Like Me (remix) (feat. P-Money, D Double E & Professor Green)
- Nuke Town
- Toyz n da Hood (feat. Bootsy Collins)
- The Way Life Used to Be
- My Own Way (feat. Mr. Porter)
- Wonder What It Do (feat. Uncle Chucc)
- My Fucn House (feat. Young Jeezy & E-40)
- Peer Pressure (feat. Traci Nelson)
- I Don't Need No Bitch (feat. Devin the Dude & Kobe)
- Platinum (feat. R. Kelly)
- Boom (feat. T-Pain)
- We Rest n Cali (feat. Goldie Loc & Bootsy Collins)
- El Lay (feat. Marty James)
- Gangbang Rookie (feat. Pilot)
- This Weed Iz Mine (feat. Wiz Khalifa)
- Wet
- Take U Home (feat. Too $hort, Kokane & Daz Dillinger)
- Sumthin Like This Night (feat. Gorillaz)
- Superman (feat. Willie Nelson)
- Eyez Closed (feat. Kanye West & John Legend)
- Raised in da Hood
- It's D Only Thang
- Cold Game (feat. LaToiya Williams)
- Introduction to the West Coast Blueprint
- Eazy Duz It
- Act a Fool
- No One Can Do It Better
- Pay Ya Dues
- La Raza
- Interlude
- Always Into Somethin'
- You Can't Play With My Yo-Yo (feat. Ice Cube)
- Check Yo Self (feat. Das EFX)
- Playaz Club
- Interlude
- Foe Life
- I Got 5 On It
- The Evil That Men Do
- Gangstas Make the World Go Round
- 4 tha Hustlas (feat. Too $hort, 2Pac & MC Breed)
- Nothin' But the Cavi Hit (feat. Tha Dogg Pound)
- Trust Me (feat. Sylk E. Fine & Suga Free)
- Check Yo Self (interlude)
- Check Yo Self (Snoop Dogg G-mix) (feat. The Hustle Boyz)
- I Wanna Rock (The Kings G-Mix) (feat. Jay-Z)
- Protocol
- So Gangsta (feat. Butch Cassidy)
- House Shoes
- That Tree (feat. Kid Cudi)
- You're Gonna Luv Me (feat. Mac Lucci)
- Pronto (G-Mix) (feat. Soulja Boy Tell 'Em & Bun B)
- Gangsta Luv (feat. The-Dream)
- Intro
- Hennesey n Buddah (feat. KoKane)
- Snoop Dogg (What's My Name, Part 2)
- True Lies (feat. KoKane)
- Wrong Idea (feat. Bad Azz, KoKane & Lil' HD)
- Go Away (feat. KoKane)
- Set It Off (feat. MC Ren, The Lady of Rage, Nate Dogg & Ice Cube)
- Stacey Adams (feat. KoKane)
- Lay Low (feat. Master P, Nate Dogg, Butch Cassidy & Tha Eastsidaz)
- Bring It On (feat. Suga Free & KoKane)
- Game Court (skit) (feat. Mac Minista)
- Issues
- Brake Fluid (Biiitch Pump Yo Brakes) (feat. KoKane)
- Ready 2 Ryde (feat. Eve)
- Loosen' Control (feat. Butch Cassidy)
- I Can't Swim
- Leave Me Alone
- Back Up Off Me (feat. Master P & Mr. Magic)
- Y'All Gone Miss Me (feat. KoKane)
- Intro / Fuck Yeaaah (Malice in Wonderland in Stores This November!!)
- Let It Rain
- Bang Bang (feat. La Coka Nostra)
- I'm Major
- Awesome (feat. Snoop Dogg)
- On Another Level
- Swagger Rich (feat. Snoop Dogg & Cass)
- Snoop Dogg Millionaire
- If There's a Cure (I Don't Want It) (feat. Snoop Dogg)
- Snooperman
- I'm Fucked Up (feat. Snoop Dogg & Jim Jones)
- Good Relationships (feat. Snoop Dogg, Katt Williams & Nate Dogg)
- Money, We Got That
- I Do (feat. Snoop Dogg & Swizz Beatz)
- Girl Gotta Girlfriend
- Shut You Down (feat. TC's)
- 1800 (Snippet)
- Small Change
- Sex
- Murder Was The Case Death After Visualising Eternity
- Tha Shiznit
- Still A G Thang
- Wrong Idea
- Deep Cover
- Nuthin But A G Thang
- Bitch Please
- 2 Of Americas Most Wanted
- Serial Killa
- Aint No Fun If The Homies Cant Have None
- Lodi Dodi
- The Next Episode
- Pump Pump
- Lay Low
- Gin And Juice
- Snoop Dogg Whats My Name Pt 2
- Who Am I Whats My Name
- Soldier Story (intro)
- Doggystyle (feat. George Clinton & Jewell)
- Fallin' Asleep on Death Row
- Eat a Dick
- Hoez (feat. Tha Dogg Pound)
- Keep It Real Dogg
- O.G. (original version) (feat. Nate Dogg)
- One Life to Live (feat. Lady of Rage & Technic)
- The Genie (feat. Bad Azz & Bo Rock)
- Funk With Ya Brain (interlude) (feat. Mahallia Franklin & KV)
- Caught Up
- Put It in Ya Mouth
- Gravy Train (feat. Bad Azz & Tray Dee)
- Life's Hard (Dedicated to 2Pac) (feat. K-Ci & JoJo & Big Pimpin')
- The Root of All Evil (outro) (feat. Tina Marie)
- Intro
- I Wanna Rock
- 2 Minute Warning
- 1800 (feat. Lil Jon)
- Different Languages (feat. Jazmine Sullivan)
- Gangsta Luv (feat. The-Dream)
- Pronto (feat. Soulja Boy Tell 'Em)
- That's tha Homie
- Upside Down (feat. Problem & Nipsey Hussle)
- Secrets (feat. Kokane)
- Pimpin Ain't EZ (feat. R. Kelly)
- Luv Drunk (feat. The-Dream)
- Special (feat. Brandy & Pharrell)
- Outro
- Brooklyn to Compton (feat. The Game & Fabolous)
- South Side Til I Die (feat. Lloyd Banks)
- Catch U in da Club (feat. Daz)
- Lloyd Banks and Nate Dogg (feat. DJ Whoo Kid)
- See Murda (feat. The Game)
- Freeway and Supa Fly (feat. Beanie Sigel)
- Xzibit and Snoop Dogg Freestyle
- Ice Cream (feat. DJ Whoo Kid feat. The Game)
- Murderer (feat. Barrington Levy)
- Back on the Block (feat. Eastsidaz)
- P.I.M.P. (remix) (feat. 50 Cent)
- Doin It Big (feat. R Kelly)
- Cant Outmac a Mac
- Snoop Dogg (feat. Narvin Gaye)
- The Way I My (feat. Daddyv)
- Pass the Dutch Bitch
- What You Wanna Do (feat. Warren G & Rbx)
- Still on the Grind (feat. Daddyv)
- This Aint What You Think
- Exchange Hoes (feat. K Macc)
- Hey Yaung World
- Weak at the Knee's (feat. Daddyv)
- Hate on Me (feat. Daddyv)
- C-Walking (feat. Daddyv)
- Got to Give It Up (feat. Daddyv)
- What You See Is What You Get (feat. Daddyv & Rbx)
- Say Bitch (feat. Daddyv)
- A.D.I.D.A.C. (feat. Bishop)
- Fly
- Dodo (remix) (feat. Beanie Sigel)
- Dick Could Do
- Candy Apple Lips
- Suce Me Off
- Weed Blowin
- Snoop for President
- Aint No Luv for the Ghetto
- Follow Me
- Come Up to My Room
- Outro
- Getcha Girl Dogg
- Dogghouse
- Never Leave Me Alone
- Puppy Love
- I Don't Wanna Hurt No More
- Dogg Pound Gangstaville
- Ballers' Night Out
- First We Pray
- No More Games
- Ain't No Fun
- Friends
- What Dew U Mean
- Me & My Homies
- Cripwalkin
- Pass the Dutch Bitch
- Still on the Grind (feat. BG)
- Keep on Blazin
- DPG for Life (feat. Daz Dillinger)
- Los Angeles
- Say Bitch
- Stormy Wheather
- So Quick and So Fast (feat. Kokane)
- Whenever Whatever
- Dont Do the Crime
- Weak at the Knees
- I Miss that Bitch (feat. E-White)
- Do it Big
- The West Coast
- A Word Witchya! (intro)
- Press Play
- SD Is Out
- Gangsta Like Me
- Neva Have 2 Worry
- Sexual Eruption
- Life of Da Party (feat. Too $hort & Mistah F.A.B.)
- Waste of Time (feat. Raphael Saadiq)
- Cool
- Sets Up
- Deez Hollywood Nights
- Whateva U Do
- Staxxx in My Jeans
- Been Around tha World
- Let It Out
- My Medicine
- Ridin' in My Chevy
- Those Gurlz
- One Chance (Make It Good)
- Why Did You Leave Me
- Can't Say Goodbye (feat. Charlie Wilson)
- Who Am I (What's My Name)
- It Blows My Mind
- How You Like It (feat. Dogg Pound Posse & Darry de Barge)
- Gin and Juice
- Cross the Line (feat. Rbx)
- Murder Was the Case
- U Know What I'm Throwin' Up (feat. Daz)
- I Need a Rolex (feat. Dr. Dre, Ice-T & DJ Yella)
- This Is What Happens in tha Club (feat. Daz & Marvin Gaye)
- Shine (feat. Fali Fam & Nelly)
- Dont Give a Fk (feat. Sankiya Shakur)
- Wanted Dead or Alive (feat. 2pac)
- Got to Get It (feat. Foxy Brown)
- Lodi Dodi
- Ain't No Love (feat. Poohman)
- Lil' Ghetto Boy (feat. Dr. Dre & D.O.C.)
- Way Too Often (feat. Whooty Whoop & Kurupt)
- Gangster Boogie (feat. Dr. Dre & Toddy Tee)
- Cali-California
- It's Dat Gangsta Shit (feat. Daz & Crystal)
- Me and My Homies (feat. Nate Dogg & 2pac)
- What Drew You Mean (feat. Kurupt)
- Got Dat Fire (feat. Daz, E-White & Uncle Reo I)
- Ya Don't Quit (feat. Ice-T)
- X-Change (feat. Typhoon)
- G-Funk (feat. Nate Dogg)
- Whoop Your Ass
- Story to Tell (feat. Kurupt)
- Don't Be Foolish (feat. Daz & Kurupt)
- First We Pray (feat. Kurupt)
- Where the Hoes At (feat. Daz & Soopafly)
- Nobody Does It Bette (feat. Warren G & Nate Dogg)
- Fatha Figga (feat. 2pac)
- Can't Stop That Gangsta Shit (feat. Daz & Yori)
- Hardest Man in Town (feat. Nate Dogg)
- Whut Dew U Mean (feat. Kurupt & 2wice)
- Never Leave Me Alone (feat. Nate Dogg)
- Friends (feat. Warren G & Nate Dogg)
- Puppy Love (feat. Kurupt, Daz & Nate Dogg)
- Dogg Pound Gangstaville (feat. Kurupt & Nate Dogg)
- Getcha Girl Dogg (feat. Jay-O Felony & Supafly)
- Give It 2em Dogg (feat. The Eastsidaz)
- Deep Cover (feat. Dr. Dre)
- 2 of Americaz Most Wanted (feat. 2pac)
- Nuthin' but a G Thang (feat. Dr. Dre)
- Dogghouse (feat. Locs, Rappin' 4-Tay & Tray Dee)
- Ain't No Fun
- Ballers Night Out (feat. Delinquents, Warren G & Soul Rebel)
- The Big Squeez (intro)
- Hat 2 tha Bacc (feat. Westurn Union)
- We Came to Bang Out (feat. Soopafly & Snoop Dogg)
- Shackled Up
- Pop Pop Bang! (feat. Kam & Snoop Dogg)
- 31 Flavaz (feat. Snoop Dogg)
- All About Damani (feat. Damani)
- Like Rock Stars (feat. Bad Lucc, Damani, Uncle Chuck & Snoop Dogg)
- Spend Some Time (feat. Ricky Harris, Uncle Chuck, Soopafly & Snoop Dogg)
- Fuckin' Is Good for You (feat. Damani, Kurupt, Soopafly & Snoop Dogg)
- Get Your Body Moving (feat. Kam & Uncle Chuck)
- Get Closer (feat. Azuré)
- Can U Get Away? (feat. Ray J & Snoop Dogg)
- Let's Get This Party Started (feat. Azuré)
- Be Thankful (feat. Terrace Martin & Uncle Chuck)
- Intrology (feat. George Clinton)
- Think About It
- Crazy (feat. Nate Dogg)
- Vato (feat. B-Real)
- That's That Shit (feat. R. Kelly)
- Candy (Drippin' Like Water) (feat. E-40, MC Eiht, Goldie Loc, Daz & Kurupt)
- Get a Light (feat. Damian "Jr Gong" Marley)
- Gangbangin' 101 (feat. The Game)
- Boss' Life (feat. Akon)
- LAX (feat. Ice Cube)
- 10 Lil' Crips
- Round Here
- A Bitch I Knew
- Like This (feat. Western Union, Latoiya Williams & Raul Midón)
- Which One of You (feat. Nine Inch Dix)
- I Wanna Fuck You (feat. Akon)
- Psst! (feat. Jamie Foxx)
- Beat Up on Yo Pads
- Don't Stop (feat. Warzone & Kurupt)
- Imagine (feat. Dr. Dre & D'Angelo)
- Conversations (feat. Stevie Wonder)
- Never Leave Me Alone (feat. Nate Dogg)
- Friends (feat. Warren G. & Nate Dogg)
- Puppy Love (feat. Kurupt, Daz Dillinger & Nate Dogg)
- Dogg Pound Gangstaville (feat. Kurupt & Nate Dogg)
- Getcha Girl Dogg (feat. Jay-O-Felony & Supafly)
- Give Me 2 'Em Dogg (feat. Tha Eastsidaz)
- Deep Cover (feat. Dr. Dre)
- 2 of Americaz Most Wanted (feat. 2pac)
- Nuthin' But a G'Thang (feat. Dr. Dre)
- Dogghouse
- Ain't No Fun
- Ballers Night Out (feat. Delinquents, Warren G & Soul Rebel)
- Beautiful (feat. Pharrell and Uncle Charlie Wilson)
- Snoop Dogg (What's My Name, Part 2)
- Woof! (feat. Mystikal and Fiend)
- Lay Low (feat. Master P, Nate Dogg, Butch Cassidy & Tha Eastsidaz)
- Down 4 My n's (feat. C-Murder & Magic)
- From tha Chuuuch to da Palace (feat. Pharrell)
- Bitch Please (feat. Xzibit)
- Still a G Thang
- Just Dippin' (feat. Dr. Dre & Jewell)
- Wrong Idea (feat. Bad Azz, Kokane & Lil Hd)
- Stoplight
- Snoopafella
- The One and Only
- Loosen' Control (feat. Butch Cassidy)
- Gin & Juice II
- Stacey Adams (feat. Kokane)
- Ride on/Caught Up! (feat. Kurupt)
- G Bedtime Stories
- Hell Yeah (Stone Cold Steve Austin Theme) (feat. W.C.)
