

Though it works the same G-funk territory, the bass is less elastic and there is considerably less sonic detail. Dre's departure from Death Row meant that Snoop had to handle the production duties on Tha Doggfather himself, and the differences between the two records are immediately apparent. Musically, the most important thing to happen to Snoop was the parting of ways between his mentor Dr. During those three years, he became the most notorious figure in hip-hop through a much-publicized murder trial, where he was found not guilty, and he also became a father. Once again, Nate Dogg graced the track with his soulful vocals, just like old times.A lot happened to Snoop Doggy Dogg between his debut, Doggystyle, and his second album, Tha Doggfather. Without question, it’s one of the best Snoop Dogg songs to emerge from his No Limit tenure. With a stellar guest verse from Xzibit, “B_ch Please” proved that the organic chemistry between Snoop and Dre was still alive and well. Without a doubt, “The Shiznit” is a hip-hop classic.ĩ: “B_ch Please” (Featuring Xzibit and Nate Dogg)Īs both Snoop and Dre began to find success on their own, they reunited on “B_ch Please,” from Snoop’s fourth album, Top Dogg, and the result was another gem.

Dre’s productionis tailor-made for Snoop’s melodic flow and descriptive lyrics.

Dre were one the best MC/producer duos in hip-hop history. Plain and simple, “The Shiznit” is West Coast riding music, and proof that Snoop Dogg and Dr. A brilliant remake of the 1985 classic, it made both Slick Rick and Doug E. Adding some West Coast style over a New York hip-hop standard, the result was a classic and one of the best Snoop Dogg songs of his entire career. Dre, Snoop dropped the West Coast version of “Lodi Dodi.” Paying tribute to one of his greatest influences, Slick Rick, Snoop’s ‘Lodi Dodi’ is arguably one of the best covers in hip-hop history. 11: “Lodi Dodi” (featuring Nancy Fletcher)
