Doggystyle

The flows on this album are just so smooth. That and the quality of the production is just about enough for me to overlook how blatantly misogynistic just about every track is. Favourite tracks: G Funk Intro, Gin and Juice, The Shiznit, Murder Was The Case, Who Am I, Ain’t No Fun, Gz and Hustlas

Best hiphop album? Probably not. But it's Snoop doggy dogg!

Unexpected treat. A bit rude

4/5

super intrattenente!!

Doggystyle is a high water mark for West Coast rap, and launched the career of a massive popular icon. (My wife's mother likes Snoop and has probably will never his music.) I don't know if we would have legal weed in the US today if it wasn't for Snoop's cultural influence. Welcome preposterousness, Snoop, Dr. Dre, and the rest are constantly one-upping themselves in ridiculous lines. "He shakes the ticks off his dick" is so stupid and unbelievable, and I love it. Doggystyle, so far has been the loudest I've played an album from the 1001 list. I played it in the car, and it although I know from High School experience this album is fit for house parties as well, I will argue that this *is* an album made for car stereos. Slick dripping funk productions. An effective studio move we will see Dr. Dre repeat many times over, mixing samples along with "covering" musical passages from samples to give a bigger hit, deeper bass, more life and weight in the final product. A lot of Doggystyle borrows from George Clinton and his P-Funk Collective's projects, but instead of travelling to space, or the deepest inner reaches of the mind or the dancefloor, Snoop and Dre are merely concerned with putting on the most lively show possible of their immediate and relatable concerns. The concerns of this album, although at first glance beyond the initial clear intent of 'putting on an excellent show' seem limited to partying, bragging, and sex, songs like "Murder Was the Case" give non-glorifying gravity to life where violence is a reality and justice, if it exists at all, will be found in the spiritual realm rather than the earthly. "Lodi Dodi", as well, gives a nod to the king of story raps, Slick Rick. Snoop, through half-cover-half-interpretation of Slick Rick's original, reverently and effortlessly shows where his skills came from, and where he's taking us. Even the intro "Bathtub" shows Snoop as someone who lives with and for his community, but rather than chasing down a fight, would rather invite his hot-headed friends to show them another, more positive way of life. The blatant and hyped up misogyny is still hard to stomach, even through a lens of 'this is not my culture' nor nearly 25 years passing since Doggystyle's release. It does feel pointed in a mild apology sort of way, that Snoop gave the honors to the Lady of Rage to deliver the album's introductory verse. It reads, "I respect women, just not those that are hoes." The bars and delivery are excellent, too. The traditional rap album opening act formula of guest-verses-as-intros is a minefield of missteps in skippable tracks where either the guests fail to ignite excitement or tension that is commensurate to the main event, or the worse for the headliner, the guest performs an upstaging. Rage succeeds wonderfully. There is one aspect of Doggystyle's rapant misogyny that is a personal weakness, and somehow continue to apologize for: Snoop Dogg's gift to the world of "BEEYOTCH". --- 4 stars for being untouchable, Snoop's utterly unique voice and demeanor, and absolutely entertaining from start to finish. I just can't apologize for the egregious misogyny, though. - Do/Did I own this prior? Yes - If so, how has this day in the project changed my view of the album? I haven't listened to this album in its whole in nearly 20 years. Listening now, and seeing both Snoop and Dre's arcs as artists shows me how on top of their game they were, right from the start. Deeply impressive. - Otherwise, do I look forward to listening to this again? Despite how good and entertaining this album is, it's also dated, and 80% of it gets played on the radio anyways. I may revisit it from time to time, just without subjecting others to listen to it with me. - Is this album's inclusion on the list justified? Absolutely.

Very urban. Very sophisticated. Very self conscious. Very highly crafted. Impressive without being enjoyable

Pretty amazing that this was his first album. So distinctive. Enjoyed it more than I expected!

Greeeiiittt. Par absolutt konge låter her. Fortjener denne!

such a fuckin g

absolute classic. just fun

AYEEE!!! The transitions on this album are impeccable, he's quite the storyteller

Yes! Always great to hear. Not a musical masterpiece but a time capsule of that turn of the century sound.

Barely 52 minutes, how's that for a change in this particular genre? i remember listening to this record decades ago after discovering Tha Doggfather and liking it. I even like this record better. I don't think Snoop has released a better record, but then I haven't listened to all of them. PS: misogyny, though. Not cool at all.

Hard to rate. It’s a classic and 14 year old me in 1993 would have given it a 4 or 5. But it’s not something 46 year old me will probably ever listen to completely again.

yeah bummy lyrics but amazing production. Lucky flr snoop im not a huge carer for lyrics

okay this is almost 5 because honestly, flawless for this genre. seems like it had big aspirations and killed it. but it’s not one of my main genres, so 5 if we’re going off execution, 4 for my appreciation. some was so vulgar it almost made me flinch which is rare for me, i don’t care - but the slow paced conversational songs about sex that just get so…. almost surgical? not for me. but there’s some bangers.

Classic album, tough to listen to these days with so much misogyny and violence.

Rap should still do skits between tracks like this. Great sound, and hilarious.

I’m not a big “west coast” rap guy, but Snoop Dogg is a pass! Bonus star for making me laugh

Effortless cool. It’s loose, funny, sinister, and confident in that early ’90s way. The restraint feels like power. Not just a West Coast classic - this is swagger permanently etched into fucking AMERICA.

is there anyone cooler than snoop? i think not.

Cool

Let's not listen to the words and just sit back and enjoy the absolute bangin' beats.

I'm not cool. Never have been. Never will be. But while this album is playing, I feel like I could be cool. Like maybe I should drive slow with all the windows down and the speakers all the way up. The production is slick in the best way, every song rolling along just like it should, making me forget that the album is too long. Snoop's voice is so smooth and his flow so effortless that I forget the sometimes clunky lyricism. The spell is broken as soon as I turn it off, but while this album plays, cool is within reach.

In a time where most rappers on the West Coast of America were aggressive in both their lyrical content and delivery, Snoop Dogg came onto the scene in the early 90s with much more restraint, not in the lyrical department, he was as vulgar and controversial as those who came before him, but with a smooth-talking, slyer delivery. Under the close tutelage of Dr. Dre (N.W.A.), Snoop proved with 'Doggystyle' that you didn't need to be shouty or intimidating to be resepcted as a rapper. Snoop's hushed, relaxed raps added an interesting new chapter to West Coast Hip Hop, one that took great pleasure out of habitual marijuana usage, relaxation and "kickin' it with tha homies". Snoop wasn't as interested in gang violence and standing up to police like his forebears, he was all about 'the vibes'. Right from his debut record, Snoop quickly introduced himself as the smooth-talking, weed-smoking ruffian that would attract a dedicated fanbase in the succeeding years. You csn definitely tell on 'Doggystyle' that Snoop appreciates slow funk and reggae music as much as he does hip-hop, and many credit Snoop (and by extension, Dre) for making hip hop less sociopolitical and more party-ready, which some may consider a 'dumbing down' of the genre, but Snoop's wish to calm the f*** down with gang violence and replace it with chill vibes was probably helpful in calming a volatile music scene. Snoop's still here today doing his 'thang', after all, even though his best music-making years are long behind him. Best songs: Gin and Juice, Tha Shiznit, Murder Was the Case, Who Am I (What's My Name)?, Doggy Dogg World

4 out of 5 Amazing hip-hop rap to bust out of the early 90s. Classic album. Would get 5 stars if it weren't for all the annoying dialogue,

I enjoyed this way more than I thought I would. For a long time I have acknowledged Snoop as a very skilled rapper but had never actually listened to any of his discography. This album to me felt so fun but had an ominous undertone to it that I appreciated a lot. The standout was definitely Murder Was the Case, but there were no real low points. On the production side, there’s really no notes, Dre really came through on this. I can really hear the influence that many other artists from Cali have taken from Snoop so I guess I have him to thank.

