Top 5 All-Time Favorite Songs by Snoop Dogg
Calvin Broadus, known to many as Snoop Dogg, stands as a pivotal figure in the music industry. Now 53 years old, he is regarded as a trailblazer of West Coast Hip-hop, boasting an extensive discography forged over a remarkable career spanning more than 25 years.
Snoop Dogg’s versatile music catalog includes works across R&B, reggae, soul, and gospel genres. He is particularly noted for his introduction of the “-izzle”slang into the rap lexicon and has significantly influenced contemporary artists, including Kendrick Lamar and ScHoolboy Q.
Throughout his career, he has been honored with numerous accolades, including an American Music Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, as well as 17 nominations for Grammy Awards. Notably, in 2011, he received the BMI Icon Award and was subsequently inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2023.
Disclaimer: The rankings in this article are based on Spotify stream counts as of the writing date.
Popular Snoop Dogg Tracks: Young, Wild & Free, Drop It Like It’s Hot, and More
1) Young, Wild & Free (1,521,884,725 Spotify streams)
Released on October 11, 2024, “Young, Wild & Free”is a catchy pop rap track featuring Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa, along with the talented Bruno Mars. Infused with hip-hop beats and a memorable piano hook, this upbeat song resonates nostalgia and captures the essence of youthful exuberance.
This track served as part of the soundtrack for the film Mac & Devin Go to High School. The stellar writing team includes Mars, Snoop Dogg, Khalifa, Ari Levine, and Philip Lawrence, among others.
Reaching number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and certified 6 times platinum by the RIAA, the lyrics embody the thrill and freedom of youth. An excerpt from the second verse illustrates this theme:
“You know what? It’s like I’m seventeen again/ Peach fuzz on my face, lookin’ on the case/ Tryna find a hella taste, oh, my God/ I’m on the chase, Chevy, It’s gettin’ kinda heavy, relevant, sellin’ it.”
2) Drop It Like It’s Hot (634,494,864 Spotify streams)
R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece.
The song made a significant impact, achieving Snoop and Pharrell’s first number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100, maintaining that spot for three consecutive weeks. The lyrics encapsulate a carefree attitude, encouraging listeners to disregard adversaries and embrace life.
3) Gin and Juice (454,070,653 Spotify streams)
Released as the second single from Snoop Dogg’s debut album, Doggystyle, on January 18, 1994, “Gin and Juice”showcases the creative collaboration between Snoop Dogg and David Ruffin Jr., with production by Dr. Dre. The track samples George McCrae’s “I Get Lifted”and features elements from Slave’s “Watching You.”
Receiving a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Solo Performance, “Gin and Juice”climbed to number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. Its lyrics portray a laid-back lifestyle infused with themes of hedonism and materialism, epitomized in the memorable chorus:
“Rollin’ down the street, smokin’ indo/ Sippin’ on gin and juice/ Laid back/ With my mind on my money and my money on my mind.”
4) Beautiful (295,425,554 Spotify streams)
“Beautiful”is a romantic ode wherein Snoop Dogg praises a woman’s beauty and charm. The chorus captures his admiration:
“See, I just want you/ To know that you are really special/ (Yeah, oh, yeah, there’s something about you)/ Oh my, oh my, oh my, oh my/ See, I just want you.”
Released on January 27, 2003, as the second single from his sixth studio album, Paid tha Coast to Be da Boss, “Beautiful”features contributions from Pharrell Williams and Uncle Charlie Wilson. At the 2004 Grammy Awards, it was nominated for several categories, including Producer of the Year and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.
5) What’s My Name? (285,916,608 Spotify streams)
The full title of the track “Who Am I? (What’s My Name?)”marks Snoop Dogg’s debut single released on November 11, 1993, from his initial album, Doggystyle. This groundbreaking track provided him with his first top 10 Billboard Hot 100 hit, dominating the Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart for three weeks and even earning a gold certification from the RIAA.
Its lyrics express Snoop’s quest for identity as he introduces himself on this iconic track. A part of the second verse exemplifies this self-assuredness:
“It’s the bow to the wow, creepin’ and crawlin’/ Yiggy-yes, y’allin’, Snoop Doggy Dogg in/ The motherfu**in’ house like every day/ Droppin’ shit with my ni**a Mr. Dr. Dre/ Like I said, ni**as can’t fu** with this/ And ni**as can’t fu** with that.”
Other noted songs by Snoop Dogg include “Ain’t No Fun If The Homies Can’t Have None”and “Signs.”
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