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Boston
Boston (pronounced /ˈbɒstən/ or locally /ˈbɔstən/ (
listen)) is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper, covering only 48.43 square miles, had a population of 617,594 according to the 2010 U.S. Census. Boston is also the anchor of a substantially larger metropolitan area called Greater Boston, home to 4.5 million people and the tenth-largest metropolitan area in the country. Greater Boston as a commuting region is home to 7.6 million people, making it the fifth-largest Combined Statistical Area in the United States.
In 1630, Puritan colonists from England founded the city on the Shawmut Peninsula. During the late 18th century, Boston was the location of several major events during the American Revolution, including the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party. Several early battles of the American Revolution, such as the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Siege of Boston, occurred within the city and surrounding areas. Through land reclamation and municipal annexation, Boston has expanded beyond the peninsula. After American independence was attained Boston became a major shipping port and manufacturing center, and its rich history now helps attract many tourists, with Faneuil Hall alone attracting over 20 million every year. The city was the site of several firsts, including America's first public school, Boston Latin School (1635), and the first subway system in the United States (1897).
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Brooklyn
Coordinates: 40°41′34″N 73°59′25″W / 40.69278°N 73.99028°W / 40.69278; -73.99028
Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with approximately 2.5 million residents, and the second-largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second-most densely populated county in the United States, after New York County (Manhattan). It is also the westernmost county on Long Island.
Brooklyn was an independent city until it was annexed by New York City in 1898. It continues to maintain a distinct culture. Many Brooklyn neighborhoods are ethnic enclaves where particular ethnic groups and cultures predominate.
Brooklyn's official motto is Eendraght Maeckt Maght. Written in the (early modern spelling of the) Dutch language, it is inspired by the motto of the United Dutch Provinces and translated "Unity makes strength". The motto is displayed on the borough seal and flag, which also feature a young robed woman bearing fasces, a traditional emblem of republicanism. Brooklyn's official colors are blue and gold.
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Columbia University
Columbia University in the City of New York, commonly referred to as Columbia University, is an American private Ivy League research university located in New York City, New York, United States. Columbia is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of New York, the fifth oldest in the United States, and one of the country's nine Colonial Colleges founded before the American Revolution. Today the university operates seven Columbia Global Centers overseas in Amman, Beijing, Istanbul, Paris, Mumbai, Santiago and Nairobi.
The university was founded in 1754 as King's College by royal charter of George II of Great Britain. After the American Revolutionary War, King's College briefly became a state entity, and was renamed Columbia College in 1784. The University now operates under a 1787 charter that places the institution under a private board of trustees, and in 1896 it was further renamed Columbia University. That same year, the university's campus was moved from Madison Avenue to its location in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, where it occupies more than six city blocks, or 32 acres (0.13 km2). The university encompasses twenty schools and is affiliated with numerous institutions, including Teachers College, Barnard College, and the Union Theological Seminary, with joint undergraduate programs available through the Jewish Theological Seminary of America as well as the Juilliard School.
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Germany
Germany (
i/ˈdʒɜrməni/), officially the Federal Republic of Germany (German: Bundesrepublik Deutschland, pronounced [ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant] ( listen)), is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate. With 81.8 million inhabitants, it is the most populous member state and the largest economy in the European Union. It is one of the major political powers of the European continent and a technological leader in many fields.
A region named Germania, inhabited by several Germanic peoples, was documented before AD 100. During the Migration Period, the Germanic tribes expanded southward, and established successor kingdoms throughout much of Europe. Beginning in the 10th century, German territories formed a central part of the Holy Roman Empire. During the 16th century, northern German regions became the centre of the Protestant Reformation while southern and western parts remained dominated by Roman Catholic denominations, with the two factions clashing in the Thirty Years' War, marking the beginning of the Catholic–Protestant divide that has characterized German society ever since. Occupied during the Napoleonic Wars, the rise of Pan-Germanism inside the German Confederation resulted in the unification of most of the German states into the German Empire in 1871 which was Prussian dominated. After the German Revolution of 1918–1919 and the subsequent military surrender in World War I, the Empire was replaced by the Weimar Republic in 1918, and partitioned in the Treaty of Versailles. Amidst the Great Depression, the Third Reich was proclaimed in 1933. The latter period was marked by Fascism and World War II. After 1945, Germany was divided by allied occupation, and evolved into two states, East Germany and West Germany. In 1990 Germany was reunified.
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Japan
Japan
i/dʒəˈpæn/ (Japanese: 日本 Nihon or Nippon; formally 日本国 
Nippon-koku or Nihon-koku, literally the State of Japan) is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south. The characters that make up Japan's name mean "sun-origin", which is why Japan is sometimes referred to as the "Land of the Rising Sun".
Japan is an archipelago of 6,852 islands. The four largest islands are Honshū, Hokkaidō, Kyūshū and Shikoku, together accounting for ninety-seven percent of Japan's land area. Japan has the world's tenth-largest population, with over 127 million people. The Greater Tokyo Area, which includes the de facto capital city of Tokyo and several surrounding prefectures, is the largest metropolitan area in the world, with over 30 million residents.
Archaeological research indicates that people lived in Japan as early as the Upper Paleolithic period. The first written mention of Japan is in Chinese history texts from the 1st century AD. Influence from other nations followed by long periods of isolation has characterized Japan's history. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, victory in the First Sino-Japanese War, the Russo-Japanese War and World War I allowed Japan to expand its empire during a period of increasing militarism. The Second Sino-Japanese War of 1937 expanded into part of World War II in 1941, which came to an end in 1945 following the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Since adopting its revised constitution in 1947, Japan has maintained a unitary constitutional monarchy with an emperor and an elected parliament called the Diet.
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KUUU
KUUU, also known as U92, is a Rhythmic Top 40 radio station broadcasting to the Salt Lake City-Ogden-Provo, Utah metropolitan area. The station, whose frequency is 92.5 MHz, is owned by Simmons Media Group. KUUU broadcasts R&B/Hip-Hop and Rhythmic Pop music, with an average audience cume of 140,200 listeners tuning in per week.
The station's current format began on April 24, 1999 at 92.1 FM and was licenced to Tooele, Utah. In February 2005 the station moved to its current dial position and changed its city-of-license to South Jordan, Utah, allowing them to better cover the Salt Lake Valley. The station was previously broadcasting to most of the valley via a low-power booster in the Oquirrh mountains.
Current announcers include Poetik C., Lyric, Kevin Cruise & Booker. Past hosts included Zac Davis, Romeo on the Radio, Pat Clark after Dark and Jagger.
In an article from The Salt Lake Tribune, the station is cited by music trade publications and record labels for being influential in breaking songs from artists like Flo Rida, Plies and T-Pain, especially in a radio market like Salt Lake City. Program Director at the time Brian Michel says it is because the station is not owned by a major broadcaster, who would tell the hosts what they should play instead of what the listeners really want to hear: "People in San Antonio aren't telling us what to play," he said. "We have no outside consultants. We interact with [our listeners]."
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles (i/lɒs ˈændʒələs/ loss-AN-jə-ləs; Spanish: [los ˈaŋxeles], which is written Los Ángeles; British pronounciation /lɒs ˈændʒəliːz/ loss-AN-jə-leez) with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in the state of California, and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of 468.67 square miles (1,213.8 km2), and is located in Southern California. Often known by its initials L.A., the city is the focal point of the larger Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana metropolitan statistical area and Greater Los Angeles Area region, which contain 12,828,837 and nearly 18 million people respectively as of 2010, making it one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world and the second largest in the United States. Los Angeles is also the seat of Los Angeles County, the most populated and one of the most ethnically diverse counties in the United States, while the entire Los Angeles area itself has been recognized as the most diverse of the nation's largest cities. The city's inhabitants are referred to as "Angelenos".
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Minneapolis
Minneapolis (pronunciation:i/ˌmɪniːˈæpəlɪs/), nicknamed "City of Lakes" and the "Mill City", is the county seat of Hennepin County, the largest city in the state of Minnesota, and the 48th largest in the United States. Its name is attributed to the city's first schoolteacher, who combined mni, the Dakota word for water, and polis, the Greek word for city.
As of the 2010 Census, the population of the city of Minneapolis is 382,578. Minneapolis lies on both banks of the Mississippi River, just north of the river's confluence with the Minnesota River, and adjoins Saint Paul, the state's capital. Known as the Twin Cities, Minneapolis-Saint Paul is the 16th-largest metropolitan area in the U.S., with approximately 3.3 million residents. The city is abundantly rich in water, with over twenty lakes and wetlands, the Mississippi river, creeks and waterfalls, many connected by parkways in the Chain of Lakes and the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway. Among cities of similar densities, Minneapolis has the most dedicated parkland. It was once the world's flour milling capital and a hub for timber, and today is the primary business center between Chicago and Seattle, with Minneapolis proper containing the fifth highest concentration of Fortune 500 companies. It has cultural organizations that draw creative people and audiences to the city for theater, visual art, writing, and music. The community's diverse population has a long tradition of charitable support through progressive public social programs and VOLAGs, as well as private and corporate philanthropy.
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North Dakota
North Dakota (i/ˌnɔrθ dəˈkoʊtə/) is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States, along the Canadian border. The state is bordered by Manitoba and Saskatchewan to the north, Minnesota to the east, South Dakota to the south and Montana to the west. North Dakota is the 19th most extensive, but the 3rd least populous and the 4th least densely populated of the 50 United States. North Dakota was created from the northern portion of the Dakota Territory and admitted to the Union on November 2, 1889, simultaneously with South Dakota.
The state capital is Bismarck and the largest city is Fargo. The primary public universities are located in Grand Forks and Fargo. The U.S. Air Force operates air bases at Minot AFB and Grand Forks AFB.
