◇ image via WikipediaSnoop Lion
Snoop Lion is an act on the Starverb influence map. Their sound grew out of Ice Cube, Jermaine Dupri, Justin Timberlake, Charlie Wilson and Korn. Those roots explain a lot about how Snoop Lion arrange songs and choose their tones. They run in the same orbit as Ky-Mani Marley, Damian Marley, Alborosie, SOJA and Lutan Fyah, sharing audiences, venues and reference points rather than a straight line of influence. Their influence carried into Daz Dillinger, Kurupt and E-40, where the same ideas turn up rearranged for a later generation. Altogether the chart holds 40 connections around Snoop Lion, reaching back through Ice Cube and forward to Daz Dillinger. Follow any of those threads to keep travelling the influence between bands and genres on Starverb.
Background
Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., known professionally as Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, songwriter, and actor. A key figure in West Coast hip-hop, he helped define G-funk and gangsta rap, and is often regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time. Known for his signature drawled delivery and melodic flow, his lyrics frequently address social issues such as recreational drug use and gun violence.
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Snoop Lion connections
Snoop Lion grew out of Ice Cube, Jermaine Dupri, Justin Timberlake and Charlie Wilson, shares an orbit with Ky-Mani Marley, Damian Marley, Alborosie and SOJA, went on to shape Daz Dillinger, Kurupt and E-40. 40 connections mapped across roots, kindred and legacy.
Who influenced Snoop Lion
Sounds and acts that shaped Snoop Lion.
Artists similar to Snoop Lion
Artists and scenes sharing an orbit with Snoop Lion.
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- SOJAartist
- Lutan Fyahartist
- Collie Buddzartist
- Stand High Patrolartist
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- Gentlemanartist
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- Macklemore & Ryan Lewisartist
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- Bob Marleyartist
- Julian Marleyartist
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