- Bathtub
- G Funk Intro
- Gin & Juice (feat. Dat Nigga Daz)
- Tha Shiznit
- Lodi Dodi (feat. Nancy Fletcher)
- Murder Was the Case (DeathAfterVisualizingEternity) (feat. Dat Nigga Daz)
- Serial Killa (feat. D.O.C., RBX & Tha Dogg Pound)
- Who Am I (What's My Name?)
- For All My Niggaz & Bitches (feat. Tha Dogg Pound & The Lady of Rage)
- Ain't No Fun (If the Homies Can't Have None) (feat. Nate Dogg, Warren G & Kurupt)
- Doggy Dogg World (feat. Tha Dogg Pound & The Dramatics)
- Gz and Hustlas (feat. Nancy Fletcher)
- Pump Pump (feat. Lil Malik, aka Lil Hershey Loc)
- Come Up to My Room
- Succ Me
- So High (feat. Soopafly)
- Slap Dat Bitch
- Can't Wait
- Get the Money (feat. Soopafly, the Arch Bishop & Magic Don Juan)
- Night Locs (Chuuch version) (feat. Kokane & Goldie Loc)
- Woodstock
- Dogg House (feat. E-White)
- Can I Get a Fucc
- I Can Read Your Mind (The G mix) (feat. Avant)
- Dogg House Soulfood (feat. Butch Cassidy, Kokane & LaToiya Williams)
- Just Being Me (feat. Lifestyle & P.T.)
- Prayer Line
- New York New York (feat. Tha Dogg Pound)
- No More Games (feat. Prince Ital Joe)
- Pimp Slap
- 187 Ulm (feat. Dr. Dre)
- Fine
- Ballers Night Out (feat. Warren G)
- Cali-California
- The Fatha Figga (feat. 2Pac)
- Xchange (feat. Typhoon)
- Whatchu Talkin' About (feat. Daz W & Young Wee)
- Mo' Chedda (feat. K-Dee & Glock)
- Story to Tell (feat. Kurupt)
- Don't Give a Fuck
- Breakdown (feat. The Unknown DJ )
- Ride (feat. Eastwood)
- (intro) I Love to Give You Light
- Bang Out
- Drop It Like It's Hot (feat. Pharrell)
- Can I Get a Flicc Witchu (feat. Bootsy Collins)
- Ups & Downs (feat. The Bee Gees)
- The Bidness
- Snoop D.O. Double G
- Let's Get Blown
- Step Yo Game Up (feat. Lil' Jon & Trina)
- Perfect (feat. Charlie Wilson)
- WBALLZ (interlude)
- Fresh Pair of Panties On
- Promise I
- Oh No (feat. 50 Cent)
- Can U Control Yo Hoe (feat. Soopafly)
- Signs (feat. Charlie Wilson & Justin Timberlake)
- I'm Threw Witchu (feat. Soopafly)
- Pass It Pass It
- Girl Like U (feat. Nelly)
- No Thang on Me (feat. Bootsy Collins)
- Cali-California
- A Story to Tell (feat. Kurupt)
- X-Change (feat. Typhoon)
- Never Leave Me Alone
- Friends
- Puppy Love
- Doggy Pound
- Getcha Girl Dogg
- Give It 2'em Dogg
- Deep Cover
- 2 of Americaz Most Wanted
- Nuthin' but a G'Thang
- Dogghouse
- Ain't No Fun
- Ballers Night Out
- Intro (Pac Poem)
- Cali-California
- Story to Tell (feat. Kurupt)
- Gangster Boogie (feat. Toddy Tee)
- Articulate Thug (feat. Eastwood)
- X-Change (feat. Typhoon)
- Whatchu Talkin' About (feat. Young Wee)
- If Your Friends Seen Me (What Would I Be) (feat. Glock)
- Mo' Chedda (feat. K-Dee)
- Don't Give a Fuck (feat. Sanyika Shakur)
- Ride (feat. Eastwood)
- "Snoop" Dogg 'n' the Wax (feat. Ice T)
- Breakdown
- I Need a Rolex
- Story to Tell (feat. Kurupt) (radio version)
- X-Change (feat. Typhoon) (remix)
- Doggfather Introduction
- Who Am I (What's My Name?)
- May I
- Tha Shiznit
- Gangsta Walk
- Snoop's Upside Ya Head
- Ain't No Fun (If the Homies Can't Have None)
- Murder Was the Case
- Up Jump tha Boogie
- Lodi Dodi
- 2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted
- Gin & Juice
- Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang
- Gz and Hustlas
- Snoop Bounce
- Don Doggy
- Da Bo$$ Would Like to See You
- Stoplight
- From tha Chuuuch to da Palace (feat. Pharrell)
- I Believe in You (feat. Latoiya Williams)
- Lollipop (feat. Jay-Z, Soopafly & Nate Dogg)
- Ballin' (feat. The Dramatics & Lil' Half Dead)
- Beautiful (feat. Pharrell & Uncle Charlie Wilson)
- Paper'd Up (feat. Mr. Kane & Traci Nelson)
- Wasn't Your Fault
- Bo$$ Playa
- Hourglass (feat. Mr. Kane & Goldie Loc)
- The One and Only
- I Miss That Bitch (feat. E-White)
- From Long Beach 2 Brick City (feat. Redman, Nate Dogg & Warren G)
- Suited n Booted
- You Got What I Want (feat. Ludacris, Goldie Loc & Uncle Charlie Wilson)
- Batman & Robin (feat. Lady of Rage & RBX)
- A Message 2 Fat Cuzz
- Pimp Slapp'd
- Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang
- Head Doctor
- Gin & Juice
- Eastside Party
- Murder Was the Case (remix)
- Ain't No Fun (If the Homies Can't Have None)
- Dogfather (remix)
- Midnight Love
- Eastside
- Who Am I (What's My Name?)
- Doggy Dogg World
- Too High (Poly High)
- Vapors
- Usual Suspects
- Keep It Real
- Snoop Bounce (Rock N Roll remix)
- May I
- C-Walkin
- Head Doctor
- Hit Rocks
- Tommy Boy
- Change Gone Come
- Too Black
- Gangsta Walk
- County Blues
- I Will Survive
- My Favorite Color
- Me and My Doggs
- Dolomite Intro
- Buck 'Em (feat. Sticky Fingers)
- Trust Me (feat. Sylk E. Fine & Suga Free)
- My Heat Goes Boom
- Dolomite
- Snoopafella
- In Love With a Thug
- G Bedtime Stories
- Down 4 My N's (feat. C-Murder & Magic)
- Betta Days
- Somethin' Bout Yo Bidness (feat. Raphael Saadiq)
- Bitch Please (feat. Xzibit)
- Doin' Too Much
- Gangsta Ride (feat. Silkk The Shocker)
- Ghetto Symphony (feat. Mia X, Fiend, C-Murder, Silkk The Shocker, Mystikal & Goldie Loc)
- Party With a D.P.G.
- Buss 'n Rocks
- Just Dippin' (feat. Dr. Dre & Jewell)
- Don't Tell (feat. Warren G, Mauseburg & Nate Dogg)
- 20 Minutes (feat. Goldie Loc)
- I Love My Momma
- I Will Survive
- Tommy Boy (feat. DAZ)
- Hoez
- Cee Walkin
- Don't Do the Crime
- Too Black
- Goldrush
- Change Gone Come
- Hit Roccs
- The Last Meal
- Ride On (remix) (feat. Kurupt)
- Snoop World
- Slow Down
- Woof!
- Gin & Juice II
- Show Me Love
- Hustle & Ball
- Don't Let Go
- Tru Tank Dogs
- Whatcha Gon Do
- Still a G Thang
- 20 Dollars to My Name
- D.O.G.'s Get Lonely 2
- Ain't Nut'in Personal
- DP Gangsta
- Game of Life
- See Ya When I Get There
- Pay For P...
- Picture This
- Doggz Gonna Get Ya
- Hoes, Money & Clout
- Get Bout It & Rowdy
- Intro
- Doggfather
- Ride 4 Me
- Up Jump tha Boogie
- Freestyle Conversation
- When I Grow Up
- Snoop Bounce
- Gold Rush
- (Tear 'em Off) Me & My Doggz
- You Thought
- Vapors
- Groupie
- 2001
- Sixx Minutes
- (O.J.) Wake Up
- Snoop's Upside Ya Head
- Blueberry
- Traffic Jam
- Doggyland
- Downtown Assassins
- Outro
- DJ Skee Intro
- The Cure
- I Wanna Rock
- Upside Down Ft. Nipsey Hussle
- Shootumup
- Ancient Chinese Secret
- Blasten! Ft. Ice Cube
- Protocall
- Gangsta's Life Ft. Nipsey Hussle
- Ridaman
- Gangsta Luv Ft. The Dream
- Dick N Gum Ft. 9 Inch Dyx
- Section 8
- Fuck Yeaaah
- Fresh Like Me
- World of a Gangsta Ft. Harvey Keitel
- That's Tha Homie
- Just Me and You
- DJ Skee Outro
- Big Snoop Dogg Intro
- Hater in You
- We Smoke Pounds
- Half Past Five
- Gangsta Dicc
- Succ Me Off
- Dodo Remix
- The Street
- Gave em' a Few
- Don't Look at Nann Nigga!!!!!
- A.D.I.D.A.C.
- Fa Real
- Playa, Playa
- Succ a Dicc
- DPG Life
- All I Want
- Bacc on the Blocc
- LBC'N It Up
- Run Up on U
- What You Desire
- Never Scared Remix
- P.I.M.P. Remix
- Outro
- Snoop & Sickamore: Intro
- Sicka Than Sick
- Step in the Name of Snoop
- Sorry, I Don't Remember
- Skinny Girls (No More)
- So Amazin'
- So Overdue
- Snoop's Cali Party
- So Fly (Like an Eagle)
- Soopafly's 99 Problemz
- Shooby (Me & Your Girl)
- You Know What I Like
- Sick, What You Know About It?
- Slow Jam (feat. Latoiya Williams)
- Read Your Mind (remix) (feat. Avant)
- Stormy Weather
- Stand by Your Mind: Outro
- Intro
- Whip Yo Ass (feat. Snoop Dogg & Prodigy)
- You Can Suck Me Up
- Oh Yeah (feat. Supafly)
- Prison Letter
- Hey Young World
- Freestyle
- I'm Fly (remix) (feat. Nate Dogg)
- Don Magic Juan Interlude
- Change Hoes
- They Don't Know (feat. RBX)
- Kmack Outro
- Say Bitch (feat. James Brown and Jesse Jackson)
- Pass the Dutch Bitch (feat. Soopafly and Missy Elliott)
- Keep on Blazin' (Watts Up!) (feat. Menenski)
- Diggy Smalls (feat. Daz)
- Ghetto Bird (feat. Goldie Loc and Leebo)
- Whenever, Whatever (feat. Wayniac)
- Don't Go 2 Sleep (feat. 2pac and Daz)
- L.a. (feat. Woodstock)
- Don't Do That (feat. Soopafly)
- Westcoast Poplock (103rd St.)
- So Quicc 'n' So Fast (feat. Kokane)
- Still on the Grind (feat. BG)
- Let Her Be (feat. Soopafly)
- C-Walkin'
- Stormy Weather (feat. Willie Hutch)
- Trouble (feat. Vinny Bernard)
- Don't Do the Crime
- Dpg 4 Life (feat. Daz)
- Weak at the Knees (feat. Tripp Locc and Steve Arrington)
- Tha Throwbacc Mix (feat. DJ Money B)
- Don't Do The Crime
- Last Meal
- Too Blacc
- Rock Ya' Body
- Snitches
- I Will Survive
- Cee Walkin'
- Tommy
- Bussn' Rocks/Hit Rocc
- Hoez
- Gold Rush
- Ride On
- Change Gone Come
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- Intro (feat. Mac Minista)
- Dogg House America (feat. E-White, Mr. Kane, Snoop Dogg & LaToiya Williams)
- Not Like It Was (feat. Snoop Dogg, E-White & RBX)
- Fallen Star
- Doh' Doh' (feat. E-White, Snoop Dogg & Mr. Kane)
- Doin' It Bigg (feat. E-White)
- Nite L.O.C.S (feat. Snoop Dogg)
- Are You Ready!?
