Studio Album · No. 1
Doggystyle Songwriting Credits by Snoop Dogg
Produced by Andre Romelle Young · Engineered by Ulrich Wild, Chris Taylor, Bernie Grundman
Death Row / Interscope
Gangsta RapG-FunkWest Coast Hip Hop
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 19 of 19 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 19 / 19 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 19 tracks with documented writers, by whether Snoop Dogg carries a lyricist or composer credit.
19 trackswritten by Snoop Dogg
0 tracksoutside writers
Snoop Dogg's roles on this album
Share of the 19 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
19
Tracks
17
Lyricists
1
Producers
11 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
1993
Released
Awards & Recognition 2
Best Rap Solo Performance (Gin and Juice) (1995, Nominated)
Best Rap Video (Doggy Dogg World) (1994)
Data Insight
Snoop Doggy Dogg raps his own verses across his debut, with Dr. Dre producing the entire record and shaping its G-funk sound. The Death Row roster runs deep in the writing and performances, with Daz Dillinger and Warren G contributing production and Nate Dogg, Kurupt, and the Dogg Pound appearing throughout. Dr. Dre also handled mixing and mastering alongside engineers Chris Taylor, Ulrich Wild, and Bernie Grundman.
Snoop Dogg's debut studio album, released November 23, 1993 on Death Row Records. Produced entirely by Dr. Dre, Doggystyle sold 800,000 copies in its first week, the fastest-selling rap debut in history at the time, and spent three weeks at number one on the Billboard 200. The album defined the G-funk subgenre with its laid-back synthesizer loops, melodic bass lines, and slow-rolling tempos. It features guest appearances from Nate Dogg, Warren G, Kurupt, and Tha Dogg Pound, and includes 'What's My Name?' and 'Gin and Juice.'
Track Listing & Credits 19 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bathtub
|
Snoop DoggDr. Dre | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Andre Romelle YoungCurtis Lee Mayfield | Andre Romelle Young | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 2 |
G Funk Intro
|
Snoop DoggDr. DreThe Lady of Rage | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Andre Romelle YoungRobin AllenGeorge Edward ClintonPhilippé Wynne | Andre Romelle Young | Lady of Rage |
| 3 |
Gin and Juice
#8
|
Snoop DoggDr. DreDaz Dillinger | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Andre Romelle YoungHarry Wayne CaseyRichard FinchDelmar Drew Arnaud Jr.Steve ArringtonMark AdamsRaymond TurnerDaniel WebsterStephen Washington | Andre Romelle Young | Dat Nigga Daz |
| 4 |
W Balls
|
Snoop Dogg | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. | Andre Romelle Young | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 5 |
Tha Shiznit
|
Snoop DoggDr. Dre | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Andre Romelle Young | Andre Romelle Young | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 6 |
Domino Intro
|
Snoop Dogg | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. | Andre Romelle Young | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 7 |
Lodi Dodi
|
Snoop DoggDr. DreDoug E. FreshSlick Rick | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Andre Romelle YoungDouglas E. DavisRicky Walters | Andre Romelle Young | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 8 |
Murder Was the Case
|
Snoop DoggDr. DreDaz DillingerWarren GRojai Trawick | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Andre Romelle YoungDelmar Drew Arnaud Jr.Warren Griffin IIIRojai Trawick | Andre Romelle Young | Dat Nigga Daz |
| 9 |
Serial Killa
|
Snoop DoggDr. DreDaz DillingerEric CollinsJoseph WilliamsPhilip ThomasRBX | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Andre Romelle YoungDelmar Drew Arnaud Jr.Eric CollinsJoseph WilliamsPhilip ThomasRicardo Emanuel BrownLawrence Krisna ParkerClarence SatchellGregory WebsterLeroy BonnerMarshall JonesMarvin PierceNorman NapierRalph MiddlebrooksWalter Morrison | Andre Romelle Young | D.O.C.KuruptDaz DillingerRBX |
| 10 |
Who Am I? (What's My Name?)
