Doggystyle

I love Snoop Dogg's voice, the beats are epic and this could be a very good album, but it isn't. The lyrics are tedious and predictable, the over use of 'n***a', 'bitches' & 'muthafucker'; the stupid interludes referencing drug abuse, flash cars and the obsession with 'bitches on ma dick' that every Rap album of this era seems to include that make this crap unlistenable and peurile.

I’m in two minds about this one. On one hand it’s a great rap album. Really catchy productions and it put me in a good mood. On the other hand the lyrics are cringeworthy misogynistic. It’s both a 5 and a 1 at the same time so I’ll put a 3 and be done with it.

With so much drama in the LBC, it’s kinda hard to give this album less than hundi P 💯

This was definitely a sequel to The Chronic, and while I liked that one more, this was still very strong. Snoop and Dre have definitely fucked before.

its stupid, lazy, its morally repugnant and ive listened to it more times than all of the grains of sand in all of the beaches from all of the oceans in the universe combined because its the shit

This has the makings of a 5 star hip hop album; great flow, fantastic production, very funky and great personality. However, similar to my feelings with The Chronic, the lyrics are just unapologetically disgusting, and can you really listen to rap without listening to the lyrics? They are, without a doubt, misogynistic and glorify the "gangsta" lifestyle. However, Dre and Snoop tried to spin it as a cautionary tale or whatever, which just laughable. There's no critique of that lifestyle or any sort of self consciousness whatsoever. I understand that gangsta rap was a necessary reaction to police brutality in LA, and that it was an important stepping stone for hip hop, etc. But that doesn't necessarily mean we have to endure it forever as a classic album.

FOR ALL MY ****** AND MY ******* AND MY ******* AND MY ******

He says a lot of bad words...

wow, the first album i've listened to where the skits didn't make me want put knitting needles through my ear drums.

Rhythms are good but the lyrics are awful

Smooth as silk. Catchy as fuck. This is the sizzle.

One of the all-time greatest ever rap albums

To an 80's kid growing up on The Fat Boys and Run DMC, this album was a revelation in so many ways. Super smooth beats, great flow, authenticity. This is one of my all time favorite albums for sure.

Doggystyle is like a walk through the most beautiful, vibrant and serene forest you ever walked through, except there’s all of this male genitalia you have to dodge to get through it. By the time you get to a Sukiyaki reference, that all falls away to gorgeousness. Lyrics are still hard to identify with, but it’s beautiful regardless.

"Doogystyle" is the debut album by American rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg. The album was produced by Dr. Dre and was recorded and produced following Snoop's appearance on Dre's "The Chronic." It is one of the defining west coast hip hop albums being more melodious, synth driven and having funk-induced beats. It had mixed reviews upon its release but recognized for its lyrical realism and vocal flow and those lyrics deal with adolescent irges, casual sex, smoking pot and gunning down rival gang members. The album debut at #1 and was fastest selling hip hop album of all time. Splashing water and a girl in a bathtub open "Bathtub." People come in and the party starts. The heavy funk is prevalent in "G Funk Intro." It better be, sampling Funkadelic and Parliament. Featuring The Lady of Rage. We get the smooth Snoop vocal delivery in "Gin and Juice." Laid back. Chill. That weird eerie synth noise which pervades throughout the album. A party filled with sex, pot and alcohol. Hi! My name is Snoop Dogg. And speaking of who Snoop is..we get that in "Who Am I (What's My Name)." Female backing vocals. We continue to get the funk with more sampling of George Clinton, Parliament and Funkadelic. "Doggy Dogg World" is more soulful featuring Tha Dogg Pound and The Dramatics. A sampling highlight is the use of Isaac Hayes' "The Look of Love" in "Gz Up, Hoes Down." The album really introduces us to the laid back vibe of the Snoop persona. Very chill. Yes, it's gansta rap with the lyrics but the funk and Snoop make this more chill. A classic hip hop album and, yes, I was one of those people who helped it debut at #1.

Sick album and fantastic debut. I think his goofy, lighthearted take on gangsta rap really allowed for people who weren't a fan of the rap genre to get into it and enjoy it. There's humor and wit and lots of incredibly catchy rap schemes and hooks and Snoop not only was super unique and original but so widely respected by fans of all kinds of music. Even my grandma knows who Snoop is. Downsides are that this one doesn't have a ton of hits on it and there's moments where the lyrics make me cringe. That's something that affects me a lot with rap and unfortunately it's not even just the case where this is a dated concept. I've had times where I'm showing someone a more modern rapper known for intelligent lyricism but there's still these lingering cringey lyrics. Anyway- 4/5.

