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Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg Continue Rollout For “Missionary” With Explosive Teaser Trailer

December 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It’s almost that time folks! In just about 48 hours, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre will be dropping off Missionary, their new collaborative album in over 30 years. It’s a major reunion, as Doggystyle is a staple in the West Coast, but also in hip-hop overall. It helped catapult both of their careers even further and has also given us one of the best duos in the genre of all time. Even though they aren’t really in the prime years anymore, there has been plenty of excitement surrounding this project. It’s for good reason, as both icons are known to put out quality together. Additionally, some of the older acts this year have put out great bodies of work, such as LL Cool J with The FORCE.

If he can do it, why can’t they? So far, the reception of the record has been very strong. Some were already raining praise on it, such as Russ, LeBron James, and more. They were bumping some of the album over at the studios of Drink Champs almost a month ago. Moreover, the singles have been more than enjoyable as well. So far, they include “Gorgeous” with Jhene Aiko, “Outta Da Blue,” and “Another Part Of Me” with rock band Sting.

Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg Are Just Three Days Away From Missionary

Given how close we are, and the number of singles already out, you would think the rollout would be over by now. However, that’s not true one bit, according to AllHipHop. Recently, Dre and Snoop Dogg put out a minute-long album trailer on YouTube. It’s a jam-packed and eventul watch, which is probably what the listening experience for Missionary will be like.

It kicks off with the two album’s creators getting pulled over by a cop. The officer asks if they know why they got stopped, and Dre has a hilarious response. “DWB? Driving While Black?” From there, the visual, directed by Dave Meyers, gets chaotic. Crazy car stunts, dead bodies in a freezer, and vehicular explosions are all squeezed in. There appears to be some storyline here, as there is also a potential sneak peek at the music video for “Gorgeous” thrown in with some cameos from Jhene Aiko. Overall, we can’t wait for what’s to come and we don’t have to wait much longer now.

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Snoop Dogg Bashes Lil Wayne For Kendrick Lamar Halftime Show Hate

December 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Snoop Dogg is a keeper of the flame in hip hop. He’s still active, of course, but he has graduated to legend status. His opinion matters, which is why he’s been so involved in the Kendrick Lamar saga. Snoop Dogg, a fellow West Coaster, has been riding with Lamar throughout his 2024 Young Money feuds. He picked Dot over Drake, and now he’s picking Dot over another legend, Lil Wayne. Snoop went as far as to criticize Weezy during a recent podcast appearance.

Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre went on Drink Champs to promote their upcoming album, Missionary. They talked about their friendship and legacy as a duo. They also, of course, talked about Kendrick Lamar. Both men have served as mentors to Lamar, and they promptly stuck up for him in the current feud between Kenny and Weezy. The whole thing stemmed from the fact that Lamar was chosen to headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show in Wayne’s hometown of New Orleans. Lil Wayne has expressed his disappointment with the decision, but Snoop Dogg believes he’s being too sensitive.

Snoop Dogg Accused Lil Wayne Of Acting Entitled

“This is a big event,” Snoop Dogg asserted. “You should just be honored that hip hop is being able to be seen on that platform, for all of us, and not hate on the next man, but be happy.” Snoop, who performed alongside Dre (and Lamar) at the 2022 Super Bowl, was confused by Lil Wayne’s sense of entitlement. He didn’t believe any artist should be “guaranteed” a spot, regardless of where the Halftime Show is set. “I didn’t feel like I was supposed to be there or in demand to be there,” he said about his Halftime appearance. “People look at everything when they pick the person to perform.”

Snoop Dogg did not reference Lil Wayne by name. He did, however, praise JAY-Z for giving hip hop artists an opportunity to shine on a huge stage. “Before JAY-Z got control of the Super Bowl, wasn’t no n**gas performing,” he asserted. “He’s creating a wave of artists that have an opportunity to perform.” Snoop Dogg then addressed Weezy indirectly. He told the veteran rapper that his time will come, if not in 2025 then in the future. For two men who were referenced on Kendrick Lamar’s “wacced out murals,” Snoop and Wayne could not be further apart on the Super Bowl issue.

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Dr Dre & Snoop Dogg Preview New Song “Thank You” Ahead Of “Missionary” Collab Album

December 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

As if Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre’s upcoming new collab album Missionary didn’t need more bangers (from what the singles indicate), they have even more in the vault. Moreover, the duo recently stopped by Complex Con for a live taping of the Drink Champs show with N.O.R.E., DJ EFN, and the rest of the crew. They played an unreleased and unfinished collab titled “Thank You,” which apparently will not make the new project’s final tracklist. It’s an awesome West Coast-flavored jam with a killer sample (or interpolation, maybe?) of Sly and the Family Stone’s “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin).”

