Snoop Dogg’s Doggystyle is one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time and that’s fo shizzle.

Doggystyle kicks things off with the groovy “G Funk Intro.” The track features a driving bass line and strong vocal performances from the Lady of Rage, Dr. Dre, and the legendary George Clinton of Parliament and Funkadelic.

“Gin and Juice” is Snoop Dogg’s signature track and makes for the ultimate party song. Halfway through the album, things take a more serious turn with “Murder Was the Case” and “Serial Killa,” which feature some of the most badass lyrics in all of rap.

Snoop Dogg raps, “Pumpin’ on my chest and I’m screamin’ / I stop breathin’, damn I see demons / Dear God, I wonder can ya save me? / I can’t die Boo-Boo’s bout to have my baby.” His lyrics represent a reality for many young African-Americans involved in gangs.

“Who Am I (What’s My Name?)” brings back the funky bass lines and showcases Snoop’s signature laid-back flow. “Ain’t No Fun (If the Homies Can’t Have None)” and “Doggy Dogg World” continue the party-jams and sound best with the bass turned to max volume. Finally, on “Pump Pump”, Snoop Dogg closes out with some fast rhymes talking about prison and life on the street.

While Snoop Dogg may have never been able to re-create the sound of Doggystyle, it remains his best work, showcasing a style that is as funky as it is intense.

— by Eric Andersen