Laid back!

Good beats, good hooks, good verses. And the stupid little comedy interludes don't even really outstay their welcome. Sounds great over 30 years after its initial release (you do have to ignore a bunch of misogyny, though).

I love snoop dogg LMAO

enjoyed, I see why its so influential. I love the transitions and dialogue, makes it easy to listen to in full, some skips but overall rlly solid

Snoop Dizzle. Good stuff. 4

A classic, albeit quite misogynistic upon relistening, middle school album

A cultural phenomenon, and still banging 30+ years later. Crazy to think this guy has become family programming, but dude has a sound like no other. Hits all over this one.

I remember thinking this album was so cool the first time I listened to it in college....and I still think it's pretty damn cool. Doggystyle is similar to the Marshall Mathers LP in the sense that it's filled with tons of satire and sexual innuendos, but milder. One of the better end-to-end 90's rap albums I've heard. It's a no-doubt classic in my eyes. Top tracks: Gin and Juice, the Shiznit, Who Am I, Ain't No Fun

16/12/2025 I've had such a bad opinion of hip hop for a long time, but the 90s stuff is actually not bad at all. Spotify listeners: 29 million

It's not like I can't see where the people criticising the lyrics are coming from, but the combination of those G-funk beats and Snoop's drawl is just too hard to resist.

Some questionable lyrics aside, an undeniably great hip hop album. Epic G-funk beats, smooth flow from Snoop, and honestly, just more downright fun than The Chronic.

Очень весёлый альбом, для наслаждения жизнью.

I liked this more than I expected. I saved "Gin and Juice" (classic) and "Gz and Hustlas". This was fun!

Never knew this was very much an ode to P-Funk. Gs and Hustlers with the Bernard Wright sample is an all time banger.

Strong beats and the arrival of Snoop. Dr Dre provides excellent production. Everyone does good work here, but it owes so much of itself to George Clinton/Parliament/Funkadelic.

Yeah it’s good

Very very catchy, but gets a bit same-y and repetitive. Still enjoyed it though. Highlights: G funk intro, who am I

This album is epic. This sound is so unique and good, the production is incredible. This is art, comedy and fucking dark themes all wrapped up together. I love this thing.

Snoop Dogg in the mother fuckin’ hay-ouse. This is this shiz-nit.

There's a joke in the sitcom Black-ish where the central couple get into a fight about him playing "Ain't No Fun" around their small children with her observing, correctly, that it's disgusting and misogynistic. He desperately retorts, "It's about SHARING with your FRIENDS!" Funny joke, IMO. I think I'm in the minority here, but if we think of Doggystyle and The Chronic as companion pieces, this is the far, far superior product. The two of course share the majority of their DNA: Dr. Dre at the absolute apex of his powers as a producer creating an era-defining sound; bad skits; extremely memorable bars and some catchy hooks; and absolutely unhinged levels of misogyny. In the last point, they are of their time (and, for a lot of rap, most times). For me, it just jumps out more listening to them as revered classics. I dunno. But the best parts of the Chronic? Snoop. This is basically the same, but with the funk turned up to 11 and the features few and far between. (The Lady of Rage is great, she should've been huge; Nate Dogg is always welcome, as is D.O.C.; the rest are meh.) I got in a debate with my neighbor where I was extolling Snoop's skills as a rapper, which is really ONLY ever displayed to great effect on this album. He pooh-poohed the idea, noting, "Half the time he's just spelling stuff." And, well, that's true. For that matter, stopping to think about it, he lacks the versatility of a truly great MC, and of course his topics are incredibly limited. I also don't really care. His flow is so smooth and charismatic and matches the G-funk production perfectly. It's just fun to listen to. A+ production, and when it came to Snoop and Dre, lightning in a bottle, as neither of them ever did anything as good after.

This is really good

I can see why Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre actually started a smoother hip hop subgenre in the west coast genre. I don't hear g-funk music nowadays as I feel it's been further refined with less shrill tones and ways to make it flow even smoother, but that just leaves this album with a "classic" hip-hop feel for me. Sadly the art of opening every single song with some sort of conversation recording to tell your albums story is still around though. And Snoop Dogg's lyrics were a little controversial when this came out, let alone nowadays, it's just straight up sexist, so the story isn't a good one here. The paper thin and sexist story, and some straight up disrespectful lyrics make me not enjoy the songs later in the album. However I definitely enjoy the sound earlier in the album. Gin and Juice and Lodi Dodi are premier examples of G-funk with the high synth and bass beats with their smooth rap style. I really like some parts, but a few songs are just too much for me. 4/5

Swears on top of swears but who the fuck cares? This album is an absolute groove. I'd enjoy it just as much without the lyrics, the instrumentals are great.

I enjoyed this much more than I thought I would.!

I enjoyed this so much more than I was expecting. Impossible not to get into the beat.

Just do funky and great at taking you to a time and placr, although the misogyny gets a bit tiring.

pretty great. one of the worse examples of misogyny in 90s hip hop but cmon, do you hold all music to that standard or just hip hop? beats are legendary and Snoop really could rap back in '93. deserves to be one of the 1001? as one of the most important works of West Coast hip hop i have to say YES!!!!

Such a smooth flow

I loved this album when I was a kid and still love these songs. Listening to it again now - there are a lot of skits and interludes. Just a fun album!

CLASSIC. Grew up with it, and as horribly sexist and violent as it is…its lexicon.

guy is a helmet but no denying it's an iconic record

Never saw myself enjoying a snoop dogg album

Better than expected and funkier. Point deducted due to mysogny - no excuse.

Everyone needs to get the fuck over themselves about the lyrics on this album. It's 90s rap bro. That's like the whole point. And damn I felt like a sly motherfucker riding the train and listening to this. "Ain't No Fun" is pretty egregious, I won't lie. But whatever man. Oh by the way, please don't forget about my homie Easy Dick and The Jackoff Hour. It's happening at 12 o'clock tonight.

Beats and flow are sensational, but some of the lyrics are cringe as hell in 2025

Probably more like a 4.5, very solid album. Had me grooving at my desk.

It feels apocrypha to not give this album 5 stars. And really the only reason I'm not is because all these years later, I don't find it that interesting. Is it a classic? Does snoop have perhaps the most iconic flow, next to Biggie, and maybe Eminem, okay also Andre 3000? Yes. But is he a top 10 rapper? No, maybe not even top 20 imo. And so while I love to appreciate this album, and it was interesting to come back to, it feels like a high-school project that you unexpectedly knocked out of the park. It doesn't have anything to say--apart from, "hey, aren't we cool". Heck, I could even talk myself into 3 stars, on the basis of its musicality, were it not so iconic.

good

Classic album, not a personal favorite but super strong

Absolutely horrible. I love it.

I'm fascinated by this. Snoop exists in a hedonistic haze, occasionally punctured by spasms of violence ("Murder Was the Case"). He is obviously uncomfortable with Shit Getting Real even though those songs are still well made. "Gin and Juice" and "Who Am I (What's My Name)?" are classics for a reason. The misogyny throughout is terrible even by rap standards. In short, it shouldn't be a surprise that Snoop became a mascot of American culture - he's escapist and lazy and crass and skilled and sometimes transcendent anyway. *Ecce homie*: behold the G.

90s west coast hip hop staple !!

