Thursday, April 19, 2007

LOWRIDAZ : Doggy Style



Snoop Dogg has been a figure of influence in the world of hip hop since he emerged from the streets of Long Beach in '93. A member of a local "crips" gangs Snoop was hustlin' and struggling his way out of the streets. With the emergence of west coast heroes N.W.A., Snoop used gangsta rap as a means of salvation from the life of crime. Dr. Dre instantly recognized the talent of the young rapper and gave Snoop the biggest break of his life, a collaboration in Dre's album The Chronic. Snoop then released Doggystyle, his debut album that catapulted him to stardom. Writing and producing Grammy nominated songs and platinum albums thru his career, Snoop Doggy Dog is now a definite icon in rap music.

A long time fan of lowriders, as mostly seen in his videos, Snoop keeps it real when it comes to his automobiles. Being a thug from the street, the O.G. opts to customize his lowrides with street sensibility rather than going for flashy car show looks.

The 1974 Cadillac Snoop Deville


1967 Pontiac Parisienne

1969 Buick Riviera
(behind Snoop and a couple of hot ladies :p)

In his collection of automobiles, these custom lowriders are among his favorite. Originally a latino trademark, Snoop encompasses race and culture with his love for lowrides. Definitely on the top ranks of the Hip Hop culture and the Lowrider afficionados, conquering billboards and highways, Snoop D-O-double G is one lowride dawg you gotta respect. Fo' shizzle!