The best G funk album ever made - perfect. Gz and Hustlas is in my top 5 favourite songs ever.

What a debut album this must have been when it came out! Hit song after hit song with one of the best Rap producers ever. Can't get any better than Snoop Dogg, a legend.

Really actually enjoyed this one. I have no idea what things make me like a rap album vs not liking one. 3.75/5

I kind of hated this album. It was vulgar, and gross, and rude which I can forgive and forget, but it was also boring, which I cannot oblige. I was so thankful when it ended.

This is a fucking gem. Such a great piece of work. Loved almost every song. Just kind of really doesn’t respect women lol

CLASSIC! It took me a few years to warm up to this (came out in grunge phase and I thought cocky rappers were total douche bags) but I eventually came to love this album.

Classical Hip hop

Like this, old school hip hop. Doesn't sound like modern snoop songs

Great album

Doggystyle And you even licked my balls I love the G-funk production on this, along with The Chronic, it's probably the apex of Dr Dre’s production style and sound. He’s almost like Nirvana. In they way they scythed down Hair Metal, there’s a clear delineation in Hip Hop before and after The Chronic, from a quite trebly drum machine sound to the slowed down, laid back, bass heavy sound of this. One of the podcasts I listen to did a breakdown of Nuthin’ But a G Thang from The Chronic and they talked about Dre developing his style so it would sound great in a drop top car while driving around LA, which is interesting - it definitely sounds like it’s made for warm weather, with a funky stickiness, rather than made for parties in basements in freezing cold New York Snoop is also, obviously, a very charismatic performer, with a great turn of phrase and a fantastic, laid back, laconic delivery. He really is one of the best. Gin and Juice and Who Am I (What’s My Name)? are rightly classics with great sounds and hooks, particularly Gin and Juice, with it’s languid beat and deep bottom end, but there are a lot of very good tracks on here: Tha Shiznit, Lodi Dodi (great lyrics), Murder Was the Case, Doggy Doggy World, and Gz and Hustlas (great sample/interpolation) Ain’t No Fun is pure Lonely Island. It is unintentionally funny (and not a little icky), so no wonder it gets parodied so easily and is hard to take seriously, even if it’s great musically. And the skits, while not as bad as some, aren’t great, although I quite like DJ Salty Nuts and W Balls. It’s an easy 4 - brilliant production, great rhymes and delivery and a landmark hip hop album 🐶🐶🐶🐶 Playlist submission: Gin’n’Juice.

Idk, good, 3 stars

ok

He’s Snoop Dogg so he’s got that recognizable smooth flow which is just so cool. What isn’t cool is the casual misogyny and exhaustive profanity, both of which make this album a difficult listen.

"The Chronic" part II, and just as good. The production on these early Dr Dre records is incredible; "Lodi Dodi" is a masterpiece. It all sounds like so much *fun* - you can quibble with the lyrical content and attitude all you like, but you can't tell me you didn't enjoy "For All My Niggaz & Bitches" regardless. G-funk forever

It’s cool that the chronic came up a few weeks before this album. This serves as a pseudo sequel to that album that continues to build on its creativity but has much stronger rapping (sorry Dre). It’s so cool to listen to an album like this in a genre that’s so self referential because you can hear this album’s influence on so much of modern rap. This and the chronic truly set the stage for the next 20-30 years of rap music. I don’t think their singular influence can be understand, one of the true masterpieces of rap music for the 90s.

Why must this record be like that... why must it... chase the cat?

I'd somehow managed to dismiss Snoop as a features rapper and had never listened to a full album of his. Big big huge mistake. Hip hop at its finest.

Snoop's classical album is a must listen for every golden age rap fanboy. The beats are g-funk at its best and the lyrics - while extremely sexualized - always funny because of that. Don't take it too seriously but enjoy the relaxed wild ride.