For more than a decade, the state has had a strong economy, with unemployment lower than the national average, job and population growth, and low housing vacancies. Much of the growth has been based on development of the Bakken oil shale fields in the western part of the state, but it has also had growth in the technology and service sectors. Flooding in June 2011 has caused extensive damage to Minot and threatened Bismarck, the capital city.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh (
/ˈpɪtsbərɡ/, PITS-burg) is the second largest city in the U.S. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Allegheny County. Regionally, it anchors the largest urban area of both Appalachia and the Ohio River Valley. Nationally, it is the 22nd largest urban area in the United States. The population of the city in 2010 was 305,704, while that of the seven-county metropolitan area stood at 2,356,285.Downtown Pittsburgh retains substantial economic influence, ranking at 25th in the nation for jobs within the urban core and 6th in job density. The characteristic shape of Pittsburgh's central business district is a triangular tract carved by the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers, which form the Ohio River. The city features 151 high-rise buildings, 446 bridges, two inclined railways, and a pre-revolutionary fortification. Pittsburgh is known colloquially as "the City of Bridges" and "the Steel City" for its many bridges and former steel manufacturing base.
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The Village Voice
Coordinates: 40°43′42″N 73°59′28″W / 40.7283°N 73.9911°W / 40.7283; -73.9911
The Village Voice is a free weekly newspaper and news and features website in New York City that features investigative articles, analysis of current affairs and culture, arts and music coverage, and events listings for New York City. It is also distributed throughout the United States on a pay basis.
It was the first of the big-city tabloids that came to be known as alternative weeklies.
The Voice was launched by Ed Fancher, Dan Wolf, John Wilcock, and Norman Mailer on October 26, 1955 from a two-bedroom apartment in Greenwich Village, which was its initial coverage area, expanding to other parts of the city by the 1960s. The offices in the 1960s were located at Sheridan Square; they are now at Cooper Square in the East Village.
The Voice has published groundbreaking investigations of New York City politics, as well as reporting on local and national politics, with arts, culture, music, dance, film, and theater reviews. The Voice has received three Pulitzer Prizes, in 1981 (Teresa Carpenter), 1986 (Jules Feiffer) and 2000 (Mark Schoofs). Almost since its inception the paper has recognized alternative theater in New York through its Obie Awards. The paper's "Pazz & Jop" music poll, started by Robert Christgau in the early 1970s, continues to this day and remains a highly influential survey of the nation's music critics. In 1999, film critic J. Hoberman and film section editor Dennis Lim began a similar Village Voice Film Poll for the year's movies. In 2001 the paper sponsored its first Siren Festival music festival, a free annual event every summer held at Coney Island. That event has since been moved to the lower tip of Manhattan and re-christened the "4Knots Music Festival," a reference to the speed of the East River's current.
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United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK, or Britain) is a sovereign state located off the north-western coast of continental Europe. The country includes the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland and many smaller islands. Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK that shares a land border with another sovereign state—the Republic of Ireland. Apart from this land border the UK is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel and the Irish Sea.
The United Kingdom is a unitary state governed under a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary system, with its seat of government in the capital city of London. It is a country in its own right and consists of four countries: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. There are three devolved administrations, each with varying powers, based in Belfast, Edinburgh and Cardiff, the capitals of Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Associated with the UK, but not constitutionally part of it, are three Crown Dependencies. The United Kingdom has fourteen overseas territories. These are remnants of the British Empire which, at its height in 1922, encompassed almost a quarter of the world's land surface and was the largest empire in history. British influence can still be observed in the language, culture and legal systems of many of its former territories.
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Busybody
A busybody is someone who meddles or pries into the affairs of others.
Busybodies have been the subject of plays, including one by 18th century dramatist Susanna Centlivre, and fictional accounts. "The Busybody" is used for the name of a character in Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand. American writer Grace Paley was affectionately called a busybody in a tribute in PEN America.Emilie Richards wrote the book Blessed Is the Busybody.
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Felicia Pearson
Felicia Pearson (born May 18, 1980, in Baltimore, Maryland) is an American actress, author, and rapper. She is best known for playing a character of the same name, Felicia "Snoop" Pearson, on The Wire. She wrote a memoir titled Grace After Midnight.
Pearson was born to two incarcerated drug addicts and raised in an East Baltimore foster home. Born a premature crack baby and weighing only three pounds, she was not expected to live. She was so small she was fed with an eyedropper until she could be fed normally. According to her memoir, Grace After Midnight, she met her biological parents very few times; her mother was a crack addict and her father a stick-up man. She thus decided to go by her foster family's surname. She was a tomboy from a young age.
Instead of attending school, Pearson worked as a drug dealer. At the age of 14, she was convicted of second-degree murder in the shooting death of a girl named Okia Toomer and sentenced to two eight-year terms, to be served consecutively, at the Maryland Correctional Institution for Women in Jessup, Maryland. She was released after 6.5 years.
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Snoop Dogg
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.
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Snoops Filmography
Snoop Filmography
Snoop Filmography
- Game Of Life - Snoop Doggy Dogg
- Doggz Gonna Get Ya - Snoop Doggy Dogg
- Game Of Life - Snoop Dogg
- Be Thankful - Snoop Dogg
- Come And Get With Me - Keith Sweat
- Doggfather (Remix) - Snoop Doggy Dog
- Game Of Life - Snoop Doggy Dog
- You Never Know - Warren G
- Dogg Market - Brotha Lynch Hung
- Be Thankful - Tha Eastsidaz
[Featuring Steady Mobb'n]
Snoop:
GAME that's my thang
and it ain't no rules when you in this game
[3X's]
Gunblast *gunshots* echo fast and all I seen was loose cash
I hit the flo' & when they go I make sure I grab all the dough
The Scene: Long Beach yeah '86
Where: The liquor store nigga on some devilish shit
I went in to grab a drink but I came out a felon
my homeboy got away but shit I wasn't tellin'
So I fell in a trap with no getback
they threw away the key and now I'm a OG
In the County jail rappin & bangin' at the same time
and since I don't smoke cigarettes loc
shit I gotta slang mine
And I ain't tryin' to get on swole so I ain't fuckin' with the iron
I got bitches bringin' me money & ain't a godamn thing funny
My homeboy Devil from the HCG and Young Side Trey R.I.P
from the ETG [Eight-Trey] and oh yeah Baby Ken Dawg
from the Westside Four-O's got love for Short and my
homeboy J-Ball from the Seven four ? from that gang
and the homeboy Tracy D from
the big bad ass ese gang them straight killas & they know
I got game & that's real from a trio nigga havin' green
Get yo' hustle on nigga 'fore you end up dead
It's too much paper to get Can ya dig it?
Later on this evening I got a lick nigga is you down wit' it?
Shit...
GAME that's my thang
and it ain't no rules when you in this game
[Steady Mobb'n]
There's ten laws to the game nigga be raised by 'em all
Get ya respect on at all times nigga hustle 'til ya ball
watch them hatas and pretendas and all the shit they do
cause nowadays some of these niggas be bitches too
Keep the business professional get ya heat at all times
keep them snitches on the sideline
cause you know pressure burst the pipeline
Keep ya eyes on ya enemies watch those close to ya
See them outside niggas can't touch ya
it be the ones inside that do ya
Smilin' in ya face but want to take yo' place
fuck around and be playa let's make a deal with the D.A.
Don't be ridin' with no niggas
who ain't sure if he gon' get down
cause it only take a split second
to get ya buck buck and lay down
Hesitation'll buy ya fate get that ass all caught up
ya little homey might be cool
if them other two priors ain't brought up
Remember took time to kill smash and don't give a fuck
Be a hog about ya papers straight hungry for that der come up
Respect the game feel what the soldier talkin' about
If you got to be in that game stack ya change
and get the fuck out!
[Snoop]
GAME that's my thang
and it ain't no rules when you in this game
3x
[Steady Mobb'n]
Game recognize game ?? kickin' back smokin' Mary Jane
I'm gettin' high in the game my little
homey popped him with the cane
Some niggas only in it for the fame
Niggas ain't ready for the game
if you ain't down then get the fuck out the game
or represent yo' thang
Ghosttown LB SB Brookfield 76 Folktown & the 90's
Twomp twomp put yo' guns up
when the tank dogg roll up who got the weed nigga hold up
I'm the King of Oakland nigga raise up
I ain't givin' a fuck I'm still ?hugged?
cause my down South niggas show me love
and the muthafuckin' gifts dancin' in the club
That's game
[Snoop]
GAME that's my thang
and it ain't no rules when you in this game
*Talking*
Steady Mobbin', D O double G, ain't No Limit to that shit
Nigga Carlos on the beat Beats By The Pound
'Bout 3:34 in the morning don't even matter
We puffin' all night, straight game, game.
I got all my game from my momma yeah
a nigga didn't gave me none of this shit that's real.
Wanna say what up to my momma, for givin'
me all this game...
[Featuring Mac]
[Snoop]
Im in Junior High with a C grade
At the end of the day I dont hit the arcade
I to school from my moms apartment
I got to tell these niggas everyday dont shit
Cause where Im at if you soft you lost
And to stay on course you got to roll with force
My homeboy Dogg is chilling in a Benz
In front of his building witht the rest of his friends
I give him a pound no I mean I shake his hand
He's the neighborhood drug dealer, my man
I go upstairs, I hug my mother
I kiss my sister and I punch my brother
I sit down on the bed to watch some t.v.
