After the performance at the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics, the two legends of world hip-hop music SNOOP DOGG & DR DRE they release the new single “GORGEOUS” feat Jhené Aikoavailable on all digital platforms and on radio from Friday November 1st.
Accompanied by a video clip available on YouTube, the song is a banger in full style G-funk which combines the classic West Coast sound of DR DRE with hypnotic melodies for a base that frames the unmistakable rhymes of SNOOP DOGG and the enchanting voice of Jhené Aiko.
“GORGEOUS” represents the return of one of the most iconic collaborations in rap history and previews the new SNOOP DOGG album coming next December 13th via Death Row, Aftermath, Interscope (pre-order here: https://snoopdogg.lnk.to/MissionaryPresave).
Entirely produced by DR DRE, the album is called “MISSIONARY” and it is the sequel to “Doggystyle” (1993) –aka the acclaimed debut album by SNOOP DOGG – which started their artistic partnership which marked an entire era and influenced the generations to follow.
Beyond Jhené Aiko, “MISSIONARY”includes the collaborations with the superstars Eminem, 50 Cent, Jelly Roll, Method Man, Stingthe late Tom Petty and others.
The album's release was announced by SNOOP DOGG via a comical teaser video posted on social media where they play on the different meanings of the word “missionary”. In fact, the clip shows two Mormon missionaries about to make an unexpected home visit when a woman in lingerie welcomes them, alluding to the irreverent style of the album.
The combination of DR DRE's creative genius and SNOOP DOGG's incredible flow have always been a guarantee, as demonstrated by their various collaborations including “Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang” included in the revolutionary album “The Chronic”, the Grammy-nominated smash hit “Gin And Juice” (1994) and the iconic “Still DRE” And “The Next Episode”as well as performing during halftime at the 2022 Super Bowl and the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
In this sense, “MISSIONARY” represents not only a celebration of their career, but also an evolution in line with the artistic and personal growth of the two hitmakers. “I feel like it's probably the best music I've ever made and I'm very proud of it”, says DR DRE in an interview with COMPLEX. “In MISSIONARY we are at another level of maturity, both production-wise and lyrically-wise.”
Daniel D`Amico for SANREMO.FM