- Hey You (feat. E-White & Snoop Dogg)
- Raised on tha Side (feat. E-White, Snoop Dogg, Mr. Kane & Daz)
- Don't Fight the Feelin' (feat. Cam'ron, Snoop Dogg, Lady May & Soopafly)
- Unfuckwitable
- The Strong Will Eat the Weak (feat. Mr. Kane & Snoop Dogg)
- Just Get Carried Away (feat. Snoop Dogg & Vinnie Bernard)
- It Feelz Good
- Don't Make a Wrong Move (feat. Special Ed, Snoop Dogg & Prodigy)
- Bitch's Treat (feat. LaToiya Williams)
- Trouble
- SqueezePlay (feat. Young Buc, J-Dog, Snoop Dogg & Leicy Loc)
- Light That Shit Up (Endo) (feat. Snoop Dogg, RBX & Mr Kane)
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Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell - Drop It Like It's Hot
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:35
- Published: 05 Jun 2009
- Updated: 10 Jul 2012
[Intro] Snooooooooooop.. Snooooooooooop.. [Chorus - Snoop Dogg] When the pimp's in the crib ma Drop it like it's hot Drop it like it's hot Drop it like it's hot When the pigs try to get at ya Park it like it's hot Park it like it's hot Park it like it's hot And if a nigga get a attitude Pop it like it's hot Pop it like it's hot Pop it like it's hot I got the rolly on my arm and I'm pouring Chandon And I roll the best weed cause I got it going on [Verse - Pharrell Williams] Uh! I'm a nice dude, with some nice dreams See these ice cubes, see these Ice Creams? Eligible bachelor, million dollar boat That's whiter than what's spilling down your throat The Phantom, exterior like fish eggs The interior like suicide wrist red I can excercise you, this can be your Phys. Ed Cheat on your man ma, that's how you get ahizzead Killer wit the beat, I know killers in the street Wit the steel that'll make you feel like Chinchilla in the heat So don't try to run up on my ear talking all that raspy shit Trying to ask me shit When my niggaz fill ya vest they ain't gon pass me shit You should think about it, take a second Matter fact, you should take four B And think before you fuck wit lil skateboard P [Chorus] [Verse - Snoop Dogg] I'm a gangsta, but y'all knew that Da Big Bo$$ Dogg, yeah I had to do that I keep a blue flag hanging out my backside But only on the left side, yeah that's the Crip side Ain't no other way to play the game the way I play I cut so much you thought I was a DJ <b>...</b>
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Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg - Nuthin' But AG Thang
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:54
- Published: 16 Jul 2008
- Updated: 10 Jul 2012
Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg - Nuthin' But AG Thang
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Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa - Young, Wild and Free ft. Bruno Mars
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:18
- Published: 28 Nov 2011
- Updated: 10 Jul 2012
© 2011 WMG Directed by: Dylan Brown. Mac and Devin Go To High School - The Soundtrack in stores and online December 13th! Pre-order now @ bit.ly
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Snoop Dogg - 'Sweat' Snoop Dogg vs David Guetta (Remix)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:16
- Published: 19 Mar 2011
- Updated: 10 Jul 2012
Music video by Snoop Dogg vs. David Guetta performing Sweat (Snoop Dogg vs. David Guetta) [David Guetta Remix]. (P) (C) 2011 Capitol Records, LLC. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, LLC, 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028.
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Dr. Dre - Still DRE ft. Snoop Dogg
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:52
- Published: 27 Oct 2011
- Updated: 10 Jul 2012
Music video by Dr. Dre performing Still DRE. (C) 1999 Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records
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SNOOP DOGG - WHO AM I (WHATS MY NAME) HD
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:37
- Published: 29 Jan 2011
- Updated: 10 Jul 2012
ALBUM : DOGGYSTYLE (1993 - Death Row Records)
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Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa "French Inhale"
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:55
- Published: 06 Jul 2012
- Updated: 10 Jul 2012
Soundtrack available on itunes itunes.apple.com Mac + Devin Go To High School DVD available now! Get it here: bit.ly Facebook.com Twitter.com MacAndDevin.com Directed by John Mazyck from Stampede Management
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Snoop Dogg - Boom ft. T-Pain
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 5:26
- Published: 04 Mar 2011
- Updated: 10 Jul 2012
Music video by Snoop Dogg (feat. T-Pain) performing Boom. (P) (C) 2011 Capitol Records, LLC. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, LLC, 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028.
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Snoop Dogg - Drop It Like It's Hot ft. Pharrell Williams
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:25
- Published: 24 Dec 2009
- Updated: 10 Jul 2012
Music video by Snoop Dogg performing Drop It Like It's Hot. YouTube view counts pre-VEVO: 18500112. (C) 2004 Geffen Records
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Snoop Dogg "Oh Sookie" True Blood Music Video HD
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- Duration: 3:01
- Published: 17 Jun 2010
- Updated: 10 Jul 2012
A tribute to True Blood's Sookie Stackhouse from one of her biggest fans, Snoop Dogg. True Blood airs on Sunday nights at 9pm all summer on HBO! Video director: Dylan "Pook" Brown Song Producer: Wild Animals
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Dr. Dre - Kush ft. Snoop Dogg, Akon
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- Duration: 4:01
- Published: 10 Dec 2010
- Updated: 10 Jul 2012
Music video by Dr. Dre performing Kush. (C) 2010 Interscope Records
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Tupac Hologram Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre Perform Coachella Live 2012
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- Duration: 5:01
- Published: 18 Apr 2012
- Updated: 10 Jul 2012
Snoop Dogg and 2pac perform at Coachella 2012 with Dr. Dre, Eminem, 50 Cent, Wiz Khalifa, Kendrick Lamar, Tony Yayo etc.. for more info Subscribe To Snoop Dogg's Official Channel youtube.com www.facebook.com www.twitter.com
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Music Video: Snoop Dogg - Executive Branch
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- Duration: 2:13
- Published: 17 Jun 2012
- Updated: 10 Jul 2012
Check out Snoop Dogg's latest music video for "Executive Branch" Get yours at executivebranchcigars.com Follow online facebook.com twitter.com youtube.com
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Snoop Dogg Rolling Words
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- Duration: 1:15
- Published: 03 Apr 2012
- Updated: 10 Jul 2012
Introducing Rolling Words, Snoop Dogg's smokable songbook. A promotion for Snoop Dogg's Kingsize Slim Rolling Papers.
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Music Video: Snoop Dogg "Knocc 'Em Down"
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- Duration: 4:08
- Published: 14 Jun 2012
- Updated: 10 Jul 2012
Pre-Order Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Today & Get The Snoop Dogg Stage - bit.ly For More Info: tekken.com 3D Version Powered by Nvidia More Snoop Dogg facebook.com twitter.com youtube.com
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Snoop Dogg - Vato
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- Duration: 4:31
- Published: 20 Dec 2009
- Updated: 10 Jul 2012
Music video by Snoop Dogg performing Vato. YouTube view counts pre-VEVO: 3656703. (C) 2006 Geffen Records and Snoopadelic Records LLC
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David Banner feat. Snoop Dogg, Nipsey Hussle, The Game & Ras Kass - Californication
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- Duration: 5:45
- Published: 19 Apr 2012
- Updated: 10 Jul 2012
Music Video by David Banner featuring Snoop Dogg, Nipsey Hussle, The Game & Ras Kass performing Californication Directed By: Daniel Czernilofsky - BLKDMNDS - Follow BLKDMNDS on Twitter: www.twitter.com Like BLKDMNDS on Facebook: www.facebook.com Follow BLKDMNDS on Tumblr: BLKDMNDS.tumblr.com Follow BLKDMNDS on Instagram @BLKDMNDS - DAVID BANNER - Follow David Banner on Twitter: twitter.com - SNOOP DOGG - Follow Snoop Dogg on Twitter: twitter.com - NIPSEY HUSSLE - Follow Nipsey Hussle on Twitter: twitter.com - THE GAME - Follow The Game on Twitter: twitter.com - RAS KASS - Follow Ras Kass on Twitter: twitter.com
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Snoop makes Mashed Potatoes
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- Duration: 5:12
- Published: 19 Nov 2008
- Updated: 09 Jul 2012
Martha and Snoop Dogg make mashed potatoes using a recipe from Martha's mom, Mrs. Kostyra.
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Nardwuar vs. Snoop Dogg (2010)
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- Duration: 9:55
- Published: 29 Mar 2010
- Updated: 09 Jul 2012
Nardwuar's 5th interview with Snoop Doggy Dogg !
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Snoop Dogg & Rico Rap Video
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- Duration: 3:58
- Published: 21 Mar 2011
- Updated: 07 Jul 2012
Check out Snoop's new partner in crime: Air New Zealand's Rico. Snoop and Rico lay down a sick track, "Hello Sunshine," with a beat that will be in your head for weeks. Check out Air New Zealand's Channel www.youtube.com for more hilarious clips of Rico being Rico.
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Snoop & Wiz Talking Behind The Scenes #MacAndDevin
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- Duration: 4:09
- Published: 28 Jun 2012
- Updated: 10 Jul 2012
Watch Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa talking behind the scenes of their new movie Mac and Devin Go To High School coming out July 3rd on Blu-ray and DVD!! Soundtrack available on iTunes: bit.ly Facebook.com Twitter.com MacAndDevin.com
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French Inhale - GGN News: S.3 Ep. 24
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- Duration: 7:12
- Published: 03 Jul 2012
- Updated: 10 Jul 2012
Wiz Khalifa stops by to talk about Mac & Devin Go To Highschool The Movie. (OUT NOW) Buy The Mac & Devin Go To Highschool Movie - bit.ly Buy The Mac & Devin Go To Highschool Soundtrack - bit.ly Exclusive GGN Music Video Snoop Dogg Feat. Wiz Khalifa "French Inhale"
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#MacAndDevin Go to High School [Official Trailer]
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- Duration: 2:35
- Published: 21 Jun 2012
- Updated: 10 Jul 2012
Check out the official trailer for Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa's upcoming movie: Mac and Devin Go To High School! DVD available July 3rd! Soundtrack available now on iTunes: bit.ly Facebook.com Twitter.com MacAndDevin.com
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| Snoop Dogg | |
|---|---|
 Snoop Dogg performing at the Snoop Dogg Supafest in April 2011. |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. |
| Born | (1971-10-20) October 20, 1971 (age 40) |
| Origin | Long Beach, California, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupations | Rapper |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | Death Row, No Limit, Priority, Star Trak, Geffen, Doggystyle |
| Associated acts | Tha Dogg Pound, Tha Eastsidaz, 213, Dr. Dre, Warren G, Nate Dogg, 2Pac, Pharell, R. Kelly, Ice Cube, Akon, Game, Brandy Norwood, Eminem, Wiz Khalifa |
| Website | snoopdogg.com |
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. (born October 20, 1971), better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg (formerly known as Snoop Doggy Dogg), is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school. Shortly after graduation, he was arrested for cocaine possession and spent six months in Wayside County Jail. His music career began in 1992 after his release when he was discovered by Dr. Dre. He collaborated on several tracks on Dre's solo debut, The Chronic and on the titular theme song to the film Deep Cover.
Snoop's debut album Doggystyle, was released in 1993 under Death Row Records making a debut at No.1 on both the Billboard 200 and R&B charts. Selling almost a million copies in the first week of its release, Doggystyle quickly became certified 4× 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. In early 1996, Snoop Dogg was cleared of charges over his bodyguard's 1993 murder of Philip Woldemariam. His second album, late 1996's Tha Doggfather, also debuted at No.1 on both charts with "Snoop's Upside Ya Head" as the lead single. The album sold only half as well, being certified double platinum in 1997.
Tha Doggfather was his last release for Death Row before he signed with No Limit Records, where he recorded his next three albums. Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told in 1998, No Limit Top Dogg in 1999 (making it his last album of the 90s), and Tha Last Meal in 2000, which was his last No Limit Records album. Snoop then signed with Priority/Capitol/EMI Records in 2002, where he released his album Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss. Then he 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), his most recent release, were on Priority.
In addition to music, Snoop Dogg has starred in motion pictures and hosted several television shows: Doggy Fizzle Televizzle, Snoop Dogg's Father Hood and Dogg After Dark. He also coaches a youth football league and high school football team. He has run into many legal troubles, some of which caused him to be legally banned from the UK and Australia, although the UK ban was later reversed after a long legal battle.[1] He is the cousin of Nate Dogg, Daz Dillinger, RBX and Lil' ½ Dead and the cousin of R&B singers Brandy and Ray J. Starting September 2009, Snoop was hired by EMI as the chairman of a reactivated Priority Records.[2]
Life and career[link]
Early life[link]
Named after his stepfather, Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Sr. (December 10, 1948 – November 9, 1985, Los Angeles), Calvin Broadus was born October 20, 1971 at the Los Altos Hospital in Long Beach, California, the second of three sons of Beverly Broadus (née Tate; born April 27, 1951, McComb, Mississippi).[3][4][5] His father, Vernall Varnado (born December 13, 1949, Magnolia, Mississippi),[3] was a Vietnam veteran, singer, and mail carrier who was said to be frequently absent from his life.[6] Broadus' parents nicknamed him "Snoopy" as a child because of his appearance, but usually addressed him as Calvin at home.[7][8] His mother and stepfather divorced in 1975. At an early age, Broadus began singing in Golgotha Trinity Baptist Church and playing piano; when he was in sixth grade, he began rapping.[9][10] He attended Long Beach Polytechnic High School, and was convicted for cocaine possession, serving six months at the Wayside County Jail.[7]
As a teenager, Snoop Dogg frequently ran into trouble with the law. Snoop Dogg was a member of the Rollin' 20 Crips gang in the Eastside of Long Beach,[11][12] although he stated in 1993 that he never joined a gang.[9] Shortly after graduating from high school, he was arrested for possession of cocaine.[7] Snoop Dogg's conviction caused him to be frequently in and out of prison for the first three years after he graduated from high school. Snoop, along with his cousins Nate Dogg and Lil' ½ Dead and friend Warren G, recorded home made tapes as a group called 213, named after the Long Beach area code at the time. One of his early solo freestyles over En Vogue's "Hold On" had made it to a mixtape which was heard by influential producer Dr. Dre, who phoned to invite him to an audition. Former N.W.A member The D.O.C. taught him how to structure his lyrics and separate the thematics into verses, hooks and chorus.[13]
[edit] 1992–93: Doggystyle
When he began recording, Broadus took the stage name Snoop Doggy Dogg. Dr. Dre began working with Snoop Dogg, first on the theme song of the 1992 film Deep Cover, and then on Dr. Dre's debut solo album The Chronic with the other members of his former starting group, Tha Dogg Pound. The huge success of Snoop Dogg's debut Doggystyle was partially because of this intense exposure.[7]
To fuel the ascendance of West Coast G-funk hip hop, the singles "Who Am I (What's My Name)?" and "Gin and Juice" reached the top ten most-played songs in the United States, and the album stayed on the Billboard charts for several months.[7] Gangsta rap became the center of arguments for censorship and labeling, with Snoop Dogg often used as an example of violent and misogynistic musicians.[14] Doggystyle, much like The Chronic, featured a host of rappers signed to or affiliated with the Death Row label including Daz Dillinger, Kurupt, Nate Dogg and others. Rolling Stone music critic Touré asserted that Snoop had a relatively soft vocal delivery compared to other rappers: "Snoop's vocal style is part of what distinguishes him: where many rappers scream, figuratively and literally, he speaks softly."[9]
A short film about Snoop Dogg's murder trial called Murder Was The Case, was released in 1994, along with an accompanying soundtrack. On July 6, 1995, Doggy Style Records, Inc., a record label founded by Snoop Dogg, was registered with the California Secretary of State as business entity number C1923139.[15]
[edit] 1996–97: Tha Doggfather
After Snoop Dogg was acquitted of murder charges on February 20, 1996, he and the mother of his son and their kennel of 20 pit bulls moved into a 5,000-square-foot (460 m2) home in the hills of Claremont, California and by August 1996 Doggy Style Records, a subsidiary of Death Row Records, signed The Gap Band's Charlie Wilson as one of the record label's first artists.[16]
However, by the time Snoop Dogg's second album, Tha Doggfather, was released in November 1996, the price of living (or sometimes just imitating) the gangsta life had become very evident. Among the many notable hip hop industry deaths and convictions were the death of Snoop Dogg's friend and labelmate 2Pac and the racketeering indictment of Death Row co-founder Suge Knight.[7] Dr. Dre had left Death Row earlier in 1996 because of a contract dispute, so Snoop Dogg co-produced Tha Doggfather with Daz Dillinger and DJ Pooh.
