Biography
Snoop Dog is a musician, producer, an actor famous in the late 90s thanks to the debut album and the problems with the police.
In his youth, Snup regularly hit the bars. Today he is the world famous rap artist, a successful businessman and an exemplary family man.
Childhood and youth
Kelvin Brodus, namely, the real name of the famous Rapper sounds, was born in 1971 in the city of Long Beach. A pretty dog from PEANUTS comics is a favorite musician character. Mother called Kelvin with the name of the cartoon hero. The nickname was fixed behind the boy, and later, more than years, turned into a musical brand.
Snoopa has two brothers. Father fought in Vietnam, left the family three months after the birth of Kelvin. For a restless boy in the absence of mother I looked after the grandfather. Later, becoming a star, sneak admitted that he was able to benefit from the lack of paternal attention. Bitter experience taught the musician not to make parental mistakes, helped become a wonderful father.
The foundations of the vocal Snoo compiled in church choir. But this does not mean that the future rapper was distinguished by a humble and progressive temper. In an unmanaged, the teenager did not affect neither parental instructions nor choral singing. No wonder, because Kelvin grew in the criminal quarter.
After school, the future rapper went to college, but did not graduate: there was not enough perpetuity. In addition, the guy prone to adventure, insurmountfully attracted the street. Romance, freedom, independence - this is not in the life of law-abiding citizens.
In the late 80s, Snup became a member of the CRIPS gang. Criminal activity had logical consequences. In the biography of Kelvin there are several arrests. Perhaps he would become a criminal authority, but at some point he stopped, thought about the future and decided to change the lifestyle. At this time, Snup was carried away by live music. And soon an obsequious black guy met Dr. Dre.
Music
The influential producer listened to the demo cassette, after which he took Kelvin under his care. In 1992, the films were released on the screens, the soundtrack to which was written by Snup Dog. Two years later, the first album came out. Then the guy with the criminal past and gained popularity. The Chronic - Joint work Kelvin Broodas and Dr. Dre. The album includes songs in the genre of the so-called Gangster Funka - the musical direction, in the development of which the leading role was played by Snup Dog.
The GIN & Juice composition from the debut album has become a hip-hop classic. And then in the life of the rap artist, there was a case raising his rating. The musician was arrested on charges of murder. Later it turned out that Philippie Voldemarium was shot down the Snupe security guard and did it for self-defense. With rapper charges removed. But this incident was discussed for a long time, the photo of the debutant flashed in the press. The popularity of Snupe grew. For several months of African American youth for several months, the first lines of the hit parades occupied.
In 1996, he left the album dedicated to Tupaku. The pseudonym Snoop Dog received official status after signing the contract with No Limit Records. The label of the famous recording company Rapper recorded three albums.
In 2000, Dr. Dre released the Single "The Net Episode", which was included in the second studio album. In the record participated in Snup and his brother Nate. The composition ends with the words of the last: "Smoke Weed Everyday", and therefore it is mistakenly called "Slak View Evry Day."
In 2004, Snupe Dog played in Kinolent "Starsky and Hutch". Two years later, he recorded two songs that brought "Grammy". About the past associated with a gang of CRIPS, Snoop did not forget: in 2005 he recorded a single dedicated to the leader of the criminal organization.
Even becoming famous, rapper did not seek to find a common language with law enforcement agencies. In 2006, Snoop quarreled with police at the airport. What excited the star on that day is unknown. Together with friends, he tried to penetrate the VIP-hall. However, the security has closed access to the overall noisy company. They did not come up with anything else, how to go to Duty Free and split several bottles of elite alcohol.
The guardians of the order caused by the staff of the store, with difficulty calmed the rods. At the same time they were injured. Stairs again found himself behind bars, but not long. The next day, Raper was released on bail. In this story there is a lot of unclear. Later, the official version of the Musican-Deboshire was criticized. A video recording has been preserved, confirming that there was no resistance to the police musician. 10 minutes before the fight, Snooked Milo talked with children in the waiting room.
In 2009, Rap-Musican's popularity increased so much that his wax figure was established in Las Vegas. In the same year he recorded with Timati Single Groove ON. The composition is first represented in the Saint-Tropez.
In 2012, Kelvin Brodus took a new creative pseudonym. Now he is Snup Lyon. However, the fans are called the still sneakers. The singer decided to use the new image after visiting Jamaica and joined the movement of "Rastafaray". Hip-Hop music genres and gangsta-rap Snup changed to reggae and presented to fans a new hit "JA JA JA".
