Doggystyle

beeeeeyaaaaaatcccchhhhh

Doggystyle is peak early 90s West Coast rap. The production is smooth as hell—classic G-funk courtesy of Dr. Dre—and Snoop Dogg’s laid-back delivery just glides over every beat. It's the kind of album that sounds just as good cruising with the windows down today as it did in '93. The skits sprinkled throughout the album are hilarious and somehow don’t feel like filler, which is rare. They actually help with the pacing and vibe. Tracks like “Gin and Juice,” “Who Am I (What’s My Name?),” and “Tha Shiznit” are obvious standouts, but even the deeper cuts stay strong. It’s a perfect mix of gritty storytelling, party tracks, and straight-up swagger. This was Snoop at his hungriest and most creative. Favorite song: Lodi Dodi

Certificied classic, så mange gode skits, og lowkey bangers

Fun music

The vibe is great. No one can match the sound of snoop dogg. The songs may not have much depth but in context of the early 90s i get it. Misogynist lyrics again but that is par the course in rap and rock at that time

Well, I thought I would hate it but it was ok

the mix of bangers and lax ass cuts on this thing is perfect snoop sounds cool as hell loses half a point for performing at the trump inauguration :( 8/10

This came out when I was 6 and I probably heard it way too early. It's not like I had any idea what they were talking about though. I would say about half this album are classics, it definitely solidified that West Coast G-Funk style. Most of the features are solid, Lady of Rage killed it when she popped up. I hated the skits and they're the worst kind of skits- not on their own track, but tacked onto actual songs. I'd give it a 4.8, but I did enjoy most of the songs on this, even the few I didn't really remember

I liked this a lot more than I was expecting, at least half of these songs I thought were excellent, the beats were incredible, and the lyrics gross and hilarious. What's marking this down is Snoop selling his soul to the Trump regime. Not gonna be listening again to crystalise my opinion and give more money to this sell out. 4 stars. That album cover is heinous as well.

I need to play GTA right now. A bicycle and a Uzi, let’s go

Despite the casual misogyny and all the other cringe-worthy nonsense there's still something compelling about this album

Bangin'

I love the career trajectory of this man. We listen to Doggyland affirmation song in TK each week. This album induces nostalgia for summers in college. He performed our freshman year on campus and it was a big deal.

4/5 quintessential 90s

Best songs: G funk intro Gin and juice Who am I Ain't no fun Gz and hustlas

4.4

One of the best gangsta rap albums ever

Snoop Dogg's debut album after his major contributions to Dr. Dre's The Chronic. Snoop's voice and flow are undeniable, very smooth. I really like the funk influence, but I still prefer the Digital Underground style to G-funk. Good one to listen to and Who Am I (What's My Name)? is just a great track.

RIP snoop dog not dead just a trump supporter This album is incred and I love the artwork Favs: Gin and juice The Shiznit Serial killer Who Am I Ain’t no fun Doggy dog world

I can never past the lyrics in some rap, it's not the kind of thing I would like to be listening to as a woman, call me boring I don't care. I need to rate the aspects of this album in different categories, therefore: Lyrics: 1/5 Everything else 4.5/5 Standout tracks: - Murder Was The Case (4/5) - Serial Killa (4.5/5) - Who Am I (What's My Name)? (5/5)

Good nostalgic feel to rap. Personally it was not playlist worthy. Language didn’t bother me, although the lyricism wasn’t 100%, but it wasn’t meant to be.

It's so weird hearing and looking at Snoop during this era. He looked so cool, sounded so smooth yet menacing. Then, compared to now where he feels more like a commodity rather than a person. We often say Snoop is doing various side quests, but recently it just feels like he's become a walking product. Trying very hard to stay "hood," but its very easy to see through this persona. I think the ad for the smokeless fireplace really did it, because nobody needs that, but of course, its a check so Snoop did it. So hearing this version of Snoop who was pretty much feared and villainized by a majority of America is a bit of a culture shock. This is authentic Snoop, his flow is silky smooth, his wordplay is insane and his visual storytelling is A1. Hearing young and hungry Snoop over prime Dre beats is a match made in heaven. It's weird to hear them try to capture this magic time and time again and it falls short every time instead of just moving forward. I see why this is the only album Snoop still talks about, this is his blueprint. I just wish he'd stop trying to recapture the flame he had over 30 years ago. "Gz and Hustlas" is probably my favorite track on here. the beat being built of that hard hitting piano/guitar combo, then that synth coming in? Wow. It sounds like a dulcimer or harpsichord, whatever it is it's incredible. It sounds like something The Alchemist and Hit-Boy would make now.

It’s amazing that Snoop managed to make an absolute classic like this and then proceeded to coast for the rest of his career. Incredible beats from Dr Dre. I really like this, but I would rather listen to The Chronic over this. It’s also interesting that he didn’t even have the first verse on his own album. Favorite songs were Gin And Juice, Who Am I, Ain’t No Fun, and Doggy Dogg World.

Gin and juice baby

From ‘banging in the hood and doin’ it doggystyle, to starring in commercials with Martha Stewart and hobnobbing with tech and crypto billionaires and political elite. You can certainly take issue with the hypocrisy from Snoop on display during inauguration weekend, but it is a wild journey and evolution that says so much about America over the last three decades. I don’t know why we’re surprised? The anti-Trump diss track? Likely performative. The pot? Who’s gonna stop him as it becomes more legalized and normalized. The misogyny? That fits right in. The only surprising bit is that “Doggystyle” and other early Snoop have an amazing sound and swagger, something completely missing from typical Trump rallies, which are usually filled with Kid Rock, Ted Nugent, and weirdly, the Village People.

Classic, straight vibes

To me it sounds like the definition of west coast hip hop. All the talk of bitches ends up being a bit repetitive, but i liked the overall production

An absolute West Coast hip hop classic. This sound defined an era. Wacky intros/outros, Dre beats, rapping about bitches, drugs, and the streets. A lot of lyrics that'll make you cringe, but man, "Ain't No Fun (If The Homies Can't Have None)" is my favorite Snoop song and I'll sing along with my whole heart forever lol

Didnt hate it

Dawged

Nice

A classic but of it’s time in so many ways….

Bubonic chronic

Dayum i lov gfunk

Great beats and rhymes, but the lyrics are as vapid as they can get.

Would have been five stars but I'm docking one because I had to think about Donald fucking Trump and how Snoop was at his inauguration the whole time I was listening.

CLASSIC. Reminds me of growing up and the golden days of MTV. Best videos and best vibe.

I knew a few songs off of the album but never listened in its entirety. I really enjoyed the og rap and can see the influence Snoop has had on others. Solid 4 and I would definitely listen to it again.