This album featured a distinct change of style as compared to Doggystyle, and the leadoff single, "Snoop's Upside Ya Head", featured a collaboration with Gap Band frontman Charlie Wilson. While the album sold reasonably well, it was not as successful as its predecessor. However, Tha Doggfather had a somewhat softer approach to the G-funk style. The immediate aftermath of Dr. Dre's withdrawal from Death Row Records, realizing that he was subject to an iron-clad time-based contract (i.e., that Death Row practically owned anything he produced for a number of years), Snoop Dogg refused to produce any more tracks for Suge Knight, other than the insulting "Fuck Death Row", until his contract expired.[11] In an interview with Neil Strauss in 1998, Snoop Dogg stated that though he had been given lavish gifts by his former label they had withheld royalty payments to the artist.[17]
Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic said that after Tha Doggfather, Snoop Dogg began "moving away from his gangsta roots toward a calmer lyrical aesthetic":[7] for instance, Snoop participated in the 1997 Lollapalooza concert tour, which featured mainly alternative rock music. Troy J. Augusto of Variety noticed that Snoop's set at Lollapalooza attracted "much dancing, and, strangely, even a small mosh pit" in the audience.[18]
[edit] 1998–2000: No Limit, Top Dogg and Tha Last Meal
Snoop signed with Master P's No Limit Records (distributed by Priority/EMI Records) in 1998 and debuted on the label with Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told that year. His other albums from No Limit were No Limit Top Dogg in 1999 (selling over 1,503,865 copies) and Tha Last Meal in 2000 (selling over 1,000,000).[7] In 2001, his autobiography, Tha Doggfather, was published.
[edit] 2002: Paid tha Cost to Be da Bo$$
In 2002 he released the album Paid tha Cost to Be da Bo$$, on Priority/Capitol/EMI Records, selling over 1,300,000 copies. The album featured the hit singles "From tha Chuuuch to da Palace" and "Beautiful", featuring guest vocals by Pharrell. By this stage in his career, Snoop Dogg had left behind his "gangster" image and embraced a "pimp" image.
[edit] 2004–05: R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece
In 2004, Snoop signed to Geffen Records/Star Trak Entertainment both of which are distributed through Interscope Records; Star Trak is headed by producer duo The Neptunes, which produced several tracks for Snoop's 2004 release R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece. "Drop It Like It's Hot" (featuring Pharrell), the first single released from the album, was a hit and became Snoop Dogg's first single to reach number one. His third release was "Signs", featuring Justin Timberlake and Charlie Wilson, which entered the UK chart at #2. This was his highest entry ever in the UK chart. The album sold 1,724,000 copies in the U.S. alone, and most of its singles were heavily played on radio and television. Snoop Dogg joined Warren G and Nate Dogg to form the group 213 and released album The Hard Way in 2004. Debuting at No.4 on the Billboard 200 and No.1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, it included single "Groupie Luv". Together with fellow rappers Lil' Jon, Xzibit and David Banner, Snoop Dogg appeared in the music video for Korn's "Twisted Transistor".
[edit] 2006: Tha Blue Carpet Treatment
Snoop Dogg's appeared on two tracks from Ice Cube's 2006 album Laugh Now, Cry Later, including the single "Go to Church", and on several tracks on Tha Dogg Pound's Cali Iz Active the same year. Also, his latest song, "Real Talk", was leaked over the Internet in the summer of 2006 and a video was later released on the Internet. "Real Talk" was a dedication to former Crips leader Stanley "Tookie" Williams and a diss to Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Governor of California. Two other singles on which Snoop made a guest performance were "Keep Bouncing" by Too $hort (also with will.i.am of The Black Eyed Peas) and "Gangsta Walk" by Coolio.
Snoop's 2006 album, Tha Blue Carpet Treatment, debuted on the Billboard 200 at No.5 and has sold over 850,000 copies. The album and the second single "That's That Shit" featuring R. Kelly were well received by critics. In the album, he collaborated in a video with E-40 and other West Coast rappers for his single "Candy (Drippin' Like Water)".
[edit] 2007–08: Ego Trippin'
In July 2007, Snoop Dogg also made history by becoming the first artist to release a track as a ringtone prior to its release as a single, which was "It's the D.O.G." On July 7, 2007, Snoop Dogg performed at the Live Earth concert, Hamburg.[19] Snoop Dogg has ventured into singing for Bollywood with his first ever rap for an Indian movie Singh Is Kinng; the title of the song is also "Singh is Kinng". He also appears in the movie as himself.[20] The album featuring the song was released on June 8, 2008 on Junglee Music Records.[21] He released his ninth studio album, Ego Trippin' (selling 400,000 copies in the U.S.), along with the first single, "Sexual Eruption". The single peaked at No.7 on the Billboard 100, featuring Snoop using autotune. The album featured production from QDT (Quik-Dogg-Teddy).
[edit] 2009–10: Malice n Wonderland and More Malice
Snoop was appointed an executive position at Priority Records. His tenth studio album, Malice n Wonderland, was released on December 8, 2009. The first single from the album, "Gangsta Luv", featuring The-Dream, peaked at No.35 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album debuted at No.23 on the Billboard 200, selling 61,000 copies its first week, making it his lowest charting album. His third single, "I Wanna Rock", peaked at No.41 on the Billboard Hot 100. Snoop features on the latest Gorillaz album, Plastic Beach. The fourth single from Malice n Wonderland, titled "Pronto", featuring Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, was released on iTunes on December 1, 2009. Snoop re-released the album under the name More Malice.
[edit] 2011–12: Doggumentary
Snoop collaborated with Katy Perry on the first single from her second mainstream album, "California Gurls", which was released on May 11, 2010. Snoop can also be heard on the track "Flashing" by Dr. Dre and on Curren$y's song "Seat Change". He was also featured on a new single from Australian singer Jessica Mauboy, titled "Get 'em Girls" (released September 2010). Snoop's latest effort was backing American recording artist, Emii, on her second single entitled "Mr. Romeo" (released October 26, 2010 as a follow-up to "Magic"). Snoop also collaborated with American comedy troupe The Lonely Island in their song "Turtleneck & Chain", in their 2011 album Turtleneck & Chain.
Snoop Dogg's newest studio album is Doggumentary. The album went through several tentative titles including Doggystyle 2: Tha Doggumentary and Doggumentary Music: 0020 before being released under the final title Doggumentary during March 2011.[22] Snoop was featured on Gorillaz' latest album Plastic Beach on a track called: "Welcome to the World of the Plastic Beach" with the The Hypnotic Brass, he also completed another track with them entitled "Sumthing Like This Night" which does not appear on Plastic Beach, yet does appear on Doggumentary. He also appears on the latest Tech N9ne album All 6's and 7's (released June 7, 2011) on a track called "Pornographic" which also features E-40 and Krizz Kaliko.
[edit] 2012–present: Reincarnated
On February 4, 2012, Snoop Dogg announced a new documentary alongside his new upcoming studio album entitled Reincarnated.[23] Snoop Dogg is set to headline the Osheaga Festival in Montreal, Canada this summer. [24]
Other ventures[link]
Media appearances[link]
Snoop Dogg has appeared on television and in films throughout his career. In 1998, Snoop had a cameo appearance in the film Half Baked as the "Scavenger Smoker".[25] In 2000, Snoop (as "Michael J. Corleone") directed Snoop Dogg's Doggystyle, a pornographic film produced by Hustler. The film, combining hip hop with x-rated material, was a huge success and won "Top Selling Release of the Year" at the 2002 AVN Awards.[26] Snoop then directed Snoop Dogg's Hustlaz: Diary of a Pimp in 2002 (using the nickname "Snoop Scorsese").[27]
In 2001, Snoop lent his voice to the animated show King of the Hill, in which he played a white pimp named Alabaster Jones.[28] He played a lead character in the movie The Wash with Dr. Dre. He portrayed a drug dealer in a wheelchair in the film Training Day, featuring Denzel Washington.[29] In 2001, Snoop starred in the horror film Bones, with him playing a murdered mobster who returns from the dead to exact his revenge against those who murdered him.
In 2002, Snoop hosted, starred in, and produced his own MTV sketch comedy show entitled Doggy Fizzle Televizzle. Snoop was filmed for a brief cameo appearance in the television movie It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002), but his performance was omitted from the final cut of the movie.[30] On November 8, 2004, Snoop Dogg was starred in the episode "Two of a Kind" of NBC's series Las Vegas.[31]
In 2004, Snoop appeared on the Showtime series The L Word as the character "Slim Daddy". He also notably played the drug dealer-turned-informant character of Huggy Bear, in the 2004 remake film of the 1970s TV-series of the same name, Starsky & Hutch. He appeared as himself in the episode "MILF Money" of Weeds,[32] and made an appearance on the TV shows Entourage[33] and Monk,[34] for which he recorded a version of the theme, in July 2007.
Snoop founded his own production company, Snoopadelic Films, in 2005. Their debut film was Boss'n Up, a film inspired by Snoop Dogg's album R&G, starring Lil Jon and Trina.[35]
In December 2007, his reality show Snoop Dogg's Father Hood premiered on the E! channel.[36] Snoop Dogg joined the NBA's Entertainment League.[37] On March 30, 2008 he 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.[38]
On May 8 and May 9, 2008, Snoop appeared as himself on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live, with a new opening theme recorded by the artist presented for both episodes. In the episodes, Snoop performs at the bachelorette party for character Adriana Cramer, and credits Bo Buchanan with helping him get his start in show business.[39][40] On February 24, 2010, Snoop Dogg reprised his role, performing his song "I Wanna Rock" from his new album, Malice n Wonderland, as well as once again performing a special remixed, vocal rendition of the show's opening theme.[41] In recent interviews he has explained that, as a child, One Life to Live was one of his favorite shows, and he still regards the show fondly. He has also stated that he has always been a particular fan of Robert S. Woods, who has portrayed the character of Bo Buchanan since 1979.
In 2009, Snoop Dogg appeared in Sacha Baron Cohen's film Brüno as himself performing a rap addition to the song "Dove Of Peace".[42] On October 19, 2009, Snoop Dogg was the guest host of WWE Raw.
In July 2009, Snoop revealed his desire to appear in the popular soap opera Coronation Street while touring in the UK. However ITV bosses were said to be less keen.[43]
In 2010, Snoop Dogg appeared in an episode of I Get That a Lot on CBS as a parking-lot attendant.
In June 2010, Snoop created a music video for True Blood accompanying a song he wrote for one of the main characters of the show entitled "Oh Sookie."[44][45]
In March 2011, Snoop participated in Comedy Central's Roast of Donald Trump with other comedians and media personalities.[46]
January 2, 2012, appeared on the The Price Is Right and raised $72,000 for his charity, Snoop Youth Football League.
Endorsements[link]
- St. Ides
- Snoop Dogg 40 Oz Malt liquor
- Adidas Originals
- Boost Mobile cell phone
- Chrysler 300
- Colt 45 Blast
- Metro PCS Samsung Galaxy 4G
- Orbit Gum
- AOL commercial with Jerry Stiller
- Cal Worthington's Ford dealership in Long Beach, California
- "Snoop Doggs" – foot-long hot dogs manufactured in Massachusetts, a joint venture with Platinum One Media[47]
- "Snoop Dogg Board Company (SDBC)" – skateboards and Luggage fabrication company (with Pentagon Distribution)
- "Snooperbowl" and "Snoop Youth Football league"[48]
- "Chronic Candy" – candy that tastes like marijuana (from Switzerland and is currently banned in some cities of US)
- Love Don't Live Here No More, Doggy Tales Vol.1 – love novel (co-written by David E. Talbert, published by Atria and Snoopadelic Films) ISBN 0-7432-7363-X[49]
- Tha Doggfather : The Times, Trials, And Hardcore Truths Of Snoop Dogg – autobiography (published by William Morrow) Hardcover ISBN 0-688-17158-3, Paperback ISBN 0-06-107607-4[50]
- Fear & Respect (project cancelled as of March 1, 2006) – PlayStation 2 video game (developed by Midway Games)
- "Doggy Biscuitz" – shoe brand (in partnership with Pony International)[51]
- "Snoop Dogg Clothing" – streetwear (distributed at Macy's)
- "WRFF" – unique design scooters (in cooperation with Salton, Inc.)[52]
- "Hip Hop Gaming League" – a celebrity online gaming competition (hosted by Global Gaming League)[53]
- "Snoop Dogg figures" (Vital Toys, SOTA Toys)[54]
- "Snoop Dogg Boxing" – mobile phone game (Sony Pictures Mobile)
- "Snoop Dogg Pet Accessory Line" (in conjunction with Jakks Pacific)[55]
- Snoop Dogg is a celebrity voice of a TomTom GPS navigation system.[56][57] He stated on George Lopez's talk show Lopez Tonight that he is tired of hearing directions from the same woman.