If you can get past the lyrics/topics, this is a really enjoyable album. The music isn't anything special on its own, but is pretty well crafted to drive the songs. The flows are executed exactly right for the tracks. I liked Snoop's rap style more than I expected to. There are a lot of guest spots on there and none of them feel like they're too much. Maybe the skits/interludes were unnecessary, but I still felt like they added something to the whole. It all comes together to be a really fun listen. Going back to the lyrics- that's the main reason I take points away. They're really not anything too far outside the norm for rap music, especially of that era. But problematic lyrics are problematic lyrics and should be called out as such. Regardless, there are a lot of bangers on here. The whole album makes me want to cruise around SoCal with the windows down and this playing. I just can't listen to the words too closely while doing so. Overall: 3.8/5

I really cannot say enough about Dr Dre's talent. These beats are incredible - varied, funky, possessing incredible flow, super modern sounding, bouncy and danceable. The lyrics are very very silly, there's almost more f bombs (129), "dog" (152), and n words (121) than "the" (558). Obsessed with sex, drugs and alcohol, and violence. he also seems to have a lot of friends who can also rap, another "cast of millions" affair but it works really well here overall someone should release these gangsta rap albums with the vocals stripped out and they'd be fire

A little Snoop Doggy Dogg never hurt no one. Great rap album. Funky, catchy, and would 100000000% get cancelled today. '90s "gangsta rap" is known to be fondly remembered for its progressive portrayal of the independent women, after all. It's smooth and carries by easy. Does not feel as long as it does. However, it's just a few points off of a 5/5 - some of it is kinda ridiculous and doesn't hold up over time, and I am also whiter than mashed potatoes, so some of it doesn't quite land as effectively. Still, a good album.

I’ve loved this album since it was released. Creative breakthrough! The hits just kept coming. Lodi Dodi is my all time favorite but there is a lot more to like.

Haven't heard much of this since the 90's. Entertaining.

Snoop masters puts together a classic of 90s gangster rap with a laid back attitude yet funky mood that stands out as a pillar of West Coast rap

Classic

Snoop really did change the game. Such a good album

My first full Snoop album, having heard many of his singles and collabs. It's exactly as I expected, lyrically and musically. I probably would have listened to this at the time had it been big where I was, but it wasn't, so I didn't.

Classic Dre production and Snoop at his slinky laid-back best. Has a healthy number of the greatest hip hop tracks of all time, with no filler (besides the always unnecessary, though occasionally hilarious, skits). This is a five star album with a one star deduction for the rampant misogyny (which, arguably, could have been a four star deduction). Dre's go-to high synth sound hasn't aged terribly well.

muy fan de la produ, liricamente no es nada del otro mundo, pero el flow está bueno igual

Maybe a three but it has crazy hits so give it a four

I like the flow and the laid back funky vibes here. It appeals to me more than some of the more strident entries in the genre. It’s actually a pleasure to listen to despite the usual questionable lyrics. And the obligatory skits are not unbearable either. A solid 4

Not a huge west coast rap fan but I do like Snoop Dogg and this album. Some really fun songs and fits the time well.

invecchiato decisamente come stile di rap, ma con ancora un ottimo flow

Je ne peux pas donner au moins 4 à Snoop. Pas son meilleur album mais c'est excellent quand même.

Light 4

Smooth, naughty, perfect.

Not usually into rap but culturally this felt important to listen to

The only good Snoop Dogg album, and it's quite the banger

This album is in such a weird spot for me. It's hard to separate from when it first came out. I was in middle school and liking rap was counter to liking rock. My friends and I liked rock and loved to hate on rap music. Now I enjoy a lot of this album, but it's still far far more crass than I would willingly listen to. I'm also not the target audience. It does it's thing really well, it's a wild album. It's really chill with a great beat and vibe. It exudes Snoop Dogg. Probably deserves 5 stars but I'm not the person to give it.

Corny but fun

Dang Snoop used to be so cool

Outstanding

This defined the West Coast Sound.

Franchement je comprends que ce soit considéré comme un classique après c'est pas le meilleur album que j'ai entendu de ma vie mais c'est très sympa quand même

This album cover is so funny. I like the rat. Uh it’s good! Especially the beats! Everyone is right though about the lyrics. W BALZ was pretty good too.

Swings, slaps and sizzles (though maybe one means foshizzles and/or shiznits). Pitchfork’s recent top 100 rap albums was indubitably wrong ranking this #100. Should be way higher.

Good listen.

Snoop has had a pretty controversial year, so I probably would have enjoyed this more if it wasn't for that. This was still a good album though. One think I have to say is it feel like there are more guest vocals than Snoop himself, and the guest vocalist almost always outshine him. Low 4.

8,5/10

G funk era origins. At early 20s snoops style is as playful and child like as it is straight up gangsta. It would be a worse world without this album. From Compton to Cambridge making motherfkkrz bounce to this. God bless dr Dre too for laying down some of the og 🔥 beats. Skits are also crazy. Time to buy an ounce.

Great cover art. Lazy bop listening on coffee run this morning. Still hold a special place for his Lion reggae album.

Smooth

Classic g funk album. Snoop really helped set the tone for gangster rap, and g funk. Many good songs here. Love it.

Fun but vulgar

ive been looking forward to this one. i love snoop dogg’s media persona and i follow him on instagram where he posts like 50 times a day. i have always loved this album cover but ive never listened. it’s really really catchy and the sounds are great. its really awesome. im alright with music that doesnt have some profound message but all i ask is that it isnt outwardly fucked up and harmful which this definitely is at time. I can’t believe women agreed to feature on this album since it is THEE most misogynistic shit i’ve ever heard in an album. I didnt know Snoop Dogg was mean like that! But nonetheless its a fire album so 4.5 with .5 deductrd for sexism

Solid album, love old school snoop.

This album is really fun. There are some misogynistic lyrics and the album can go on a bit long, but it’s always very enjoyable. The songs are all strong and Snoop Dog is a pretty great rapper. I really liked the samples from Super Fly, one of my favorite albums that I’ve gotten from this website. 4/5

This is the signature record with signature songs. I love his style of rapping. Great flow always easy to understand and he takes you through a story. This album is really good. One after the other the songs are just catchy.

WESH GROS. (C'était drôlement bien)

a classic!!!

Flow is good even when the lyrics are demeaning

4.2/5

I’m sure the lyrics are questionable but, the beats and flows are superb

The lyrics here did not age as well as the beats.

Cool album. Nice flow throughout. No stand out song

I didn’t expect to love this album as much as I did. My Sweet Lord, Wah-Wah, Beware of Darkness and Thanks for the pepperoni really stood out to me.

It was decent

Y’all are a buncha weird prudes.

Fuck snoop but this was solid af

Didn’t care for the start of the album, but the rest of it was a really great experience. One track just flows into the next for the whole album. Not my favorite genre but I get it.

Yes! This one feels like a bit of a genre change, from all the late 80s and early 90s new wave I've been having assigned to me lately. I'm not going to react live...like type my reactions to each song today I'm going to listen while I do some chores around the house. It's funny to think about the Snoop that made this record, especially when you think about what people thought of him back in 1994. Remember when he got arrested for murder after performing "Murder Was the Case" at the MTV music awards? This is peak Snoop Dogg with fun cameos from Lady of Rage, Dre and Nate Dogg (rip miss u). This album checks off every sort of box for what makes a good early hip hop record in my mind. The beats are sick. The rap is good. It's sort of horny and filled with stories of partying. Snoop is smooth as hell here. One thing I loved was all of the interludes...other than Beyonce people don't use these as much as they once did. I've been into hip hop since like 2001, so I have heard the singles from this album but hadn't listened to it beginning to end before today and I'm gonna add this album to my collection.

Not a huge fan but a couple songs are bangers

Klassikkolevy. Ehtaa länsirannikon g-funkia ja parasta Snoopia tuottaja Dr Dren omien ysärialbumien ohella. Sisältää mm. legendaariset biisit Giniä ja Juissia, Murha oli Ceissi sekä Eksä tiiä kuka mä oon? Kansitaiteesta sympaattinen papukaijamerkki. Kovaa jyystöö: 4/5 -A

Bangerzzzzzz

Nostalgic af and didn’t think it would stand up. It does banger after banger

production so good it almost makes you forget snoop is a homophobic ass.

