Why get your denim straight when you can have it with a side of hardy? In honor of Snoop Dogg and Dr.'s new canned Gin & Juice cocktail venture. Dre, the country-rock star released a cover of the hip-hop duo's classic “Gin and Juice” on Friday (April 19), with a music video to follow. next month.
“A little while ago, I got a phone call saying that Jimmy Iovine, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg would like me to record my version of 'Gin and Juice' for the launch of their new drink, Gin&Juice,” Hardy revealed in a press release. “I'm still in disbelief, but I'm so excited to drop my version of 'Gin and Juice' with the blessing of Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. Thanks for the opportunity.”
The “Give Heaven Some Hell” singer first teased the cover on Thursday (April 18) with a Post on Instagram with a film of him posing with the two hip-hop legends. The three artists were seen filming an upcoming 'short film' associated with Gin & Juice.
Hardy's “Gin and Juice” cover comes on the heels of a string of hits for the CMA-nominated star. In 2023, he scored his first No. 1 title on Top Country Albums with The Mockingbird & the Crow, which housed “Truck Bed,” his first unaccompanied Country Airplay topper. This year, Hardy turned his attention to the rock scene with recent releases “Quit!!” and “Rockstar” peaking at No. 2 and No. 1 on Hot Hard Rock Songs, respectively. Both tracks are set to appear on his upcoming rock album.
The original version of Snoop Dogg's “Gin and Juice” produced by Dr. Dre, reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1994 (chart dated March 26, 1994). The track – which won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance – served as the second single from Snoop's debut album on the Billboard 200, Doggystyle.
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