- In August 2008, Snoop Dogg announced the launch of a new streetwear line called Rich & Infamous, via a partnership with Robert Thorne Co. The line was unveiled during the Magic Tradeshow in Las Vegas.[58]
- "Hack is Wack" – Promoting Norton AntiVirus.[59]
- "Coffee Cup With A Cause" with 7 Eleven.[60]
- "Serious Pimp" clothing line.[61]
- "iFizzle" iPhone Application.[62]
- "Vybe Mobile"[63]
- "Pepsi Max" – Zero Calories[64]
Style and rap skills[link]
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",[65] and "flavor-filled melodic rhyming".[66] Peter Shapiro describes Snoop's delivery as a "molasses drawl"[67] and Allmusic notes his "drawled, laconic rhyming" style.[7] 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".[68]
Snoop is known to freestyle some of his lyrics on the spot for some songs – 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,"[69] 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"—that 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 – which sounded like a Slick Rick born in South Carolina instead of South London"[70] and adds that he "showed where his style came from by covering Slick Rick's 'La Di Da Di'".[67] Referring to Snoop's flow, Kool Moe Dee calls him "one of the smoothest, funkiest flow-ers in the game".[66] How to Rap also notes that Snoop is known to use syncopation in his flow to give it a laidback quality,[71] as well as 'linking with rhythm' in his compound rhymes,[72] using alliteration,[73] and employing a "sparse" flow with good use of pauses.[74]
Snoop re-popularized the use of -izzle speak, particularly in the pop and hip-hop music industry.[75]
Personal life[link]
Broadus's father left the family when Broadus was three months old. Snoop married his high school sweetheart, Shante Taylor, on June 12, 1997. On May 21, 2004, he filed for divorce from Shante, citing irreconcilable differences.[76] The couple renewed their wedding vows on January 12, 2008.[77] R&B singers Brandy and Ray J are his first cousins.[78] In 2002, the rapper announced he was giving up marijuana, one of his image trademarks, for good.[79] According to his IMDb biography, Snoop is a fan of the thrash metal band Metallica[80] and performed their song "Sad But True" on the band's 2003 MTV Icon Special which is available on YouTube.[81] A DNA test read by George Lopez on Lopez Tonight revealed Snoop Dogg to be of 0% East Asian, 23% Native American, 6% European, and 71% African descent.[82]
Snoop is an avid fan of hometown teams Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Lakers. Snoop is also an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.[83] and is often seen wearing Pittsburgh Steelers apparel. Snoop has mentioned that his love for the Steelers began in the 1970s during the team's dynasty years while watching the team with his grandfather growing up in L.A.[84] In the 2005 offseason, Snoop mentioned that he wanted to be an NFL head coach, "probably for the Steelers".[85] The following year, he was in attendance for the Steelers' victory in Super Bowl XL and later in Super Bowl XLIII. He is also a fan of the Oakland Raiders and Dallas Cowboys, often wearing a No.5 jersey, and has been seen at Raiders training camps.[86] He did his own free style rap based on his similarities with Tony Romo.[87][88] He is also a fan of the USC Trojans Football team. He has also shown affection for the New England Patriots, as he has been seen performing at the Gillette Stadium and picked the Patriots as the favorite to win Super Bowl XXXIX against the Eagles.[89][90] On August 6, 2009, Snoop visited the training camp of the Baltimore Ravens at McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland.[91] He was invited by Ray Lewis the day after his concert at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland.
A certified football coach, Snoop Dogg has been head coach for his son's youth football teams and the John A. Rowland High School team.[92][93]
Snoop Dogg is an avid hockey fan; he sported a Pittsburgh Penguins jersey (with the name and number 'GIN AND JUICE' 94 on the back) and a jersey of the now-defunct Springfield (MA) Indians of the American Hockey League in his 1994 music video, "Gin And Juice". On the E! show, Snoop Dogg’s Father Hood, Snoop Dogg and his family received lessons on playing hockey from the Anaheim Ducks, then returning to the Honda Center to cheer on the Ducks against the Vancouver Canucks in the episode Snow in da Hood.[94]
In 2009, it was revealed that Snoop Dogg was a member of the Nation of Islam. On March 1, 2009, he made an appearance at the Nation of Islam's annual Saviours' Day holiday, where he praised minister Louis Farrakhan. Snoop claimed to be a member of the Nation of Islam, but he declined to give the date on which he joined. He also donated $1,000 to the organization.[95][96][97]
Snoop claimed in a 2006 interview with Rolling Stone magazine that unlike other hip hop artists who've superficially adopted the pimp persona, he was an actual professional pimp in 2003 and 2004, saying "That shit was my natural calling and once I got involved with it, it became fun. It was like shootin' layups for me. I was makin' 'em every time." He goes on to say that upon the advice of some of the other pimps he knew, he eventually gave up pimping to spend more time with his family.[98]
Legal issues[link]
Shortly after graduating from high school, he was arrested for possession of cocaine.[7]
While recording Doggystyle in August 1993, Snoop Dogg was arrested in connection with the death of Phillip Woldermarian, a member of a rival gang who was shot and killed by Snoop's bodyguard, McKinley Lee; Snoop was charged with murder along with Lee as he was driving the vehicle from which the shooting had commenced. Snoop and Lee were defended by Johnnie Cochran.[99] Both Snoop and Lee were acquitted; Lee was acquitted on grounds of self-defense, but Snoop Dogg remained entangled in the legal battles around the case for three years.[100]
In July 1993, Snoop was stopped for a traffic violation and a firearm was found by police while conducting a search of his car. In February 1997, he pleaded guilty to possession of a handgun and was ordered to record three public service announcements, pay a $1,000 fine, and serve three years' probation.[101][102]
In May 1998, Snoop Dogg was fined and arrested for a misdemeanor of marijuana possession.[103]
In October 2001, Snoop Dogg was arrested again for a misdemeanor of marijuana possession.[103] In 2002 he pleaded no contest and was fined a total of $398.30 and received a suspended 30-day jail sentence.[104]
Snoop Dogg, Tha Dogg Pound, and The Game were sued for assaulting a fan on stage at a May 2005 concert at the White River Amphitheatre in Auburn, Washington. The accuser, Richard Monroe, Jr., claimed he was beaten by the artists' entourage while mounting the stage.[105] He alleged that he reacted to an "open invite" to come on stage. Before he could, Snoop’s bodyguards grabbed him and he was beaten unconscious by crewmembers, including the rapper and producer Soopafly; Snoop and The Game were included in the suit for not intervening. The lawsuit focuses on a pecuniary claim of $22 million in punitive and compensatory damages, battery, negligence, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.[106] The concerned parties appeared in court in April 2009.
On April 26, 2006, Snoop Dogg and members of his entourage were arrested after being turned away from British Airways' first class lounge at Heathrow Airport. Snoop and his party were not allowed to enter the lounge because some of the entourage were flying first class, other members in economy class. After the group was escorted outside, they vandalized a duty-free shop by throwing whiskey bottles. Seven police officers were injured in the midst of the disturbance. After a night in jail, Snoop and the other men were released on bail on April 27, but he was unable to perform at the Premier Foods People's Concert in Johannesburg on the same day. As part of his bail conditions, he had to return to the police station in May. The group has been banned by British Airways for "the foreseeable future."[107][108] When Snoop Dogg appeared at a London police station on May 11, he was cautioned for affray under Section 4 of the Public Order Act for use of threatening words or behavior.[109] On May 15, the Home Office decided that Snoop Dogg should be denied entry to the United Kingdom for the foreseeable future due to the incident at Heathrow as well as his previous convictions in the United States for drugs and firearms offenses.[110][111] Snoop Dogg's visa card was rejected by local authorities on March 24, 2007 because of the Heathrow incident.[112] A concert at London's Wembley Arena on March 27 went ahead with Diddy (with whom he toured Europe) and the rest of the show. However the decision affected four more British performances in Cardiff, Manchester and Glasgow[113] and Budapest (due to rescheduling).[114] As of March 2010, Snoop Dogg has been allowed back into the UK.[1]
On September 27, 2006, Snoop Dogg was detained at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California by airport security, after airport screeners found a collapsible police baton in Snoop's carry-on bag. The baton was confiscated but Snoop was allowed to board the flight. He has been charged with various weapons violations stemming from this incident. Donald Etra, Snoop's lawyer, told deputies the baton was a prop for a musical sketch. Snoop was sentenced to three years' probation and 160 hours of community service starting on September 20, 2007.[115]
Snoop Dogg was arrested again on October 26, 2006 at Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, California while parked in a passenger loading zone. Approached by airport security for a traffic infraction, he was found in possession of marijuana and a firearm, according to a police statement. He was transported to Burbank Police Department Jail, booked, and released on $35,000 bond. He faced firearm and drug possession charges on December 12 at Burbank Superior Court.[116]
He was again arrested on November 29, 2006, after performing on The Tonight Show, for possession of marijuana and a firearm.[117]
Snoop was arrested again on March 12, 2007 in Stockholm, Sweden after performing in a concert with P. Diddy in Stockholm's Globe Arena after he and a female companion reportedly "reeked" of marijuana. They were released four hours later after providing a urine sample. The results on urine determined whether charges would be pressed. However the rapper denied all charges.[118][119]
On April 26, 2007, the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship banned him from entering the country on character grounds, citing his prior criminal convictions. He had been scheduled to appear at the MTV Australia Video Music Awards on April 29, 2007.[120] Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship lifted the ban in September 2008 and had granted him visa to tour Australia. DIAC said "In making this decision, the department weighed his criminal convictions against his previous behaviour while in Australia, recent conduct – including charity work – and any likely risk to the Australian community ... We took into account all relevant factors and, on balance, the department decided to grant the visa."[121]
Snoop Dogg's many legal issues forced San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom to withdraw his plan to issue a proclamation to the rapper.[122]
Snoop Dogg was banned from Parkpop, a festival in the Netherlands on June 27, 2010, where he was scheduled to perform. The mayor and law enforcement officials asked organizers of the festival to find an artist more “open and friendly” to play the event.[123]
Snoop Dogg was arrested again on January 7, 2012 for possession of Marijuana charge after Border control agents discovered a small amount of marijuana on his tour bus. Snoop Dogg was stopped at the same Sierra Blanca, Texas, checkpoint where country singer Willie Nelson was arrested for marijuana possession in 2010. The agents conducted a routine inspection of his tour bus at the U.S.– Mexico border checkpoint, east of El Paso, Texas and thought they smelled marijuana. Snoop Dogg was issued a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia, released and given a court date of Friday, January 20, 2012.[citation needed]
Discography[link]
Main article: Snoop Dogg discography
- Doggystyle (1993)
- Tha Doggfather (1996)
- Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told (1998)
- No Limit Top Dogg (1999)
- Tha Last Meal (2000)
- Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss (2002)
- R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece (2004)
- Tha Blue Carpet Treatment (2006)
- Ego Trippin' (2008)
- Malice n Wonderland (2009)
- Doggumentary (2011)
- Reincarnated (2012)
Filmography[link]
Main article: Snoop Dogg filmography
- 1994: Murder Was the Case (Platinum)
- 1998: Caught Up
- 1998: Half Baked (cameo appearance)
- 1998: Da Game of Life
- 1998: Hot Boyz
- 1998: Ride
- 1999: Whiteboyz
- 1999: Urban Menace
- 2000: Tha Eastsidaz
- 2000: Up in Smoke Tour
- 2001: Baby Boy
- 2001: Training Day
- 2001: King of the Hill (voice)
- 2001: Bones
- 2001: The Wash
- 2003: Malibu's Most Wanted
- 2003: Old School
- 2004: Starsky & Hutch
- 2004: Soul Plane
- 2004: Volcano High
- 2005: Boss'n Up
- 2005: Racing Stripes (voice)
- 2006: The Tenants
- 2006: Weeds: Himself
- 2006: Hood of Horror
- 2007: Arthur and the Invisibles (voice)
- 2007: Monk
- During the opening credits, he covered the title song by Randy Newman "It's a Jungle out There".
- 2007: The Boondocks
- 2008: Singh Is Kinng (as Himself)
- 2008: Snoop Dogg's Father Hood (as Himself)
- 2009: Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder (voice)
- 2009: Dogg After Dark: Himself
- 2009: Xavier: Renegade Angel (voice)
- 2009: Brüno (cameo appearance)
- 2009: Falling Up
- 2010: Down for Life
- 2010: One Life to Live as Calvin Broadus
- 2010: Straight Outta L.A. (as Himself)
- 2010: Freaknik: The Musical
- 2010: Malice n Wonderland as Malice
- 2010: Big Time Christmas as Himself
- 2011: 90210 (TV series) as Himself
- 2011: Roast of Donald Trump
Awards[link]
Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg was also a judge for the 7th annual Independent Music Awards to support independent artists' careers.[124]
Further reading[link]
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- Snoop Dogg (1999). Tha Doggfather: The Times, Trials, and Hardcore Truths of Snoop Dogg. New York, N.Y., U.S.: William Morrow and Company. ISBN 0-688-17158-3
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| Wiz Khalifa | |
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 Wiz Khalifa in Brooklyn, New York in August 2009. |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Cameron Jibril Thomaz |
| Born | (1987-09-08) September 8, 1987 (age 24) Minot, North Dakota, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupations | Rapper, singer, songwriter, actor |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Rostrum, Taylor Gang, Warner Bros., Atlantic |
| Associated acts | Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, Curren$y, Big Sean, Chevy Woods, Mac Miller, Juicy J, Tinie Tempah, Yelawolf, Maroon 5, Big K.R.I.T. |
| Website | wizkhalifa.com |
Cameron Jibril Thomaz (born September 8, 1987), better known by the stage name Wiz Khalifa, is an American rapper. He released his debut album, Show and Prove, in 2006, and signed to Warner Bros. Records in 2007. His Eurodance-influenced single, "Say Yeah", received urban radio airplay, charting on the Rhythmic Top 40 and Hot Rap Tracks charts in 2008.[1] Khalifa parted with Warner Bros. and released his second album, Deal or No Deal, in November 2009. He released the mixtape Kush and Orange Juice as a free download in April 2010; he then signed with Atlantic Records.[2] He is also well known for his debut single for Atlantic, "Black and Yellow", which peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. His debut album for the label, Rolling Papers, was released on March 29, 2011.[3]
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Early life[link]
Khalifa was born on September 8, 1987 to a mother and a father serving in the military.[1][4] His parents divorced when Khalifa was about three years old. His parents' military service caused him to move regularly: Khalifa lived in Germany, the United Kingdom, and Japan before settling in Pittsburgh where he attended Taylor Allderdice High School.[1][4]
His stage name is derived from khalifa, an Arabic word meaning "successor", and wisdom, which was shortened to Wiz when Khalifa was a young boy .[5] Khalifa stated to spinner.com that the name also came from being called "young Wiz 'cause I was good at everything I did, and my granddad is Muslim, so he gave me that name; he felt like that's what I was doing with my music." He got his stage name tattooed on his 17th birthday.[6][7] He includes Jimi Hendrix, Camp Lo, The Notorious B.I.G. and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony among his influences.[8]
Career[link]
[edit] 2005–08: Early mixtapes and Show and Prove
Rostrum Records president Benjy Grinberg first heard about Wiz Khalifa in 2004 when the rapper's contribution to a mixtape of various new Pittsburgh artists attracted his interest.[9] When Grinberg finally met the 16-year-old artist, he immediately decided he wanted to work with him, later telling HitQuarters: "Even though he wasn’t all the way developed you could just tell that he was a diamond in the rough, and that with some polishing, guidance and backing he could become something special."[9] Khalifa signed to the label shortly after and began a seven year period of artist development.[9]
Khalifa released his first mixtape, Prince of the City: Welcome to Pistolvania, in 2005. The mixtape paved the way for his first full length album entitled Show and Prove in 2006. Khalifa was declared an "artist to watch" that year in Rolling Stone magazine.[10][11]
In 2007, Khalifa signed to Warner Bros. Records and released two mixtapes through Rostrum Records: Grow Season, hosted by DJ Green Lantern and released on July 4, 2007, and Prince of the City 2, released on November 20, 2007. His debut Warner Bros. single "Say Yeah" reached number 25 on the Billboard Rhythmic Top 40 music chart and number 20 on Billboard's Hot Rap Tracks. The song samples "Better Off Alone" by Alice Deejay. Khalifa's vocals from "Say Yeah" appear near the end of Pittsburgh mash up producer Girl Talk's 2008 album, Feed the Animals, over music from Underworld's "Born Slippy", Usher's "Love in This Club", and the Cure's "In Between Days".[12] Khalifa appeared with The Game, David Banner and Play-n-Skillz at U92's Summer Jam at the USANA Amphitheatre in West Valley City, Utah on August 2, 2008.[13] Khalifa released the mixtapes Star Power in September 2008, and Flight School in April 2009 on Rostrum Records.