Apparently my review didn't save and it was very long, so I'll just say that this album was good but a little too raunchy for a frequent listen.

Oh man, Snoop has had such a wild career. From this to the Olympic commentator with at least one arrest for murder mixed in there. Glad to finally be pushed to get acquainted with his work! Notes: -Beats are a lot of fun here. Very smooth. -Like the Lodi Dodi version -I've read your reviews, but feel like it's important for y'all to realize if you aren't listening much, it's not nearly as obviously raunchy as y'all are saying. -Hustlas and Gz is dope and I love this backing track. -After first listen, I'm happy to say this is a 3-4 album. -We'll see where I land on second listen -Yeah some of the raunchiness is a bit much on some tracks Review: G-Funk is, afaik, new to me. I think I like it! The beats on all of these songs is dope. The flow is cool. I think we'll give it the old 4 stars. Lyrics are a bit rough in places, but I had fun.

Still a sucker for that G Funk sound. This album is impeccably produced. Snoop is smooth and dynamic. So slick. So laid back. Effortlessly cool. Comical at times. A great listen. Favourite track - Murder Was The Case. 8.5/10

Of course, Snoop is a master of lyrical flow, but what I found impressive on this album was the musicality -some stinking basslines and powerful beats. The aggression was maybe a tad too much otherwise this would have been a solid 5/5

Something special in this album, the production is top notch, the mood is light and there is a slanted foundation that gives it a unique feel

Love Snoop's flow, hate everything else

First half was good, 2nd half left me struggling to finish.

This was a ton of fun from top to bottom. Pleasantly surprised!

Four stars for being a great dog walking album.

8/10

Really slick g funk album. what happened to him after this man.

Not what I had expected when I initially listened to the record. Expected a traditional gangsta style rap, but this was different. Very soulful and melodic.

Not quite Dr Dre but entertaining gangsta rap

This is a hip hop classic. It sounds unique despite it's age. Some of the songs on here have aged better than others though.

A lot better than I imagine, maybe because Dr. Dre's production is really sweet and well made or the fact that Snoop has all the charm and personality that you'd want out of a rapper. It's not all the way consistent (I mean the interludes could go and so could some songs) but the big songs are as good as they say they are so I can't really complain about it.

Genre: G-Funk What a good fucking time. A great rap album with some big hits, funny skits, and some incredible production from Dr. Dre. An album one could listen to every day and never really get tired. Snoop’s voice is absolutely adorable here, sounding young, spry, and full of energy. Very solid record. 4/5

I’d say a 4.5⭐️ it’s a Great album

Decent

Tbh this was a bit of a let down. No single song stands out that much. I love the g funk sound and it’s fun to find little references I recognize from other songs, but this isn’t good enough to overpower continuous misogyny and way too many skits.

NWAs stoned and fun cousin!

Classic hip hop album. May be a bit dated now but can't deny it's a classic

An absolute classic of rap in the 90s. Unfortunately that includes a ton of misogyny. It makes it hard to listen to these days, which is a shame because the beats and flow are impeccable.

Definately a companion piece to the earlier Dre album we had. I enjoyed this, thought didn't *quite* make the same impression as the Chronic, so knocking a star off despite Snoop and coming out of the womb at basically the same time.

I’d never heard this before. I’m gradually discovering I overlooked an entire genre in my younger years that I now seem to rather like. Yes, it’s heavy on the misogyny which is unfortunate, and really dates it, but musically the album is varied and it’s great fun for most of its length. Go Swan-Sea City!

Really liked this one.

Some of the lyrics and skits were actually hilarious. A laid back album which is expected from a man like Snoop. A lot of songs to catch a groove too as well, which adds to the fun listening.

A reminder that Snoop Dogg did not become a cultural icon just by chance. G-Funk at its finest. 5 full song saves. A tad vulgar, but it's in the domain I guess.

Like me some snoop hogs man

Classic album right here, great production, love snoop's voice. Really nothing bad about this album.

Instantly recognizable thanks to the pairing of Snoop's distinctive flow and Dr Dre's signature g-funk production. Parliament funkadelic really deserves credit for how hard these beats hit! Catchy hits, decent filler, and tons of meme worthy stuff from izzle to bowowow to money on my mind to sippin on gin and juice to what's my name to the swizzley sounds. He'd never remotely reach these heights again - it's hard to imagine that this is the album that's the basis of an insanely enduring 30 year career as a dominant if gimmicky pop culture figure weed guy who'll endorse anything and turn up to any event.

I'm really not a Snoop Dogg fan. He seems too focused on being a pop star or celebrity... but honestly this album is pretty solid... I love Serial Killer.

I don't listen to a whole lot of rap (mostly due to not enjoying where the genre has gone in the past decade), but something in this album just made it a good time for me. Dre's production is immaculate, and it perfectly compliments the way Snoop chooses to flow. The interludes are some of the goofiest things I've heard, and I love them for it. It makes the admittedly cringe-inducing lyrics easier to brush off as equally not serious, which is badly needed--a lot of the material here didn't age too well. I did find that the beats got a bit samey as the album went on, a problem best avoided by "Gin and Juice," "Lodi Dodi," and "Gz and Hustlaz." Not so coincidentally, those were my three favorites here. As mentioned, the album did start to meld together a bit as it went on, and I think part of the issue there is that this is a 54-minute album. That's quite long for my usual standards, and trimming some of the fat ("Doggy Dogg World," perhaps) could make the album more enjoyable for me. Overall, I did enjoy this one quite a lot, especially compared to expectations. Isn't that what this project is all about?

A classic- funnier than I remember. Laiiid back…

I've never listened to a straight Snoop Dogg album, and this is a strong debut. Snoop was already well connected as well with some large profile features. I dig the production and beats on this one. I can take or leave the skits, but they aren't too bad compared to some from the same era. It is a super horny album, though I suppose that's just emblematic of the era and style. Good listening, and interesting to read through the reviews as they are very divided. If you're a fan of the genre and can look past the misogyny and violence it's a good listen! Though I get why people would be put off by it. Standouts: Gin and Juice, Murder Was the Case, Who Am I (What's my name)?, Ain't No Fun Rating: 4.25/5

This album is really good, the features carry the album well and the production is amazing as most of Dr. Dre's work, but I think it is very important to point out how absolutely funny some of these lyrics and songs are.

Fun listen, though not my cup of tea. I don't have much love for Snoop's style, but this album was still a good listen!

A good throwback to the time before Snoop Dogg became a corporate sellout. Really digging the album.

un clasico de mi adolescencia, siempre lo reivindiqué. escuchado de forma mas madura me sigueencantando. un pilar fundamental mucho mas analogico y con interes musical que grab parte del genero. los arreglos de dr dre son maravillosos

Gøyalt, men æ e nok ikke egentlig et misogynistisk rapmenneske, sånn i bunn og grunn. Men så lenge æ skrur av hjernen min satt æ nu der og nikka med på greia.

Very solid production choices, especially this early in his career. He seems to already have a very solid understanding of his tone and relaxed flow, a distinct Style which will grow iconic a lot later in his career. Lyrics leave quite a bit to be desired. This is absolutely a sound over substance record, and the sound is great, but i dont necessarily see myself returning to this record regularly, even though its great

Stupid how good Snoop Dogg is; his meme status is because of this, not despite. Some real bangers here and good interlude moments.

Lowkey fuck with this album. Way more of a concept album compared to other rap albums from this era, great production, and some of these tunes are really catchy. Snoop has a great flow. If only the album art wasn’t so bad… “Oh but the lyrics I can’t stand the lyrics rap is so bad” eat my shorts. How about learn to catch a vibe instead Ok. On a few relistens the lyrics are indeed a bit cringe. Unfortunately still not enough to give this crazy production and flow anything less than a 4.