1993 was an insane year for hip-hop, with releases such as "93 'til Infinity", "Midnight Marauders", "Enter the Wu-Tang", and "Shaq Diesel"! (OK, joking about that last one) In any case, I'd imagine that "Doggystyle" was particularly hyped for considering Snoop Dogg's breakthrough success in Dr. Dre's "The Chronic" about a year earlier. That might as well have been Snoop's album after all, but it was time for him to make his proper studio album debut with Death Row. As was the case with other West Coast hip-hop at the time, "Doggystyle" is very much considered G-funk with its multi-layered and synth-laden funk samples. Dr. Dre's "The Chronic" really introduced the world to this sound/style and "Doggystyle" expanded upon it, which is heard through Dre's production (or Daz Dillinger's, depending on who you ask). And since this is an early 90's hip-hop album, there are silly interludes, countless references to drug use and sex (couldn't tell by the album cover & name?). Snoop lived a hard lifestyle growing up and he's just rapping about what he personally knows, that's how it was for most rappers at the time. Snoop was destined to be a player in the rap game, with his catchy rhymes and flowing delivery. If "The Chronic" was Snoop's introduction to the world, then "Doggystyle" was Snoop's confirmation that he was here to stay. Favorite tracks: Gin and Juice, Tha Shiznit, Murder Was The Case, Who Am I (What's My Name?)

It's dumb, obnoxious, misogynistic as hell, but I kinda love it. Because it's so dumb it's hard to take seriously and the beats slap

Classic, love it always

豪庭

It’s a style that mostly holds up sonically although pretty immature and misogynistic thematically. His flow and voice are undeniable though, especially over smooth yet unnerving Dr. Dre beats.

banger

A few genuine bangers, surprisingly little filler, even considering the interludes. Never really lets off the gas pedal. Gets into horrorcore rap a little more than I remembered. It's a 3.5, but I'm feeling generous.

classic

#450. Fantastic, I award this 6 stars. Minus one star for the stupid ass album cover, and minus another star for the song where they're talking about licking balls or whatever. 4/5: yes

Legendary beats. Some funny lyrics. Some are too explicit

An incredibly fun listen, even in its juvenile, puerile, and yes, oftentimes sexist way. Immaculate production. A reminder of what Snoop Dogg brought to the game before he became a brand

Iconic beats, storytelling songs were the best.

Added three songs 4/5

Dude is just smooth.

Hilarious and fun

So many kids in high school were into this album. The hits are good, but the rest of the album was just alright. 3.5 stars.

Never really ever listened to Snoop's music, but this was alright. I enjoyed it. However I really hate those "skits" jammed in there every so often.

You don’t hear many songs now that have such a funky track. This whole album was fun to listen to.

82% Best: Gin and Juice; The Shiznit; Who Am I (What's My Name)?; Gz and Hustlas Must-Hear? Sure

Fav song - gin and juice This isn't my usual style of music but I like the instrumentals a lot and there's some great lyricism!

Gangsta Rap en estado puro

It works, why change it?

I was waiting for some G-funk era album to appear on this list. I’m surprised that this showed up instead of The Chronic. It’s just as iconic, to be sure, though possibly not as chock full of hooks. Still, Snoop is a master of his craft, even if it is misogynistic and pro-violence. It’s nice to see how 30yrs and a metric ton of weed can mellow a man.

a collaboration between a rapper with so much obvious vibrant personality and a visionary producer hitting his stride creating arguably the peak of his iconic style...look its not Not like a madvilliany situation is all im saying HFJHFSJKFHSJK. even tho he's obviously firmly in his dangerous badass mode here (with the involvement in a murder trial to prove it), snoop's always had that disarmingly casual chill buttery quality...he doesnt yet sound like a parody of himself, but honestly even when he got to that point he remained famously intensely likable as a presence...the laurels he earns here have come fitted with comfortable places to rest already. and ofc when he's not having his talents wasted on obnoxious and skeletal work for marshall mathers, dre can make a really lavish and distinctive soundscape...g-funk at close to its most expensive-sounding. gotta be one of the most fully formed debuts ever! theres no straining to find out who anyone is here, they already know and are already nailing it

The skits on rap albums were so great. Good beats, a classic rap albums. Snoop stays chill.

more classics than I imagined! the skits were nostalgic but I'm glad they don't do that anymore

A classic.

A classic. For some reason I listened to this as a teen when it came out. Being from the West Indies, I had absolutely no idea about the types of themes being portrayed on this album. However the rhythm tracks were crazy, the sounds were incredible and listening to this album as an adult, I have to say the production and the musical creativity on it stands out among hip hop albums. Though I can't connect with the level of violence and gang culture portrayed I still find it an impressive album. Snoop was basically talking about a culture he had seen or lived. Dr. Dre is on a different level also.

Fun. Very 90s rap.

The thing with celebrities that stay long after their fame has passed is that you don't know why they became so big in the first place. Listening to Snoop's other hits, I thought he was just overrated as a singer and had a funny persona, but now I can tell his very early talent was unique. Really stands out to me compared to another artist with a similar career, Eminem. While eminem's hits felt overly edgy and unlistenable beyond his biggest hits, snoop's are still pleasant to listen to, and his childish skits feel more lighthearted over trying too hard.

Nobody can say that Snoop Dogg didn't put it out there. He lives a brand he created. What I love is that most of this is about sex and drugs and rock-n-roll and less to do with social injustice and fucking the police and all that. It is essentially refreshing, regardless of its age. Contrast the particularly harrowing Eminem album I recently reviewed. This is laugh out loud fun, well produced, and a joy to listen to. Funny how I heard there was a feminist fall out over it, but honestly, while it is indeed quite raw, Snoop Dogg gives equal power to women's sexuality and if you really pay attention, is rather more in awe over it than being patriarchal.

Bow wow yippe yo yippie - no, you talk about women like that Snoop - yay

First album of the quest. Classic 90’s hiphop w lots of synth melodies. Pretty enjoyable overall but not rly something I’d have in my regular rotation

This is the shit. Ακραιες παραγωγες, vibes, fun στιχοι Ο τελειος δισκος για αραγμα κ φιφα. Αν δεν ηταν gangsta rap θα παιρνε 5/5 Rating: A

4.25

Such a good record. Fair enough, some of the themes won’t be for 2024, but it sounds so so good. Think I prefer this to the first Dre album

just a lot of fun

As much as a goofy figure Snoop has become this was and still is a great album. Blueprint for others to copy.

Een blues/rock album met ontzettend lange gitaarsolos en veel middelmatig werk, allemaal zodat je uiteindelijk Layla kan horen en kan zeggen "Ja dat was inderdaad verreweg het beste nummer van het album, dat had me zo ruim een uur gescheeld als ik alleen dat nummer had geluisterd want dit had ik best wel aan kunnen zien komen omdat het fucking album zelfs Layla en andere nummers heet" Oh en ik ga het toch zeggen; ik vind de MTV Unplugged versie van Layla beter dan het origineel. FAVO: Keep on growing, Layla(ja echt)

Could do without the misogyny, but this is a fun, bouncy listen with some excellent rapping.

Snoop Dogg is a technically skilled rapper who also knows how to have more fun than anyone, and it’s cool to hear that he was always this way. This album also complicates the West coast/East coast dichotomy that we always hear about with the 90's, although I guess this was earlier. Crazy that Biggie's "Hypnotize" was inspired by a West Coast rapper, who inturn opens the track "La De Da Di " by discussing his love for east-cost rapper Slick Rick, and the next track contains a hook sampled by Jay-Z a few years later on Reasonable Doubt. As always, I can do without the skits, which here were so gross in some instances that I was uncomfortable.

Iconic classic of the g-funk era. It still sounds so fresh to this day. Some parts have aged poorly admittedly but I can accept that for what it is.

Very smooth

full einhæft, ekki mjög umhugað um sjálfsákvörðunrétt kvenna. fær fjarka og hana nú!

