What was Snoop Dogg's first album?

What was Snoop Dogg's first album? The answer is Doggystyle. Released on 23 November 1993, Doggystyle was the debut studio album of the rapper then known as Snoop Doggy Dogg.

The record followed Snoop's prominent appearances on Dr. Dre's 1992 album The Chronic, which introduced his distinctive voice and laid-back flow to a broad audience. Dr. Dre produced Doggystyle, shaping its West Coast hip-hop, gangsta rap, and G-funk sound. The album was released through Death Row Records and Interscope Records.

Doggystyle became one of the most celebrated debut albums in hip-hop. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and included songs such as “Who Am I? (What's My Name?),” “Gin and Juice,” and “Doggy Dogg World.” A common mix-up is Tha Doggfather, which was Snoop's second studio album, released in 1996. Doggystyle came first and remains the canonical answer to the question.