[Gun Shots] Do my ears decieve me
No That's the fourth time this week
Four young brothers got shot in the street
The very next day while I'm off to class
My momma go to work cold bustin' her ass
My sisters cute but shes got no gear
I got three pair of pants and with my brother I share
So there in school I made a fool
With one and a half pair of pants, you aint cool
Cause there's no dollars for nothing else
I got beans, rice, and bread on my shelf
Now everyday I see my momma struggling
So now its time I got to do something
I look for work
I get dissed like a jerk
I do odd jobs
And come home like a slob
So here comes Dogg his gold is shivery
He gives me two hundred for a quick delivery
I do it once I do it twice
And now there's stake with the beans and rice
My mothers nervous but she knows the deal
My sisters gear now has sex appeal
My brothers my partner and were getting paper
And three months later the whole hood cought the vapors
My family's happy and everything is new
Now tell me what the fuck am I suppose to do
[Chours]
Doggz Gonna Get Ya x4
[Mac Talking]
Ay yo yo Check this out Snoop
All these niggas always talking about
"They looove this" And niggas got looove for you
Or nigga I looove this ride or this chin around my neck nigga
You niggas dont know what the fuck love really mean
Nigga you cant buy love at no corner store nigga
Love aint got no price tag
Snoop I want you to kick this shit to them niggas
[Snoop]
hmm
Money is flowing everything is fine
I bought my self and Uzi and my brother a nine
Business is booming everyhing is cool
I pull about a G a week, fuck school
A year passed by and I began to grow
Not in height but juice and cash flow
I kick up my feet to watch some t.v.
Cause now I got other people working for me
I got a 55" television you know
And every once in a while I hear "Just say no"
Or the other commercial I love
That's when they say this is you brain on drugs
I pick up the remote control and just turn
Cause with this bullshit I'm not concerned
Me and my brother bounced in the Benz
We driving around our territory again
I pull up at the light like a superstar
An automatic weapon cold sprayed my car
I hit the accellerater scared as shit
I drove one block to find my brother was hit
He wasnt dead but the blood was pouring
And all I could think about was Warren
Later I found it was Dogg and his crew
Now tell mw what the fuck am I suppose to do
[Chours]x8
[Mac Talking]
Yeah so now you see what I'm talkin bout nigga
You see what that love shit do ya
This nigga said he had love nigga and this nigga done shot yo brother
So what the fuck you gone do now
[Snoop]
My brother s out of it but I'm still in it
On top of that I'm in it to win it
I cant believe that Dogg would dis me
That faggot that punk he soft or sissy
I driving around with three of my guys
The war is on and I'm on the rise
We rolled right up to Dogg's favorite hang out
What's cracking Dogg and let the bullets stang out
Someone shot back so we took cover
And all i could about was my brother
Dogg jumped up and began to run
Bustin shots hopping to hit someone
So I just stopped and let off three shot
Two hit that nigga and one hit a cop
I threw down the gun and began to shout
"Ay y'all all lets break out got 'em dip out
Now as I left there goes the boys in blue
They pointin they guns at my four man crew
They shot down one, they shot down two
Now tell me what the fuck am I suppose to do
[Chours] x8
[Snoop Talking]
Ya see the moral of the story is this
Love is a motherfucka
And Doggs is a motherfucka
You mix the two up you bound to get some drama
Loves gonna get ya
Naw nigga Doggz gonna get ya you ever try to play me and thats real
Thats real
Thats real
GAME that's my thang
and it ain't no rules when you in this game
Gunblast
echo fast and all I seen was loose cash
I hit the flo' & when they go I make sure I grab all the dough
The Scene: Long Beach yeah '86
Where: The liquor store nigga on some devilish shit
I went in to grab a drink but I came out a felon
my homeboy got away but shit I wasn't tellin'
So I fell in a trap with no getback
they threw away the key and now I'm a OG
In the County jail rappin & bangin' at the same time
and since I don't smoke cigarettes loc
shit I gotta slang mine
And I ain't tryin' to get on swole so I ain't fuckin' with the iron
I got bitches bringin' me money & ain't a godamn thing funny
My homeboy Devil from the HCG and Young Side Trey R.I.P
from the ETG (Eight-Trey) and oh yeah Baby Ken Dawg
from the Westside Four-O's got love for Short and my
homeboy J-Ball from the Seven four ? from that gang
and the homeboy Tracy D from
the big bad ass ese gang them straight killas & they know
I got game & that's real from a trio nigga havin' green
Get yo' hustle on nigga 'fore you end up dead
It's too much paper to get Can ya dig it?
Later on this evening I got a lick nigga is you down wit' it?
Shit...
GAME that's my thang
and it ain't no rules when you in this game
There's ten laws to the game nigga be raised by 'em all
Get ya respect on at all times nigga hustle 'til ya ball
watch them hatas and pretendas and all the shit they do
cause nowadays some of these niggas be bitches too
Keep the business professional get ya heat at all times
keep them snitches on the sideline
cause you know pressure burst the pipeline
Keep ya eyes on ya enemies watch those close to ya
See them outside niggas can't touch ya
it be the ones inside that do ya
Smilin' in ya face but want to take yo' place
fuck around and be playa let's make a deal with the D.A.
Don't be ridin' with no niggas
who ain't sure if he gon' get down
cause it only take a split second
to get ya buck buck and lay down
Hesitation'll buy ya fate get that ass all caught up
ya little homey might be cool
if them other two priors ain't brought up
Remember took time to kill smash and don't give a fuck
Be a hog about ya papers straight hungry for that der come up
Respect the game feel what the soldier talkin' about
If you got to be in that game stack ya change
and get the fuck out!
GAME that's my thang
and it ain't no rules when you in this game
Game recognize game ?? kickin' back smokin' Mary Jane
I'm gettin' high in the game my little
homey popped him with the cane
Some niggas only in it for the fame
Niggas ain't ready for the game
if you ain't down then get the fuck out the game
or represent yo' thang
Ghosttown LB SB Brookfield 76 Folktown & the 90's
Twomp twomp put yo' guns up
when the tank dogg roll up who got the weed nigga hold up
I'm the King of Oakland nigga raise up
I ain't givin' a fuck I'm still ?hugged?
cause my down South niggas show me love
and the muthafuckin' gifts dancin' in the club
That's game
GAME that's my thang
and it ain't no rules when you in this game
Steady Mobbin', D O double G, ain't No Limit to that shit
Nigga Carlos on the beat Beats By The Pound
'Bout 3:34 in the morning don't even matter
We puffin' all night, straight game, game.
I got all my game from my momma yeah
a nigga didn't gave me none of this shit that's real.
Wanna say what up to my momma, for givin'
( Snoop )
Rite now a nigga just feelin real good
Thankful 4 evrythang thats goin down 4 me rite now
4 all dis happiness an' success
A nigga just str8 thankful 4 evrythang you know
You think it's eazy bein me na hold on dogg
Let me explain sumthin to all of y'all
I got a mama an' a daddy 3 bruthas no sistas
Sum cuzinz uncles nephews an' neices
An' nun to say da leastest hectic
Wit 2 boyz of my own
Spanky damn near grown
Sittin in his room just bangin my songs
As i roll anutha joint an' make a call on da fone
It's Pretty Tony it's on an' crackin my nigga
It's ya big bro I herd ya rappin my nigga
Evrybody an' there mama duin dis rap thang
I'm thankful dat my lil' brutha ain't in da hood bangin
( hook )
Just be thankful 4 all ya got
If it's just a little bit it's all ya got
U mite not hav a car or big gold chain
Stay tru 2 yaself an' thangs will change
Just be thankful 4 all ya got
If it's just a little bit it's all ya got
U mite not hav a car or big gold chain
Stay tru 2 yaself an' thangs will change
( Goldie Loc )
Man my sista ben gone 4 about 10 munths
Stedy smokin bluntz an' fuckin wit da same cunt
But it's time 2 make a change
So i rock up my rhymes like krack kokane
I'm in da game
Much luv 2 my nigga Snoop
It woodn't be crackin wit out you
I woodn't be standin in deez black walla c's
I'd be back in da hood wit dem g's
( Warren G. )
Frum kidnaps an' jacks
Knockouts an' craps
Frum totin Tech-9's
2 shankin on da main line
Timez iz hard we all caught up in da struggle
Whites, Blacks, Mexicans it's trouble
Yung kids we got a man made disease
I lost my mom so now I'm prayin on my knees
Did y'all take care of y'all ha luv wuz precious
Now i got my daddy, sistas an' homies god bless us
( hook )
( Pretty Tony )
We ben thru sum tuff timez mom late on rent
Tryin 2 get mine husslin like Larry Flynt
No food in da fridge but we wuzn't alarmed
Cuz my brutha wuz like a good neighba den like state farm
Peeples always sayin wut they need an' want
But they need 2 start wit they du's an' don'ts
Just be thankful 4 day 2 day
An' evrythang will be goin ya way
( Kam )
Now ain't it odd 2 thank god
We moovin in gangsta toyed
We live an' die by tha sword
An' still we thank tha lord
Frum da maternity ward 2 tha morgue
I count my blessins
It's a game I shood but can't afford but i aint stressin
I'm E-S-in 4 mines it's all gunna pay off in da long run
An' no rest on da grind man a nigga just out here on one
Stayin strong all alone or hangin wit my clique
I rite a song rite or rong I'm realy bangin dis shit
I used ta wonda y we had it so ruff
My motto wuz my ancha an' 4 dat I can't thak ya enuff
( hook )
Yo', Keith Sweat and Snoop D-O-double G
Real players doin' this VIP, you feel me
So all the ladies that wanna get with us
You got to be special, VIP
Come get with me, mmm
Goodness grief, it's Snoop and Keith Sweat
A double dose of this triple threat
Yep, Moet White Star in a glass
Here's a toast to the fool that let you slip through with no pass
All access, you can jump in and test
When we through parlayin', you dig what I'm sayin'
You look good, girl, but you'd look better if you was with me
Get in where you fit in, let's do this VIP
Look at you, Shorty, you really got it goin' on
(You know you got it goin' on)
I like the way you move it, girl, when the deejay plays this song
You're lookin' real good to me (Lookin' good to me) sittin' in a VIP
You really need to get with me (Come on)
Cristal blowin', party still goin'
Crowd pleasers everywhere, but I still had to stop and stare
'Cause you're lookin' real good to me (So good) sittin' in a VIP
You really need to get with me (Oh, yeah)
So come on get with me, Shorty (Come get with me, babe)
I got what you need (Got what you need, girl)
Come on get with me tonight, baby (Come get with me, babe)
I got what you need (Got what you need, girl)
Come on get with me (Come spend the night tonight)
I got what you need (I'll make you feel alright)
Come on get with me tonight, Shorty (Come get with me, babe)
I got what you need (Got what you need, girl)
Pullin' out in your Lex, tell you what we'll do next
Go to a part of town where we can fool around
Girl, I wanna turn you on (Turn you on)
make love all night long (Like that)
You're lookin' real good to me
(You know you look good to me like music, huh, huh)
See, the night is young (Yeah), girl, let's have some fun
Just wanna lay you down (Yeah), ??little boo I found??
