5 Best songs written by Snoop Dogg for other artists

Snoop Dogg’s talent spans different aspects of music, from composition to songwriting. The legendary rapper is one of the major pioneers of West Coast hip hop and is credited as a writer on several songs including hits from Dr. Dre, Mariah Carey, Jason Derulo, and others. Snoop's ability to adapt to different genres of music has shown his versatility as an artist and has earned him a fanbase across different generations.

Throughout his career, he has sold over 23 million albums in the United States alone. His musical talent has earned him many top awards, including 16 Grammy Awards nominations.

This article explores some of the best songs written by Snoop Dogg for other artists.

Disclaimer: This article reflects the writer's opinion only and is ranked in no particular order.

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5 Best songs written by Snoop Dogg for other artists

• Let Me Ride
• Say Somethin'
• California Gurls
• Wiggle
• All I Do is Win

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1. Let Me Ride

Still from Let Me Ride (Image via YouTube/ Dr. Dre)

Snoop Dogg is credited as a writer in Let Me Ride alongside RBX and Dr. Dre. The hip-hop track was released by Dr. Dre on September 13, 1993, as the third record from his 16-track album, The Chronic.

Let Me Ride blends Gangsta rap, West Coast hip hop, and G funk genres of music. The song uses a sample of Bill Waters's smash hit Kissing My Love and James Brown's 1970 single Funky Drummer. It celebrates Dre's success as an artist and his Compton heritage. Let Me Ride earned Dr. Dre a Grammy Award in 1994.

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2. Say Somethin'

Still from Say Somethin’ (Image via YouTube/MariahCarey)

Released on April 3, 2006, Say Somethin' is the fifth song from Mariah Carey's critically acclaimed album, Emancipation of Mimi. Mariah Carey, Snoop, Pharrell Williams, and Chad Hugo wrote the chart-topping single.

This love song talks about two individuals who have feelings for each other. It peaked at number 27 and 79, on the UK Singles chart and US Billboard Hot 100 chart, respectively.

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3. California Gurls

Still from California Gurls (Image via YouTube/Katy Perry)

California Gurls is the lead track from Katy Perry's third album, Teenage Dream, which dropped in August 2010. The disco-pop anthem featuring Snoop Dogg is a nod to USA's most populous state, California.

The song pays homage to California, the home state of both artists, they express their love for its beaches, palm trees, and beautiful women. California Gurls was written by Katy Perry, alongside Snoop Dogg, Lukasz Gottwald, and Bonnie McKee, amongst others.

The song was nominated for Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals category at the 53rd Grammy Awards.

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4. Wiggle by Jason Derulo

Wiggle is the fourth single from Jason Derulo's third studio album, Talk Dirty. It features Snoop Dogg, who also shares writing credits on the song. The track is a cross-genre number that combines the upbeat tempo of dance-pop with the rhythmic flow of pop-rap.

The song explores the singer's feelings towards his lover, appreciating her beauty, and professing his love with sweet lyrics. It peaked at number 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

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5. All I Do is Win

The Florida-based music producer, DJ Khaled, collaborated with Snoop, Ludacris, Rick Ross, and T-Pain to release the All I Do Is Win in February 2010. The pop song is the third track from DJ Khaled's fourth album, Victory.

The single centers around themes of perseverance, confidence, and hard work. It is triple platinum-certified by RIAA.

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These songs which credit Snoop Dogg as a writer or a featuring artist, became hits upon release, ranking on local and international charts and winning awards.