Snoop Doggy Dogg : Tha Doggfather

Released in 1996,Tha Doggfathermarked a pivotal moment forSnoop Doggy Doggand for West Coast rap. Arriving in the wake ofDr. Dres departure fromDeath Rowand the death ofTupac Shakur, the album finds Snoop stepping into his own as both artist and survivor. Trading the cinematic polish ofDoggystylefor a smoother, more introspective sound, Snoop delivers laid-back G-funk with a reflective edge proof that his effortless flow could evolve beyond the gangsta bravado of his debut.

With production fromDaz Dillinger,DJ Pooh, andSoopafly, and standout cuts like Snoops Upside Ya Head and Vapors,Tha Doggfather