I wanna get with you
Tell me what you wanna do (What you wanna do)
So come on get with me, Shorty (Come get with me, babe)
I got what you need (Got what you need, girl)
Come on get with me tonight, baby (Come get with me, babe)
I got what you need (Got what you need, girl)
Now I have seen a lot of girls, but none like you
Your red-boned and thick, got it goin' on, ooh
She's in the next room, I slid by the restroom
And all I heard was zoom-zoom-zoom
I see you peekin', but you ain't speakin'
Put your drink down, think now, stop tweekin'
A once in a lifetime experience
Come get with me, it'll be luxurious
I'm serious, and curious
To find out what turns you on
I'm Snoop Doggy Dogg with the doggy bone
Hangin' with Keith Sweat in his VIP section
Tryin' to give you more than the average affection
??Type 'em all??, close the doors, it's goin' down
You never thought that Keith Sweat
would hook up with the Dogg Pound
Gangster's finest, take time to listen
Come get with me 'cause we on a mission
Come on get with me, Shorty (Come spend the night tonight)
I got what you need (I'll make you feel alright)
Come on get with me (Come get with me, babe)
I got what you need (Got what you need, girl)
Yo', yo', what's happenin', baby
Come on over to the VIP section
Oh, don't worry about it, you ain't got no wristband
We gon' get you in, that's all I can say
Kill 'em with the DPG, doin' it VIP
That's real
Don't even worry about no wristband
You rollin' with the Dogg, right, yeah
Holler at a player, holler at a player (Yeah)
Holler at a player (Yeah), holler at a player, DPG
Holler at a player (Get with me)
holler at a player (Get with me, come get with me)
Holler at a player (Get with me)
holler at a player (Yeah)
Don't even sweat it
(Snoop)
I know you gonna dig this
(Timbaland)
Uh huh, uh huh, uh huh
Snoop:
I'm the doggfatha
Dig this
(Timbaland)
Uh huh, uh huh say what
Snoop:
I'm the doggfatha
And you know that
(Timbaland)
Uh huh uh huh
Say what say what
Snoop:
I'm the doggfatha
And you know that
Snoop:
When I wizake up in the mornin (say what)
And I get up out my bizzed (say what)
I feel gizood, oh yes i dizoo (uh)
cuz I still can give it up on yizoo (huh)
Cuz what is all i look fizzor (uh)
In the fizee where the papers lizzone (uh-huh)
But as for mizee, I own gizees (what)
When im bustin rizzocks and ya know that (ticky ticky ticky ticky ticky)
I put down more hits than mafioso niggaz (uh-huh)
And Lucky Luciano bout to sing soprano
And I know, I know the way it feels (uh-huh)
And baby bubba we gon keep it on the real (huh huh huh)
Just to getcha caught up in amazement (yeahhh, what)
We talkin to Cubans, so it might get dangerous (yeah, uh)
Now when it izzoo, people said oh dizzamn (uh-huh)
And let the bizzow wizzow ride the trizail ha ha (uh-huh)
How you feelin, I'm on the ceilin,
ridin like a villain makin the killins,
thrillin the crowd (uh-huh)
With my new hairdo (hairdo)
Outbiddin you (fo sho)
Fifty dollar socks credit thousand dollar shoes (uh-huh)
Man I give the blues to the sucka M.C.'s, who you be?
You know who I be, young nigga
Chorus:
Snoop, (Timbaland):
I'm the doggfatha
(dogg dogg dogg dogg dogg dogg dogg fatha fatha)
And ya know that, I'm the doggfatha
(dogg dogg dogg dogg dogg dogg dogg fatha)
And ya know that, I'm the doggfatha
(dogg dogg dogg dogg dogg dogg dogg fatha fatha)
And ya know that, I'm the doggfatha
(dogg dogg dogg dogg dogg dogg fatha fatha)
Snoop:
Lets make a move for this paper, where we rollin dog?(uh-huh)
We gots to get paid, make ya money all yall (what)
When I step to the stage in my g-boy stance (what)
And say a few rhymes that make your girl wanna dance
I'm so fly like a dove, I come from up above
You're trippin on your girl cause she showed me love
Nigga dont beat her, cause if you beat em, ya dont need em
Yeah they gon have your baby,
watch how fast they take your freedom (what, uh-huh)
I believe em, and dont mistreat em, I stay up on em (what)
But thats one to grow on nigga, let me flow on (cuzz)
Cause uh, you could rock to the rhythm you see (what)
But you could rock to the rhythm on me..(uh-huh) me.. (uh-huh) me..
But when you do your thang make sure you do your thang
On the hang, and everythang is everythang
Man, I'm on this paper chase
Like them whiteboy D.A.'s was on the case (uh-huh)
But you know I aint tryin to floss but
Murder was the murder was the case that they lost
(murda murda murda murda)
chorus
Snoop:
Now do anybody in the house remember
when there wasnt no Snoop Dogg? (yeah)
There was no rappers hollerin LBC,
am I trippin yall? (hell naw)
Now, when I grow up I wanna be like Snoop, mad pussy and women
As we do from the beginnin (uh-huh)
In and out of the Boz Hotel, they say your family dont know me
Hold on homie, thats phony, informal
Say, tell, L's in jail, vest before test,
no one in my click fell (what)
The females with the almighty fatherly
Cuz we thinkin bout peeps, what they need
And it ain't no party like this kind (say what)
Cause you feelin where we make it hizzot
But I'ma get back to the grizzats,
Snoop D O double G comin back for a remizzax
chorus
Yeah, you know what I'm sayin?
(dogg, da-dogg dogg dogg dogg dogg) (fatha, fatha, fatha, fatha)
It's all about the gangstas, son
(dogg, da-dogg dogg dogg dogg dogg dogg dogg)
And you know that (fatha, fatha fatha fatha fatha)
I'm the doggfatha
(Timbaland)
Say what? And I'm the pimp fatha, ha
Snoop:
Ha ha, I'm the dogg fatha
(Timbaland)
Say what? And I'm the Timbaland fatha, ha ha
What
One time
For that mind, mind
Uh huh,uh huh uh huh
What
Ha, ain't nobody do it like me
Ha, from the southside, you see
From the V-A, to the L-A
What
Da-dogg da-dogg fatha fatha
Uh huh
Uh huh
Uh huh
Uh huh, what
Say what
[Featuring Steady Mobb'n]
Snoop:
GAME that's my thang
and it ain't no rules when you in this game
[3X's]
Gunblast *gunshots* echo fast and all I seen was loose cash
I hit the flo' when they go I make sure I grab all the dough
The Scene: Long Beach yeah '86
Where: The liquor store nigga on some devilish shit
I went in to grab a drink but I came out a felon
my homeboy got away but shit I wasn't tellin'
So I fell in a trap with no getback
they threw away the key and now I'm a OG
In the County jail rappin bangin' at the same time
and since I don't smoke cigarettes loc
shit I gotta slang mine
And I ain't tryin' to get on swole so I ain't fuckin' with the iron
I got bitches bringin' me money ain't a godamn thing funny
My homeboy Devil from the HCG and Young Side Trey R.I.P
from the ETG [Eight-Trey] and oh yeah Baby Ken Dawg
from the Westside Four-O's got love for Short and my
homeboy J-Ball from the Seven four ? from that gang
and the homeboy Tracy D from
the big bad ass ese gang them straight killas they know
I got game that's real from a trio nigga havin' green
Get yo' hustle on nigga 'fore you end up dead
It's too much paper to get Can ya dig it?
Later on this evening I got a lick nigga is you down wit' it?
Shit...
GAME that's my thang
and it ain't no rules when you in this game
[Steady Mobb'n]
There's ten laws to the game nigga be raised by 'em all
Get ya respect on at all times nigga hustle 'til ya ball
watch them hatas and pretendas and all the shit they do
cause nowadays some of these niggas be bitches too
Keep the business professional get ya heat at all times
keep them snitches on the sideline
cause you know pressure burst the pipeline
Keep ya eyes on ya enemies watch those close to ya
See them outside niggas can't touch ya
it be the ones inside that do ya
Smilin' in ya face but want to take yo' place
fuck around and be playa let's make a deal with the D.A.
Don't be ridin' with no niggas
who ain't sure if he gon' get down
cause it only take a split second
to get ya buck buck and lay down
Hesitation'll buy ya fate get that ass all caught up
ya little homey might be cool
if them other two priors ain't brought up
Remember took time to kill smash and don't give a fuck
Be a hog about ya papers straight hungry for that der come up
Respect the game feel what the soldier talkin' about
If you got to be in that game stack ya change
and get the fuck out!
