Snoop Dogg’s album. “Doggystyle” was instrumental in bringing multiple influences to the rap game that hadn’t been so prevalent before. First off, “Doggystyle” introduced a level of obscene sexuality that hadn’t been seen in music before. Don’t get me wrong, sex and music have gone hand in hand since the beginning of music; but Snoop took it to a level that would melt a Pastor into a puddle. He is so open about stuff that is still considered extremely taboo today. But his innovation has lead for that level of sexuality to be considered the norm today.
Doggystyle also introduced the crazy frontman figure that is so prevalent in rap today. Rappers today have no problem smoking weed on stage, drinking and “sharing” with the crowd, and basically having sex during their performances. I believe that much of this is a nod to Snoop Dogg, as he was revolutionized the idea that these actions are not only acceptable, but that they are the only way to prove that “You’re a real man”.
The overall sound of this album is very consistent, strongly parallel with the typical “early 90’s” sounds of rap. But I believe that Snoop very much shaped this sound. For as much as people have written him off over the years, Snoop Dogg is very much a musical and lyrical god. Rappers and singers today still try to emulate things he has done, and people like Kendrick Lamar have said that if “Doggystyle” was never made, that they would never have aspired to be rappers.
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