I never listened to Snoop Dogg and I really kinda like it!

Geiles Album :D

Onhan tää! Letkeämpää saa hakea. Sanoituksetkaan ei tässä mitassa ala tympimään, koska niissä on hauskoja juttuja ja flowssa & riimeissä taitoa.

Kannste gut hören…nette Lyrics, kreativer Sound 7/10

Snoop's debut album. I've always had a soft spot for Snoop. Huge on the west coast hip hop scene. I love his style of rapping, and the sound he created (the start of what they call G-Funk). Influenced heavily by Parliament/Funkadelic's funk sound of the 70's. Man he loves singing about fucking bitches. Favourite songs: Gin and Juice, Who Am I (What's My Name)?, Serial Killa, Gz and Hustlas, The Shiznit Least favourite songs: Bathtub (fuck skits) 4/5

Some nice heavy bass and west coast style

Good album overall but not my style

3.5 really but solid

tempted to give this a 5 bc he’s like just that good but not quite there bc i fear there are a couple skips on this one, but like genuinely so good, made me realize how trash eminem is

LP

-ah this album… I listened to a bunch of songs from it back in elementary school for some reason. Good times. Some were better than others but over all it was solid, I forgot how funny Snoop could be. Ain’t No Fun is probably his best song -Favorites are Gin And Juice, Ain’t No Fun, and Pump Pump

Groooovy

Not my typical genre, but liked it more than I thought I would. Was also fun to near original tracks that have been heavily sampled in the intervening years.

If it sounds like Snoop Dogg but better, then it must be Dr. Dre song. If it sounds like Dr. Dre but worse, then it must be a Snoop Dogg song. Idk still slaps a bit.

This is great, definitely holds up.

Can I have this album without the last 4 tracks, please?

Best Song: Gin and Juice. Iconic song, great chorus, beautifully sparse production. Worst Song: Serial Killa. Decent song that fully doesn't fit the vibe of the rest of the album. Weird choice to have this angry, Public Enemy-style track in the middle of an otherwise leaned back, chill album. Overall: Goddamn did I not give Snoop enough credit before. I was really only familiar with his mega tracks that went busters in the early 2000s, and otherwise I had this vague idea that he was a bit of a gimmick/novelty. Gotta admit I was wrong. From the slick, bass-heavy production to Snoop's smooth, honey-slow flow, this albums slaps.

Nice!

For Snoop Doggy Dogg’s first album in a long career, we have to go back over thirty years to 1993. Fresh off the hype around Snoop’s contributions to Dr Dre’s “The Chronic”, this album is praised for cementing the “G-funk” sound that became prevalent in West-Coast hip-hop throughout the rest of the 90’s. I enjoyed it a lot more than Dre’s “The Chronic”, which I heard a couple of years ago. Maybe that’s because Snoop’s laid-back vocals suit the sound for me more than Dre’s more aggressive approach. Maybe that’s because it feels campier, more luxurious, almost cartoonish. Or maybe it’s simply because I’m a couple of years older and more willing to separate some of the genre’s uglier lyrics from the craft of its music. Musically, there’s a lot to love about “Doggystyle”. It’s easy, accessible hip-hop, rooted in plenty of winning Parliament-Funkadelic samples and not outstaying its welcome at all. I found the singles a lot of fun, especially lead track “What’s My Name” with its classic “Atomic Dog” reworking (as fine an introductory song to an artist as I’ve ever heard, with its iconic bassline also featuring in “G-Funk Intro”). Other strong hooks can be found in the classics “Gin and Juice”, “Tha Shiznit” (love that flute) and the harder-edged instrumental backing track of “Gz and Hustlas”. Fittingly, none of it is very deep or hard-hitting: “Doggystyle” is an album that revels in juvenile, base pleasures. We open with Snoop having his back rubbed in the bath, and close with him shooting a love rival, arguing “your bitch chose me”. Along the way, there’s plenty of violence, plenty of sex and plenty of dollar. The most problematic aspect, like so many other classic hip-hop albums, is the misogyny, which comes to the fore in a double-bill of “Ain’t No Fun (If the Homies Can’t Have None” and “Doggy Dogg World”. It’s difficult to stomach, and holds the album back from a perfect score, but thankfully it isn’t unrelenting: the narrative and storytelling is often pleasingly left-field. “Murder Was the Case” is one of my favourite tracks, simply for diverging from gangsta rap business and depicting Snoop’s experience of being killed and making a deal with the devil for his own resurrection. It’s something I didn’t expect, set to a dramatic sample, spawned an 18 minute film the following year, and puts out a clear statement that there’s more to these OG’s that meets the eye (and ear).

Day280 - this dude really is everywhere. i could do without all the talking before the songs start but it’s a fun album

Very very top heavy but those are some killer beats.

Hard to believe this was a debut album - it sounds so fully formed - but just guess he had been working for a while as a guest artist and had an experienced producer at the helm. One of the classics of West Coast hip-hop, and a touchstone which is still sampled and referenced today.

This album stands as the epitome of 90s hip-hop, and I’m here for it. The production and transitions between songs goes a long to making it feel like a completely thought-out package. It’s ridiculous, over the top, and at times a bit too much on the expletives, sex references, and misogyny. Despite all of that, it’s got such good cohesion, beat, and flow that it makes sense Snoop sits as a king of hip-hop.

I once saw Snoop live and he had people come out with money guns and shoot cash into the crowd.

Gin and Juice is a fun song but I enjoyed the darker beats on Murder Was The Case and Serial Killa. Who Am I (What's My Name?) brings Dre's big G-funk bassline to the forefront and heavily samples George Clinton in the chorus. Ain't No Fun is another great funky track. It's overall just smooooth, Snoop's flow is distinctive and there's some good collabs. There's a couple of duds (Lodi Dodi) and we have the usual weird 90s rap bits but it doesn't hold it back much. On another day this could be ***** but it doesn't quite get there.

It's a great album but kinda predictable. classic hip-hop/rap Siple as that.

Ein bunter Hund scheint mir der Macher von Doggystyle zu sein. Mit wurde gesagt, sei froh, dass du die blöden Texte nicht verstehst. Denn alles andere macht einfach Spaß, ist originell und kreativ gesampelt. Zum Jaulen und bellen cool. Ich lehnte bisher dieses Genre ab. Veränderung kann Spaß machen.

favorite track: who am i other picks: gin and juice, ain’t no fun, gz and huzlas

I am blown away by how much I liked this. Super vibey. The lyrics are pretty shot at some points but its good. Definitely over stays its welcome though.

Snoop Dogg's breakout hit. Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg combine for an awesome thorough piece of Gangster rap. The beats are great, Snoop's flows are great, and the guest singers and features all contribute. It slaps pretty good and Snoop's voice and style holds its own against the power of Dre's instrumentals. There were a lot of negative global reviews for this album regarding it being offensive, curse heavy, and glamorizing a gangster lifestyle. What a soft opinion, This album can be viewed like Breaking bad, or the Sopranos, or Grand theft auto. It's art and documenting the life and perspective of a gang member is not only something we should allow, but is essential to the history of music.