[Snoop]
GAME that's my thang
and it ain't no rules when you in this game
3x
[Steady Mobb'n]
Game recognize game ?? kickin' back smokin' Mary Jane
I'm gettin' high in the game my little
homey popped him with the cane
Some niggas only in it for the fame
Niggas ain't ready for the game
if you ain't down then get the fuck out the game
or represent yo' thang
Ghosttown LB SB Brookfield 76 Folktown the 90's
Twomp twomp put yo' guns up
when the tank dogg roll up who got the weed nigga hold up
I'm the King of Oakland nigga raise up
I ain't givin' a fuck I'm still ?hugged?
cause my down South niggas show me love
and the muthafuckin' gifts dancin' in the club
That's game
[Snoop]
GAME that's my thang
and it ain't no rules when you in this game
*Talking*
Steady Mobbin', D O double G, ain't No Limit to that shit
Nigga Carlos on the beat Beats By The Pound
'Bout 3:34 in the morning don't even matter
We puffin' all night, straight game, game.
I got all my game from my momma yeah
a nigga didn't gave me none of this shit that's real.
Wanna say what up to my momma, for givin'
me all this game...
Got a little something for the summertime
While you on the grind
Getting yours
Hell yeah! I'm getting mine
I take trips and dips just to recline
I blaze up the orange weed
To relax my mind
Spend time with my kids on the weekdays
And I holla at my momma and my
Grandma on the threeway
She say, If you do right
Baby boy I promise you live
A long life
I can't argue
I try hard to
Not blast niggas
I walk past niggas
With my head up to the skedai(sky)
Nigga tried to pull a fast one
On Snoop Dogg
To get some shut eye
What I do to him I can't speak
You know the episode
And the code on the street
I keep it all the scriffin' y'all
But real street for y'all
Cause you never know
When you're gonna go, no
You never know where this road's gonna take you
Got to be strong
You got to hold on
Cause you never know, where
This life's gonna lead you
Just Hold on
You never know
From the killing
The robbing
The squabbing
And jacking
Car jacks to kidnaps
What? Niggas be acting a fool
Trying to set me up at the park
But I'm cool
Act a fool
My daddy said throw them thangs
And stay strong
My momma got sick
So I'ma keep it strong
As long as I got my feet in the game
And make this beats
And bring heat to the game
Fuck the fame
I got a little boy to see through
And him without me
Is like me without you
Keep it true
And stay down for your grips
Homies and licks staying tight
Like this
You never know
You niggas never know
Which man are blasted for
Never know which man to kill
Just to settle the score
It wasn't long ago
I had this partner of mine
Knew him just a short time
But he's stuck in my mind
My nigga lived perfect
Said the streets wasn't worth it
If you don't die rich in the game
Then what's the purpose for this struggle?
We stay piece to puzzle
Invest half the wealth
And pray to god it double
We just in this
Trying to get rich at the interest
Keep it pimping
Stay with niggas that's relentless
Smoke dough
Just because I say so
Money pronto
And niggas never would know
(Snoop)
I'm in a murderous-mental mind state, monopolizin on 'em
Enterprise with homicide, rock this dope and cut them corners (corners)
Worldwide, visualize, two young killas on the rise
Ain't that a bitch, Snoop Dogg and Brotha Lynch
(Lynch)
And we remain bombed out (what), no doubt
Eat niggas up with sour crout (what up), hollow 'em out
'Bout to open my own business, Siccmade Meats
Where you gonna get your product from nigga?
Sacramento streets (WHY), gotta be
'Cause these niggas be trippin
I'm dippin in and out the city with the ??? ??? whip (what)
With no pity, dingy, dirty, grimey and gritty, get me
(Snoop)
I had a bundle of bitchest before I had a bundle a dollas
A fist full a problems while I'm poppin my collar (ay, ay, ay)
Sockin bustas, frontin hustlers with they work on the streets
>From the streets, to the sweets (to the what), to the slugs, to the east (man)
Please believe, let me holler at you nephew
What you do and what I do, I'll make you wan' act a fool
(Lynch)
Alright, wait, wait, wait, hold up
Avian lies up in the city, smashin with the fifty-slug
No love, leave ya layin down lookin at the stars above ('cause what)
'Cause everything fade to black, like a scene change, ain't it strange
Illegal procedure through out the game, lets ya nuts hang, hit the rain (rain)
???? like ???, laid 'em up with the hay
They, found the body three months later as I hit him with the potato
Ate up his midsection, recollection, murder on my mind (ay what)
Got me chin-checkin, and they said (that real?), heard it all the time
That's what these muthafuckas think about me, they ain't made it
Mad 'cause niggas be tryna' ??? some G's,
smoke weed (??? some G's, smoke weed)
Everyday, best believe, everyday
Ay you, you nigga tryna' start ??? move out my way
Bet you never see me in black clothes, creepin out the back yard
Hard-boiled with lead toes
(Snoop)
I got so much to do with so little time
My folks smoke dope that'll blow ya mind, hmm
I bust a bitch about a quarter 'til nine
So by 10:15 I got my dick on her spine
Relax, recline, roll somethin nigga
Hit this shit, blaze it up, now raise it up
The grip and the bitch, yeah, stays with us
Now, a lot a y'all niggas be talkin 'bout y'all livin it up, and give it up
But let me take ya back to the essence, and shit
Meditate and drop a message and shit
You crumb-snatchin, no rappin peasants
The big dog want it all, I came back to snatch all y'all presents
Dippin, slippin, slidin away
From the Sac-town to the L-B, we do this shit like everyday
Do you feel me, I'm the untouchable
Fuckin with the rectable, unquestionable, remarkable,
fabulous and all that shit
[Feat. Kam, Pretty Tony, Warren G]
( Snoop )
Rite now a nigga just feelin real good
Thankful 4 evrythang thats goin down 4 me rite now
4 all dis happiness an' success
A nigga just str8 thankful 4 evrythang you know
You think it's eazy bein me na hold on dogg
Let me explain sumthin to all of y'all
I got a mama an' a daddy 3 bruthas no sistas
Sum cuzinz uncles nephews an' neices
An' nun to say da leastest hectic
Wit 2 boyz of my own
Spanky damn near grown
Sittin in his room just bangin my songs
As i roll anutha joint an' make a call on da fone
It's Pretty Tony it's on an' crackin my nigga
It's ya big bro I herd ya rappin my nigga
Evrybody an' there mama duin dis rap thang
I'm thankful dat my lil' brutha ain't in da hood bangin
( hook )
Just be thankful 4 all ya got
If it's just a little bit it's all ya got
U mite not hav a car or big gold chain
Stay tru 2 yaself an' thangs will change
Just be thankful 4 all ya got
If it's just a little bit it's all ya got
U mite not hav a car or big gold chain
Stay tru 2 yaself an' thangs will change
( Goldie Loc )
Man my sista ben gone 4 about 10 munths
Stedy smokin bluntz an' fuckin wit da same cunt
But it's time 2 make a change
So i rock up my rhymes like krack kokane
I'm in da game
Much luv 2 my nigga Snoop
It woodn't be crackin wit out you
I woodn't be standin in deez black walla c's
I'd be back in da hood wit dem g's
( Warren G. )
Frum kidnaps an' jacks
Knockouts an' craps
Frum totin Tech-9's
2 shankin on da main line
Timez iz hard we all caught up in da struggle
Whites, Blacks, Mexicans it's trouble
Yung kids we got a man made disease
I lost my mom so now I'm prayin on my knees
Did y'all take care of y'all ha luv wuz precious
Now i got my daddy, sistas an' homies god bless us
( hook )
( Pretty Tony )
We ben thru sum tuff timez mom late on rent
Tryin 2 get mine husslin like Larry Flynt
No food in da fridge but we wuzn't alarmed
Cuz my brutha wuz like a good neighba den like state farm
Peeples always sayin wut they need an' want
But they need 2 start wit they du's an' don'ts
Just be thankful 4 day 2 day
An' evrythang will be goin ya way
( Kam )
Now ain't it odd 2 thank god
We moovin in gangsta toyed
We live an' die by tha sword
An' still we thank tha lord
Frum da maternity ward 2 tha morgue
I count my blessins
It's a game I shood but can't afford but i aint stressin
I'm E-S-in 4 mines it's all gunna pay off in da long run
An' no rest on da grind man a nigga just out here on one
Stayin strong all alone or hangin wit my clique
I rite a song rite or rong I'm realy bangin dis shit
I used ta wonda y we had it so ruff
My motto wuz my ancha an' 4 dat I can't thak ya enuff
RELEASE
ALBUMS
- Smokin' On
- I Get Lifted
- You Can Put It in a Zag, I’mma Put It in a Blunt
- 6:30
- Talent Show
- Let's Go Study
- Young, Wild & Free
- OG
- French Inhale
- It Could Be Easy
- World Class
- That Good
- 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
- Sex
- Small Change
- 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)
- 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)
- Da Boss Would Like to See You
- Bump, Bump (Snoop DO Double G)
- Murder Was the Case (DeathAfterVisualizingEternity)
- Tha Shaznit
- Tha Bidness
- P.I.M.P.
- Deep Cover
- Nuthin' but a "G" Thang
- What's the Difference
- 2 of America's Most Wanted
- Snoop's Upside Ya Head
- Beautiful
- Lodi Dodi
- The Next Episode
- Pump, Pump / Chronic Break / Freestyle
- Chronic Break / Freestyle
- Let's Get Blown
- Gin & Juice
- Lay Low / Freestyle (feat. The Game)
- Drop It Like It's Hot
- Na, Na, Hey, Hey, Goodbye
- 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.)
