Doggystyle is the debut studio album by American rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg. It was released on November 23, 1993, by Death Row and Interscope Records. The album was recorded and produced following Snoop Doggy Dogg's appearances on Dr. Dre's debut solo album The Chronic (1992), to which Snoop contributed significantly. The West Coast style in hip-hop that he developed from Dre's first album continued on Doggystyle. Critics have praised Snoop Dogg for the lyrical "realism" that he delivers on the album and for his distinctive vocal flow.
Doggystyle
Snoop Dogg (formerly known as Snoop Doggy Dogg) (pictured in 2005) wrote the majority of Doggystyle while in the studio.
Snoop collaborated with fellow hitmaker Dr. Dre (pictured in 2008) on the album production.
Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., known professionally as Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, media personality, and actor. His initial fame dates back to 1992 following his guest appearance on Dr. Dre's debut solo single, "Deep Cover", and later on Dre's debut album, The Chronic that same year. Broadus has since sold over 23 million albums in the United States, and 35 million albums worldwide. His accolades include an American Music Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and 17 Grammy Award nominations.
Snoop Dogg in 2022
Snoop Dogg in 1998
Snoop Dogg performing in Hawaii for U.S. military members in 2005
Snoop Dogg as Snoop Lion, 2013