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Snoop Dogg Claims To “Love The Hate And The Love” For His “Missionary” Album Amid Mixed Reception

December 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Just over a week ago, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre rekindled their chemistry for a full-length effort in Missionary. The project is pretty much a follow-up to 1993’s Doggystyle, one of the West Coast’s sure-fire classic hip-hop records. Overall, the hype was real for this project due to their past collaborations that still have that timeless feel. Additionally, a lot of the other “old head” MCs had been releasing some solid comeback albums. So, with that in mind, why couldn’t Snoop and Dre do the same? Well, in the eyes of the fans, they did right with Missionary.

However, from a critic’s perspective, the same cannot entirely be said. If you scour the internet for reviews, a majority of them are generally mixed on the final product. Current sales projections are pretty reflective of the “experts’” opinions as its looking like it will move around 36,000 equivalent album units. It’s still good enough for a Billboard Hot 200 entry, but nowhere near where it possibly should’ve wound up. Despite all of this though, Snoop Dogg seems to be pretty unbothered.

Snoop Dogg Has More Than Enough Fans To Care About Haters

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According to HipHopDX, Unc recently posted a short rebuttal on his Instagram to both the loyal supporters of his and the harsher pundits. “First of all, thank y’all for the support for Missionary. Long time coming. Love the reception but let me say this. I’ve been watching podcasts and people doing reviews – a couple of them specifically where they started off saying, ‘I wasn’t into this album, I don’t like Snoop Dogg, I wasn’t anticipating this, I don’t care…’ Really just listening just to listen. Started off hating,” he began.

“Get to song three/four, demeanor change a little bit. By the time they get to song eight/nine/10, they love Snoop Dogg, loving the production, loving the growth. By the time they get to the end, they’re in tears because they’re emotional behind the body of work that me and Dr. Dre put together trying to show how to make a body of work, a project, well received. I love the hate and the love. That’s why we do it. We do it because we love what we do. Thank y’all!” However, he didn’t wrap up with that. Snoop then made sure to let everyone know that there’s a “thin line between love and hate,” and that “ya kids and ya mama love me.” Final sales numbers will arrive early next week.

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Snoop Dogg & Dr Dre’s Underwhelming “Missionary” First-Week Sales Projections Arrive

December 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Following months of teasing, Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre finally unleashed their new album last week, Missionary. The eagerly anticipated project serves as a sequel to Snoop’s 1993 debut, Doggystyle, and boasts features from several of the duo’s high-profile peers. Method Man, Sting, Jhené Aiko, Jelly Roll, and many more make appearances. They even got Eminem and 50 Cent to join them on the same track, “Gunz N Smoke.”

Despite all of this, the first-week sales projections for the album aren’t looking as impressive as one might expect. According to HITSDailyDouble, it’s expected to move just 36,000 equivalent units in its first week, likely debuting at No. 20 on the Billboard 200. This will put it behind previously released projects like Kendrick Lamar’s GNX, Tyler The Creator’s Chromakopia, and more.

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Snoop Dogg & Dr Dre’s Missionary Expected To Move Just 36K Units In Its First Week

Snoop Dogg & Dr Dre’s Underwhelming “Missionary” First-Week Sales Projections Arrive — Dr. Dre (L) and Snoop Dogg participate in a live episode of the podcast “Drink Champs” at ComplexCon 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center on November 16, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

If these predictions prove to be true, it will be among both artists’ least commercially successful releases. Fortunately, they appear to be proud of the project regardless. During a live taping of the Drink Champs podcast at Complex Con earlier this year, for example, Dr Dre seemed confident in what they’d done. He even claimed it was some of his best work yet, as Snoop gave him the creative freedom to make it his own.

“Snoop came in and allowed me to get down the way I get down,” the iconic producer explained at the time. “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.”

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‘Can We Just Lay Down And F*ck,’ Eminem Asks In A Hilarious New Video For Snoop Dogg’s ‘Missionary’ Album

December 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Snoop Dogg’s new album with Dr. Dre at the helm, Missionary, is out now, and he’s been having a ton of fun with the promo, given the suggestive nature of the album title. There’s the missionary mix-up teaser video, the condom-inspired album cover art, and now, a terrific new promo video starring Eminem.

The clip, simply filmed in the style of a PSA, sees Eminem talking to the camera, complaining about something he apparently thinks men are tired of. He says:

“Fellas, are you tired of blowjob like I am? I think it’s time to take it back to the basics. Who wants their dick sucked every day? That sh*t can get to you, man. I mean, every day, just [mimes obscene gesture]. Sh*t gets old. It gets boring. Can we just lay down and f*ck? I don’t know why everything’s got to be so f*ckin’ complicated. You don’t have to put your leg over your head.

Snoop Dogg, Missionary: Just f*ckin’. In stereo.”

Eminem’s delivery puts the script over the top, though, so check out the video above.

Meanwhile, Eminem did more for the album than just this promo video, as he and 50 Cent teamed up with Snoop and Dre on the “Gunz N Smoke.”