Khalifa parted ways with Warner Bros. Records in July 2009 after numerous delays in releasing his planned debut album for the label, First Flight. Khalifa stated to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that, "I learned a lot during my time there and matured as an artist during the process. I'm happy to be moving on with all of my material and having the chance to be in control of my next moves".[14] Khalifa appeared with Girl Talk, Modey Lemon, Donora, Grand Buffet, and Don Caballero at the Amphitheatre at Station Square in Pittsburgh on July 31, 2009, where he announced that his relationship with Warner Bros. was over.[15]
[edit] 2009–10: Deal or No Deal
Continuing his association with Rostrum Records, Khalifa released the single "Teach U to Fly", and the mixtape How Fly, a collaboration with New Orleans rapper Curren$y, on August 9, 2009.[14] Khalifa introduced a more melodic style on the mixtape, alternating between singing and rapping. He opened for Wu-Tang Clan member U-God at the 2009 CMJ Music Marathon in New York City.[16] Khalifa released the mixtape Burn After Rolling on November 2, 2009, where he raps over familiar beats from other artists, including the songs "If I Were A Boy" and "Diva" by Beyoncé, "Walking on a Dream" by Empire of the Sun, "Luchini AKA This Is It" by Camp Lo, and "Best I Ever Had" by Drake.[17] Khalifa released his second album, Deal or No Deal, on November 24, 2009.[18]
Khalifa performed at Emo's in Austin, Texas in March 2010 as part of the 2010 South by Southwest Music Festival.[19] He appeared on the cover of XXL magazine that same month, for the magazine's annual list of Top 10 Freshman, which included Donnis, J. Cole, Pill, Freddie Gibbs, and Fashawn. Wiz Khalifa was named 2010 "Rookie Of The Year" by "The Source", with alongside Rick Ross, "The Man Of The Year".[20] He toured with rapper Yelawolf on a 20-date tour, the Deal Or No Deal Tour.[21] Khalifa released the free mixtape Kush and Orange Juice for download on April 14, 2010. Due to Khalifa's devoted grassroots fan base, the mixtape became the No. 1 trending topic on Twitter with the hash tag #kushandorangejuice, and "Kush and Orange Juice download” ranked No. 1 on Google’s hot search trends.[22]
2010: Signing with Atlantic Records[link]
Citing music industry insiders, New York magazine wrote that Khalifa signed with Atlantic Records in April 2010, although the rapper did not confirm it.[23] He stated to AllHipHop in June 2010 that he was working on a new album, but was weighing his options and had not yet decided on a label to distribute it.[24] Khalifa confirmed to MTV on July 30 that he was signing an Atlantic Records deal.[25]
Khalifa was featured in a remix and video for the 2010 Rick Ross single "Super High", alongside Curren$y.[26] He guested on the mixtape Grey Goose, Head Phones, and Thirsty Women by St. Louis rapper M.C,[27] and was featured on the track "The Breeze (Cool)" on rapper Wale's August 2010 mixtape More About Nothing.[28] Khalifa was named MTV's Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2010, winning with nearly 70,000 votes, and beating out finalists Nicki Minaj, J. Cole, Travis Porter, and Diggy Simmons.[29]
Khalifa appeared at the Soundset 2010 festival in May 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, alongside Method Man & Redman, Del the Funky Homosapien and Hieroglyphics, Atmosphere, Murs, Cage, and others.[30] He also performed at the 2010 Rock the Bells festival, along with hip hop veterans Wu-Tang Clan, Snoop Dogg, Lauryn Hill, A Tribe Called Quest, Rakim, KRS-One, Jedi Mind Tricks and Slick Rick.[31] Khalifa declined an invitation to tour with rapper Drake and launched his own "Waken Baken" tour, a 50-city national tour with rapper Yelawolf. The tour, scheduled to last from September to November 2010, has, as of October, sold out every venue.[8] On November 2010, during his "Waken Baken" tour at East Carolina University, Wiz Khalifa was arrested for possession and trafficking of marijuana. He was then released the next morning after a $300K bail, and resumed his tour. Khalifa performed in a cypher during the 2010 BET Hip-Hop Awards. He recited his verse from the song, "The Check Point", from his mixtape with Curren$y, How Fly.[32]
[edit] 2010–11: Mainstream success and Rolling Papers
Khalifa released "Black and Yellow", his first single for Rostrum/Atlantic, produced by Stargate, which has received radio airplay.[8][33] The single was peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100; the title of the song refers to the colours of the City of Pittsburgh.[34] Khalifa released his debut album with Atlantic Records in 2011.[35] He appeared with Curren$y on the track "Scaling the Building" on producer Ski Beatz' 2010 album, 24 Hour Karate School.[36] Khalifa's record label is Taylor Gang Records, named after his love of Chuck Taylor All-Stars[8], and Taylor Allderdice High School in Pittsburgh, PA, where he graduated from.
On March 29, 2011, Khalifa released his first studio album, Rolling Papers. The album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart, with first-week sales of 197,000 copies in the United States.[37] Shortly afterward on March 31, 2011 Wiz Khalifa performed at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia as part of the school's annual Dooley's Weekend.[38] On June 26, 2011, Khalifa was nominated and won Best New Artist at the BET Awards of 2011.[39] Khalifa collaborated with British rapper Tinie Tempah whom Tinie announced in an interview with Rolling Stone that his next single is to be called "Till I'm Gone" and would feature Wiz Khalifa and is to be produced by Stargate.[40][41] The single and the video song were released at the end of June 2011.[42]
Personal life[link]
Thomaz proposed to model Amber Rose on March 1, 2012 showing off the ring on Twitter.[43] He is personal friends with Snoop Dogg, Juicy J, Yelawolf, and fellow Pittsburgh rapper Mac Miller.[44]
In March 2012, Thomaz purchased a 2.8 private wooded acres with a 3,891-square-foot residence in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, a small community southwest of Pittsburgh. The residence includes 5-bedroom, 4-bath eco-friendly, Brazilian Koa floors, stainless steel appliances, a separate guest house, and a lavish master suite with high ceilings.[45] He currently resides there with his fiancée Amber Rose.
Discography[link]
Main article: Wiz Khalifa discography
- Studio albums
- 2006: Show and Prove
- 2009: Deal or No Deal
- 2011: Rolling Papers
- 2012: O.N.I.F.C. [11][46][47]
- Collaborative albums
- 2011: Mac & Devin Go to High School (with Snoop Dogg)
- 2012: TBA (with Taylor Gang)
Awards and nominations[link]
| Year | Organization | Award | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | MTV European Music Awards | Best New | Wiz Khalifa | Nominated |
| Best Push | Wiz Khalifa | Nominated | ||
| American Music Awards | Sprint's Best New Artist | Wiz Khalifa | Won | |
| Grammy Awards | Best Rap Song | "Black & Yellow" | Nominated | |
| Best Rap Performance | "Black & Yellow" | Nominated | ||
| 2012 | Billboard Music Awards | Best New Artist | Wiz Khalifa | Won |
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| Date of birth | September 8, 1987 |
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| Date of death | February 5, 2012 |
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 Bruno Mars performing in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 19, 2010 |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Peter Gene Hernandez |
| Born | (1985-10-08) October 8, 1985 (age 26)[1] Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Genres | Reggae fusion, pop, soul, R&B |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter, record producer, model, dancer |
| Instruments | Vocals, drums, guitar, keyboard, bass, piano, harmonica |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Atlantic, Elektra |
| Associated acts | The Smeezingtons |
| Website | www.brunomars.com |
Peter Gene Hernandez (born October 8, 1985), better known by his stage name Bruno Mars, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. Raised in Honolulu, Hawaii by a family of musicians, Mars began making music at a young age. He performed in various musical venues in his hometown throughout his childhood. He graduated from high school and then moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a musical career. Mars produced songs for other artists, joining production team The Smeezingtons.
Mars had an unsuccessful stint with Motown Records, but then signed with Atlantic Records in 2009. He became recognized as a solo artist after lending his vocals and co-writing the hooks for the songs "Nothin' on You" by B.o.B, and "Billionaire" by Travie McCoy. He also co-wrote the hits "Right Round" by Flo Rida featuring Ke$ha, and "Wavin' Flag" by K'naan. In October 2010, he released his debut album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans. Anchored by the worldwide number-one singles "Just the Way You Are" and "Grenade", the album peaked at number three on the Billboard 200.[2] Mars was nominated for seven Grammys at the 53rd Grammy Awards, winning Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Just the Way You Are".
Mars' music is noted for displaying a wide variety of styles and influences, and contains elements of many musical genres. He has worked with an assortment of artists from various genres. Mars acknowledges the influences that his collaborations have had on his own music. As a child, he was highly influenced by artists such as Little Richard,[3] Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson and would often impersonate these artists from a young age. Mars also incorporates reggae and Motown inspired sounds into his work. Jon Caramanica of The New York Times referred to Mars as "one of the most versatile and accessible singers in pop."[4] Worldwide, Mars became the best-selling digital artist in 2011. He had three singles in the top ten, including first place with "Just The Way You Are," which sold 12.5 million copies.[5] Mars won Best International Male Solo Artist at the BRIT Awards in 2012.[6] Bruno Mars has sold 5 million albums and 36 million singles worldwide.[7]
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Early life[link]
Bruno Mars was born Peter Gene Hernandez on October 8th, 1985, and raised in the Waikiki neighborhood of Honolulu, Hawaii, by parents Pete Hernandez, of Puerto Rican descent, and Bernadette "Bernie," a Filipina.[8][9][10][11] His mother emigrated to Hawaii from the Philippines as a child and his father moved to the island from Brooklyn, New York.[12] Mars' parents met while performing in a show, where his mother was a hula dancer and his father played percussion.[12] At the age of two, he was nicknamed "Bruno" by his father, because of his resemblance to legendary professional wrestler Bruno Sammartino.[13]
Mars was one of six children and came from a musical family who exposed him to a diverse mix of reggae, rock, hip hop, and R&B.[14][15] In addition to being a dancer, his mother was a singer and his father used his musical ability to perform Little Richard rock n roll music.[3] Mars' uncle was an Elvis impersonator. By the age of three his uncle had Mars up on the stage performing. He also performed songs by artists such as Michael Jackson, The Isley Brothers, and The Temptations.[10] At age four, Mars began performing five days a week with his family's band, The Love Notes, in which he became known on the island for his impersonation of Presley.[16]
In 1990, Mars was featured in MidWeek as "Little Elvis", going on to have a cameo in the film Honeymoon in Vegas in 1992.[10][17] He later reflected on the influence Presley had on his music: "I watch the best. I'm a big fan of Elvis. I'm a big fan of 1950s Elvis when he would go on stage and scare people because he was a force and girls would go nuts! You can say the same thing for Prince or The Police. It's just guys who know that people are here to see a show, so I watch those guys and I love studying them because I'm a fan."[18] In 2010, he also acknowledged his Hawaiian roots and musical family as an influence, explaining, "Growing up in Hawaii made me the man I am. I used to do a lot of shows in Hawaii with my father's band. Everybody in my family sings, everyone plays instruments...I've just been surrounded by it."[19] In 2003, shortly after graduating from President Theodore Roosevelt High School at the age of seventeen, Mars moved to Los Angeles, California, to pursue a musical career.[10][17] He adopted his stage name from the nickname his father gave him, adding "Mars" at the end because "I felt like I didn't have [any] pizzazz, and a lot of girls say I’m out of this world, so I was like I guess I'm from Mars."[20]
Career[link]
[edit] 2004–10: Career beginnings and It's Better If You Don't Understand
Shortly after moving to Los Angeles, Mars signed to Motown Records in 2004, in a deal that "went nowhere".[21] However, Mars' experience with Motown proved to be beneficial to his career when he met songwriter and producer Philip Lawrence, who was also signed to the label. Mars, Lawrence, and engineer Ari Levine began writing songs together, and formed the production team The Smeezingtons.[21] In 2006, Lawrence introduced Mars to his future manager at Atlantic Records, Aaron Bay-Schuck.[22] After hearing him play a couple of songs on the guitar, Bay-Schuck wanted to sign him immediately, but it took about three years for Atlantic records to finally sign Mars to the label.[22] In the meantime, Bay-Schuck hired Mars and the Smeezingtons to write and produce songs for the label's artists.[22] According to Bay-Schuck in an interview with HitQuarters, Mars had stated that although his ultimate goal was to be a solo artist, he was willing to write and produce for other artists, both to help improve his songwriting and help him discover the type of artist he ultimately wanted to be.[22] Bay-Schuck credits this as a period of "self-discovery" that contributed significantly to Mars' later success.[22]
Before becoming a successful solo artist, Hernandez was an acknowledged music producer, writing songs for Alexandra Burke, Travie McCoy, Adam Levine, Brandy, Sean Kingston, and Flo Rida.[14][23] He also co-wrote the Sugababes' hit song "Get Sexy" and provided backing vocals on their album Sweet 7.[24][25] His first musical appearance as a singer was in Far East Movement's second studio album Animal, featured on the track "3D".[26] He was also featured on pastor and hip hop artist Jaeson Ma's debut single "Love" in August 2009.[27][28] He reached prominence as a solo artist after being featured on and co-writing B.o.B's "Nothin' on You" and Travie McCoy's "Billionaire"; both songs peaked within the top ten of many charts worldwide.[29][30][31][32] He said of them, "I think those songs weren't meant to be full-sung songs. If I'd sung all of "Nothin' on You", it might've sounded like some '90s R&B." Following this success, Mars released his debut extended play (EP), titled It's Better If You Don't Understand, on May 11, 2010.[33] The EP peaked at the 99th position on the Billboard 200 and produced one single, "The Other Side", featuring singers Cee Lo Green and B.o.B.[34][35] Mars collaborated with Green once more in August 2010 by co-writing his single "Fuck You!". He performed a medley of "Nothin' on You" and "Airplanes" with B.o.B and Hayley Williams at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards on September 12, 2010.[36]
[edit] 2010–present: Doo-Wops & Hooligans
Bruno Mars' debut album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans, was released digitally on October 4, and saw its physical release on October 5, 2010.[37][38] The lead single, "Just the Way You Are", was released on July 19, 2010,[39] and has reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 as well as several other charts worldwide.[40][41] The music video was released on September 8, 2010.[42] The second single, "Grenade", was released September 28, 2010, and has also seen successful international chart performance.[43][44] In the United States, Doo-Wops & Hooligans debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 for the week of October 13, 2010, selling 55,000 copies.[2] The album also received generally positive reviews from critics. Entertainment Weekly's Leah Greenblatt praised Mars for his "instant-access melodies" and "sly snatches of dance-floor swagger", but noted weaknesses in songs deviant from his conventional pop and soul genres.[45] He opened for Maroon 5 on the fall leg of the Hands All Over Tour starting October 6, 2010 and co-headlined with McCoy on a European tour starting October 18, 2010.[38]
On September 19, 2010, Mars was arrested in Las Vegas for possession of cocaine.[46] When talking to a police officer, Mars reportedly stated that what he did was "foolish" and that "he has never used drugs before".[47][48] Mars pled guilty to felony drug possession, and in return for his plea, he was told that the charges would be erased from his criminal record as long as he stayed out of trouble for a year, paid a $2,000 fine, did 200 hours of community service and completed a drug counseling course.[49]
On February 13, 2011, Mars won his first Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, having received six nominations; Best Rap Song and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Nothin' on You", Record of the Year for "Nothin' on You" and "Fuck You", Song of the Year for "Fuck You", and Producer of the Year, Non-Classical at the 53rd Grammy Awards.