During this sit-down, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg spoke on Missionary as a whole, with the former praising it among his finest craft to date. “Snoop came in and allowed me to get down the way I get down,” he remarked. “You know, I feel like this is some of my best work. Because my mentality for the musicianship and everything that goes into doing this s**t within those 12 notes has just advanced so much. So, yeah, I feel like right now, today, this is some of my best work.”

Snoop Dogg & Dr Dre Preview “Thank You”

While we’re sad that “Thank You” will apparently not make Missionary‘s tracklist, it seems like Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre have a lot of fire on the project to make up for it. For example, the duo and Alus released the single “Outta Da Blue” recently, which is a hard-hitting trunk-knocker with an engaging bounce and some compelling back-and-forths between Dre and Snoop. Sure, the tracks so far depend quite strongly on samples, but that’s part of the creativity and impressive fusions that they do so well.

Meanwhile, during their Drink Champs conversation, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg nearly broke out in tears when discussing the evolution of their legacies and craft. There’s a lot of excitement for Missionary to be much more than just a solid comeback album, and if “Thank You” is leading us the right way, then that’s exactly what we will get. Hopefully the cut lands on a deluxe version down the road or as a stand-alone single.

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Dr Dre Claims That His New Album “Missionary” With Snoop Dogg Is Among His Best Work

December 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg will close out 2024 in grand fashion via their upcoming new album Missionary, set for release on Friday (December 13). Moreover, the iconic West Coast duo recently stopped by Complex Con for a live taping of the Drink Champs podcast with N.O.R.E., DJ EFN, and the rest of the crew. They had a great conversation that touched on a lot of different topics, one of them being how the California producer feels like this new project is among his finest work to date. It’s a high bar considering the classic status of records like The Chronic, Doggystyle, and 2001, but if you don’t have that confidence in your artistry, then what are your nurturing it for?

“Snoop came in and allowed me to get down the way I get down,” Dr. Dre said of his upcoming Snoop Dogg collab album, Missionary. “You know, I feel like this is some of my best work. Because my mentality for the musicianship and everything that goes into doing this s**t within those 12 notes has just advanced so much. So, yeah, I feel like right now, today, this is some of my best work.”

Dr Dre Sets High Bar For Snoop Dogg Collab Album Missionary

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Elsewhere during the Drink Champs session with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg also chimed into the backlash that the Super Bowl halftime show received for next year as a previous performer. “What we need to think about is that before Jay-Z got control of the Super Bowl, wasn’t no n***as performing,” he posited. “So let’s go back to the essence of the beginning of bridge. He’s creating a wave of artists to have an opportunity to perform. If you are a good artist and you are a great artist, your time will come.”

Meanwhile, the duo almost came to tears when talking about the evolution of Death Row and how their legacies live on today. We can’t wait to dive into Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre’s Missionary, especially since they seem particularly proud of what they crafted. If the singles are anything to go off of, then we should be in for a fun-loving, crisp, and celebratory experience.

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Today In Hip Hop History: Snoop Dogg Dropped His Debut Album ‘Doggystyle’ 31 Years Ago

November 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

On this date in 1993, Calvin Broadus Jr. aka Snoop Doggy Dogg released his highly anticipated first album Doggystyle on Death Row Records. This was the label’s first full-length project by a solo artist, which was piggybacking on the success of Death Row’s last release, The Chronic, the Dr. Dre album where many had just heard Snoop for the first time.

Doggystyle, which was produced exclusively by Snoop’s mentor, Dr. Dre, huddled around the concept of the “dogg”, with the animated cover and cartoon insert of a street-wise hound that wanted by the opps and the “bitches” for his “doggystyle”, which of course, is a famous sex position.

Some of the album’s leading tracks include the x-rated “It Ain’t No Fun (If The Homies Can’t Have None)” featuring childhood friend Nate Dogg and then recently formed Dogg Pound, Daz and Kurupt, the Slick Rick ode “Lodi Dodi” and the world-famous alcoholic anthem “Gin And Juice”.

Even with a four mic rating, Source staff writer Reginald Dennis said that the album escaped the coveted Five Mic rating because he felt like it was “rushed”, but nonetheless, with the introduction of such a monumental artist coupled with the authenticity of the gang-ridden West Coast streets, this album is by far one of the most pivotal albums of the 90s, even before the East Coast/West Coast rivalry, which came at least two years later. Salute to Snoop, Dre, the Dogg Pound, The Lady Of Rage, RBX, Suge, and the rest of the legendary Death Row for putting together this classic album!

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Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre Drop New Single “Outta Da Blue” Ahead of Collaborative Album

November 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Global rap legends Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre have released their new single, “Outta Da Blue,” featuring Alus. Produced by Dr. Dre, Dem Jointz, BoogzDaBeast, and FNZ, the track arrives via Death Row, Aftermath, and Interscope.