- 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
- Can I Get a Flicc Witchu
- Ups & Downs
- The Bidness
- Snoop D.O. Double G
- Let's Get Blown
- Step Yo Game Up
- Perfect
- WBALLZ (interlude)
- Fresh Pair of Panties On
- Promise I
- Oh No
- Can U Control Yo Hoe
- Signs
- I'm Threw Witchu
- Pass It Pass It
- Girl Like U
- No Thang on Me
- 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
- Hoez
- Cee Walkin
- Don't Do the Crime
- Too Black
- Goldrush
- Change Gone Come
- Hit Roccs
- The Last Meal
- Ride On (remix)
- 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
- 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
- Intro
- The Next Episode
- Tha Shiznit
- Deep Cove
- Some of that Sticky Icky Icky
- What's My Name
- Nutin' But a G Thang'
- Fuck You
- Freestyle
- Bitch Please
- Chronic Break
- What's the Difference
- Forgot About Dre
- Tribute to Fallen Rappers
- California Love
- Wanted Dead or Alive
- Can't Make a Ho a Housewife
- Gin & Juice
- Ain't No Fun (if the Hommies Can't Have None)
- Explosive
- Let Me Ride
- Still Dre
- Chin Check
- 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)
- Succ Me
- I Can't Wait
- Come Up
- Slap That Bitch
- Dogg House
- Where the Hoes At (feat. Daz)
- Whenever, Whatever
- Gangsta Shit (feat. Daz)
- Get the Money (feat. Don Magic Juan)
- Weak at the Knees
- Humpin'
- Keep on Blazin
- LBC'n It Up (feat. Lloyd Banks & Nate Dogg)
- Say Bitch
- Don't do the Crime
- Stormy Weather
- So High
- Run On Up
- Snoop for President (feat. Marvin Gaye)
- On da Grind (feat. BG)
- Take Your Time
- Boss Playa
- Freak of the Week
- Chuuch!
- My Room (feat. Uncle Reo)
- Moet (feat. Daz, RBX, Soopafly, E-White, Twinz)
- 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
- 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 ft. Tha Dogg Pound - That's My Work (Music Video)
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- Duration: 5:20
- Updated: 16 Jan 2013
From the GGOD compilation, That's My Work - single available for download here: bit.ly Follow Snoop online! facebook.com twitter.com youtube.com Dont Forget To Subscribe! bit.ly
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From the GGOD compilation, That's My Work - single available for download here: bit.ly Follow Snoop online! facebook.com twitter.com youtube.com Dont Forget To Subscribe! bit.ly
Dr. Dre - Still DRE ft. Snoop Dogg
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- Duration: 4:52
- Updated: 15 Jan 2013
Music video by Dr. Dre performing Still DRE. (C) 1999 Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records
http://wn.com/Dr_Dre_Still_DRE_ft_Snoop_Dogg
Music video by Dr. Dre performing Still DRE. (C) 1999 Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records
- published: 27 Oct 2011
- views: 15968333
- author: DrDreVEVO
Snoop Lion "La La La" Prod. by Major Lazer
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:53
- Updated: 15 Jan 2013
Stay tuned for more info: youtube.com youtube.com snooplion.tumblr.com http twitter.com Additional Vocals by Jovi Rockwell Executive Produced by Major Lazer
http://wn.com/Snoop_Lion_La_La_La_Prod_by_Major_Lazer
Stay tuned for more info: youtube.com youtube.com snooplion.tumblr.com http twitter.com Additional Vocals by Jovi Rockwell Executive Produced by Major Lazer
- published: 20 Jul 2012
- views: 6065972
- author: westfesttv
Snoop Dogg - Drop It Like It's Hot ft. Pharrell Williams
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:25
- Updated: 15 Jan 2013
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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Music video by Snoop Dogg performing Drop It Like It's Hot. YouTube view counts pre-VEVO: 18500112. (C) 2004 Geffen Records
- published: 25 Dec 2009
- views: 27078970
- author: SnoopDoggVEVO
Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa - Young, Wild and Free ft. Bruno Mars [Official Video]
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:18
- Updated: 16 Jan 2013
Watch the best videos on YouTube from Wiz Khalifa here: www.youtube.com Wiz Khalifa's new album ONIFC is available December 4, 2012: bit.ly Wiz Khalifa exclusive merch bundles available now! bit.ly
http://wn.com/Snoop_Dogg_Wiz_Khalifa_Young,_Wild_and_Free_ft_Bruno_Mars_Official_Video_
Watch the best videos on YouTube from Wiz Khalifa here: www.youtube.com Wiz Khalifa's new album ONIFC is available December 4, 2012: bit.ly Wiz Khalifa exclusive merch bundles available now! bit.ly
- published: 28 Nov 2011
- views: 91437068
- author: AtlanticVideos
Tupac Hologram Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre Perform Coachella Live 2012
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- Duration: 5:01
- Updated: 16 Jan 2013
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
http://wn.com/Tupac_Hologram_Snoop_Dogg_and_Dr_Dre_Perform_Coachella_Live_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
- published: 18 Apr 2012
- views: 17806861
- author: westfesttv
SNOOP DOGG - WHO AM I (WHATS MY NAME) HD
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- Duration: 4:37
- Updated: 16 Jan 2013
ALBUM : DOGGYSTYLE (1993 - Death Row Records)
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ALBUM : DOGGYSTYLE (1993 - Death Row Records)
- published: 29 Jan 2011
- views: 5280943
- author: westcoastlord
GGN: Snoop, Pac Div & Fights At IHOP
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- Duration: 11:15
- Updated: 15 Jan 2013
Nemo Hoes sits down with Los Angeles Hip Hop group Pac Div on this week's GGN. Lighters up & Here Comes the King on iTunes now!! Click here: smarturl.it Follow Snoop online! facebook.com twitter.com youtube.com Dont Forget To Subscribe! bit.ly
http://wn.com/GGN_Snoop,_Pac_Div_Fights_At_IHOP
Nemo Hoes sits down with Los Angeles Hip Hop group Pac Div on this week's GGN. Lighters up & Here Comes the King on iTunes now!! Click here: smarturl.it Follow Snoop online! facebook.com twitter.com youtube.com Dont Forget To Subscribe! bit.ly
- published: 15 Jan 2013
- views: 11794
- author: westfesttv
Official Video: Snoop Lion "La La La" (prod. Major Lazer)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:40
- Updated: 16 Jan 2013
Happy Halloween from Snoop Lion!!! Directed by @EliRoth Follow Snoop online! facebook.com twitter.com youtube.com Dont Forget To Subscribe! bit.ly
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Happy Halloween from Snoop Lion!!! Directed by @EliRoth Follow Snoop online! facebook.com twitter.com youtube.com Dont Forget To Subscribe! bit.ly
- published: 01 Nov 2012
- views: 1938710
- author: westfesttv
Snoop Dogg - 'Sweat' Snoop Dogg vs David Guetta (Remix)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:16
- Updated: 16 Jan 2013
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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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.
- published: 19 Mar 2011
- views: 84789741
- author: SnoopDoggVEVO
Snoop Lion "Here Comes the King" (Official Lyric Video)
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- Duration: 3:43
- Updated: 16 Jan 2013
New song from Snoop Lion's upcoming album, Reincarnated! Now available on iTunes smarturl.it Featuring: Angela Hunte Executive produced by: Major Lazer Visuals: the CASHMERE AGENCY [Ashten "Whoopi" Winger (@Whoopthis) & Mykola Dosenko (www.myk31.com)] Click here to receive exclusive content from Snoop Lion: bit.ly Check MindGardens.org and take the pledge to support the cause here Causes.com Follow Snoop online! facebook.com twitter.com youtube.com Dont Forget To Subscribe! bit.ly LYRICS: [Intro : Angela Hunte] Show no fear, we made it clear That the warriors are coming and we no play [Hook : Angela Hunte] We at war with the army of haters And when we kill em we just smoke 'em like papers Somebody get me my crown cuz I'm feeling it now You might be a lord; but here comes the king X2 [Verse 1: Snoop Lion] Here I come a steppin inna the dance Here I come a steppin inna the dance Posted up the wall here inna mi stance Posted up the wall here inna mi stance We never fail, we only shine with brilliance One king one faith one religion And if you hear me come and join the revolution One king one faith one religion And if you hear me come and join the revolution [Hook : Angela Hunte] We at war with the army of haters And when we kill em we just smoke em like papers Somebody get me my crown cuz I'm feeling it now You might be a lord; but here comes the king You might be a lord; but here comes the king [Verse 2: Snoop Lion] They gonna love me Call me black chutney All gold chrome ...
http://wn.com/Snoop_Lion_Here_Comes_the_King_Official_Lyric_Video
New song from Snoop Lion's upcoming album, Reincarnated! Now available on iTunes smarturl.it Featuring: Angela Hunte Executive produced by: Major Lazer Visuals: the CASHMERE AGENCY [Ashten "Whoopi" Winger (@Whoopthis) & Mykola Dosenko (www.myk31.com)] Click here to receive exclusive content from Snoop Lion: bit.ly Check MindGardens.org and take the pledge to support the cause here Causes.com Follow Snoop online! facebook.com twitter.com youtube.com Dont Forget To Subscribe! bit.ly LYRICS: [Intro : Angela Hunte] Show no fear, we made it clear That the warriors are coming and we no play [Hook : Angela Hunte] We at war with the army of haters And when we kill em we just smoke 'em like papers Somebody get me my crown cuz I'm feeling it now You might be a lord; but here comes the king X2 [Verse 1: Snoop Lion] Here I come a steppin inna the dance Here I come a steppin inna the dance Posted up the wall here inna mi stance Posted up the wall here inna mi stance We never fail, we only shine with brilliance One king one faith one religion And if you hear me come and join the revolution One king one faith one religion And if you hear me come and join the revolution [Hook : Angela Hunte] We at war with the army of haters And when we kill em we just smoke em like papers Somebody get me my crown cuz I'm feeling it now You might be a lord; but here comes the king You might be a lord; but here comes the king [Verse 2: Snoop Lion] They gonna love me Call me black chutney All gold chrome ...