On September 16, 2011, Bad Meets Evil released their single, "Lighters", which featured Mars in the song. The song was met with mixed reviews from critics and many criticized Mars for doing this type of song.[50] On September 22, 2011, it was announced on Mars' website that his new song "It Will Rain" will appear on The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack which was released on November 8.[51] On October 30, 2011, Mars gave an exclusive performance of "Runaway Baby" on the results show of The X Factor UK, the same day that Mars received six nominations for a Grammy Award; Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for Doo-Wops & Hooligans, Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for "Grenade", and Producer of the Year, Non-Classical at the 54th Grammy Awards. During the ceremony, Mars performed "Runaway Baby" but he did not win any awards as Adele won in all the categories he was nominated in and also lost to Paul Epworth for Producer of the Year.
Mars has confirmed on Twitter that his work on his second album has begun.[52] On March 22, 2012, it was announced that Mars had signed a worldwide publishing deal with BMG Chrysalis US.[53]
Musical style[link]
Mars' music has been noted for displaying a wide variety of styles and influences, including pop,[55] rock,[55] reggae,[55] R&B,[56] soul,[45] and hip hop.[57] His co-producer Philip Lawrence says, "What people don't know is there's a darker underbelly to Bruno Mars." Mars himself says, "I blame that on me singing to girls back in high school."[58] Jon Caramanica of The New York Times called him "one of the most versatile and accessible singers in pop, with a light, soul-influenced voice that’s an easy fit in a range of styles, a universal donor."[4] Mars was initially influenced by R&B artists such as Keith Sweat, Jodeci and R. Kelly, as well as 1950s rock 'n' roll and Motown.[59] In high school, he began listening to classic rock groups such as The Police, Led Zeppelin, and the Beatles.[59] All of these genres of music have influenced Mars' musical style; he observed that "It’s not easy to [create] songs with that mixture of rock and soul and hip-hop, and there’s only a handful of them."[59] Mars also stated that he is a fan of Alicia Keys, Jessie J, Jack White and The Saturdays.[60]
In addition, Mars claims that his work with other artists influenced his musical style, saying that "'Nothin' on You' had a Motown vibe, 'Billionaire' was a reggae acoustic guitar-driven song, though one of my favorites is the Cee-Lo [Green] song ['Fuck You']. I don't think anyone else could've sung that song. And there's 'Just the Way You Are.' If you know my story, you know I love all different genres of music."[61] He cites doo-wop as a major influence on his music, referring to the genre as "just straightforward love songs – so charming and simple and romantic."[61] In addition, Mars states that growing up in Hawaii influenced his music, giving the songs a reggae sound. He explains that "In Hawaii some of the biggest radio stations are reggae. The local bands are heavily influenced by Bob Marley. That music brings people together. It's not urban music or pop music. It's just songs. That's what makes it cross over so well. The song comes first."[12] Lyrically, many of Mars' songs have been described as "feel-good", carefree, and optimistic,[62] however, darker subjects are addressed in songs such as "Grenade", "Liquor Store Blues", and "Talking to the Moon", which detail failed relationships and self-destructive behavior.[45][63]
Discography[link]
Main article: Bruno Mars discography
- Doo-Wops & Hooligans (2010)
- TBA (2012)
Tours[link]
- Doo-Wops & Hooligans tour (2010–2011)
Awards and nominations[link]
Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Bruno Mars
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 David Guetta at the 2011 MuchMusic Video Awards |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Pierre David Guetta |
| Born | (1967-11-07) 7 November 1967 (age 44) Paris, France |
| Genres | House, electro house, hip house |
| Occupations | DJ, record producer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Labels | EMI Music France, Virgin, Positiva, Astralwerks, Jack Back Records |
| Website | DavidGuetta.com |
Pierre David Guetta (7 November 1967), known professionally as David Guetta (French pronunciation: [daˌvid ɡɛˈta]), is a French house music producer and DJ.[1] Originally a DJ at nightclubs during the 1980s and 1990s, he co-founded Gum Productions and released his first album, Just a Little More Love, in 2002. Later, he released Guetta Blaster (2004) and Pop Life (2007). His 2009 album One Love included the hit singles "When Love Takes Over" (featuring Kelly Rowland), "Gettin' Over You" (featuring Chris Willis, Fergie & LMFAO) and "Sexy Bitch" (featuring Akon), the last becoming a top five hit in the United States and all three reaching #1 in the United Kingdom, as well as another internationally known single called "Memories" featuring Kid Cudi which became a top five hit in many countries. Guetta has sold over three million albums and 15 million singles worldwide.[2] He is currently one of the most sought-after music producers.[3] As at 2012 David Guetta is the world's most popular DJ, claiming the #1 poll position of the DJ Mag 100 popularity poll.[4]
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Biography[link]
1984–2000: Early life and career[link]
At age 17, Guetta began DJing at the Broad Club in Paris.[5] He first played popular songs, and he discovered house music when he heard a Farley master Funk track on French radio in 1987. The next year, he began hosting his own club nights.[6] In 1990, he released "Nation Rap", a hip-hop collaboration with French rapper Sidney Duteil.[7]
In the mid 1990s Guetta played in clubs including Le Centrale, the Rex, Le Boy, and Folies Pigalle.[5][8] Released in 1994[7] Guetta's second single, a collaboration with American house vocalist Robert Owens titled "Up & Away", was a minor club hit.[6] In 1994, David Guetta became the manager of Le Palace nightclub and he continued to organise parties there and in other clubs, such as the "Scream" parties in Les Bains Douches.[9]
[edit] 2001–2006: Just a Little More Love and Guetta Blaster
In 2001, David Guetta along with Joachim Garraud founded Gum Productions, and in the same year Guetta's first hit single, "Just a Little More Love", featuring American singer Chris Willis was released. Willis was vacationing in France when he met Guetta.[6] Guetta's debut album Just a Little More Love was released in 2002 on Virgin Records and sold over 300,000 copies. The follow-up singles, ("Love Don't Let Me Go", "People Come People Go" and "Give Me Something"), were released in 2002. Guetta released a compilation, Fuck Me I'm Famous, in 2003, named after his party in Ibiza. It included "Just for One Day (Heroes)", a remix of David Bowie's song "Heroes".[6] Later in his career, Guetta continued recording compilations under that title.
Guetta's second album, Guetta Blaster, was released in 2004. It released four singles: "Money" and "Stay" featuring Chris Willis and "The World Is Mine" and "In Love With Myself" featuring JD Davis. In 2006 the Just a Little More Love single "Love Don't Let Me Go" was re-released as a mash-up with the Tocadisco remix of "Walking Away" by The Egg. The mash-up single entitled "Love Don't Let Me Go (Walking Away)" was charted higher than the original release of the song.
[edit] 2007–2008: Pop Life
In 2007, Guetta's third album Pop Life was released. The album was successful in the UK and Ireland as well as in mainland Europe. According to EMI in 2010, the album has sold a total of 530,000 copies worldwide. The lead single "Love Is Gone" reached Number 1 on the American Dance Chart and charted on the Billboard Hot 100.
He played in many countries around the world to promote the album. He played in Mauritius in January 2008, accompanied by French rapper JoeyStarr. In the same year, he and his wife Cathy also planned a new event which took place in the Stade de France on 5 July 2008. The event was called "UNIGHTED", he performed with Tiësto, Carl Cox, Joachim Garraud and Martin Solveig in front of a crowd of 40,000.[10]
In 2009, he was placed third in the "Top 100 DJs" poll by DJ Magazine,[11] and was elected "Best House DJ" by DJ Awards in 2008. Since April 2009, Guetta had his own radio show on the internet radio station RauteMusik on Saturday evening. The show was afterwards moved into Radio 538, being aired every Friday evening after Tiësto's Club Life. Its name is DJ Mix. Guetta performs a one-hour set of house music, presenting mainly new talents inside.
[edit] 2009–2010: One Love and international breakthrough
David Guetta's fourth studio album, One Love, was released in August 2009. Its first single "When Love Takes Over", which featured Kelly Rowland, peaked at #1 on the UK Singles Chart and topped many other countries worldwide. His second single from the album, "Sexy Bitch" featuring Akon, became his second #1 in the UK. "One Love" featuring Estelle, "Memories" featuring Kid Cudi and "Gettin' Over You" featuring Chris Willis, Fergie and LMFAO followed. As of May 2011 the album had sold three million copies worldwide.[12] Guetta's fourth studio album One Love was nominated as "Best Electronic/Dance Album" at the 52nd Grammy Awards.[13] His song "When Love Takes Over" featuring American R&B singer Kelly Rowland received two nominations; Best Dance Recording and Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical, and won the latter. After conflicts over whether or not an album re-issue should go ahead, One More Love was released on 29 November 2010. First single, titled "Who's That Chick?" featuring Rihanna was released a few weeks prior.[14]
On 16 June 2009, The Black Eyed Peas released the David Guetta-produced "I Gotta Feeling" as their second single from their fifth studio album, The E.N.D.. It became a worldwide hit topping the charts in seventeen countries. It became the most downloaded song of all-time in the United States with almost 7.5 million downloads and in the United Kingdom selling more than 1 million copies.[15][16] He was nominated twice for his work with The Black Eyed Peas at the 52nd Grammy Awards; in the category Record of the Year for "I Gotta Feeling" and Album of the Year for their album The E.N.D.. In 2010, David Guetta co-wrote and produced Kelly Rowland's "Commander" from her third album Here I Am. It peaked at number one on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Songs chart in the United States, and reached top ten positions in Belgium and the United Kingdom. Guetta has also co-produced "Forever and a Day", which was Kelly's next UK single from that album.[17][18] Guetta also produced the singles "Acapella" and "Scream" for American singer-songwriter Kelis's fifth studio album, Flesh Tone, released on 14 May 2010. "Acapella" was released as the lead single on 23 February 2010 and topped the dance charts in the United Kingdom and United States. On 28 June 2010 American rapper Flo Rida released the single "Club Can't Handle Me" featuring David Guetta. The song is included on the soundtrack album to the American 3D dance film Step Up 3D.
[edit] 2011–present: Nothing But the Beat
Guetta's fifth studio album, Nothing But the Beat was released on August 30, 2011. It was released as a double-disc album; one disc being vocal and the other being electronic.[19] The French DJ was inspired by rock bands such as Kings of Leon and Coldplay to add rock influences to his dance productions.[20] "Where Them Girls At" featuring Nicki Minaj and Flo Rida, the first single off the album, was released worldwide on May 2, 2011.[21][22] "Little Bad Girl" featuring Ludacris and Taio Cruz, was released as the second single on June 28, 2011.[19][23] The third single "Without You" featuring Usher was released on September 27, 2011. Guetta also released three promotional singles for Nothing But the Beat, "Titanium" featuring Sia, "Lunar" with Afrojack and "Night of Your Life" featuring Jennifer Hudson. The album also features the hit single "Sweat" with Snoop Dogg.