A classic, not much more to say about it. It sounds a bit dated but the style itself isn't cheesy or anything, it's just it's own thing that nobody really does any more. This whole era of rap birthed an entire generation of pearl clutchers and I'm glad of it. People need something to be mad about I guess. I could do without some of the skit nonsense and other spoken word elements, which are hidden in the songs at this point rather than being separate (and most importantly, skippable) tracks. I would consider that part of the album cruft, as I would for nearly any other rap album of the time. Anyway, this is undeniably one of the most important albums in rap. The G-Funk style was perfected by Snoop, Dr. Dre, and Nate Dogg (and Warren G of course, who has the absolute anthem for this) and nothing else really sounds like it. The uniqueness of the beats, the drum/effects kit, the cadences and the occasional singing, all of it is great. Snoop's voice is so distinctive, and it elevates this album above nearly all of the other ones (maybe not The Chronic?) of the era. One star off for the skit stuff. Otherwise a great listen all the way through.

A classic for the reason. Huge names in the 90's that sound undeniably dated but have a lasting appeal that will continue well after we forget who 21 Savage was. Big singles, big personalities, terrible skits.

Surprisingly fun, had "Lodi Dodi" on repeat. Love the energy of the tracks but not the misogynistic lyrics. I have to imagine they're ironic

I see Doggystyle as a companion album to The Chronic in many ways. They both released in close proximity to each other. Both feature Dr. Dre as the lead producer. Both have a very similar style. And obviously, both feature Snoop Dogg. One much more than the other of course. Snoop is one of those figures who has extended himself so far beyond his rap career at this point. Streaming gaming on Twitch, judging in the Olympics, and even becoming a member of FaZe Clan and getting his own skin in Call of Duty. What hasn’t he done at this point? I don’t know, maybe drop another record as good as this, but that’s just me. None of those interesting side-quests diminish from the quality of this album. If you enjoy The Chronic, or any other album Dre has played a significant part in, you definitely should have heard this by now. It’s equally as important to the 90s and the evolution of hip-hop as a genre. I mean, Snoop Dogg is nothing less than an icon at this point. It’s kind of ironic how earlier this week I talked about good kid, m.A.A.d city, and how its narrative revolves around the influence that the impact of Compton had on both Kendrick and those he grew up with. This especially has to do with gangster culture and the music. This record is the utter epitome of that culture. It is everything people love, and abhor about that sort of music. This really was gangster rap at its peak. It was thriving during this period of time. Dre continues to prove himself as one of the most competent and effective producers of all time. And Snoop just has a really great energy through out the whole thing. Again, because of everything else he does, I think people forget how strong of a rapper he really was back in the day. This is definitely equally as good as The Chronic. But I would almost argue it is more memorable and overall a slightly better record. Rating: 8/10

Snoop Dogg has managed to reinvent himself as a quirky dude loving his weed, but this is the version of Snoop that I grew up with. Before Snoop Lion, before Just Eat, this was the laid back, almost lazy, but also charged with first-degree murder, Snoop. It's vulgar, and gross, but it also has the charm to make you forget how offensive it really is. And that laid back feel is just amazing.

Snoop sounds like George Clinton’s really badly behaved baby. The hits hit. A couple I’d skip.

Raw charisma.

Legendary in so many ways and kind of unsettling. I know Compton life was/is wild and unfair, but damn. Murder, drug abuse and sex are all over this. Lyrics aside, its a groovy as fuck album that has some jams that still stand. So many features too! All around, it’s enjoyable and I see how it shook the US when it dropped.

brabo e atemporal

3.5☆/5 09.15.2024

I'm really happy it fell on a Friday so I could relax to this album over the weekend. I gave it multiple re-listens and it's sooo good and chill. The production is great - a perfect testament of the era and although a bit dated, still incredibly funky, made me bounce in my office chair the whole Friday. Snoop's flow is so smooth and relaxed it goes so well with Dre's beats. I think I even like it more than the Chronic - just because there's more Snoop on it and it's much less serious. Regarding the lyrics - I have the comfort of a non-native speaker - I can just tune out and not listen to the sense of the words but more to their sound and that helps a lot. I guess if it was in my native language, the cringe would be too much at times. My favourite track is Murder Was the Case (I just love those bells in the background!). Strong 4/5

Gz up hoez down

4-

This is a big improvement on The Chronic, I reckon. For one, there’s more Snoop - one of the most distinctive sounding (and looking) figures in hip-hop. For two, the tunes are just better, I think. More catchy hooks and good-time beats. It still falls foul of a lot of the usual tedious trappings of gangster rap, but it’s one of the more fun examples of the genre I’ve heard. 3.5

Chad

Classic Album with crazy Production. Lyrics at some point aged badly but it is still catchy and the shizzle went crazy with his flow. 4.0/5.0

Good listen. Some absolutely sick basslines throughout. Snoop's lyrics are entertaining as hell

Some good fun tunes… but man are those interstitials annoying as heck!

Crazy to think he was 19 when he made the album. Now he's a beloved personality and Olympic Ambassador. Dr. Dre's beats are superb and Snoop's flow is butter.

Iconic

I know this is an iconic album and I find parts funny but I'm too white to fully enjoy rap music no matter how original or iconic. Anyways... You're tuned in to the biggest balls of them all: DJ Saul T. Nuts Aye, don't forget to about my homeboys Twitch.tv https://www.twitch.tv/doggydogg20

As the sun comes up and my dick gets bigga, how many bitches wanna fuck dis nigga

Liked it way more than I thought I would. Very solid

The shizzle fo sure and the motherfuckin' D-O-double-G is my favourite, fun character from this US hip hop that's divided into coasts, and so is this album, quite fun, but still: not for 52 minutes, not for me. It's a stand-out from the other ~gangsta rap offerings I've had, but not something in music and content that I feel like giving five stars to. Close.

This is a fun record.

This surprised me. I'm going 4 stars on this.

good. im not a big fan of old hip hop. im too newgen for ts. imma go back to listening to nettspend

Not the strongest album I’ve ever heard but certainly a worthwhile listen if only to hear an album that inspired so many artists. It’s pretty neat to hear how much of this albums DNA can be seen in more modern hip hop acts even ones that aren’t from the west coast. Be that through direct samples of a few songs off this record or just he style and personality that Snoop Dogg displays throughout. It’s a super cool listen from that perspective. The album itself is still pretty good though imo. I think a couple songs do sort of feel like they lack progression and go round and round a bit but there are still some solid tracks for sure. The flow of the album was also really great. Just super seamless transitions from track to track which made the time go by quickly and helped tie everything together. It wasn’t necessarily a “journey” or anything like that but I thought the skits and whatnot did help bring the whole experience together. Wish they were separate from the songs themselves though. All in all, enjoyable record though.

Amazing pioneer of west coast gangsta rap

Raunchy stuff. Pretty damn good

Holy hell this is fun. Really close to a 5, G funk is with it

Hilariously misogynistic and a product of its time and culture. Snoop flows like no other.