Pretty undeniable album. His flow is so smooth and in the pocket matched with great instrumentation. Of course, that instrumentation does rely heavily on load-bearing Parliament samples (particularly on “Who am I”), but you can’t argue with the results! There is, of course, a troubling amount of misogyny in the lyrics as is typical of the era. Shocking behavior from America’s preeminent Olympics correspondent!

I can dig it.

4.4

the lyrics are awful but what can u say. the album puts me in a good mood, the beats eat, the flow is great, love his voice.

It's crazy to me that Snoop Dogg from 1993 sounds almost identical to Snoop Dogg from 2023. As much as he's a character, he's as authentic as a character you could find.

8 solid

The west coast G-Funk sound that Dr Dre makes is maybe my favorite hip hop sound. Such a cool vibe. Snoop crushes it. It's easy to forget that he was so talented, cause 2010 and onward snoop isn't nearly as talented on the mic. But he's one of the best on this album. If you enjoy rap, this is an essential album.

Mye bra, god flyt i albumet.

This is ludicrous but a lot of fun. Yeah, it's almost embarrassingly misogynistic and it isn't very clever about it, but it's such the epitomosation of the early 90s west coast sound that I can't hate it. As a new listener there is something just a little inauthentic about it - the price of Snoop becoming an astoundingly inauthentic sellout later in life I guess. But I can get past it.

I’d heard many of the hits from this album but never the album in its entirety. It has a lot going for it but also it really isn’t my type of thing. Overall a fun listening experience though and I can respect the early 90’s rap that eventually led Snoop to the success he has had.

Relaxed and fun to listen to.

Unfortunately a bop, was gonna rate this lower due to the lyrical content (often p repetitive, surface-level and VERY misogynistic) but damn I'd be lying if I said they weren't a lil catchy. The production is CLEAN, instrumentals go crazy hard, and there's some sick hooks in there

It's the d o double g, what else can you say

Easy to listen to tracks that are heavily 70's influenced West Coast gangsta rap. Many hits from the early 90's, great story telling on most of the tunes. Lots of sampling while also being very original compositions that stand up on their own.

a lot of bops, hits kinda hard, good vibes. makes me want to speed down the road. remember playing gta

🧃

Ça groove ça flow, les skits sont mourants, quel excellent gangsta rap. Les innuendo sexuels les moins subtils de l'univers. La bass sur Tha Shiznit. Le narratif sur lodi dodi. Cet album là ne serait rien sans l'incroyable synth, je pense que ce dude mérite un prix Nobel de la paix

Un autre classique du rap 90s, cette fois dans le west coast. On voit ici tout le genie de DrDre à la production, et le flow si soyeux de Snoop. 4 étoiles car je dois dire que je préfère wu-tang et fugees.

Classic 90s snoop. Laid back and catchy . Not so much for listening around the kids.

I remember when a friend in middle school got this before we should have. It was such a discovery. One of my favorites of west coast 90's rap. Laid back. With my mind on my money and my money on my mind. Such an iconic album cover too. Production is brilliant. Lyrics don't age well, surprise surprise.

Doggystyle is an undisputed classic hip hop album by Snoop Dogg, and it is very possibly Snoop's only undisputed classic. However, you would be hard-pressed to find someone who appreciates hip hop as an artform who would deny Snoop this one. After Dr. Dre's The Chronic proved that G-Funk, and the West Coast hip hop world at large had a real chance in the mainstream, and Doggystyle followed up on the potential. Produced in full by Dre, and featuring a West Coast who's who feature list, Doggystyle saw Snoop become fully realized as one of the most endearing (and enduring) personalities in hip hop. Snoop's flow is unbelievably smooth, and he harnesses an effortless "cool" that aided a lot in acclimating a more general audience to West Coast hip hop. Also helpful are Dre's beats here, which up the fun factor present on his debut. The basslines are *fat*, the sawtooth synths are sugary and iconic, and the bounce on this project is non-stop. Regardless of if the West Coast is your thing, this is still one of the best collections of beats *ever*. Gin and Juice is a generation defining ultra-hit, The Shiznit's bassline is incredible, and on songs like Murder Was The Case and Serial Killa, Dre even conjures some sinister tones. Of note is also Lodi Dodi, one of hip hop's only real covers. Snoop pays his respects to Slick Rick, and Dre's beat sounds right at home under Rick's verses. It's also worth noting that while this album, in the eyes of many, marks the early signs of the hip hop mainstream moving away from lyricism, the lyrics here absolutely are worth discussing. Snoop paints such a vivid picture of LA at this time, and the people and places that comprise it. While talking about lyrics, I would like to mention that this album often finds itself at the center of conversations about misogyny in hip hop, and while I do not think these conversations are often started in good faith, I do think there is a real discussion that can happen here. From what I have read of other reviews of this album on this website, there seems to be a lot of pearl-clutching about hip hop, while the equally grave crimes against women committed by the music industry at large seem to frequently go unpunished. It just sort of feels like a double standard, and I don't think it really gets to the core of the systemic misogyny that does exist within hip hop culture and within the music industry at large. All that being said, some of the lines about women here are *crazy*. There is a particularly high density of shockers on Ain't No Fun. I think some of these lines may well be indicative of problematic attitudes towards women that some of the artists here may have held, and I think artists should be held accountable for this, but acting like this is a problem that starts and stops with Snoop Dogg just isn't helpful. Despite this, I think this album can still be held as a classic. As I mentioned, this album paints a picture of the world it was created in, and Snoop Dogg shows us the good, bad and ugly of this world, whether he knows it or not. It is always responsible to have a critical relationship with art, and one should be able to acknowledge the greatness of a piece while acknowledging how the good and bad of the personalities that created it shaped and the art itself, instead of holding them as wholly separate entities. Anyways, at the end of the day, I do think these lyrics detract somewhat from my enjoyment of this album. There are also a couple of other minor complaints I have, mostly that I am not huge on the skits here. Despite all of that, I do still consider this a classic and regard this very highly. This is a ton of fun, it also sounds great in the summer, and it's a real piece of hip hop culture. Great stuff!

Classic rap album. One of the greats.

Solid album, so many classic tracks. Snoop is great here, but the beats too… chef’s kiss!

The rampant casual misogyny and overuse of (mostly) dumb skits drops this one down a star, but damn those beats and snoop’s laid back rhyming style are well worth it.

Ah, the memories! This album still stands up.

Very fun and memorable album. I really liked it even though it's out of my comfort zone

Classic album. The style carries through the songs. Great songs. Ain't No Fun is funny, but of a different era.

Fun album. I knew a few songs already. Enjoyable listen.

It's not my thing, but within the genre it was perhaps one of the best albums I've heard.

I feel like I can copypaste my review of The Chronic. I think it's great production, vibes immaculate, don't know why they hate women so much. I like it more than the chronic but I don’t think it’s a masterpiece so it’ll land at 4 as well.

Good album, but not as great as I thought it would be. Beats obviously stand out and are phat, but I don't get into Snoop Dogg like I do with other rappers during that period (Frederick Durst). For All My N**** and B**** was one of my favorite songs on this album. 4/5

Way better than I thought it was gonna be after we got the Chronic. Beats are great, of course. There's like a 5 or 6 song run in the beginning with no misses. 1 point deduction for the lyrics, they're funny, but sometimes they're kinda shit: especially when Snoop and the gang have anything to say about women. Murder was the case is the most contemplative I've ever heard mr Dogg. 4/5

Classic

A fun but dated album. 3 bangers though

man i miss boom bap hip hop and the fast-paced rapping style of the time. if nas refined the sound and made it more tempered and refined, snoop LION embraced it, embellished it and exaggerated all of it's extremes. tracks like who am i, ain't no fun, and g funk intro just have such crazy synths on them. i just wish there was less fucking SKITS. maybe i'd have enjoyed them more if i wasnt grinding out reviews but holy fuck i dont care, do a comedy show or something, fuck you.