What can I say about this album that has not already been said? It's a classic piece of hip-hop and it is in the annals of hip-hop history for a reason. Not the most perfect album, and there are certainly too many skits and interludes (certainly a mark of the time), but every song is absolutely fire. "Murder Was the Case" is probably Snoop's best track ever lyrically, and most of the other tracks on this album are not far behind.

i never heard this album before yesterday but i see now why snoop is revered in the rap industry. a perfect blend of funk and hip hop. murder was the case is a standout

An absolute classic that I haven’t listened to in a while. G Funk for days, Snoop at his best. 10/10

An absolute classic of the g-funk era. Snoop's debut sounded fresh and was full of creative lyrics and beats. It's held up well and is essential listening for rap fans and non-fans alike.

Love west coast, I was so happy when this album came to Spotify. Dre was on fire with production at this time. Snoop is someone I generally think of in terms of his features on the songs of other artists, but Doggystyle really shows that he absolutely can carry a project. Gin and Juice is obviously a classic, as is Who Am I, but Snoop is just generally funny through the whole album and his flow is fun to listen to.

Sal T Nutz

Amazing debut album.

There's so much drama in LBC. The album is 100% banger, that's what a rap album should be. It's nice to listen, it's nice to look at the cover.

This was an enjoyable gem, an album I somehow missed from back in the day. Although there's a shortage of big hits, there's a high level of quality here for the entire album. I'm tempted to give this 5 stars, but I'll leave it as a strong 4-star album.

This was fun enough to cut through a rotten cold. Lyrics are funny and horrible; the music is exquisite, rolling dunes of funk, squeak and cute, near-subliminal fragments of melody and noise.

It’s easy to forget that Martha Stewart cooking collaborator; T-Mobile spokesperson and football coach father/cultural icon started out as a hard hitting West Coast Gangster rap artist, produced by the guy who makes headphones and is Eminem’s bestie, and they worked for a convicted murderer/mob boss who may have ordered the execution of Biggie (if Diddy didn’t). When I first heard this at 16 it was giggle-and-hide rap that you never would play around your parents, but very much of the age and area we grew up. Now, as a suburbanite father of two daughters, it listens a little different. I forgot how George Clinton inspired it was, including numerous cameos of the Godfather of P-Funk himself. Key songs are predictable: Gin &Juice; Murder was the Case; and G Funk Intro. Overall, it’s still a classic album, but it’s now giggle-and-hide from your kids.

the puppy has messed on the carpet again

is it just me or is this album a little homoerotic?

Decent rap album with some good songs

So as I’ve said before, I’m a big rock guy – and my exposure to rap and hip-hop has been extremely limited… I typically know the more popular tracks from a couple of artists, but that’s about it – so the 1,001 has forced me to listen to a number of rap and/or hip-hop albums so far, as I’m about 150 or so in right now… So far, I’ve had some NWA, Public Enemy, Queen Latifah, Outcast – and a few others – so I was looking forward to “Doggystyle” by Snoop Dogg… Just a few thoughts overall – - As compared to other rappers, Snoop is far more laid back (i.e. not angry, frustrated, etc.), and his style really worked for me… - “Gin & Juice” is by far the best track on the album – which was the good part, but was kinda bummed that there weren’t at least a few more that really moved me – though “Murder Was The Case” was pretty solid… - So as I said, I don’t listen much to rap – so adjusting to the language was a bit of a challenge… So between all of the “That Nigga”, “Those Nigga’s”, and “My Nigga’s” – I probably heard that word at least 700 times on this album… It is what it is, but as a “Cracka” it really gets a bit tedious after a while… - The final thought, is that I get that Snoop is rapping about what he knows – and everything definitely comes across as genuine – which is great… That said, the album glorifies a certain lifestyle, and the violence and degradation of women throughout, just didn’t sit well with me the longer it went on… - Tracks about rising up from nothing, making something of yourself after challenging beginnings is absolutely awesome, but bragging about all of the “bitches” and “hoes” you’re bangin’ and then tossing to the side of the road – well that’s just incredibly sad… Probably a 3, but for the overall negative messages that it promotes, knocks down to a 2… Love Snoop’s style though…

Fuck you Snoop!

Snoop doggy doo

Yeah it's basically more of Dr Dre's album, straps chronic bitches, terrible skits and the same lines over and over again. Terrible.

I love that the same people that protested rap like this the hardest are the same people going “oh isn’t Snoop and Martha Stewart’s relationship so cute” thirty years later while they chuckle at marijuana innuendos. But to be fair, these lyrics and skits are pretty explicit for the early 90s. Definitely can’t say the style of rap has aged gracefully, but there is some staying power with more than a few of the tracks. Either way, this album makes it easy to see why Snoop is still a cultural icon. I didn’t expect to enjoy this album so much, but I was vibing from beginning to end. I could entertain arguments for a lower score, but I think this is a five star album.