I have such mixed feelings about this album. On the one hand, It's a classic. This is one of the albums that introduced white private school kids like my brother (and by extension their younger siblings, i.e., me) to hip hop. It's undeniably an historical album that changed the course of music forever. And there's a lot to like. It's full of catchy hooks thanks to the g-funk sound — it's loaded with samples from George Clinton/Parliament/Funkadelic — and it's got a sense of humor that a lot of gangster rap didn't have at the time. Listening to it as an adult, I was kind of floored by the Sukiyaki sample. I also learned about the Herb Alpert —> Slick Rick —> Snoop —> Biggie pipeline of Hypnotize, which I'd never known before. On the other hand, lyrically it's full of the same gross misogynistic tropes and toxic masculinity as most other rap of its time (it's a Dre production, after all). And while I don't want to judge too heavily given the societal context this stuff was birthed from ... I don't really want to listen to it either. I do think it's kind of hilarious that my dad almost grounded my brother and me because he found out I asked my brother to print me the lyrics to Bone Thugs' "Crossroads" (which is a very tame song) ... when I'd heard *this* album too many times to count by then. I also wonder what 1994 Snoop would think of 2024 wine producer and friend of Martha Stewart Snoop (probably that he was a respectable hustler but also a bit of a "bitch"?) I feel like I have to give it a 4 for its positives and for its historical influence. But I just can't give it a 5 because of the lyrics. P.S. — It's also wild thinking of Long Beach as a hotbed of gang activity these days. Much like Inglewood and Oakland, it's pretty gentrified now.

8/10. I'm ashamed by how much I enjoyed this album.

This was the first rap album I ever owned as a kid. It’s still tremendously fun though I do cringe at a lot of the lyrics.

Still listening, but I likeyyyyy. I weirdly hear a huge influence on Kendrick

The lyrics are hilariously stupid at point, but Dr Dre's production is absolutely insane, it's amazing how good this album sounds nearly 30 years after release, and it's a perfect relic of a specific time and place that no longer exists.

Better than expected.

It's got a doggy on the mic, who rocks the mic right. It's got style. What else is there to say?

Snoop-diggity-dog.

A second-rate version of The Chronic is still an incredible record, go fucking figure.

I hate how much I like this. I always thought that's Snoop Dogg's music was just silly meme music, I mean just look at that stupid album cover! Not to mention that this album is literally called "Doggystyle" how can anyone ever take that seriously? This guy has been a meme for pretty much as long as he has been a relevant public figure, so I thought that this would be much like listening to The Lonely Island or something like that, but this album goes harddddd. The flows, the beats, the rapping, it's all some solid as hell stuff man.

Good energy on this album. A little dated though Will I listen to again: 75%

i got that dogg in me

Undeniable classic, but the blatant misogyny keeps me from giving it a 5.

Dre really is entering into his mastery period with this album. It's experimental and playful and interesting. Snoop has some good rhymes, but they are a little raw still and feels very 19 years old.

Such a classic!!!

Funny, smooth, funky, and yeah, often crass - look, you sometimes have to pick your battles with these albums. If you can Matrix dodge your way past all the bog-standard misogyny, you have a really fun album waiting for you.

this album was wild, and a pretty fun listen overall. there are a few standout tracks and the rest is snoop's classic braggadocious but catchy LBC rap with skits interspersed. there's a funky musical backbone to everything here, which I find way more interesting than the very sparse, beats-only sort of rap that would come later. these songs haven't all aged well but snoop is one of the greats for a reason. favorites: g funk intro, gin and juice, tha shiznit, who am I (what's my name)

is this lyrically abhorrent? yeah. but are the beats funky as hell? also yeah

\"up in your bitch is where you might find me\" wins today lmao. Fun but solid beats with some actually dark lyrical sections. I'm kinda addicted to his delivery - he may be a big meme but he can rap! just like him, it's not too serious but it is just a solid, catchy listen. plus some classic 'I know this' tunes. a few too many wet sounds tho TT thank you snoop

Smooth rapping and music. It could be only done by Snoop D O double G.

Solid and got his own style

Smooth Funkadelic beats matched with even smoother rhymes. The sexism gets a bit on the nose but not to the extreme of some other hip hop albums of the era (or hard rock/metal bands).

Insane production on this album, like it was made by ICP. I can see the influence it had on 'storytelling' type albums for west coast rap. It definitely won't win any current political correctness awards, but it's so extreme and violent it's silly.

classic old school

3.5/5

Enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would. Lightyears ahead of Public Enemy Apocalypse 91 in rhyme style and production although it's just two years younger.

It was Tha Shiznit!

Never had there been an album cover more accurately depicting the contents and aesthetics of a record. The song Gz And Hustlas has an unreal sample of a Bernard Wright song. Seriously this is such a find, it sounds like it could be on a Justice record just as easily

Could not play this album with the kids around but I remember it being pretty cool

These beats are evergreen. No matter when you hear them, they still groove and start the party. It's impressive. Snoop's flows are also impressive, but what may have not aged as well is the lyric topics, especially "Ladi Dadi". Still, I'm probably the wrong person to be talking about this anyway. Favorite tracks: "Gz And Hustlas", "Gin And Juice", "Who Am I"

How great was this.

I knew more songs than I thought I did. Snoop is so iconic and brilliant.

Finally have context for why Gin and Juice opens with the sound of a guy pissing

unfathomably catchy

West Coast rap remains undefeated. This album slaps. I wouldn't consider snoop to be a rapper I go out of my way to listen to but I'm never upset when he is played and this album helped get him going. Gin and Juice is one of the best songs to just put on and vibe to. I do think there is better rap out there so I won't give this a 5, but I enjoyed this album from start to finish.

Considering this album came out in 1993, its production is fantastic, the beats are smooth and grimy and it massively influenced hip-hop in the 90s. The only downside is the lyrics which are just puerile and uncomfortable in far too many places. That was the game though, and if you enjoy it in the right mood, it doesn't ruin the better tracks.

Almost a 5. This came out during my preteen wannabe gangster phase.

Snoop Dogg is real G. Gin and Juice is the banger. 4/5

I hate interludes as much as the next person … But when they’re as fun as “Class Room Intro” and followed by beats as funky as “Gz and Hustlas” I have a hard time being mad. I’m as surprised as you are. Snoop Doggy Dogg’s flow is impeccable and everything about Doggystyle is just pretty damn iconic.

Very dated lyrics, but I don't know how you listen to this album without your head bouncing. So smooth and well produced. 4.5 stars

Already heard and love this album. Second best G-funk album of all time, right after the chronic. 8.5/10

This album goes pretty hard, even by today's standards. "Gin and Juice" is a classic of course, but my fave from the batch here was "The Shiznit." The flows are stong, beats are sick. Classic album status right here.

Very chill. Good melodies, not crazy but a classic. 8

The extreme misogyny was bad even in the 90s. As an adult it definitely taints an album I once loved.

Listening to Doggy Style all the way through, you become quite really quite aware that Snoop is using his catchphrases too often. What’s my name, put your hands in the air, that sort of thing. It’s all musically great, and Snoop’s flow is fantastic throughout, but once you notice how many phrases keep cropping up throughout the album, it becomes really predictable. Oh and also, it’s sexist as all hell, I mean Jesus Christ. Although, it also has the only actually funny Rap album skit I’ve had to listen to, the radio ad one with the jingle that repeats the word balls, I’m not above finding that funny

peak snoop, no creo que haya hecho ni hará algo mejor que esto o que Gin and Juice

Pretty foundational album. Delete tracks 9, 10 and 11 and it would be damn near perfect.

What can I say about this that hasn’t already been said. This album, quite simply, is fucking dope. Dre’s production and Snoops rapping were simply the best out there when this album came out. I am deducting a star however because the misogyny and the objectification of women has not aged well. Four stars!!