Snoop Dogg Says He ‘Called And Apologized’ To Kendrick Lamar After Recklessly Reposting Drake’s Diss Song

December 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Snoop Dogg dropped by The Bootleg Kev podcast to discuss is latest collaborative album, Missionary with Dr. Dre. However, another recording artist’s music sneakily became the topic of conversation.

Bootleg Kev did not waste anytime in asking Snoop Dogg about inserting himself in Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s rap beef when he reposted Drake diss “Taylor Made Freestyle.”

Snoop Dogg confessed that he “called and apologized” to Kendrick Lamar for giving the diss track a co-sign without listening to the full song that featured an AI-generated verse of his likeness and the late Tupac. On “Wacced Out Murals,” Kendrick called Snoop out for going against the home team (California) and he’s ok with that.

“That’s my nephew, man,” Snoop Dogg said. “He’s a rapper, man. He’s supposed to speak his mind and tell his truth. That’s the way he felt. You know what I’m saying? He has the right to say that. I’m his big homeboy, so I have to take what’s given to me from his perspective because he’s speaking truth. And the truth shouldn’t hurt you. It should make you better.”

Snoop then went on to try and explain away the misstep claiming he only reposted that song because it referenced his song “Gin and Juice” and adult beverage company.

“What happened was, I did a collaborative post with someone [on Instagram]. So when I post it, I’m thinking I’m posting Gin and Juice,” he said. “I don’t know what song this is. I’m not hip to everybody’s music. Then I get the word, ‘Nephew didn’t like what you did.’‘What did I do?’‘You played some music’. ‘What music?’ Then I had to go look at it. I’m like, ‘Oh, that’s cuz… damn.’ So then I deleted it, called nephew, left him a message ’cause he ain’t pick up. He was working on his sh*t. I left him a message. ‘I apologize. I was f*cked up, my bad.’”

However, users online are not buying Snoop’s explanation. “Very mature of him. But he’s def lying about now knowing about the song lol,” wrote one user.

Well, if it was good enough for Kendrick that is all Snoop cares about.

Watch the full episode of Snoop Dogg on The Bootleg Kev podcast above. Missionary is out now via Death Row/Aftermath/Interscope Records. Find more information here.

Snoop Dogg Highlights Dr. Dre’s Genius on ‘Missionary’ Album: ‘His Ear and Brain is Differen Than Ours’

December 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Snoop Dogg went to Apple Music and discussed his work with Dr. Dre on the Missionary album. In conversation with Zane Lowe, Snoop revealed how Dre gets to work.

“He knows exactly what he wants,” Snoop said. “You may not hear it, you may not know exactly what it is or you may feel like he’s making you do unnecessary things or repetitive things. But once it’s all finished, he needs what he needs to create the masterpiece. And his ear and his brain is a little bit different than ours, so he don’t hear or see what we hear or see in the studio.”

He added, “Back in the days, it was more like we was doing it together, because we was both learning. And it was more about me writing for him, writing for myself, and trying to paint a picture of what I thought he should be and what he should sound like. And then you speed the clock up to now, you got him writing for me, and painting a picture for me on what I should be and what I should sound like.”

You can see the full conversation below.

Global icon Snoop Dogg has released his highly anticipated studio album, Missionary, produced by longtime collaborator Dr. Dre. The album, available via Death Row, Aftermath, and Interscope, marks the first joint effort from the legendary duo since Snoop’s 1994 debut, Doggystyle. Nearly three decades later, their chemistry is as powerful as ever.

Missionary is a milestone for Snoop, serving as the 20th album of his storied career. More than just a collection of songs, it is a cultural moment, solidifying the duo’s legacy while introducing a fresh chapter for one of music’s most iconic partnerships.

Fans got a preview of the album with singles like “Outta Da Blue” featuring Alus, “Another Part of Me” featuring Sting, and “Gorgeous” featuring Jhené Aiko. The tracks debuted at No. 29 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart, marking Snoop and Dre’s return to the chart after 13 years.

Reflecting on their collaboration, Snoop says, “We [still] in love with what we do. I’m peaking right now and Dr. Dre see that. He brings the best out of me because he’s particular about everything I say, the way I deliver it, the fuckin’ music and the concept of the songs.”

With Missionary, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre celebrate their past and reaffirm their relevance and mastery in shaping the future of music.

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Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre Reunite for ‘Missionary’ Short Film

December 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Global cultural icons Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre have released the explosive Missionary short film, coinciding with the arrival of Snoop’s highly anticipated studio album of the same name. Produced by Dr. Dre and released through Death Row, Aftermath, and Interscope, the project marks a milestone in their storied partnership.

The album features standout track “Last Dance With Mary Jane,” which includes contributions from Tom Petty and Jelly Roll. Petty, who shared a connection with Dre via Interscope founder Jimmy Iovine, seemed to foresee its significance. “I have this video clip with Tom Petty saying, ‘If Dre ever samples the song Mary Jane’s Last Dance, he’s going to have an instant hit on his hands,’” Dre told Los Angeles Times. “It comes along with a massive amount of trust. And you know, Snoop’s putting his entire career and his legacy and everything that he’s built in my hands. So I have to really nurture that and make sure it’s presented in the right way.”

