Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. (born October 20, 1971) is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and actor, well known by his stage names Snoop Doggy Dogg, Snoop Dogg, and Snoop Lion. He has sold over 30 million albums worldwide. His music career began in 1992 when he was discovered by Dr. Dre. He collaborated on Dre's solo debut The Chronic, and on the theme song to the film Deep Cover. Snoop's debut album, Doggystyle, was released in 1993 under Death Row Records, debuting at #1 on both the Billboard 200 and Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. Selling almost a million copies in the first week of its release, Doggystyle 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. His second album Tha Doggfather (1996), also debuted at No.1 on both charts with "Snoop's Upside Ya Head" as the lead single. The album was certified double platinum in 1997.
When Snoop met Westwood - Best of 2012
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- IMDb at imdb.com/name/nm0004879
- Last.fm page on Snoop Dogg
- Discogs at discogs.com/artist/Snoop Dogg
- MusicBrainz entry on Snoop Dogg
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Doggumentary 2011
Reviewed by Garry Mulholland
Album proper or not, there’s no denying this is greatly entertaining stuff.
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Malice N Wonderland 2009
Reviewed by Mike Diver
A fine X to mark this spot in Snoop’s always interesting career.
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Ego Trippin' 2008
Reviewed by Maxine Headley
It just goes to show you can't keep a good Dogg down, especially when he’s still got...
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Reviewed by Adam Webb
...certainly entertaining and occasionally mind-blowing.
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Paid Tha Cost To Be Da Boss 2002
Reviewed by Buki Bakare
With his 6th album, the Professor of G-ology is back in true form.
