Doggystyle [ENHANCED] [EXPLICIT LYRICS] [ORIGINAL RECORDING REISSUED] [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]

Snoop Dogg

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 22, 2001)
• Original Release Date: November 23, 1993
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced, Explicit Lyrics, Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
• Label: Death Row Koch
• ASIN: B00005AQF7
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (187 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,943 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Produced by the infamous Dr. Dre with assistance from Mr. Suge Knight, Doggy Style was the first solo outing by Calvin Broadus a.k.a. Snoop Doggy Dog. Incorporating a straight gangsta vibe into the deep funk grooves pioneered by George Clinton and his Parliament-Funkadelic ensemble, Snoop and Dre dogmatically invent the "G-Funk" aesthetic. Espousing an irreverent dope, bitches, and guns mentality, Doggy Style garnered the Parental Advisory for explicit lyrics it sorely deserved. Still, Snoop's lazy-yet-acrobatic rap/drawl is distinctive and undeniably entertaining. With additional vocals from Tha Dogg Pound (Nate Dogg, Warren G, Kurupt, and Dat Nigger Daz), this disc is deceptively professional and musically quite slick. "Murder Was The Case" is practically an inner-city classic, while "Ain't No Fun" is another blunted, urban-rap anthem. Woof! --Mitch Myers

Product Description

Death Row Records. Digitally remastered, repackaged & enhanced classic. Enhanced portion features the classic video What's My Name. Packaged in a jewel box in a slipcase. 2001 reissue.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This album is what got gangsta rap main stream, July 18, 2005

By	Music Lover (USA) - See all my reviews

This is the album that really kicked gangsta rap into the main stream. Dr. Dre came along and had tons of success with The Chronic but honestly I think a lot of people thought it was a fluke. When Snoop Dogg released 'Doggstyle' it did 2 things. First, it proved that Dr. Dre is no fluke, period. Second, it showed that rap mixed with RnB can be not only radio friendly but great to listen to. My personal favorite is 'Murder was the Case' although Gin and Juice got much more air play. Unfortunately none of Snoop's albums since has been at this level but that's really not a knock against him, when you put out a great album it's all but impossible to duplicate it. The only reason I don't listen to this album more is the language and lyrical content (it isn't fit, in my opinion, for my 2 year old to hear) When I do get a chance to listen to it, however, it sounds just as fresh as when it was first released over 10 years ago - give it a listen and pick up a copy.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Snoop in his prime!!!!!!!!!, April 14, 2004

By	Wayne Maye (Petersburg,VA) - See all my reviews

Snoop Dogg reigned supreme in 93 with this CLASSIC. Snoop was perhaps one of the coolest rappers to emerge from the west during this time, and when he dropped this album, he took the east AND the west by storm. And what resulted was his ABSOLUTE BEST album to this very day. Here's the review:

Album Highlights: The ENTIRE album, EVERY song here literally is a classic.

Production: Thumbs up, laced with the supreme skills of Dr.Dre.

Lyrics and Subject Matter: Thumbs up, Snoop doesn't rhyme like this today.

Originality: Thumbs up.

The Last Word: It's a shame that we don't have THIS Snoop today. But in 93, he was on top of the world, on top of his game, and TRULY in his prime. He didn't peak until he went to the corny No Limit Records in an attempt to resurrect his career. But with Doggystyle, he forged an unforgettable classic, up there with the likes of Dre's The Chronic. Another STRONG recommendation for this album. You won't regret buying this album.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars let the DOGG take over your mind, August 27, 2003

By	liveon14887 - See all my reviews

There are no words that can describe how PERFECT this album is. If you like 'The Chronic' by Dr. Dre, you'll absolutely adore this album. It has everything you need and everything you ever wanted. This is without a doubt one of the best G Funk albums ever created. This compared to 'G Funk Era' and 'The Chronic', it's impossible to say which one is the best. If you're one of those people who dislike this album, something must be wrong with you because this has easily entered Rap's Hall of Fame.

Produced by Dr. Dre, this has mind-blowing and ear-splitting beats I've ever heard in the G Funk genre. Outstanding songs to be heard on this album are: What's my Name, Gin n Juice, Tha Shiznit, Murder was the Case, Doggy Dogg World and Ain't No Fun (which is my favorite song on this album. Expect guest appearances from Dogg Pound, Dre, RBX, Lady of Rage, Warren G (basically the whole Death Row crew except for 2pac).

Out of every rap album Snoop has released, this is the best by a long shot. I wanna give props to Snoop for creating such a perfect album. This is perfect in all sorts of way and to those who don't respect Snoop, F*CK YOU.

One love
-JK Dog

*LOOK OUT FOR THESE RAP ALBUMS*
-2PAC- ALL EYEZ ON ME
-DRE- CHRONIC
-WARREN G- G FUNK ERA
-BONE- E. 1999 ETERNAL
-BIG- READY TO DIE
-NAS- ILLMATIC
-WUTANG- 36 CHAMBERS