Missionary represents the first collaborative project from Snoop and Dre since Snoop’s 1993 debut, Doggystyle. More than just an album, it’s a cultural moment that reaffirms the duo’s influence on rap and pop culture while symbolizing a new chapter for their creative alliance.

Reflecting on the process, Snoop shared, “We [still] in love with what we do. I’m peaking right now and Dr. Dre see that. He brings the best out of me because he’s particular about everything I say, the way I deliver it, the fuckin’ music, and the concept of the songs.”

With Missionary, Snoop and Dre once again solidify their position as one of the most iconic and influential musical duos, blending innovation with a respect for their deep cultural roots.

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Snoop Dogg And Dr. Dre’s ‘Missionary’ Short Film Is A Tongue-In-Cheek Crime Thriller

December 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It’s New Music Friday, and it’s brought a treat: Snoop Dogg’s first album produced by Dr. Dre in 30 years. Missionary was heavily anticipated head of its release, which was preceded by the tracks “Gorgeous” with Jhené Aiko and “Outta Da Blue” with Dr. Dre. The Gangsta rap elder statesmen also team up in a short film accompanying the album’s release, which is narrated by Method Man, who also appears on the album on the track “Skyscrapers.”

Naturally, the film is inspired by Snoop’s favorite genre: Blaxploitation crime films, the posters for which can be seen hanging all over his compound in LA. As with their prior film collaborations like Car Wash, Missionary mixes subdued, tongue-in-cheek comedy with gritty street violence, following a plot going back to their beginnings in rap. Apparently (according to Meth’s enthusiastic narration), while they were building up their music careers, they also moonlit as vigilantes, “giving back to the streets” by brutally gunning down criminals engaged in various forms of unethical villainy — including elder abuse, kidnapping, and other unsavory activities.

However, they had a habit of stashing bodies in their nightclub before disposal, and now run the risk of discovery. I’m not going to give away what happens, just know: this could have easily been a 90-minute big-screen feature.

Watch Snoop Dogg’s Missionary short film above.

Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre Reunite for Landmark Album ‘Missionary’

December 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

With Missionary, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre celebrate their past and reaffirm their relevance and mastery in shaping the future of music.

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Snoop Dogg, Eminem, & 50 Cent Finally Collaborate On One Song With “Gunz N Smoke”

December 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

A legendary cast has just been assembled on “Gunz N Smoke.” This is one of 16 new tracks from Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre and all of them are packaged on Missionary. It’s their first album together since Doggystyle back in 1993, and it’s been one of the most anticipated hip-hop listens of the year. So far, fans are really loving the record, and it feels like we are in a mini revival of sorts. A lot of MCs from the 90s and 2000s are dropping some very solid bodies of work, and it’s been another reason why the genre has been riding high all 2024.

One track that we had to put the spotlight on though is “Gunz N Smoke.” Believe it or not, this is the first time that Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, and Eminem have all been on the same track. It’s quite the shocking fact, but as the saying goes, “it’s better late than never.” It’s a straight up gangsta and hardcore hip-hop cut, with Fif setting the tone perfectly. It’s not the most lyrical verse out of the three, but it definitely does its job. Snoop follows next, and he finds a pocket immediately and skates all over the percussive-heavy beat. Slim Shady ties things up nicely with a mini retelling of his life as a teen and how he wanted to get famous by any means necessary. Now that he’s older, he’s not as willing to pick fights, but will if duty calls.

“Gunz N Smoke” – Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Eminem, & 50 Cent

Quotable Lyrics:

Let’s take a second here for this moment of violence
You smell it in the air, product of my environment
I come from freestylin’ over gunshots and sirens
Nothing more gangster than my voice over these violins
Get down, lay down, it’s the wolf of the Dogg Pound, yeah
Playground, shakedown, Autobahn, no brakes now

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50 Cent And Eminem Reunite On ‘Gunz N Smoke’ From Snoop Dogg And Dr. Dre’s New Album, ‘Missionary’

December 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

20 years ago, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, and Eminem were running hip-hop, and all four of them are still getting after it today. In fact, they all just teamed up on “Gunz N Smoke,” a new one from Snoop and Dre’s just-released album, Missionary.

50 spoke about his admiration for Snoop in a recent interview with Big Boy, saying, “I’m a fan, I’m that first. This is why you seen him on ‘P.I.M.P.’ immediately. I’m listening to him and Dre before I could attract from him, you know what I’m saying? It’s an honor to work with him.”

He also recently discussed why he doesn’t make as much new music these days, saying, “A lot of the music, if you listen to the music that’s out right now, I have to tap into my stupid. I have to tap into the stupid side of me to write the right thing when it comes time to write the music. This is why I haven’t created as much content as I was creating in the past, and I started going toward the film production and development of these projects. Because I think I can impact things in a bigger way through that.”

Listen to “Gunz N Smoke” above.

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