This album is great. There are a few too many interludes, even for the era. But he was obviouslytesting the waters to see if people would gravitatetoward how funny Snoop is. There are also too many repeated lyrics from The Chronic. But all the songs are good and it even leaves you wanting to hear more.

Brought back a lot of memories as a teenager

Like most all the other west coast gangsta rap of the era it has not aged well lyrically. That's not to say Snoop doesn't have solid rhymes and of course Dr. Dre's production is on point. It's got a couple bangers as well and looking at this along with The Chronic it's the early 90s in a time capsule. So we're gonna smoke an El to this!

Good stuff. Hits the spot. Terrible cover.

Just a fun party album with that 90s hip hop vibe you love and Snoop's languorous vocals just 👌 - prob like a 7/10. (Unless I can find a way to edit existing reviews these are all going to be a bit inflated)

CLASSIC SNOOP DOOOOOOOOGGGG!

Gostei, nunca tinha escutado um álbum completo do Snoop, até me perguntava da relevância pregressa dele. Faz sentido.

alte s intro isch huuuere geil 70er soul type intro. G Funk intro isch FUUUUNKY holy shit dre dini BEATS. bass sooo geil. dasch meh so es sehr geils instrumental als en song. bgvs huere am slappe. sie reded vo tanqueray und denn muener go pisse okay. gin and juice kenni. erste snoop part, er isch sooo smooth mann. er so laid baaaack. BIATCH okay snoop. tha shiznit foht ah mit de jackoff hour seit de radiomoterator? de beat slappt wieder well geile bass und flöte. lodi dodi huuere funny. we likes to party we dont bother nobody. chunter mitem mirror mirror hinefüre. er flowt huuere geil sini stimm wird immer höcher haha. hypnotize reference?? ah nai dasch vier johr vor hypnotize whatt. murder was the case isch wieder sooo en geile beat fuuuckk. plus de snoop ernster und chli am storytelle. uuuh wenn de höch ton hittet isch geilll. beste song bis etz. serial killa isch chli aggressiver, findi weniger geil als murder was the case aber de beat macht immerno dr dre sache, tüüfe bass höche synth und ich bin happy. who am i isch afoch george clinton, rieeeese hook. s musigvideo isch au hart geil. fuck da slappt. bgvs hends neu ufgnoh sind huuere geil. er rappt au sauguet, au wenn nur über sich und long beach. he is i and i is him. de dude mit de grösste nutz. guet. funny i guess? biooah isch de beat geil. for all my bitschrs findi weniger geil aber immerno groovy as hell. aint no fun isch meh souly es wird gsunge?! so gsungsi strophe? ah s goht um pussy und balls lecke cool. nochet verzellt de kurupt wie egal ihm bitches sind? jääh zwor schochli "wenni eini wür liebe hetti nie geld" und so aber immerno erniedrigend. snoop chunt und flowt wie en tubel. text sehr bitches bitches time und er het en rieeeese dödel. aaah de nate dogg singt d hook jeeetz! cha singe de dude doggy dogg world isch en extrem funny titel. d beats werded scho biitz monoton wells ähnlich sind aber bliibed huere geeeil. aber langsam ischsmer gnueg bitches aint shit gelaber eigentli. aber es isch ebe scho a doggy dogg world eigentli da stimmt ebe. gz and hustlaz foht ide schuel ah easy funny. i wanna be a motherfucking hustler hahahah. boooah wa isch da sample?? bruuudi. ah hogabolatribin vom bernard wright shiit da slappt. now back to the Gs, aber 4 real de shit slappt unglaublich.

SNOOP DOGGY DOGG ok luca ja beat insane hahaha what kind of luigi's mansion isch das für en beat upps han nöd mitgschriebe, ja beats sehr geil bis jz aber d lyrics mengisch chli ahstrengend UHHH BASS jaa es chönntet au weniger chli irgendöppis schnurre NATE DOGGGGG de schluss gfalltmer chli besser aber s blurrt trz alles chli zemme pump pump richtig geil

Maybe this album hits different when blazed out of your mind, but my overall opinion is that it is just good. There are some really fun beats, and I think Snoop is the king of vibes based rap, but there are a lot of elements to this that seem to have dated quite badly. He constantly raps about his balls - why? I think he also tries to emulate Slick Rick a few times on this without putting much of his own spin on it. Also the best song has by far the least streams??? Best Track: Serial Killa Worst Track: Lodi Dodi

Fun

Couldn't get into it at all

Funky beats and a great flow. A classic.

I missed out not listening to this more when I was in my prime...

Hell yea I want to be in the dog gang

Great album. I was a freshman in high school when this album came out. Lots of memories rolling around bumpin to this album.

Dobre, chociaż są nierówne kawałki, Miło usłyszeć bity, które zna się z innych polskich piosenek z przełomu wieków. 4/5

EPICO

Snoop be snoopin

I enjoyed it a lot more than I expected. It was quite good.

It’s Snoop!

This is so much better than The Chronic, but I feel like Snoop was always a little overlooked in the shadow of Dre. But again, I think it speaks to how much a better cultivator of talent Dr. Dre is than a rapper. Enjoyed the trip down memory lane with this one.

3.5

This is great fun. As you'd expect, lyrically this has some troubling moments, but if you don't take it seriously and lean into the vibe this album is thoroughly enjoyable. It has a light hearted, languid feel, full of great tracks. Quality.

Playful, how else can you describe it? Snoop makes a disrespect for women clear, but just seemed more playful and well, silly, and that comes through in his music. I grew up with quite a few of these songs, because my father deemed them a similar vibe to his own typical tastes. Thus a lot of this album is more nostalgic than anything, and the ones unknown slot in beautifully to what I'd already hurt. Great listen, and happy I did.

Great album, great production

A true classic.

The only reason this isn't a 5 is because I have only listened once through, it's basically a 4.5. The beats are insane! Snoop is so smooth! Loved it.

Even for an album titled doggystyle...hornier than I thought it would be

Never listened to snoop dogg before but I really liked this one! There's certainly an aspect to this album that's just like... how many doggy style jokes can I make in one album. But I found the tracks to be really varied and mostly just a lot of fun!

Love me some Snoop!

A ton of hits buried in between insane intermission and dialogues

Noice

Really enjoyed this but still feel like snoop is more of a meme than a musician

It is almost too smooth to be true

Way better than expected. Nice flow, lot's of fun

The actual tunes are awesome, once you cut through the intros and skits and everything.

I do love the flow in this record.

So well produced but a little too dirty for me

As R n B albums go, this was one of the best that I've listened to. Sure there's still a sprinkling of misogyny and narcissism but at no point did I feel as though it was taking itself too seriously, which is where most albums of this genre fall short.

As a teenager this would have defo been a 5 star rating, now I'm middle aged and slightly grumpy I'm knocking a star off for the stupid interludes and the misogyny

this fucks!!!!! 4.5

Listened to this while playing Inventions solo. I lost super hard. This album was pretty great...and I made sure to listen to it as Snoop intended...ha ha. My partner loves singing the radio skit from time to time.

Me ha encantado porque normalmente el rollo porrero me tira mucho para atrás, pero él consigue a la vez ser fumado y que quieras bailar. Es como Prince fumadísimo al 50% de velocidad.