Autistic man shot DEAD in LBC - Victim misidentified as CRIP gang member due to BLUE SONIC THE HEDGEHOG SHIRT.

That's not my taste in musik. But some cool songs

The least corny gangsta rap album. I don't understand why rap albums like interludes so much. Literally the only time I enjoy them is when they're good standalone songs. But that happens extremely rarely. Almost every time, this album included, straight up deleting them would make the result better. But apart from that, there's not really a whole lot of filler here. All the songs are surprisingly great. You know, this album is what people who hate rap think all rap sounds like. But Doggystyle doesn’t take itself seriously and stays exciting all the way through, with catchy, funky beats and fun writing. This album is not a masterpiece by any means, but it’s definitely an entertaining listen.

I got stoned just listening to this.

Mi 02 de junio comienza con un cielo lleno de colores y con cierres amorosos. ¿Una muestra de las contradicciones de la vida, quizás? Hoy vamos con un artista que ubico a más no poder pero del que nunca había escuchado un disco completo. Hip Hop bailable. Sexi. Levantador. Me gustó. Hasta mañana, persona espectral.

Listens: 3 Standout tracks: Gin and Juice (obviously), The Shiznit, Lodi Dodi Love the mini-rendition of Notorious BIG's Hypnotize in Lodi Dodi. Rap skits never get old. Lots of dick and ball jokes. Entirely childish and entirely perfect. I still like east coast more than west coast, but this album was great and I am surprised I've never listened to all the way through before.

Gin and Juice is still good.

Probably my favourite G-Funk album, some absolutely quality beats and bars and just a really cohesive Hip-Hop album. Top notch performances all over this thing, absolutely Snoops best work imo. Gz and Hustlas is one of my favourite beats of all time, it is just funky and hard af. Nate Dogg's "licked my balls" line in Aint No Fun always fucking sends me. Favourites - G Funk Intro, Gin and Juice, Who Am I (What’s My Name)?, Ain’t No Fun (If The Homies Can’t Get None), Gz and Hustlas

Ain’t No Fun If the Homies Can’t Have None is the most misogynistic song of all time… Bathtub (N/A) G Funk Intro (7/10) Gin and Juice (8/10) The Shiznit (7/10) Lodi Dodi (5/10) Murder Was the Case (7/10) Serial Killa (7/10) Who Am I (What’s My Name)? (9/10) For All My Niggaz & Bitches (7/10) Ain’t No Fun (If the Homies Can’t Have None) (10/10) Doggy Dogg World (6/10) Gz and Hustlas (7/10) Pump Pump (7/10) 7.3/10

Another really good hip-hop album I ignored when it came out. Not thrilled with the misogyny, but thankfully it's not every song. The music is excellent across the board & it's Snoop so the delivery is smooth. I like that there are some collaborations too to shake things up.

This is funky, chill and most importantly prime g-funk. 8/10

Deeply upsetting lyrics and themes, sonically miraculous.

Nostalgia gives it an extra star

Surprised I liked this as much as I did

Classic G-Funk from the early 90's. This is a must listen alongside The Chronic from Dr. Dre if you want to know anything about early 90's West Coast gangsta/g-funk rap was all about. Lots of sampling, especially Parliament and Funkadelic. Good album. Must hear: Gin and Juice Murder Was The Case Who Am I (What's My Name)? Doggy Dogg World 3.75/5 = 4 stars

Originally, I was excited to get Snoop Dogg's debut album at some point on this journey, especially since earlier this year I enjoyed Snoop's featuring on Dr. Dre's solo debut, The Chronic. But I'll admit my overall enjoyment of Snoop has waned in the past couple of months with the antics he's gotten himself into, to the point where he put out a surprise album last week that delves into a defense for his recent actions. I'm not going to say any further on this matter, as it should not be relevant to the discussion around his debut from over twenty years ago. If anything, I will try and do my best to meet the man where he was back in the day. With all that said, let's spin it back to the beginning. Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. grew up in Long Beach, California, with a Baptist background. He started rapping as early as sixth grade, frequently doing it at school. It wouldn't be long though before Calvin got caught in the middle of Cali's persistent gang violence environment, ending up as a member of the Crips. He was incarcerated for a few years for cocaine possession, but once out was able to put that life to the side and rekindle his joy of rapping. He ended up recording mixtapes with his cousins, Nate Dogg and Lil' 1/2 Dead, and his friend Warren G. The tapes were sent out to labels, and one in particular caught the interest of Dr. Dre. He was so impressed that he called for Calvin to audition for his label, Future Shock, which would later become Death Row Records. Through Dr. Dre's opening the door, and N.W.A. affiliate The D.O.C.'s lecturing on lyrical structure and theming, Calvin began his rapping career under the stage name of Snoop Doggy Dogg. Snoop got quick to work with Dr. Dre, first for the theme song for the film Deep Cover, then featuring on The Chronic, as I mentioned earlier. The intense exposure in such a short window paved the way for interest in Snoop recording his solo debut. Thus, Doggystyle was born. Now, it makes sense that Doggystyle and The Chronic go hand-in-hand when discussing the former. After all, both albums feature Snoop, were produced by Dr. Dre, follow the newfound G-funk styling that would help reshape West Coast hip hop to be more melodious with groovin' beats, and lyrically deal with the gang violence and harsh reality that persisted in California at the time. As I've established, Snoop was a Crip, and as such, he's been in some shit with the street life. He certainly ain't praising that lifestyle if the lyrics to "Murder Was the Case" and "Serial Killa" are to go by, but rather offering cautious tales to sway young kids in the ghettos away from that grift. In that regard, Snoop's pretty effective in that lane with his laid-back cadence that emphasizes pronunciation so the listener understands every word he's saying. Of course, there are plenty of other bangers throughout this record, and not always about gang violence, as Snoop also shares his love for his vices on "Gin and Juice", and establishing his identity on "Who Am I (What's My Name)?" over phat beats and layered arrangements. Not to mention, the amount of talent that Snoop and Dre brought into the fold, including the furious bars of The Lady of Rage opposite George Clinton on "G Funk Intro", Jewell's infectious hook on "Who Am I (What's My Name)?", and the posse cut run from "For All My N----z and Bitches" through "Doggy Dogg World". My one gripe with this album is simply how dated it all feels. Much like with The Chronic, there's a certain attitude toward women for sex that left a sour taste for me. The "bitches" and "hoes" get bragged about a lot through this record, to the point where the skit at the beginning of closer "Pump Pump" involves a woman ditching her man for Snoop. I don't consider it as bad as The Chronic was, as Snoop's cadence allows for a more sensual nature that can be carried effectively on cuts like "Lodi Dodi" and "Ain't No Fun (If the Homies Can't Have None)". But it is a persistent subject matter that's hard to ignore. At least the skits are shorter and better integrated into their respective songs, which is also an improvement from The Chronic. Overall, Doggystyle is a solid debut for Snoop. Even if I am currently experiencing a fallout in interest with the man, he has already established himself decades ago, with a record that is fundamental in the evolution of West Coast hip hop.

Det her album havde jeg nok aldrig tænkt at opsøge selv, men det var virkelig fedt og også vildt morsomt. Flækkede af grin hver gang de sagde "biaaatch"😂Det fik mig i vildt godt humør.

80/100.

This was more fun than it should have been. Despite the regrettable content, I enjoyed this a lot.

Like the transition between the songs makes the album more like a story. I also like the vibe the songs gives.

This is laugh out loud hilarious. I had lots of fun with this one.

Pre-Listen: I am excited to listen to this album. I have never actually sat down and really listened to it from start to finish. I know it is a classic, and I'm into finding out why. This album cost a coworker their job years ago, so I really need to hear what made it all worth it. Post-Listen: It makes sense.

Ain't nothing but a g thang. Classic west coast !

Album went a bit long, but on the whole was very interesting and groovy to listen to. Can understand why it is so influential, 4/5.

