"Doggy Dogg World" is the third and final single from American rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg's debut album, Doggystyle (1993). It is the first European-only release with an American video TV-play. It features 1970s-era classic R&B and soul group The Dramatics, with guest rap verses from Kurupt and Daz Dillinger (Tha Dogg Pound).
"Doggy Dogg World" | ||||
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SinglebySnoop Doggy Dogg featuring Tha Dogg Pound and The Dramatics | ||||
from the album Doggystyle | ||||
Released | April 14, 1994 (1994-04-14)[1] | |||
Length | 5:38 | |||
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Producer(s) | Dr. Dre | |||
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"Doggy Dogg World"onYouTube | ||||
The song samples Richard "Dimples" Fields' "If It Ain't One Thing, It's Another" from his 1982 album Mr. Look So Good, and its title is a reference to a common eggcorn of the phrase "Dog-Eat-Dog World." The Dramatics featured on the song at Snoop Dogg's request after he contacted Dramatics leader L.J. Reynolds through their longtime bassist Tony Green, who was in Death Row's circle.[2]
The accompanying music video for "Doggy Dogg World" pays homage to the 1970s funk era as well as taking place during that time period, with several film and TV stars reprising iconic roles in TV series, comedy acts or Blaxploitation films as guest appearances:
The video also takes place at the now defunct Carolina West Nightclub in Los Angeles. The music video was released for the week ending on April 10, 1994.
Cast
Note: Tracks 1 and 4 were remixed by Oakenfold.
Chart (1994) | Peak position |
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Europe (European Dance Radio)[3] | 23 |
Ireland (IRMA)[4] | 29 |
Scotland (OCC)[5] | 48 |
UK Singles (OCC)[6] | 32 |
UK Dance (OCC)[7] | 7 |
UK Dance (Music Week)[8] | 7 |
UK Club Chart (Music Week)[9] | 41 |
USRadio Songs (Billboard)[10] | 46 |
USHot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] | 25 |
USRhythmic (Billboard)[12] | 19 |
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