Haven’t listened to in a while. Good to be reminded of DJ Eazyyyyy dick…. Threw one or two new songs on my rap playlist. I want to give this a 3 rating based on my all time list, but overall it still holds up.

Dope. Great synths.

The man has it all figured out, doesn’t he?

Love snoop's sound and delivery style. The production is totally on point, with dre at his peak. Way preferable to the chronic because the quality is tighter and the album feels more decisive in its style and content, even if there isn't as much purpose to it.

Lyrics: Snoop Dogg's lyrical style on "Doggystyle" is characterized by his signature blend of gangsta rap bravado, streetwise storytelling, and slick wordplay. His lyrics paint vivid pictures of life in Long Beach, California, often portraying the struggles and triumphs of street life. Tracks like "Gin and Juice" and "Murder Was the Case" showcase his ability to craft catchy hooks and memorable verses, while songs like "Ain't No Fun (If the Homies Can't Have None)" delve into themes of hedonism and camaraderie. Snoop's delivery is effortlessly cool, with a laid-back flow that perfectly complements Dre's production. Music: Musically, "Doggystyle" is a masterclass in West Coast hip-hop production. Dr. Dre's beats are characterized by their funky basslines, smooth synths, and crisp drum loops. Tracks like "Who Am I (What's My Name)?" and "Doggy Dogg World" are driven by infectious grooves that invite listeners to nod their heads along. The album also features samples from classic funk and soul records, adding depth and texture to the production. Production: Dr. Dre's production on "Doggystyle" is nothing short of stellar. His knack for crafting catchy melodies and infectious rhythms shines through on every track. The album's sound is cohesive and polished, with each beat perfectly complementing Snoop's laid-back delivery. Dre's use of samples is particularly noteworthy, as he seamlessly blends elements of funk, soul, and R&B to create a sound that is distinctly West Coast. Themes: Thematically, "Doggystyle" explores the realities of life in the streets, from the highs of partying and romance to the lows of violence and crime. Snoop Dogg's lyrics often depict a world where loyalty is prized above all else, where friendships are forged through shared experiences and alliances are tested in the heat of battle. While some tracks celebrate the joys of hedonism and excess, others delve into the harsh realities of poverty and oppression. Throughout it all, Snoop maintains a sense of authenticity and streetwise wisdom that resonates with listeners. Influence: "Doggystyle" had a profound influence on the landscape of hip-hop, both commercially and artistically. It solidified Snoop Dogg's status as a hip-hop icon and helped to popularize West Coast rap on a global scale. The album's smooth production and catchy hooks set a new standard for mainstream rap, influencing countless artists in the years that followed. Snoop's laid-back persona and charismatic delivery also helped to redefine the image of the gangsta rapper, paving the way for a new generation of artists to explore themes of street life and urban culture. Pros: Iconic Production: Dr. Dre's production on "Doggystyle" is widely regarded as some of the best in hip-hop history, setting a new standard for West Coast rap. Catchy Hooks: The album is packed with memorable hooks and catchy melodies that have become ingrained in popular culture. Authenticity: Snoop Dogg's lyrical style and persona exude authenticity, drawing listeners into his world with vivid storytelling and streetwise wisdom. Influence: "Doggystyle" had a lasting influence on the genre of hip-hop, shaping the sound and style of countless artists in the years that followed. Cons: Misogyny: Some critics have pointed out the album's misogynistic themes and lyrics, particularly on tracks like "Ain't No Fun (If the Homies Can't Have None)." Violence: The album also contains graphic depictions of violence and criminal activity, which may be off-putting to some listeners. Limited Range: While "Doggystyle" is undeniably a classic, some critics have argued that it lacks the lyrical depth and artistic experimentation of other hip-hop albums from the same era. In conclusion, "Doggystyle" stands as a landmark achievement in hip-hop history, showcasing Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre at the peak of their creative powers. With its iconic production, catchy hooks, and vivid storytelling, the album remains a timeless classic that continues to influence the genre to this day. However, it's not without its flaws, as some listeners may take issue with its portrayal of misogyny and violence. Nevertheless, "Doggystyle" remains essential listening for any fan of hip-hop music.

I was listening to this in the car driving the rough streets of suburban London and definitely felt like that scene in Office Space with Mike Bolton listening to tunes in traffic. However, I was not bold enough to have my windows down. All in all I had a good time with this album. Some of the lines are classic (“with so much drama in the LBC…”) and others make me blush (every part of “Ain’t no fun” … god damn!) Started to get repetitive but with so much goodness on here, I gotta rate high (like Snoop Dogg).

Was there any doubt Snoop’s debut would get less than 4*? There are some bangers on here for sure, though I felt the album was kind of one note…thankfully it was a note I enjoy. 3.75/5

Love Gin & Juice so much.

Nostalgia. Some absolute classics on this album, along with similar motifs of early 90s hip hop. The beat dropping into “what’s my name” will always get me.

Pleasantly surprised. Nice record. Still holds up and sounds fresh.

summertime vibey, funnn

I am not a hip hop listener but i like snoop and i think it's because he know what the average listener like, catchyness. The lyrical content is like every other rap album but the flow is more laidback and songs like "Gin and juice" are easy to get stuck in your head. I really like the beats, allot of nice sampling and the now classic hip hop synths. Overall a solid album beat and flow wise and i listened through it witout any skipping

-fun -good music -nothing mindblowing lyrically

Pretty good , pretty far off from what i usually listen to but it was a nice change. Wasnt always a fan of the diagetic audio but overall a pretty fun album

Dooe

I don’t know what Mr. Dogg was going for, but if there’s any inference to be made from the album title it’s that he only intended to write bangers. For someone who doesn’t listen to much rap and hip hop music, I’d say that he succeeded pretty well.

Snoop is no doubt one of the biggest voices in hip hop. Not only is this album incredibly influential, but his voice is so identifiable because of its smoothness. With Dre as producer, the project obviously has incredible production. Some classic Snoop songs on this album and it’s always a fun listen (I could do without some of the interludes). Only complaint is the lack of range both lyrically and emotionally. Not much going on besides Snoop being the best and having a good time in Cali. “Murder Was the Case” is the exception and turns out to be, in my opinion, one of the best songs on the album. 4/5

The platonic ideal of a G-Funk masterwork, pivotal for that whole nineties West Coast gangster scene. More fun and entertaining than *The Chronic*, actually. Hence its huge commercial success and the imprint it left in pop culture. *Doggystyle* is not *exactly* a rap masterpiece, firstly because Snoop Dogg is not a good enough storyteller for that, yet the man's nasal, skillfully laidback drawl is so irresistible and effective that you gotta be deaf to the whole hip hop umbrella genre not to hear its merits. Dr. Dre's production work is filled with all sorts of endearing details, a lot of them pillaging (but also revitalizing) the former P-Funk scene of Parliament, Funkadelic and the likes. And the tracklist is particularly strong up to legendary hit "What's My Name?", with highlights and bangers such as "Gin And Juice" and "Murder Was the Case". Too bad that the second part is a bit of a letdown musically speaking. "Ain't No Fun" is admittedly kinda catchy, but its mysoginistic antics are up to a such a cringeworthy level that they risk becoming unbearable. The two last tracks slap, though--even if the lyrics are no Shakespeare. Not that you listen to that sort of album to find Shakespeare-inspired lyrics anyway. 4/5 for the purposes of this list of "essential albums" (a *strong* 4). Which translates to a 9/10 grade for more general purposes (5+4). Number of albums left to review: 251 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 327 (including this one) Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 189 Albums from the list I won't include in mine (many other records are more important to me): 241

This is funky as SHIT. Great production, flow and tunes. It's also misogynistic as shit.