Way fun album. Some serious potty mouth and amazing grooves

The Dogg does it right every time. Such a classic album from a much better time in the rap scene. Uniquely made, this album features a wide range of beats and real experiences that make it authentic and personal.

Interesting, I enjoyed it more than I thought I would.

3.6 Actually enjoyed this. Perfect companion to the Chronic which I enjoyed as a teenager. Always wrote snoop off but maybe I was wrong. Get the impression he was a one album wonder though.

My rating here is probably titled towards nostalgia, since I was a teenager when it was released. There are some certified classics here, songs I’ve liked for 30 years. It’s a record I like, but don’t really listen to at all in my day-to-day listening.

Fire

Well it is a decent Rap album with interesting backing tracks and a touch more musicality than is present in more modern stuff coming out now. I think some of the random filler tracks let it down but can see they where trying to create an atmosphere but for me falls flat.

Wildly inappropriate and extremely groovy

Gangster rap for bubble baths

4 stars

Snoopy Doggy Dogg- Doggystyle Before Listening- Damn, this album was HUGE at that incredibly impressionable age of… 13? Was this the first ‘gangsta rap’ album that went mainstream? I feel like parents hated NWA and Public Enemy without ever listening to their music- they heard about Chuck D, or read a single line of Ice Cube’s lyrics and immediately responded. But Snoopy Doggy Dogg was the first rapper that suburban parents had to actually worry about. Because Dre’s beats were so great, and the music videos were so insanely great. I also am open to the criticism that there is some incredibly misogynistic and homophobic lyrics on here. And the defense of “we were just telling stories about what we saw” doesn’t really fly, because not many other albums/genres of music were this misogynistic or homophobic. (At least it explains Snoop Dogg’s current political alliances.) Bathtub- pretty standard 90s rap skit G Funk (Intro)- clear set up for the rest of the album- a potent mix of youth, working class culture, misogyny and amazing beats Gin N Juice (feat. Dat N!gg@ Daz)- the song that announced the arrival of maybe the greatest rap career ever (not inherently the greatest rapper ever) The Shiznit- love the flute loop- who would have thought that nasally voice would be this successful? Lodi Dodi (feat Nancy Fletcher) Murder Was the Case (feat. Dat Nigga Daz)- I think this might have been the song that really brought gangsta rap into the mainstream- NWA and Public Enemy certainly offended the suburban middle class, but their children weren't really listening to it. Snoop Dogg’s beats and videos brought it directly into their homes Serial Killa (feat. The DOC, Tha Dogg Pound & RBX) Who Am I (What’s My Name)? For all My Niggaz and Bitches (feat. Tha Dogg Pound & Lady of Rage) Ain’t No Fun (If the Homies Can’t Have None) (fea. Nate Dogg, Warren G & Kurupt) Doggy Dogg World (Feat. Tha Dogg Pound & The Dramatics) - maybe the best beat on an album filled with great beats Interlude 4 G’z and Hustlaz Pump Pump (feat Lil’ Malik) After listening- this album is fantastic- the beats are great, and Snoop Dogg is one of the greatest rappers ever- delivery, wordplay, skill- I don’t know much about his career after this album, (I know he’s a legend) but Biggie became considered one of the greatest on the strength of two albums/three total records. I could have listened to this a lot more, but I wanted to keep exploring new music.

Fantastic flow accompanied by groovy and charming beats. My only problem is that I think I like it less and less the more listens I give it. Still a very good album of a very influential rapper.

This was way better than I was expecting. This might be the best West Coast rap album of the 90s. I'm honestly surprised how much I liked it as 90s rap just does not do it for me.

Woof woof

As someone who loves smoking weed, acting like a G, banging hoes, and gratuitous misogyny: I found this album to be quite the treat!

banger record. very misogynistic but still a banger

Snoop dogggg!

Wow does tyan stink like that? Does he really not shower?

Snoop doggy doOoOoOoOog

en af de bedste rappere nogensinde, klassiker beats. Jeg tror jeg foretrækker The Chronic, men det er ikke meget. Stor 4

Bedre beats end The Chronic! Det er fandme dumt, men kæft det lyder godt! Jeg har desværre på fornemmelsen at de her gutter ikke respekterer kvinder helt lige så meget som de burde

This was fun!

Such a good album, sounded like nothing that had come before it. A lot of the songs are nostalgic for me and take me back to the times and places when I listened to them.

Was surprised by how well this album flows from one track to the next. Despite the skits (which on other albums really disrupt the flow) Doggystyle maintains a pretty consistent vibe throughout. And whilst there are probably rappers from this era I like more, I can't deny that Snoop's style is probably the best fit for that G-Funk sound. Smooth, playful, and irreverent in equal measure.

This was a really fun album

Absolute vibe

uncle tom's only good album

this album is stellar. its iconic. its Snoop. i will drop this down to a four... because I feel like through the whole album there were a lot of repeated rhymes. but, all in all, an incredible album.

I really liked the style here. Every song was good, but nothing particularly blew my mind. I totally get why Snoop got big after this start.

Permeates throughout rap culture. The impact is crazy. Very much like Lauren Hill - there are so many iconic songs that have been made just referencing this album. It doesn’t get 5 stars because some of the language and themes have aged poorly. Additionally, snoop is one of those artists that relies on his aura a lot in making music. I think his style is unmatched, but his production/lyrics aren’t to the level of some of the other rap albums that I gave 5 stars.

I was really hesitant coming into this. I put it off all weekend, because rap just really isn't my thing. This was way more fun than I was expecting. Snoop is just so smooth, or I guess Dr. Dre is. The beats are probably my favorite part of the album. You can't help but feel cool listening to this. I wasn't paying attention to lyrics so I don't know if that helps or hurts. "Gin and Juice" is so freaking good!

It’s the bow to the wow

I love Snoop Dogg! One of the West Coast's best artists and Compton legend. This is another classic example of an artist where I know most, if not all of his hits, but not some of the deeper cuts. I've been excited to get to this one! First thing that strikes me is that Dr. Dre's production on the record is impeccable. Seriously, one of the best beat makers and even back in the early 90s was crafting songs that just sounded so genuinely west coast. Snoop's flow just works so well over these beats too, the whole package just sounds so 90s - I love it. It has a little bit of the corny old-head raps of the 80s "lyrical miracle spiritual" but with a little bit more of a 90s edge to it. Lady of Rage's feature on "For All My N***** & Bitches" goes incredibly hard and is catchy as hell. Rest in Peace to Nate Dogg as well on "Ain't No Fun (If the Homies Can't Have None)", always makes me happy to hear him on a track. The piano beat on "Gz and Hustlas" gave me immediate stank face and just adds so much to the track. I think I've found a new favorite off of this one. Overall, this was an extremely fun listen and will absolutely be coming back to this one at some point! "Smoke weed every day." Standout tracks: I have to include some of the hits on this one because they're just so so good. "Gin and Juice", "Serial Killa", "Who Am I? (What's My Name)", "For All My N***** & Bitches", "Ain't No Fun (If the Homies Can't Have None)", and "Gz and Hustlas".

I enjoyed this much more than I thought I would. That classic 90’s rap vibe that is both playful with heavy subject undertones really hit the spot though. I listened to this while processing an excel report for insurance services.

Still love the g funk era beats. Not quite my go to album these days.

Better than I was expecting! Didn't care for the interludes but most of the songs were pretty good

Classic west coast hip hop, complete with Compton Whistles and songs that all sound like they should be blasting out of a low-rider Caddy. I love Dre’s production from this era, love Snoop’s voice (especially because he sounds like “Uncle” Bob James). The lyrics are at times really funny, other times just kinda mean or ridiculous. Usually creative in their vulgarity. If you take the themes of this recording seriously, it’s pretty gross. If you don’t take it seriously and just go to the movies in song form, it’s much more fun. I choose to think it’s fun and just lay back in the beats.