10/10

In the formative years of a young kid's prepubescence, there are a few albums that stand out and rock their perception of the world. Snoop Dogg's "Doggystyle" was earthshattering for me and I love it to this day. Steven Censulo lent me this tape in 5th grade and I hid it like a bad report card from openmindz. They found it though and sat me down for a nice listen together. They cracked up the whole time and tried to explain to an 11 year old that the world is not this way. Dr. Dre's production is unmatched with the W-Ballz station play, west coast beats, and fun skits. The tracks range from typical partying and hoes on "Ain't No Fun" (best) and "Gin and Juice" to the more serious gang shootings with "Murder Was the Case." Even the cover of Slick Rick's "Lodi Dodi" is better than the original. Snoop's swag and lyrical cleverness peak here and no other rapper has been able to capture the same tone. "Doggystyle" holds the listener engaged from start to finish. Certainly one of my top album's of all time. Belongs on the 1001 list, belongs in the hall of fame, belongs in anyone's album collection...4.6 stars biatch!

What’s his mothafuckin’ name?!?!?! A Westcoast, G funk, gangsta classic. I've heard it way too many times, but when it came out in Grade 6 it was hard as FUCK.

All the while we do it Doggystyle.

As far as I can tell there’s literally only two albums on earth that sound the way The Chronic and Doggystyle do, and Doggystyle might be more consistent song to song. Classic shit.

na moral? absurdo esse com ctz eu vou escutar mais vezes

BOW WOW WOW YIPPY YO YIPPY YAY a vida é curta demais pra fingir que esse aqui não é um absurdo. dos melhores albuns de hiphop dos anos 90 foda-se

ohhhhhhhhhhhhh shit no y'all didn't! this album is the tits i just listened to it a few weeks ago again, i am always down for this album, always! there are only like 2 songs on the whole thing that dont entirely hit. the the the DOG.

Likely, after Thriller, the most significant album of my lifetime. Everyone who was anyone had it, and if you didn’t, you were just anti hip hop and not cool, period. It still bumps, and it’s still funny.

It’s a classic.

Wanted to come up with a pun based on a lyric off of this album but I can’t make anything mor memorable than Mr. D-O-double-G can. For shizz

The apex of G-Funk. Revisiting this one was an experience of saying, 'oh yeah, this song rules!', 6-7 times. The five track run from the intro through to Murder Was The Case is about as good as any hip hop album has ever done. Also, nice to see mainstream hip hop getting some shine on this list. So far, i've gotten nothing but alternative silly hop like Octagon and the Pharcyde, or even worse, political hip hop which somehow manages to disgrace hip hop and politics at the same time. More of this in future iterations of this list, I hope.

One of my top 10 albums

Doggystyle stands as a landmark in West Coast hip-hop and a defining moment in Snoop Dogg's career. Released in 1993, the album brings Dr. Dre’s G-Funk production to life, with its lush synths, funky samples, and laid-back grooves perfectly complementing Snoop’s smooth flow and confidence beyond his years. Tracks like “Gin and Juice” and “Who Am I? (What’s My Name?)” became iconic, while cuts like “Murder Was the Case” revealed Snoop’s storytelling depth. Controversial for its explicit content, the album captured the raw spirit of 90s hip-hop, making waves and challenging social norms. Decades later, Doggystyle remains the pinnacle of Snoop’s career, shaping the sound of hip-hop and influencing an entire generation of artists making it a West Coast classic. And as far as I’m concerned, it still sounds as fresh as ever.

woof

5/5 Certified hood classic

Flawless. It set the scene for years. It still stands up now. WARNING: If you listen to this via SnoopDoggTV on youtube you will want to blow your brains out. Adverts half-way through tracks - fuck yourself with that, you cunts! Fortunately, I have the original vinyl album and I have listened to that 100's of times since release, so I just switched to that.

This album is the definition of Snoop Dogg style.

Unstoppable banger. It sounds as fresh today. Sure, it owes pretty much everything to George Clinton, but I suspect George Clinton owes more back to this album for how its made his thing eternal.

I would be absolutely horrified if my daughter was in 5th grade, knowing all of the lyrics to this album. Singing it at the lunch table in the cafeteria with her friends. But we were, and it was so fun.

