Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg is a gangsta rap and G-funk artist from Long Beach, California.
Long Beach legend who defined West Coast G-funk with Doggystyle and became one of hip-hop's most recognizable voices.
Who is Snoop Dogg?
Snoop Dogg (Calvin Broadus Jr.) is a rapper from Long Beach, California. Dr. Dre discovered him in the early '90s, and his verses on Dre's The Chronic (1992) made him a star before his own debut was even out.
Known for
His debut Doggystyle (1993), produced by Dr. Dre, with "Gin and Juice" and "Who Am I? (What's My Name?)". Later hits like "Drop It Like It's Hot" with Pharrell (2004) kept him at the top a decade on. In 2022 he headlined the Super Bowl halftime show with Dr. Dre and others.
Style
A slow, effortless drawl that sounds like he's barely trying, over the funk-heavy G-funk sound of Dr. Dre. His lyrics mix street stories with humor, charm and a lot of attitude.
Impact
Snoop made the laid-back West Coast flow the sound of the '90s and showed that a gangsta rapper could become a mainstream entertainer, from reggae (as Snoop Lion) to TV and film, without losing credibility.
Influences
- Dr. Dre
- Slick Rick
- George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic
Snoop Dogg: quick answers
What genre is Snoop Dogg?
Snoop Dogg’s music falls under Gangsta Rap and G-funk. Snoop Dogg is part of West Coast hip-hop, with the most important work in the 1990s, 2000s, 2010s and 2020s.
Where is Snoop Dogg from?
Snoop Dogg is from Long Beach, California.
What is Snoop Dogg’s real name?
Snoop Dogg’s real name is Calvin Broadus Jr..
When did Snoop Dogg start?
Snoop Dogg has been active since 1992.
Who influenced Snoop Dogg?
Snoop Dogg was influenced by Dr. Dre and Slick Rick.
Who did Snoop Dogg influence?
Snoop Dogg influenced Larry June.
Which artists are similar to Snoop Dogg?
If you like Snoop Dogg, listen to Dr. Dre, B-Real, Larry June and Wiz Khalifa.
