Doggystyle Album Overview and Tracklist
Doggystyle is the debut studio album by Snoop Dogg, released on November 23, 1993, through Death Row Records and Interscope Records. The album features 16 tracks and includes production by Dr. Dre, DJ Pooh, and Daz Dillinger. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The record is certified 4x Platinum by the RIAA, with over 4 million copies sold in the United States. Key singles include "What's My Name?" and "Gin and Juice." The album's tracklist includes "Batman & Robin," "Lodi Dodi," "Serial Killa," and "Ain't No Fun (If the Homies Can't Have None)." Forbes covered the album's legacy and commercial milestones.
The album's runtime is approximately 58 minutes and features guest appearances from Tha Dogg Pound, Warren G, and Nate Dogg. Recording sessions took place primarily at Death Row Studios and Can-Am Studios in Los Angeles. The project was executive produced by Suge Knight and Dr. Dre. The cover art and packaging were designed with input from Snoop Dogg and the Death Row visual team. The album's explicit content and G-funk production style influenced the West Coast hip-hop sound of the 1990s.
Chart Performance and Sales Data
Doggystyle debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 the week of December 11, 1993, and remained on the chart for 80 weeks. It also reached number one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and stayed there for multiple weeks. The album sold 806,000 copies in its first week, according to SoundScan data. It has been certified 4x Platinum by the RIAA, denoting 4 million units shipped in the United States. Worldwide sales are estimated at over 8 million copies. RIAA certification records confirm the 4x Platinum status.
The album produced four Billboard Hot 100 charting singles: "What's My Name?" peaked at number 8, "Gin and Juice" reached number 8, "Doggy Dogg World" peaked at number 16, and "Lodi Dodi" reached number 22. On the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, "What's My Name?" and "Gin and Juice" both reached number 1. The album also charted in the United Kingdom, Germany, and the Netherlands. Streaming equivalents have added to the album's lifetime consumption totals on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.
Streaming Numbers and Cultural Impact
On Spotify, the album's tracks have accumulated hundreds of millions of streams as of the latest available data. "What's My Name?" and "Gin and Juice" are among the most-streamed songs from the album, each surpassing 300 million streams on the platform. The album continues to receive millions of monthly listeners globally. Spotify hosts the full Doggystyle tracklist and streaming statistics.
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