With countless albums, song features, television appearances, and business ventures, it is no exaggeration to say that Snoop Dogg is a cultural fixture. While his image today is that of beloved icon and paragon of success and swagger, things were not always that way. takes listeners on a personal voyage through Snoop Dogg’s life. Narrated by the artist himself in his own unmistakable voice, this personal account tracks the rise of a hip-hop megastar, from the streets of Long Beach, California, to the highest echelons of music, business, and entrepreneurial success.
It is truly staggering to look back on Snoop's landmark career in 2023, 30 years after the release of his seminal record, Doggystyle. Beyond his colossal presence in music, Snoop has acted in numerous large budget films, started business ventures with the likes of Martha Stewart, and even made his presence known as a restauranteur. As always, hindsight is 20-20, and it seems obvious that a presence like Snoop Dogg's would rock the boat.
The artist born Calvin Broadus Jr. was raised in Long Beach by a loving single mother. At a young age, he realized he loved performing, first considering stand-up comedy and eventually trying his hand at rap. With his iconic brand and style, “Snoop Doggy Dogg” quickly differentiated himself from the pack in the early days of West Coast hip-hop. His relaxed, melodic flows bounced off of the heavy 808s, whistles, and funk samples that were popular at the time to create something new. Thanks to Snoop's fateful meeting with Dr. Dre, the so-called “G-funk” subgenre became the sound of California hip-hop through the ’90s, rocketing both of them to superstardom.
With such a big platform, Snoop was responsible for a lot of good things, and as he freely admits, some bad as well. His involvement with Death Row Records and the East/West Coast blood feud is well-trodden ground, and he makes no bones about it in this audiobook, reflecting on a dark period in hip-hop history and the lessons it ultimately imparted on the community.
Through countless cultural touchpoints, Snoop has grown from an up-and-coming firebrand to a beloved figure, almost like the cool uncle of hip-hop. No matter who you are or where you come from, there is something in Snoop’s story for everyone. From the Streets to the Suites is, in many ways, another entry in the canon of the American Dream.
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