Selling 800,000 copies in its first week, Doggystyle was certified quadruple-platinum in 1994 and bore several hit singles, including 'What's My Name?' and 'Gin & Juice.' In 1994, Death Row Records released a soundtrack, by Broadus, for the short film Murder Was the Case, starring Snoop. Dre, was released by Death Row Records in November 1993, and debuted at number one on the popular albums chart, the Billboard 200, and on Billboard 's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Broadus has since sold over 23 million albums in the United States and 35 million albums worldwide.īroadus' debut solo album, Doggystyle, produced by Dr. Dre's debut solo single, 'Deep Cover,' and then on Dre's debut solo album, The Chronic. His fame dates to 1992 when he featured on Dr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally as Snoop Dogg (previously Snoop Doggy Dogg and briefly Snoop Lion), is an American rapper, songwriter, media personality, actor, and businessman.
