The Next Episode

Nate Dogg, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg

About The Next Episode

"The Next Episode" is a single by American rapper Dr. Dre, released on July 4, 2000 as the third single from his second studio album, 2001 (1999). The track features Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, and Nate Dogg, but only Snoop Dogg is credited. It is a sequel to Dre and Snoop's famous single "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang" from the former's debut album, The Chronic. The song peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100.


Year:
1999
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La-da-da-da-dah
It's the motherfuckin' D-O-double-G (Snoop Dogg!)
La-da-da-da-dah
You know I'm mobbin' with the D.R.E.
(Yeah yeah yeah
You know who's back up in this motherfucker!)
What what what what?
(So blaze the weed up then!)
Blaze it up, blaze it up!
(Just blaze that shit up nigga, yeah, 'sup Snoop??)

Top Dogg, bite em all, nigga burn the shit up
D-p-g-c my nigga turn that shit up
C-p-t, L-B-C, yeah we hookin' back up
And when they bang this in the club baby you got to get up
Thug niggaz drug dealers yeah they givin it up
Lowlife, yo' life, boy we livin' it up
Takin' chances while we dancin' in the party fo' sho'
Slip my hoe a forty-fo' and she got in the back do'
Bitches lookin at me strange but you know I don't care
Step up in this motherfucker just a-swangin' my hair
Bitch quit talkin, crip walk if you down with the set
Take a bullet with some dick and take this dope from this jet
Out of town, put it down for the Father of Rap
And if yo' ass get cracked, bitch shut yo' trap
Come back, get back, that's the part of success
If you believe in the S you'll be relievin' your stress

La-da-da-da-dah
It's the motherfuckin' D.R.E. (Dr. Dre motherfucker!)
La-da-da-da-dahh
You know I'm mobbin' with the D-O-double-G

Straight off the fuckin streets of C-P-T
King of the beats you ride to em in your Fleet (Fleetwood)
Or Coupe DeVille rollin' on dubs
How you feelin' whoopty whoop nigga whut?
Dre and Snoop chronic'ed out in the 'llac
With Doc in the back, sippin' on 'gnac (yeah)
Clip in the strap, dippin' through hoods (what hoods?)
Compton, Long Beach, Inglewood!
South Central out to the Westside (wessyde)
It's California Love, this California bud got a nigga gang of pub
I'm on one, I might bail up in the Century Club
With my jeans on, and my team strong
Get my drink on, and my smoke on
Then go home with, somethin' to poke on (whassup bitch?)
Loc it's on for the two-triple-oh
Comin' real, it's the next episode

Hold up, wait
For my niggaz who be thinkin' we soft
We don't, play
We gon' rock it til the wheels fall off
Hold up, hey
For my niggaz who be actin too bold
Take a seat
Hope you ready for the next episode
Hey ey
Smoke weed everday!

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Dr. Dre

Andre Romelle Young (born February 18, 1965), known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics. Dre was previously the co-owner and artist of Death Row Records. He has produced albums for and overseen the careers of many rappers, including Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 50 Cent and Game. He is credited as a key figure in the popularization of West Coast G-funk, a style of rap music characterized as synthesizer-based with slow, heavy beats. In 2011, Dr. Dre was ranked as the third richest figure in the American hip hop scene by Forbes with a net worth of $250 million. more »

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Written by: ANDRE YOUNG, MELVIN BRADFORD, BRIAN ANTHONY BAILEY, CALVIN BROADUS, DAVID AXELROD, . SNOOP DOGGY DOGG

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Title Evolution
Initially, the song was referred to as "Smoke Weed Everyday" because it features these lyrics prominently in the chorus.
Iconic Collabration
"The Next Episode" is a collaboration of Dr. Dre and Nate Dogg, with additional contributions from Snoop Dogg and Kurupt, which makes it a unique mixture of significant artists from the West Coast hip-hop scene.
Commercial Success
Released in 2000, the song was a commercial success, reaching number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaking within the top 10 in many other countries.
Album Highlight
The song is a part of Dr. Dre's second solo album "2001", which sold over 10 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums in the US in 2000.
Grammy Nomination
Although it did not win, "The Next Episode" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 2001.
Controversial But Iconic Lyrics
Despite criticism for its explicit content and promotion of marijuana use, the song's hook "Smoke weed everyday" became a part of pop culture and is frequently quoted or referenced.
Frequent Samples
The song has been sampled in numerous other tracks and has been featured in many TV shows, films, and video games, further solidifying its status as a classic.
Last Minute Addition
Interestingly, Nate Dogg's renowned part in the song was recorded only in the final mixing phase of the album after a suggestion from Dr. Dre to add something to the ending.
Time Gap
"The Next Episode" is a direct sequel to Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg's famous track "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang" from the album "The Chronic". Despite this, the two songs were released almost seven years apart.
Tribute
After the death of Nate Dogg in 2011, the song's popularity surged again as fans revisited it to pay respect to the late artist. It was also used in numerous tributes.

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