The duo previewed “Outta Da Blue” and other tracks during a live Drink Champs episode at ComplexCon and teased it in the trailer for Netflix’s Back In Action starring Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz.

The single builds excitement for Snoop’s forthcoming album, Missionary, releasing December 13. Featuring heavyweights like Eminem, 50 Cent, and Jhené Aiko, Missionary is Snoop and Dre’s first full project together since 1993’s iconic Doggystyle.

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Snoop Dogg Links With Dr. Dre And Alus On The Verse-Swapping New ‘Missionary’ Single ‘Outta Da Blue’

November 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

In recent days, Snoop Dogg has been occupied with rolling out his upcoming Dr. Dre-produced album, Missionary. Last month, he announced the December 13 release date and did it with a comedic skit starring two missionaries. Later, he shared the condom-inspired cover art and the tracklist, which features 50 Cent, Eminem, Tom Petty, Jelly Roll, Dre, Sting, Jhené Aiko, BJ The Chicago Kid, and more.

Also featured on the project is Alus, who appears on “Outta Da Blue,” which was shared today (November 21). Fans got an early look at the track a few days ago when it was featured in the trailer for Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz’s upcoming Netflix film Back In Action.

While Snoop and Dre have worked together on many occasions over the years, Missionary is the first time they’ve done a full album together since 1993’s Doggystyle.

Meanwhile, it was also announced today that Snoop will close out the ongoing third season of the Amazon Music Live concert series. His performance will take place on Black Friday (November 29) at 4 p.m. PT, and it’ll be viewable via Prime Video and Twitch. More information can be found here.

Listen to “Outta Da Blue” above.

Missionary is out 12/13 via Death Row/Aftermath/Interscope Records. Find more information here.

Dr. Dre Is ‘So Happy’ That Snoop Dogg Purchased Death Row Records Despite All The ‘Bullsh*t Following It’

November 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg’s collaborative relationship goes way back. Next month, rap’s new generation will experience their musical magic on their forthcoming album, Missionary. But for the two hip-hop legends, it all dates back to Death Row Records days.

The legacy label is certainly making a comeback thanks to Snoop Dogg’s purchase of it back in 2022. During a live taping of Drink Champs, Dr. Dre praised his longtime friend’s business decision. While chatting in front of the ComplexCon 2024 Las Vegas Convention Center crowd, Dr. Dre shared his feelings on the acquisition (viewable here, courtesy of HipHopDX).

“Let me tell you something, man. I was so upset when I heard that Snoop was doing the Death Row sh*t at the beginning,” he said. “Like, ‘N****, that shit has so much bullsh*t following it.’”

He continued, saying: “But now, I’m so happy about it and so impressed at what my brother’s doing because he’s taken the thing that we created and brought it back to life. I see his vision now. I appreciate it, and I’m proud of it.”

Moved by Dr. Dre’s semintental comments, Snoop Dogg replied with a touching response. “That made me feel good,” she said. “Thank y’all. Y’all tryna make a n**** cry.”

Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre’s “Missionary” Is Already Receiving High Praise Weeks Before Release

November 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

“Rap game’s OGs about to remind us what greatness sounds like! ” That is one fan’s reaction to some recent teasers of Missionary, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre’s second album together. It’s the long-awaited follow-up to their first effort Doggystyle. Overall, it’s definitely been a long time coming. But these two legends reuniting for another project this deep into the careers is extremely worth wait. Speaking of which, that’s the current mood surrounding it, with many already anticipating this to be one of the best of the year.

It’s pretty incredible how much positive reception it’s getting, especially since it’s still weeks away from dropping. To remind everyone, Missionary will arrive on streaming on December 13. We can attribute the early buzz to Snoop sharing some sneak peeks of the record on Instagram (via AllHipHop). They come from the duo’s recent appearance on Drink Champs. There are some crazy samples that people are discovering from the clips, but you really can’t expect anything less from Dr. Dre. Some include Sly & the Family Stone’s “Thank You” and The Police’s “Message in a Bottle.”

Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre Have Everyone On The Edge Of Their Seats

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Several rappers and celebrities are in Snoop’s comments hyping up the snippets, like Russ who says, “” Jamie Foxx is also loving what he’s hearing so far, writing, “Crazy!!!!!!! ” Travis Kelce also popped in to support with more “” LeBron James showed love to his Cali brethren, ecstatically replying, “LFG Unk!! ”

As it stands, the unofficial tandem has put out one single. That was “Gorgeous” featuring Jhene Aiko which dropped on the first day of November. She’s one of many A-listers on this album, with others being Sting, Method Man, 50 Cent, Eminem, Tom Petty, and more. The guardians of the West Coast have a lot of buzz around them, and it’s looking like it’s going to be an amazing December.

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