- published: 04 Dec 2012
- views: 1995264
- author: westfesttv
Moses vs Santa Claus. Epic Rap Battles of History Season 2
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- Duration: 2:20
- Updated: 16 Jan 2013
Download This Song: bit.ly Tweet this Vid-ee-oh! clicktotweet.com ERB Merch: bit.ly Facebook.com epicrapbattlesofhistory.com Hi. My name is Nice Peter, and this is EpicLLOYD, and this is the Epic Rap Battles of History, Season 2. We want to take a second and send out a huge thank you to our special guest Snoop Lion. We've been fans for years and it was pretty amazing to get the chance to work with one of our heroes. Thanks again to the whole Snoop camp! As always, these videos could not be possible without your suggestions, your subscription, and the help of a lot of awesome people. CAST Moses Snoop Dogg AKA Snoop Lion www.youtube.com www.facebook.com twitter.com Santa Claus: Nice Peter www.youtube.com facebook.com Elves: EpicLLOYD www.youtube.com www.facebook.com Moses' Honeys: Elena Diaz and Monica Weitzel CREW Directed by Dave McCary www.youtube.com Written by: NicePeter, EpicLLOYD, Dante Cimadamore, MC Mr. Napkins, Mike Betette , and Snoop. Beat Produced by: Ed Cayce of the Hollowz check out more beats by Ed here: bit.ly Song Produced by: Nice Peter and Choco Mixed by: Choco and Nice Peter www.1200warriors.com Compositing and Background Design by Sean Barrett http Edited by Dave McCary, Andrew Sherman and Nice Peter Assistant Editor: Ryan Moulton www.youtube.com Assistant Editor: Marc Chester www.youtube.com Director of Photography: Jon Na Gaffer: Arthur Hong Music Supervisor and Playback: Dante Cimadamore www.youtube.com Costume Design (Lead): Sulai Lopez youtube.com ...
http://wn.com/Moses_vs_Santa_Claus_Epic_Rap_Battles_of_History_Season_2
Download This Song: bit.ly Tweet this Vid-ee-oh! clicktotweet.com ERB Merch: bit.ly Facebook.com epicrapbattlesofhistory.com Hi. My name is Nice Peter, and this is EpicLLOYD, and this is the Epic Rap Battles of History, Season 2. We want to take a second and send out a huge thank you to our special guest Snoop Lion. We've been fans for years and it was pretty amazing to get the chance to work with one of our heroes. Thanks again to the whole Snoop camp! As always, these videos could not be possible without your suggestions, your subscription, and the help of a lot of awesome people. CAST Moses Snoop Dogg AKA Snoop Lion www.youtube.com www.facebook.com twitter.com Santa Claus: Nice Peter www.youtube.com facebook.com Elves: EpicLLOYD www.youtube.com www.facebook.com Moses' Honeys: Elena Diaz and Monica Weitzel CREW Directed by Dave McCary www.youtube.com Written by: NicePeter, EpicLLOYD, Dante Cimadamore, MC Mr. Napkins, Mike Betette , and Snoop. Beat Produced by: Ed Cayce of the Hollowz check out more beats by Ed here: bit.ly Song Produced by: Nice Peter and Choco Mixed by: Choco and Nice Peter www.1200warriors.com Compositing and Background Design by Sean Barrett http Edited by Dave McCary, Andrew Sherman and Nice Peter Assistant Editor: Ryan Moulton www.youtube.com Assistant Editor: Marc Chester www.youtube.com Director of Photography: Jon Na Gaffer: Arthur Hong Music Supervisor and Playback: Dante Cimadamore www.youtube.com Costume Design (Lead): Sulai Lopez youtube.com ...
- published: 10 Dec 2012
- views: 25079294
- author: ERB
Dr. Dre - Kush ft. Snoop Dogg, Akon
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:01
- Updated: 16 Jan 2013
Music video by Dr. Dre performing Kush. (C) 2010 Interscope Records
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Music video by Dr. Dre performing Kush. (C) 2010 Interscope Records
- published: 10 Dec 2010
- views: 48790045
- author: DrDreVEVO
Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa "French Inhale"
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:55
- Updated: 15 Jan 2013
Soundtrack available on itunes itunes.apple.com Mac + Devin Go To High School DVD available now! Get it here: bit.ly Directed by @OldZeek John Mazyck from Stampede Management Facebook.com Twitter.com MacAndDevin.com
http://wn.com/Snoop_Dogg_Wiz_Khalifa_French_Inhale
Soundtrack available on itunes itunes.apple.com Mac + Devin Go To High School DVD available now! Get it here: bit.ly Directed by @OldZeek John Mazyck from Stampede Management Facebook.com Twitter.com MacAndDevin.com
- published: 06 Jul 2012
- views: 21881503
- author: westfesttv
Mystikal "Hit Me" Prod. KLC (Lyric Video)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:45
- Updated: 15 Jan 2013
Follow Mystikal on Twitter: @ItsMystikal (twitter.com Follow Snoop online! facebook.com twitter.com youtube.com Dont Forget To Subscribe! bit.ly
http://wn.com/Mystikal_Hit_Me_Prod_KLC_Lyric_Video
Follow Mystikal on Twitter: @ItsMystikal (twitter.com Follow Snoop online! facebook.com twitter.com youtube.com Dont Forget To Subscribe! bit.ly
- published: 08 Jan 2013
- views: 14910
- author: westfesttv
Snoop Dogg - Ups & Downs/Bang Out
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- Duration: 4:46
- Updated: 15 Jan 2013
Music video by Snoop Dogg performing Ups & Downs/Bang Out. (C) 2005 Geffen Records
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Music video by Snoop Dogg performing Ups & Downs/Bang Out. (C) 2005 Geffen Records
- published: 16 Jun 2009
- views: 6372001
- author: SnoopDoggVEVO
Snoop Dogg - Boom ft. T-Pain
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 5:26
- Updated: 15 Jan 2013
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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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.
- published: 04 Mar 2011
- views: 11852815
- author: SnoopDoggVEVO
Snoop Dogg & Action Bronson Talk Rap, Food, & More on GGN
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 10:51
- Updated: 15 Jan 2013
Snoop Dogg (aka Young Eggs) and Action Bronson want you to get away from their grill. Mac and Devin Go to High School on Netflix now: bit.ly Follow Snoop online! facebook.com twitter.com youtube.com Dont Forget To Subscribe! bit.ly Previous GGN: youtu.be
http://wn.com/Snoop_Dogg_Action_Bronson_Talk_Rap,_Food,_More_on_GGN
Snoop Dogg (aka Young Eggs) and Action Bronson want you to get away from their grill. Mac and Devin Go to High School on Netflix now: bit.ly Follow Snoop online! facebook.com twitter.com youtube.com Dont Forget To Subscribe! bit.ly Previous GGN: youtu.be
- published: 02 Oct 2012
- views: 146051
- author: westfesttv
GGN 2012 Year In Review: The Wrap Up
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- Duration: 21:36
- Updated: 15 Jan 2013
Watch Nemo Hoes walk you through the best GGN moments of 2012 Lighters up & Here Comes the King on iTunes now!! Click here: smarturl.it Follow Snoop online! facebook.com twitter.com youtube.com Dont Forget To Subscribe! bit.ly
http://wn.com/GGN_2012_Year_In_Review_The_Wrap_Up
Watch Nemo Hoes walk you through the best GGN moments of 2012 Lighters up & Here Comes the King on iTunes now!! Click here: smarturl.it Follow Snoop online! facebook.com twitter.com youtube.com Dont Forget To Subscribe! bit.ly
- published: 08 Jan 2013
- views: 53878
- author: westfesttv
OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: Snoop Dogg f. Wiz Khalifa - That Good
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- Duration: 4:11
- Updated: 16 Jan 2013
Snoop & Wiz show you "That Good" in their official music video. First release from the soundtrack for their upcoming movie, HIGH SCHOOL. Upcoming album, Doggumentary, in stores March 29. New single "Wet" Available on iTunes: bit.ly
http://wn.com/OFFICIAL_MUSIC_VIDEO_Snoop_Dogg_f_Wiz_Khalifa_That_Good
Snoop & Wiz show you "That Good" in their official music video. First release from the soundtrack for their upcoming movie, HIGH SCHOOL. Upcoming album, Doggumentary, in stores March 29. New single "Wet" Available on iTunes: bit.ly
- published: 18 Jan 2011
- views: 8977935
- author: westfesttv
Snoop Dogg Orders Matza Balls with Andy Milonakis and Hits From the St. on GGN
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- Duration: 10:05
- Updated: 15 Jan 2013
Check out this week's episode of GGN with Al Shearer, Android Miller, and Porcelain Black. Artist: Bizzy Bone Presents Album: Mo Thug West - Greatest Hits Link: bit.ly Artist: Hard Head Album: Hood Ties Link: bit.ly Follow Snoop online! facebook.com twitter.com youtube.com Dont Forget To Subscribe! bit.ly GGN: Snoop Dogg Orders Matza Balls with Andy Milonakis and Hits From the St.
http://wn.com/Snoop_Dogg_Orders_Matza_Balls_with_Andy_Milonakis_and_Hits_From_the_St_on_GGN
Check out this week's episode of GGN with Al Shearer, Android Miller, and Porcelain Black. Artist: Bizzy Bone Presents Album: Mo Thug West - Greatest Hits Link: bit.ly Artist: Hard Head Album: Hood Ties Link: bit.ly Follow Snoop online! facebook.com twitter.com youtube.com Dont Forget To Subscribe! bit.ly GGN: Snoop Dogg Orders Matza Balls with Andy Milonakis and Hits From the St.
- published: 09 Oct 2012
- views: 93957
- author: westfesttv
Old Man Smokes With Snoop Dogg
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- Duration: 4:07
- Updated: 15 Jan 2013
Ian Neale has grown the world's biggest swede. Snoop contacted him via YouTube for tips on how to 'grow' and invited him back-stage at his gig in Cardiff on 8th October 2011. Sky News caught up with him the morning after...
http://wn.com/Old_Man_Smokes_With_Snoop_Dogg
Ian Neale has grown the world's biggest swede. Snoop contacted him via YouTube for tips on how to 'grow' and invited him back-stage at his gig in Cardiff on 8th October 2011. Sky News caught up with him the morning after...