Guetta is also scheduled to perform alongside Nicky Romero and Nervo at London's Alexandra Palace on June 1, 2012.[24]
Personal life[link]
His father was a restaurateur of Moroccan Jewish descent,[25] and his mother is of Belgian descent.[26][27][28] He is married to socialite and night club manager Cathy Guetta; they have two children, Tim Elvis Eric (born 2004) and Angie (born 2007).[29]
Discography[link]
Main articles: David Guetta discography and David Guetta production discography
- Just a Little More Love (2002)
- Guetta Blaster (2004)
- Pop Life (2007)
- One Love (2009)
- Nothing but the Beat (2011)
Awards and nominations[link]
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| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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| 2006 | DJ Awards | Best House DJ | Nominated | |
| 2007 | Best International DJ | Won | ||
| Best Ibiza Night | Won | |||
| World Music Awards | World's Best Selling DJ | Won | ||
| TMF Awards | Best Dance Act | Nominated | ||
| 2008 | DJ Awards | Best House DJ | Won | |
| MTV Europe Music Awards | Best French Act | Nominated | ||
| 2009 | DJ Awards | Best House DJ | Nominated | |
| DJ Magazine | Top 100 DJs |
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| 2010 | Grammy Awards[13] | Record of the Year | "I Gotta Feeling" (with The Black Eyed Peas) |
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| Best Dance Recording | "When Love Takes Over" (with Kelly Rowland) |
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| Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical | Won | |||
| Best Electronic/Dance Album | One Love | Nominated | ||
| World Music Awards[30] | Best DJ | Won | ||
| Best Producer | Won | |||
| Best Selling French artist | Won | |||
| NRJ Music Awards | International Album of the Year | One Love | Won | |
| DJ Magazine | Top 100 DJs |
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| 2011 | Grammy Awards | Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical | "Revolver" (with Madonna) |
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| MTV Europe Music Awards | Best Male | Nominated | ||
| Best French Act | Nominated | |||
| DJ Magazine[31] | Top 100 DJs (#1 Position) | Won | ||
| 2012 | Brit Awards | International Male Solo Artist | Himself | Nominated[32] |
| Grammy Awards[33] | Best Dance Recording | "Sunshine" (w/ Avicii) | Nominated | |
| Best Dance/Electronica Album | Nothing but the Beat | Nominated |
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External links[link]
- David Guetta on Myspace
- David Guetta on Twitter
- David Guetta's channel on YouTube
- David Guetta at the Internet Movie Database
- David Guetta official store
- David Guetta information at Ultra Records
- Review of 'Memories' on the Daily Music Guide
- David Jeffries. "David Guetta biography". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p572357. Retrieved 2008-09-22.
- David Guetta in PACHA NEWS
- David Guetta at Billboard.com
- Review of 'Gettin Over you' on the Daily Music Guide
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| Name | Guetta, David |
| Alternative names | Guetta, Pierre David |
| Short description | DJ, producer |
| Date of birth | 7 November 1967 |
| Place of birth | Paris, France |
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| Pharrell Williams | |
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 Pharrell Williams performing with N.E.R.D in Pori Jazz 2010. |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Skateboard P, Pharrell, Sk8brd (mononym), Auto Goon |
| Born | (1973-04-05) April 5, 1973 (age 39) |
| Origin | Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States |
| Genres | Various |
| Occupations | Producer, musician, songwriter, singer, rapper, fashion designer |
| Instruments | Piano, keyboards, guitar, drums |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | Star Trak, Interscope, i am Other |
| Associated acts | N.E.R.D, Chad Hugo, Clipse, Kelis, Snoop Dogg, Justin Timberlake, T.I, Lupe Fiasco, N.O.R.E., Child Rebel Soldier |
| Website | pharrellwilliams.com |
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Pharrell Williams (born April 5, 1973), commonly known simply as Pharrell, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, composer, and fashion designer. Williams and Chad Hugo make up the record production duo The Neptunes, producing hip hop and R&B music. He is also the lead vocalist and drummer of hip-hop band N.E.R.D, which he formed with Hugo and childhood friend Shay Haley. He released his first single "Frontin'" in 2003 and followed up with his first album In My Mind in 2006.[1]
As part of The Neptunes, Williams has produced numerous hit singles for various musicians.[2] The two have earned three Grammy Awards amongst ten nominations. He is also the co-founder of the clothing brands Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream Clothing. He is a member of the supergroup V.A. Playaz with Fam-Lay, Clipse, Skillz, Missy Elliott, and Timbaland & Magoo.
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Pharrell Williams was born on April 5, 1973, in Virginia Beach, Virginia,[3][4] the eldest of three sons of Carolyn, a teacher, and Pharaoh Williams, a handyman.[5] He met Chad Hugo in a seventh-grade summer band camp where Williams played the keyboards and drums and Hugo played tenor saxophone. They were also both members of a marching band; Williams played the snare drum while Chad was student conductor.[6][7] With Hugo, Williams attended Princess Anne High School where they played in the school band; there he got the name Skateboard P.[8]
In the 1990s, Hugo and Williams formed a four-piece "R&B type" group, The Neptunes, with friends Shay Haley and Mike Etheridge. They later entered a high school talent show where they were discovered by Teddy Riley, whose studio was next to Princess Anne High School.[9] After graduating from high school, the group signed with Riley.[10]
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1992–1997: Career beginnings[link]
Through working with Maddison Harper, Williams went on to write a verse for Wreckx-N-Effect's 1992 hit "Rump Shaker".[11] That same year, he also performed a small rap solo on SWV's second hit, "Right Here (UK Remix)". In 1994, Hugo and Williams had established themselves as a production duo under their old name "The Neptunes", and produced "Tonight's The Night" from Blackstreet's self-titled album. Over the next three years they continued to produce occasionally. Some of the results had little resemblance to the Neptunes sound of today. However, some like Mase's 1997 song "Lookin' at Me" from his album Harlem World, and the most definite beginning of the distinctive "Neptunes sound", came with N.E.R.D's "Superthug" in 1998, reaching number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100, and gaining them widespread attention for the first time. In 1999, a friend introduced Pharrell to Kelis, they really vibed so the beginning result was producing her first album Kaleidoscope.
1998–2004: The Neptunes[link]
At this point The Neptunes were gaining a wide fanbase and audience. In 2001, The Neptunes produced Britney Spears' single, "I'm a Slave 4 U" gaining their first worldwide number one.[12] The same year, N.E.R.D, consisting of Williams, Hugo and Haley, released their first album, In Search of..., in Europe, where the first Kelis album was better received. The album sounded very much like their previous production work; the group decided that they should make their work as N.E.R.D sound different, and re-recorded the album with the rock band Spymob. Williams and Hugo met rap duo Clipse in Virginia Beach in 1993, where they were signed to Arista Records through Williams' Star Trak Entertainment imprint.[13][14]
Then in 2002 their re-produced album was released worldwide, and The Neptunes reached number one in the U.S. with Nelly's single, "Hot in Herre". In August of the same year, The Neptunes were named "Producers of the Year" at both The Source Awards and the Billboard Music Awards. Clipse released their commercial debut album Lord Willin' in August 2002. The album started at number one on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and number four on the Billboard 200, fueled by its first two singles, "Grindin'" and "When the Last Time", which peaked at number 34 and number 19 respectively on the Billboard Hot 100.
The Neptunes released a self-credited album called The Neptunes Present... Clones in 2003, with songs and remixes from various artists. This topped the U.S. Billboard 200 Albums Chart. The Neptunes and Williams specifically were also kept in public eye largely due to ties with Jay-Z, producing several hit singles for him and two tracks on his The Black Album. The track "Frontin'" was a big hit (the 34th biggest of 2003 according to Billboard). A survey in August 2003 found the Neptunes produced almost 20 percent of songs played on British radio at the time, a survey in the US had them at 43 percent.[6] The same year, The Neptunes remixed the Daft Punk song Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger for the duo's poorly-received remix album Daft Club. The track also had a brief rap section performed by Williams.[15]
N.E.R.D's second funk rock-oriented album, Fly or Die, released in March 2004. Williams' rock credentials were further bolstered by his appearance at the 2004 Grammy Awards, performing The Beatles' "I Saw Her Standing There" on drums with Sting, Dave Matthews, and Vince Gill. Williams received two Grammy Awards that night, one for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical, and another for Best Pop Vocal Album for his work on Justin Timberlake's hit album Justified. They also gained their first UK number one, again with Nelly, and Flap Your Wings.
2005–2009: First album and collaborations[link]
On September 9, 2005, Williams performed the opening single from his first solo album In My Mind, "Can I Have It Like That", featuring Gwen Stefani. The single did poorly in the US, reaching only number 48. It fared better in the UK, reaching number three. Between then and the July 25, 2006 release of "In My Mind", he released "Angel" (in Europe only), and later "Number One" with Kanye West. Several songs leaked to the internet before the album release, most notably "Mamacita" featuring Daddy Yankee, which was subsequently cut from the final version. "That Girl" featuring Snoop Dogg was the final single.
In 2006, Williams, with Chad Hugo, produced Clipse's second album Hell Hath No Fury. Most critics labeled the album Williams's best production in years, and put the duo back in the charts.[16] A year later, Williams collaborated with Madonna, on the song "Hey You", which was available for download on the MSN website. 25 cents for each of the first one million downloads was donated to the Alliance for Climate Protection, in support of Live Earth.[17] Later that year, Williams performed songs at the Concert for Diana on July 1, 2007. Then, on July 7, 2007, he performed at the Brazilian leg of Live Earth in Rio de Janeiro.
A second album, titled Out of My Mind, was recorded with his newly formed band "The Yessirs" featuring Questlove of The Roots. However, Williams' record label did not think that a companion album to the first would sell well.[18] He also produced Beyoncé's version of "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend". He then wrote and produced "Why Should I Be Sad" on Britney Spears' fifth studio album, Blackout. He also produced two songs from The Hives album, The Black and White Album, titled "Well All Right!" and "T.H.E.H.I.V.E.S.".
In April 2008, Madonna released her eleventh album, Hard Candy, which featured vocals from Williams and production from The Neptunes on several tracks. In June, an article in NME revealed that Williams was very interested in producing The Strokes' fourth album.[19] Later that year, Williams worked on a remix album for Maroon 5's Call & Response.[20]
Williams continued working with a variety of artists, including Shakira on the songs 'Did It Again', 'Why Wait', 'Good Stuff' and 'Long Time' for her sixth studio album, She Wolf. [21] In September 2009, Williams was credited as a co-writer and producer of the song "Fresh Out the Oven" for Jennifer Lopez.[22] It was released as a buzz single from Lopez's seventh studio album Love? The following month, Williams made a guest appearance on French indie/electronic rapper Uffie's first album, which arrived in early 2010.[23] In late 2009, Williams worked with the rapper Game on his fourth studio album, The R.E.D. Album.
2010–present[link]
In July 2010, Williams composed one of the soundtracks[dubious – discuss] in the movie Despicable Me at the Hollywood Studio Symphony.[citation needed] In October 2010, Williams and his group N.E.R.D supported Gorillaz on their Escape to Plastic Beach World Tour. On the tour, Damon Albarn recorded a song on his iPad with Williams but this was not featured on Gorillaz's album, The Fall, but it may appear on a future album.[15] In late 2011, Williams worked on three tracks for Mike Posner's second album Sky High.[24] In 2011, Williams collaborated with singer/composer Adam Lambert, co-writing two tracks for Lambert's album "Trespassing", which was released in May of 2012, including the title track and "Kickin' In".
In 2012, It was announced on Lupe Fiasco's website that he and Lupe will work on a collaborative album and work on Waka Flocka Flame's album Triple F Life: Friends, Fans and Family.[citation needed]
Williams composed and produced the music for the 84th Academy Awards with composer Hans Zimmer.[25]
2012: Pharrell is now collaborating with teen pop sensation, Miley Cyrus on her new album which is set for a release this year, with a single dropping this summer. Miley's new album has a slick genre of pop/hip-hop and R&B.
Musical style[link]
Pharrell did music for the Universal film Despicable Me. The film makers liked his genre of music for the movie. Williams has encompassed a broad range of genres, including hip hop, R&B, pop, rock, and funk.[3][26] His lyrics often pertain to his childhood, family, religious faith and sexuality.[27] In the review of Seeing Sounds by N.E.R.D, Christian Hoard of Rolling Stone said he learned nothing from his lyrics except that Williams was sexually aroused.[28]
Williams has stated that he does not have any direct influences,[29] but has expressed his admiration of several musicians, including Michael Jackson, J Dilla, Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Marvin Gaye, Rakim and Q-Tip.[29][30] Williams explained that A Tribe Called Quest's 1990 album, People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm, caused a "turning point" in his life, which "made me see that music was art".[30] His style of production includes very unusual sounds, which give a feeling of being extra terrestrial. His beats have heavy percussions and synths.
Business ventures[link]
Williams met Nigo, a Japanese record producer and creator of the clothing line A Bathing Ape, in Japan and bonded[vague] through similar interests, where they began working together on their fashion lines.[4] Williams later co-founded the clothing brands Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream Footwear. He has a store in New York City. In 2008, he co-designed a series of jewelry ("Blason") and glasses for Louis Vuitton.[31] He has also worked on furniture with Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin and a French manufacturer, Domeau & Pérès. One of his works, a molded plastic seat with human legs, was created because he "wanted to know what it was like to be in love." The chair depicts a sexual scene with a pair of female legs and male legs.[32]
In 2009 Williams unveiled a collaborative sculpture with Takashi Murakami at Art Basel, which spoke to the metaphor of value.[33]
In 2010 Williams founded Kidult, a news and entertainment website for teens. Inspired by his young fans, Williams believed they deserved a website that respected their intelligence and covered their diverse interests—from science to fashion.
In May 2011 it was announced that Williams would serve as Creative Director of Karmaloop TV alongside founder and CEO Greg Selkoe and former AMC (TV channel) president Katie McEnroe.[34]
On August 1, 2011, Williams launched his new record label, i am Other.[35]
Personal life[link]
In 2005 Williams was voted "Best Dressed Man in the World" by Esquire.[36] He is a fan of the science fiction series Star Trek,[37] as indicated by his consistent use of the Vulcan salute to signify his label name, Star Trak. He also enjoys the works of the late astronomer and science lecturer Carl Sagan, whom he calls "a genius".[38] Williams is a skateboarder and has a half-pipe inside his home.[39] In April 2009, Williams underwent a skin procedure for tattoo removal.[40]
Discography[link]
Pharrell and Lupe Fiasco are currently working on a collaboration album set to be released sometime in 2012.[41]
TBA (with Lupe Fiasco) (2012)
Awards and nominations[link]
Further information: The Neptunes
| Grammy Awards | ||||
| Year | Category | Genre | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Producer of the Year (with Chad Hugo) | N/A | — | Won |
| Best Pop Vocal Album (with Justin Timberlake) | Pop | Justified | Won | |
| Best Rap/Sung Collaboration | Rap | "Frontin'" (with Jay-Z) | Nominated | |
| Best Rap/Sung Collaboration | Rap | "Beautiful" (with Snoop Dogg) featuring Terrence Campbell | Nominated | |
| Best Rap Song | Rap | "Beautiful" (with Snoop Dogg) | Nominated | |
| Best Rap Song | Rap | "Excuse Me Miss" (with Jay-Z) | Nominated | |
| 2005 | Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group | Rap | "Drop It Like It's Hot" (with Snoop Dogg) | Nominated |
| Best Rap Song | Rap | "Drop It Like It's Hot" (with Snoop Dogg) | Nominated | |
| 2007 | Best Rap Song | Rap | "Money Maker" (with Ludacris) | Won |
| Best Rap Album | Rap | In My Mind | Nominated | |
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