Among the popular songs that Snupe created with other musicians, a duet with French DJ David Ghette "Wet" is listed. The track started from the first lines of international charts of rap music. Another joint with a visa Khalifa and Bruno Mars Single "Young, Wild & Free" also received high Billboard Hot 100 ratings and the "Grammy" nomination. Despite the fact that the song was recorded by three musicians, in the filming of the clip Bruno Mars did not participate. Often, Roiper had to perform with Eminem at the prefabricated concerts. Later, the musician highly responded about the work of his colleague, calling him "Hope of white America."
In the summer of 2014, a clip appeared on the network for the song "Pharrel". The composition was intended for a new album, the producer of which became Farrell Williams. A year later, two singles came out. One of them was called "So Many Pros" and entered the album "Bush", which was published in the spring of 2015. Records participated Stevie Wonder and other famous representatives of Rhythm-H-blues genre. Critics met the 13th album of solo discography Snoopa positively.
Personal life
Snup is a man who is not in freaks with the law. Such is a stage image. In fact, the famous rapper is an exemplary family man. Kelvin married Shant Taylor in the mid-90s. I got acquainted with her as a child. Snoop from an early age plays basketball. Perhaps thanks to sports and their novel began. Shannta was sick for the team, whose participant was her future husband. Already in those years, the snoo was distinguished by high growth (192 cm with weight 85 kg).
In 1994, Rapper became a father: the son of Cordon appeared on the world. Three years later, Cordell was born, in the 199th - Daughter Corey. The girl was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease - red lupus. According to the Father, despite the disease, measles remains a cheerful and moving child. Snooked once admitted to journalists that because of the concerts, he catastrophically lacks time for communicating with children, nevertheless every free minute he tries to devote to the family. Clearmont California Clermont.
Later, the spouse of the singer registered the trademark "CO CO RI", which is engaged in the release of designer sportswear. T-shirts and hoodies with the logo Snoop Dogg Kelvin and Shannta Broodas sell through the online store. Also, Raper's wife belongs to the Boss Lady Entertainment label. As a manager, a woman worked with the Lady of Rage rap performer.
The famous rapper collects cars, engaged in charity. The singer attend basketball matches. Among the teams for which the musician is sainted, Los Angeles Lakers, Pittsburgh Stirlez, Los Angeles Dodgers.
Family Snoopa is rich in talents. His cousins, which are under the pseudonyms RBX, Nate Dogg, Lil '½ Dead and Daz Dillinger, Brandy and Ray J., also become successful in the circles of hip-hop and R & B fans.
In 2004, a crisis has occurred in the relationship of Snoupe and the spouse, but four years later the family reunited. In 2015, the senior son, the musician cord, was born the first-mentioned Zion.
Snoop loves experimenting over its appearance. Before the public at different times, the performer appeared that with twisted curls, on top of which dressed a pink clinch or baseball cap, then with the perfectly combed tail. Favorite hairstyle of rapper - dreadlocks, the laying of which he does every time differently. Also on the body of the musician there are tattoos in the form of a portrait of a spouse and a memorable image in honor of the colleague and a friend Nate Dogg.
Snup Dog now
In March 2017, on the Snoope page in "Instagram" information appeared on the output of the next plate. In the solo career RPPER more than 10 albums. Also, the dog surprised fans with a video clip on the song "Lavender". On the screen, Snup shot in a clown, disguised in Donald Trump, from a toy pistol. The musician song borrowed from the Canadian band Bad Bad Not Good to which a remix was created with the Kaytranada bitmaker.
Kelvin Broodus is filmed in the cinema, engaged in business, leaves for tour. In his filmography dozens of works. In 2017, Grow House was released, in which Raper played Kameo. Also, Snup Dog participated in the filming of the "Future World" picture. His name appears in the acting composition of the comedy "Beach boom".
In 2018, Snoop Dog pleased the fans of creativity New EP "220", songs from which later entered the Bible of Love studio album. Judging by the musical compositions, the Veteran Rap was carried away by the style of God.
In May, Snup Dog received a certificate from the Guinness Book of Records. The musician distinguished himself, prepared a 500-liter cup of a cocktail, which called Paradise. The recipe for drink is simple enough - only gin and juice included.
In August, the artist announced a culinary book "from Crook to Cook" ("Recipes from Crook to Cook" ("Recipes from Crook to Cook" ("Recipes from Crook to Cook". The collection will consist of 50 recipes for all occasions, including a musician's favorite drink - Gin and Juice cocktail.
Discography
- 1993 - Doggystyle
- 1996 -Tha Doggfather
- 1999 - No Limit Top Dogg
- 2002 - PAID TA COST TO BE DA BOSS
- 2006 - THA BLUE CARPET TREATMENT
- 2009 - Malice N Wonderland
- 2013 - REINCARNATED
- 2015 - Bush.
- 2016 - COOLAID.
- 2017 - NEVA LEFT
- 2018 - Bible of Love