Pretty good, surprisingly funny "Ain't No Fun'' was trash tho. Uncomfortably misogynistic.

Awesome balls. W balls even The skits were retarded, I laughed at most of them. The music? What can I say, some people were just made for rapping. Snoop Dogg is one of the goats

Actually didnt know he got down like that. Like it

Far better than I was expecting

This is such a great debut album with lots of hits, lots of listenable tracks, and lots of bad words. I love Snoop, his flow is unique, voice unmatched, and you can hear his personality throughout. Two critiques, 1: I can do without the skits, this isn't unique to Doggystyle, it's across the board for me. They are tacky and kinda gross. 2: The topic matter/some of the lyrics don't age well but I still like this album. Strong finish with chariot ride. 3.55 for the sizzle!

Kunnon törkee ja hyvä G-funk -klassikko!!! 4/5

Pretty good album I would give it a 8.3

Get it Snoop Dogg.

slick, sounds pretty cool for its time

Before: Snoop Doggy Dogggg. Before he accidentally left his camera live streaming for 8 hours and collabed with Martha Stewart, he was recording the 1993 smash hit "Doggystyle." I need to smoke a blunt with him more than I need air or water. Standout tracks: Gin and Juice For All My Ninjaz & Bitches Least favorite tracks: Lodi Dodi (those lyrics, yikes) Doggy Dog World Standout lyrics: "You can smoke a pound of bud everyday. You got a big screen TV, man, you wanna give this all up? You got the dopest shit out on these streets. Ninja, is you crazy? That's the American Dream, ninja" - Bathtub "I don't love you hoes, I'm out the door and I'll be rollin' down the street, smokin' indo" - Gin and Juice During/after: LOL the album starting out with the water splashing sounds on Bathtub is great. I fucking love Gin and Juice. What a classic. I'm a sucked for a mock radio inclusion in records, so the transition from Gin and Juice to Tha Shiznit had me on another planet. The flute in Tha Shiznit is a cool addition. Wish I were smoking with my friends while I listen to this instead of working at my 9-5. Snoop's flow is so unique to him and I just love how laid-back and chill it is - it adds to the whole "I'm so high all the time especially right now" thing that he has going on. So good. I could live without the peepee poopoo jokes and some of the goofier lyrics, but I can't be too mad at it because it's Snoop. I love a g-funk whistle SO bad and it makes the record feel so much like (what I imagine) LA in the 90's felt like. Snoop is just an OG and puts me in a good mood. There were a lot of dumb lyrics and general silliness that might not have been able to slide with anyone else but, again..... it's Snoop. I can't believe Snoop Dogg invented weed. 4/5.

Solid 4 stars. Liked it overall, especially with the lady of rage parts but i don't think this would be something I would loop often. One day I'll listen to more of snoop though

Classic West Coast hip-hop. Sounds like it was made in a cumulonimbus cloud of pure weed smoke, because it definitely was. Dre provides loads of those strange whining synth earworms and a laid back Snoop pulls together the meandering elements with seemingly endless buckets of charisma, confidence and humour. Unless you are a caveman you will not want to focus on the lyrics too much. That said, knowing that Snoop would grow up to be a benign sort of fellow it doesn’t leave that bad a taste.

A fun little comparison having this and Illmatic back to back. Illmatic is for sure superior but Snoop holds his own on this too. Mostly by pure swagger and flow, although it is often times a bit cringy how demeaning it is or just surface level the themes are. 7/10

Had a nice vibe. 4 stars

Вот этот альбом на самом деле мне понравился даже больше, чем два предыдущих. Он весёлый, реально весёлый. Прикольные биты, тексты про "сука бич я крутой", атмосфера MTV 00-х годов, как будто ты в передаче "Тачка на прокачку". Ну это реально круто, не умно, но круто. Но оно и не должно быть умным.

Actually far better than Dre’s album even if he pioneered the style. Apart from the weird skits/samples this was pretty consistently good

This one is a favorite of mine for years, it just has that west coast vibe, with nice mellow bits and smooth flow. Most of the songs on the album are great, the intensity mostly stays at a high throughout. The beats are killer, pure 90s old school hip-hop, this is what it's all about. Lyrically the themes are typical west coast rap, drugs, women, gangs and chilling with your homies. Snoops flow is also really good, there are some more advanced rhyming techniques, nothing brilliant, but still a nice addition to the vanilla stuff. This creates a style which flows smoothly and is perfectly in line with the music. This is one of the classics in my book, a pure quality old school album.

Lol I wrote an essay about this in uni It's so crass and gross but pulls it off?

Dope album

Damn so he really is a good rapper or was? "Gz and hustles" fucking cool, shame there's a 1min talking intro dope album 4

This record makes me feel like I’m in third person - driving a convertible thru San Andreas smoking a joint. I’ve always loved Snoop. This record is pretty cool, it has that nice laid back feel while remaining energetic. Favorites: Tha Shiznit, Who Am I, Doggy Dogg World

Snoop Dogg's name, or variations thereof, is mentioned 48 times on the album

Straight away I'm docking a point for the stupidly annoying skits. I will never understand raps obsession with them in this time period. With that said, does doggystyle hold up? Not quite. Musically I love it. Great beats and production. Snoop is also a good rapper with a distinct style. But the lyrics swing wildly between wit and cringe.

So much excellence - pretty close to 5 stars.

good

Good lazy flow and vibes.

The beats on this are undeniable, just great at making a groove. Some interesting mix of instruments in the background with the groove (like was that a pan flute hiding in the background of The Shiznit and the whole Gz and Hustlas). Lyrics could be improved, but

Doggystyle is an album that practically defines the laid-back, funk-infused sound of West Coast hip-hop, dripping with G-Funk swagger and effortlessly smooth production courtesy of Dr. Dre. From the moment G Funk Intro rolls in, it’s clear this isn’t just a debut—it’s a fully realized sound, blending lush synths, deep basslines, and crisp beats into a groove so slick it feels untouchable. Snoop’s delivery is deceptively relaxed, his flow effortless, weaving between playful storytelling and hard-hitting rhymes with a charisma that makes even the most explicit moments sound cool. Tracks like Gin and Juice, Who Am I? (What’s My Name?), and Ain’t No Fun are instant classics, while deep cuts like Gz and Hustlas and Murder Was the Case showcase his knack for cinematic storytelling. If there’s a flaw, it’s that some skits and interludes overstay their welcome, but otherwise, Doggystyle remains one of the most confident and influential hip-hop debuts of all time.

Obviously a classic debut album from someone who is now ubiquitous culturally. Tough to listen to this objectively, it's obviously great and seminal.

Nothing groundbreaking, but it's a good listen

Random thoughts: * Is this the real Chronic 2? * I remember this album coming out and being so pumped. I definitely bought it the week it came out. * This is absolute g-funk classic. There are so many fun songs on this album. * I love the chill smooth 70s throwback jams towards the second half like Ain't No Fun and Doggy Dogg World. * Gin and Juice is a classic. * Overall, it's a good listen and still holds up musically. The skits and misogyny can get out. But kinda comes with this era of rap.

И от английского рока сразу к американскому гангстерскому репу 90-х. Дебютный альбом Снуп Дога. Не смотря на то, что ни в детстве, ни в взрослом возрасте я никогда осознанно не слушал музыку данного исполнителя, все равно альбом окунает меня в мои ранние годы, потому что так или иначе со всех уголков по чуть-чуть звучал Снуп Дог. В рэпе 90-х, в этих битах, есть какая-то непередаваемая атмосфера. Под них сразу хочется качать головой

Snoop doggy dogg, the guy from the memes. As I listen to this album I imagine a cloud of weed hitting my face. Murder was the case is in particular very awesome. And who am I is a great single. 4/5

a good album. wasn't really my style in college but a good listen.