#8
|
Snoop DoggDr. Dre | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Andre Romelle YoungGeorge Edward ClintonBernard William WorrellDavid SpradleyGarry Marshall ShiderWilliam Earl CollinsJerome BraileyMose Davis | Andre Romelle Young | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 11 |
For All My Niggaz & Bitches
|
Snoop DoggDr. DreDaz DillingerRBXThe Lady of Rage | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Andre Romelle YoungDelmar Drew Arnaud Jr.Ricardo Emanuel BrownRobin Allen | Andre Romelle Young | KuruptDaz DillingerLady of Rage |
| 12 |
Ain't No Fun (If the Homies Can't Have None)
|
Snoop DoggDr. DreRBXWarren GNate Dogg | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Andre Romelle YoungRicardo Emanuel BrownWarren Griffin IIINathaniel Dwayne Hale | Andre Romelle Young | Nate DoggWarren GKurupt |
| 13 |
Chronic Relief Intro
|
Snoop Dogg | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. | Andre Romelle Young | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 14 |
Doggy Dogg World
|
Snoop DoggDr. DreDaz DillingerRBXRichard FieldsBelinda Wilson | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Andre Romelle YoungDelmar Drew Arnaud Jr.Ricardo Emanuel BrownRichard FieldsBelinda Wilson | Andre Romelle Young | KuruptDaz DillingerThe Dramatics |
| 15 |
Class Room Intro
|
Snoop Dogg | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. | Andre Romelle Young | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 16 |
Gz and Hustlas
|
Snoop DoggDr. DreDaz DillingerDon Blackman | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Andre Romelle YoungDelmar Drew Arnaud Jr.Don Blackman | Andre Romelle Young | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 17 |
Checkin'
|
Snoop DoggDr. Dre | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Andre Romelle Young | Andre Romelle Young | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 18 |
Gz Up, Hoes Down
|
Snoop DoggDr. DreDaz Dillinger | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Andre Romelle YoungDelmar Drew Arnaud Jr. | Andre Romelle Young | Snoop Dogg (Rap) |
| 19 |
Pump Pump
|
Snoop DoggDr. DreLamorris Edwards | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Andre Romelle YoungLamorris Edwards | Andre Romelle Young | Lil' ½ Dead |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 57 contributors
CC
Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.
Writer
SD
Snoop Dogg
Writer · Rap
AR
Andre Romelle Young
Writer · Producer
DD
Dr. Dre
Writer
DD
Daz Dillinger
Writer
DD
Delmar Drew Arnaud Jr.
Writer
R
RBX
Writer
RE
Ricardo Emanuel Brown
Writer
GE
George Edward Clinton
Writer
RA
Robin Allen
Writer
TL
The Lady of Rage
Writer
WG
Warren G
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Doggystyle
Who produced Snoop Dogg's Doggystyle?
Dr. Dre produced the entire Doggystyle album. He also handled mixing and mastering, with additional production contributions from Daz Dillinger and Warren G. The record defined the G-funk sound of the early 1990s West Coast scene.
Did Snoop Dogg write Doggystyle himself?
Snoop Doggy Dogg wrote and performed his own raps across Doggystyle. He worked within the Death Row roster, with frequent contributions from fellow writers and performers like Kurupt, Daz Dillinger, and Nate Dogg. The production was led entirely by Dr. Dre.
How did Gin and Juice by Snoop Dogg perform on the charts?
'Gin and Juice' peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100. It was certified gold and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 37th Annual Grammy Awards. It remains one of Snoop's signature songs.
What chart position did Who Am I? (What's My Name?) reach?
'Who Am I? (What's My Name?)' peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100. It was the lead single from Doggystyle and introduced Snoop Doggy Dogg as a solo headliner.
How many copies has Doggystyle sold?
Doggystyle has sold over 11 million copies worldwide as of 2015. It was certified 4x Platinum by the RIAA in the United States. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
What genre is Snoop Dogg's Doggystyle?
Doggystyle is a gangsta rap and G-funk album rooted in West Coast hip hop. Dr. Dre's production gave it the laid-back, synth-driven sound associated with the G-funk era. It is widely regarded as a defining record of the style.
When was Doggystyle released?
Doggystyle was released on November 23, 1993, on Death Row Records. It was Snoop Doggy Dogg's debut studio album. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.