- published: 09 Oct 2011
- views: 1711799
- author: dunkrag
Snoop Dogg On Mitt Romney, Obama
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- Duration: 5:19
- Updated: 15 Jan 2013
"Snoop Dogg has explained why he's voting for Barack Obama. A pro-con list originally by DragonFlyJonez (and posted to Snoop's Instagram account) is full of reasons you're unlikely to read or hear anywhere else on the campaign trail...".* What does he have against Mitt Romney? Ana Kasaparian and Cenk Uygur break it down on The Young Turks. TYT Community Ambassador Kimani David also makes a cameo. *Read more here from Kia Makarechi / The Huffington Post: www.huffingtonpost.com Support The Young Turks by Subscribing bit.ly Like Us on Facebook: www.fb.com Follow Us on Twitter: bit.ly Buy TYT Merch: theyoungturks.spreadshirt.com Find out how to watch The Young Turks on Current by clicking here: www.current.com
http://wn.com/Snoop_Dogg_On_Mitt_Romney,_Obama
"Snoop Dogg has explained why he's voting for Barack Obama. A pro-con list originally by DragonFlyJonez (and posted to Snoop's Instagram account) is full of reasons you're unlikely to read or hear anywhere else on the campaign trail...".* What does he have against Mitt Romney? Ana Kasaparian and Cenk Uygur break it down on The Young Turks. TYT Community Ambassador Kimani David also makes a cameo. *Read more here from Kia Makarechi / The Huffington Post: www.huffingtonpost.com Support The Young Turks by Subscribing bit.ly Like Us on Facebook: www.fb.com Follow Us on Twitter: bit.ly Buy TYT Merch: theyoungturks.spreadshirt.com Find out how to watch The Young Turks on Current by clicking here: www.current.com
- published: 09 Oct 2012
- views: 192447
- author: TheYoungTurks
photo: AP / Adj Nicolas-Nelson Richard, ECPAD
14 Jan 2013
Bamako/Paris - French fighter jets pounded Islamist rebel strongholds deep in northern Mali on Sunday as Paris poured more troops into the capital, Bamako, awaiting a West African force to dislodge al-Qaeda-linked insurgents from the country’s north ... Defence Minister Jean-Yves le Drian said France’s intervention on Friday prevented the advancing rebels from seizing Bamako and vowed air strikes would continue ... – ... Doubt....(size: 6.6Kb)
photo: AP / Kevin Frayer
14 Jan 2013
Allahabad. Hundreds of thousands of Hindu pilgrims led by naked, ash-covered holy men streamed into the sacred river Ganges on Monday at the start of the world's biggest religious festival. The Kumbh Mela in the Indian town of Allahabad will see up to 100 million worshippers gather over the next 55 days to take a ritual bath in the holy waters, believed to cleanse sins and bestow blessings ... "I am ecstatic ... Agence France-Presse ....(size: 4.2Kb)
photo: WN / Jamal Penjweny
15 Jan 2013
WASHINGTON. Suicides in the U.S. military surged to a record 349 last year, far exceeding American combat deaths in Afghanistan, and some private experts are predicting the dark trend will grow worse this year. The Pentagon has struggled to deal with the suicides, which Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and others have called an epidemic ... Last year’s total is the highest since the Pentagon began closely tracking suicides in 2001 ... ....(size: 5.0Kb)
photo: AP / Arshad Butt
15 Jan 2013
Article by WN.com Correspondent Dallas Darling. Desperate times call for desperate measures. In the case regarding Pakistani Shias, a minority population in Pakistan, some are refusing to bury their dead until the government deepens its commitment to protect them and the army provides better security. This comes on the heels of another suicide terrorist attack that killed 92 people and wounded more than 100 ... (1) Crilly, Rob ... ....(size: 4.0Kb)
photo: White House / Pete Souza
14 Jan 2013
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama issued a strong warning to Republicans on Monday that he will not negotiate over the debt ceiling or allow Republicans to use it as a bargaining chip. "To even entertain the idea of the United States of America not paying our bills is irresponsible. It's absurd," Obama said in a press conference ... "They will not collect a ransom in exchange for not crashing the economy," Obama said ... Also on HuffPost ... ....(size: 10.3Kb)
New Straits/Business Times
16 Jan 2013
Parineeti Chopra will play the female lead ... Anurag, who is excited about the project said ... All praise for Snoop Dogg. BOLLYWOOD actress Minissha Lamba was all praise for Snoop Dogg following his friendly gesture towards her at a party hosted for him in Mumbai recently, reports BollywoodMantra.com ... She added that Snoop Dogg even sang a song when she made a request ... Snoop Dogg was in India for his two-concert tour in Delhi and Pune ... ....(size: 5.8Kb)
Irish Times
16 Jan 2013
Vicar Street, Dublin ****. Last year saw two hip-hop records top most critics’ lists. Frank Ocean’s Channel Orange is a groundbreaking album that eschewed every hip-hop cliche, from its language and its sounds to Ocean’s revelations about his personal life ... It’s little wonder then that the likes of Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg have labelled the latest kid from Compton as the new king of the west coast ... ....(size: 2.5Kb)
Celebrity Café
16 Jan 2013
The Liars don’t buy the nice Mona act. Aria and Byron, Aria’s father, have a heart-to-heart conversation that doesn’t exactly involve an apology. Meanwhile, Spencer, Hanna, and Emily head to the janitor’s office, but what they encounter is the mysterious hooded figure and what appears to be Ali’s journal with a note. “Keep moving, ladies ... Meredith then tells Aria that he caught Bryon snooping in Meredith’s purse, mistaking it for Aria’s....(size: 4.5Kb)
The Hollywood Reporter
16 Jan 2013
share. In "Mona-Mania!," a Liar makes a ballsy move and chases "A," Byron becomes creepier and creepier and what is going on with Toby?. ABC Family. [Warning. Spoilers from Tuesday's episode, "Mona-Mania!."]our editor recommends ... Not only is he snooping around his daughter Aria's stuff for those precious pages from Alison's diary, but he's physically threatening his ex Meredith (Amanda Schull) ... STORY ... (Likely.) ... ....(size: 7.3Kb)
The Times of India
15 Jan 2013
The Times of India
15 Jan 2013
Jamaica Observer
15 Jan 2013
Snoop Lion's shoots video in Jamaica. After his realisation that he was Bob Marley reincarnated in 2012, Snoop Lion, who was formally known as Snoop Dogg became all about reggae ... Reports are that Snoop Lion recorded his first reggae video to Lighters Up, which features dancehall artistes Mavado and Popcaan in Portland over the weekend. ....(size: 1.7Kb)
Style
15 Jan 2013
From Chanel’s Spring show to Snoop Dogg’s fingertips. The French manicure is making a comeback. [Fashion & Style] ... Or so it seems. [Glamour] ... smell ... [NYT] ... [People] ... tags. Chanel, Fragrance, Hair, Kim Kardashian, Makeup, Nails, Oz The Great and Powerful, Snoop Dogg, Urban Decay ....(size: 1.4Kb)
Canberra Times
15 Jan 2013
LONDON. In a move that demonstrates drones, facial recognition technology and mobile phone snooping are starting to affect broader culture, a New York artist, Adam Harvey, has designed a line of high-tech garments made with sophisticated fabrics that can block signals and thwart cameras ... He has also created a mobile phone pouch made of a special ''signal attenuating fabric'' ... He is not alone in the anti-snooping field ... Slate. ....(size: 2.9Kb)
Stuff
15 Jan 2013
But one thing the celebrated author didn't predict was Big Brother's impact on fashion. Enter Adam Harvey. In a move that demonstrates that drones, facial recognition technology and cellphone snooping are starting to affect the broader culture, the New York-based artist has designed a line of high-tech garments made with sophisticated fabrics that can block signals and thwart cameras ... He's not alone in this anti-snooping field, either ... ....(size: 3.6Kb)
Stockhouse
15 Jan 2013
Celebrities and athletes scheduled to take part in the game include rapper Snoop Dogg (aka Snoop Lion), Chace Crawford (Gossip Girl), Josh Hutcherson (The Hunger Games), Nina Dobrev (Vampire Diaries), Maria Menounos (host of EXTRA and New York Times bestselling author of "The EveryGirls Guide to Life"), Scott Porter (Hart of Dixie), Sports ......(size: 5.6Kb)
The Daily Telegraph Australia
15 Jan 2013
Chip (TAFKA Chipmunk) was in attendance to launch the new figures Tupac Shakur, Snoop Dogg, The ......(size: 0.5Kb)
IMDb
15 Jan 2013
The show counts stars such as Snoop Dogg and Sir Anthony Hopkins among its fans, ». - The Huffington Post. ....(size: 1.0Kb)
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Look up snoop in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. |
"Snoop" is a noun and verb referring to one who pries into the business of others; a busybody; it may also refer to:
In aviation:
- Eastern Ultralights Snoop, ultralight aircraft
In entertainment:
- Snoop Dogg, a rapper, actor and music producer
- Snoop (The Wire), a character in the television series The Wire
- Felicia Pearson, also nicknamed "Snoop", the actress who plays the aforementioned character of the same name
- Snoopy, famous character in the comic strip Peanuts
In technology:
- snoop (software), a utility to capture and inspect network packets, included with the Solaris operating system
- a snoop cycle in a microprocessor's cache coherency mechanism
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| Snoop Dogg | |
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 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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| 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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Early life[link]
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]
Career[link]
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
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| Year | Category | Genre | Title | Result |
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| 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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| 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 |
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| 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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| Name | Wiz Khalifa |
| Alternative names | Thomaz, Cameron |
| Short description | Rapper |
| Date of birth | September 8, 1987 |
| Place of birth | Minot, North Dakota |
| Date of death | February 5, 2012 |
| Place of death | Los Angeles, California |
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| Bruno Mars | |
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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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