Still Dropping It Like It’s Hot: Hip-hop legends Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre have announced their highly anticipated collaboration album, “Missionary,” which will be released on December 13 via Death Row, Aftermath Entertainment, and Interscope. The project marks their first full-length collaboration since 1993’s landmark “Doggystyle.”
All-Star Lineup Unveiled: Spin reports that the 15-track album features an impressive roster of guest artists spanning multiple genres. Rock icons Sting and Tom Petty appear alongside hip-hop heavyweights Eminem and 50 Cent, while R&B sensation Jhené Aiko graces the album’s lead single “Gorgeous.”
- Cross-genre collaborations include country star, Jelly Roll
- Method Man and BJ the Chicago Kid round out features
First Single Sets Tone: According to Consequence, “Gorgeous,” featuring Jhené Aiko, showcases Snoop’s signature flow over Dr. Dre’s production. The mid-tempo track, accompanied by a lyric video, features Snoop reflecting on his career while Aiko delivers an ethereal chorus.
Historic Collaboration Returns: Dr. Dre’s full production of the album represents a significant moment in hip-hop history. The partnership that helped define West Coast rap in the 1990s now promises to deliver what Dre calls “some of the best music” of his career.
Celebration Plans Take Shape: Following the album’s release, Snoop will perform a special one-off show in Lincoln, California, on December 27, giving fans their first chance to experience the new material live.