Another album I own a physical copy of. Man, this thing is just great. That cover art is iconic, but I feel like it’s somehow even more alluring with one of those parental advisory labels slapped on it (eat shit Tipper Gore, you uptight bitch. Your scheme didn’t work). Not a bad song on it. Pop this bad boy on, find me some shitty seed filled brick weed, a six pack of Red Dog or some Mickey’s hand grenades, and I’m transported back to the 90’s. Easily 5⭐️

I can't believe ■ this album came out 32 years ago ■ how vulgar/raunchy it is ■ that I was bumping this nonstop in 5th grade ■ that I still know the vast majority of the lyrics Classic rap album for sure. Being 32 years old, it still holds up. The beats don't sound outdated (G Funk is timeless) and the lyrics, although misogynistic here and there, seem like they'd fit in today's rap game. 🎶 everybody's got to hear the shit, on WBALLZ WBALLZ WBALLZ 🎶

so good. so iconic

Personally this album brings back a lot of memories, and is partially responsible for failing gcse science. When we should have been learning about atoms everybody was writing down and reciting these lyrics. I can still see the teacher teaching to his best ability with my mate whispering these lyrics. At the time it was omnipresent (at least in my sphere) and seemed to be one of those all encomposing teenage cultral movements that lasted all of 5 minutes. At the time I was to preoccupied to pay much attention. On a fresh listen, love the funky samples and beats and snoops flow is engaging and entertaining, it is brash and a little mysogenstic in a benny hill way but there us humour and pathos here.

Honestly way better than I remembered. Was a bit before my time when it came out. Snoop has become such a pop culture icon it's easy to forget his roots, bangin tracks, dope Dre-infused beats. The message and the lyrics don't speak to me like they did in my teens, however it's a time capsule early 90s hip hop culture.

All time great first rap album. The interlude skits are dated, but the songs are immortal.

I don't even have to look at the reviews to know people are trotting out the same old complaints about the amount of sexual and violent content here, and frankly it's not my absolute favorite subject matter either, but if you're gonna use that to wholesale dismiss the amazing production and flow on display here then you really need to lighten up. plus it's funny how fixated he is on balls specifically

one of the greatest albums ever

Actually haven't listened to the full album, I can see why it's a rap classic. West Coast vibes for sure

Excellent.

Inventive, funny, fun. Exactly why I love snoop dogg

OG

When I was younger, I always leaned toward The Chronic, but revisiting Doggystyle has made me appreciate its flawless flow. Snoop’s smooth delivery, combined with Dr. Dre’s impeccable production, makes this a 5-star album. Every track hits, and it’s a classic from start to finish.

Classic

Name a better duo than Dr. Dre & that keyboard. Everything in this album seems to be in its perfect place. From the vocals, to the drums, to the skits. G-Funk is one of my favorite eras of hip-hop and nothing else will ever sound this good. One of the greatest albums in hip-hop history, loved this listen!

Fuck it...

Classic!! Need to listen to it more.

Madison bought this tape for me at El Corte Ingles in Madrid because I was too wimpy to buy a tape with a big Parental Advisory sticker on it. It still bangs.

The music of the album makes it a masterpiece. The skits, not so much.

No

classic

Classic.

This album still holds up after all these years. I have vivid memories of the first time I really heard this album in a smoked out 85 Monte Carlo with a massive speaker system. I had listened to the album before that but that was the first time I felt that album. This was 1994 and my perspective of music had experienced a massive shift thanks to Snoop, Dre, that tricked out Monte Carlo… and a fat joint that had been passed around. The bass was beautifully dialed in while the music was both menacing and laid back all while Snoop and company schooled us suburban kids from the south about life in the L.B.C. I can still listen to this album from top to bottom, no skips, skits and all after all these years and countless listens. Easy 5 for me.

This one takes me back. Great album, start to finish. Dre kills it with the production. The skits, the cameos, the music, all genius. Snoop jumps onto the scene and really seals his legacy from the get-go with this one. I listened to this so many times in my early teens. It's an easy 5 from me. Lodi Dodi is a favorite.

this is lit, ngl.. one of the greatest

One of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. A fresh Snoop Dogg slaps with hilarious rhymes, catchy beats, and the most complete skits in the genre. Favorite Song: "Gin And Juice"

A classic rap album and game changer. Well worth the listen