As I said about Travis yesterday, it is possible for an album to lack any real originality and still be great fun. A retread of the Chronics beats, and lots of referential lifts, the bars are mostly as expected, but that smooooth voice and a good sense of fun make it shine.

Early nineties naughty rap!

Snoop Dogg eah Fav tracks: Lodi Dodi What's my name

One of the quintessential G-funk West Coast records. A great showcase that encapsulates what makes Snoop such an iconic and memorable rapper, through his lax yet distinctively memorable flows while rapping about weed, sex, and rival gangs. There's also some great guest appearances from other West Coast rappers from the time. While some of these tracks a bit too drawn out for my liking and some of the lyrics most certainly have not aged well in some aspects (particularly some of the homophobia and sexism), Doggystyle is still perfectly fitting for the kind of rapper that Snoop would become from here on out. snoop doggy doggggggg

Before listening: Oh damn, I don't know what to think here. After listening: I think my main problem with Snoop Dogg is I really only remember him when he was a parody of himself, like Drop it Like It's Hot and Buttons. This album is amazing! What I really enjoyed from this album was how he references other rap songs, and then other rap songs that came later reference this record. It's like it's building a lore. This album was great and the other rap albums I've listened to on this list have also been amazing. It's good that there is some rap on this list; a list that is otherwise dominated by classic rock.

C'mon ... you know what this is

I'm a gangsterrr I'm a straight up gee

8/10 - 4/5 Didn't love a lot of the content, but the skits were interesting (bordering on fun). What got me was the SOUND. These are some amazing instrumentals, and some iconic songs. The second to last song has a fantastic instrumental. Wow.

This is an album that I've been aware of since I was a child, but I've never actually sat down and listened to, despite it's reputation as one of the crowning achievements of West Coast hip-hop. Looking through the track list, it makes sense. I know almost all of these songs, and all the ones I know are bangers. One of the most noticeable thing about this album is that the skits are short and integrated into the intro of the songs. I think this is before skits became the most obnoxious part of every rap album, but it's still nice to see it done tastefully. Dre's production on the album is stellar, just track after track of classic era G-funk. Snoop has a lot more narrative structure to his songs than most rap artists (e.g. Lodi Dodi, Murder Was the Case). He likes to tell a story with a chronology to it, which is cool 4/5 There are some times when this album starts to sag a little bit, partially because Dre's production style gets a little samey at times. It's always good, but listening to several tracks in a row causes them to start to blend together

Banger!!!

Great flow

This is an immensely fun album and not something I usually listen to. Will I listen to it again? Probably not. But I did enjoy listening to it all the same

Dr Dre is the most important artist of the last 50 years in my opinion and he’s in his prime on this one. Beats are an 11/10, snoop’s in his bag and the album starts incredibly strong but tails off a bit towards the end and most of the features are mediocre (except the incomparable Nate Dogg of course). Also the height of skits in rap albums which take more off the table than they add. 4.2/5

4.0 Songs are great, skits are not.

Almost a no skipper, Gin N Juice one of the best tracks of all time tbh. Funk influence and melodys are great. Bit repellant with the lyrics.

genius.

Classic. Many recognizable samples. Production value. Funk. Good one Snoop.

Rather enjoyed that actually!!

Funky beats, flow, u feel cool listening to it

-Every song has a great beat - none failed to get my head bopping. -Some songs were ruined for me personally due to the gross lyrics. -Loved the synth in some of the tracks.

I think this is really good, there's quite a bit of style switching (particularly liked the start of Ain't No Fun which sounds like what you'd get if you asked the Lighthouse Family to do gangsta), Snoop's flow is great and he creates a great character. There's so much here that gets referenced later, it's an absolute goldmine of inspiration for future rappers. Lyrics get painfully misogynistic in places, but that's par for the course for early 90s hiphop. Album flows really well, it's not overly skitted, and it isn't too long. 4/5.

Iconic. Classic. Not one I want to listen to on the reg and not my favourite hip hop from that era but a party album banger

Mind on my money and money on my mind

High 4. Great album

Classic gangsta rap. Snoop Dogg is just fantastic here. Not everything has aged super well, but it's that way with a lot of music. Standout tracks are "Gin and Juice," "Murder Was The Case," and "Ain't No Fun (If The Homies Can't Have None)." Loved hearing Nate Dogg on that last one. RIP.

Silly beyond belief but still way better than a lot of the stuff on this list.

4.1 - Can’t believe it took me this long to give this record a spin. Snoop Dogg’s cultural relevance continues to loom large and songs like “Gin and Juice” are still fool-proof dance classics.

G-funk from a 19-year-old Snoop? Filthy, but classic.

an all timer

I can usually do without skits but found the radio station ones entertaining. I know a lot of these songs, mostly the front half, pretty well and enjoyed this listen.

I'm not at all into gangsta culture so I'm not into the lyrics. But I can't deny that the grooves and delivery are great, so I'll somewhat reluctantly give it a higher rating.

Nostalgia and some classic songs buoy this album through the lesser tracks and cringey skits.

Iconic G-funk. Snoop's a legend.

Snoop's one good album. Easily the coldest song on here is Murder Was The Case, which features a deathly theme that Dr. Dre knocks out of the park. Really it's Dre who carries this whole album; Doggystyle might be his most memorable work to date. Snoop's contributions are mostly for his laid-back vocal style that compliments the G-funk sound. It's a consistent album but it's also incredibly tacky. My theory is that this is the highest level of quality snoop could hit because anything that would be more "serious" would just fall out of his wheelhouse. Snoop's whole thing is pretty goofy but he makes it work on this album so it ends up being solid.

Legendary for a reason. One of the greatest albums of all time. A lot of these tracks felt totally unfamiliar to me, so I'm not sure whether this was my first time listening all the way through.

speaking as an original gangster, it was a pleasure to spend 52 minutes in the company of DJ Saul T Nuts and crew with the Chronical bangers that brought the G-funk to the world

didn't listen to this one but then i changed my mind and went back to it. Was a lot of fun, i forgot snoop was kinda funny and actually a proper ganstga and stuff

tI enjoyed alot of this and I like it more than The Chronic. Lyrically it wavers a bit but I do like some humor mixed in when it is more clever than vulgar.

I personally likmed the album and although i don't have many musical opinions about it it just works

Ok, I agree it's lyrically problematic (apparently Dionne Warwick took Snoop to task over this), but the beats are great. Could lose the skits though.

This was playing in the background at every party in 1993 and sounded perfect. Still does if you're not listening to the lyrics. The cartoon gansta schtick has not aged well. Sounds like 12 year olds showing off. But Snoop's delivery is smooth and the vibe is still cool. A version with the verse vocals removed would be an improvement. Music/vibe - 5 Lyrics -1

Pohhh die overgang van Murder was the case naar Serial Killa

mf mf mf ......what about the seldom used sisterfucker and unclefucker?....

Really melodic. A lot of the songs are just really listenable.

Love how all the songs on this record flow like a complete piece. Creative beyond compare