Snoop Dogg's new single, “Gorgeous,” featuring Jhené Aiko, marks an exciting return to his roots, ushering in a new era in his collaboration with Dr. Dre.
The track, out today via Death Row, Aftermath and Interscope and produced by Dre alongside Blu2th, Preach Bal4 and FredWreck, is the first official single from Snoop's upcoming album. Missionarywill be released on December 13th.
With “Gorgeous,” Snoop channels his signature West Coast style, combining laid-back rap lyrics with Aiko's ethereal vocals to deliver a track that's smooth and brooding, an early taste of the creative synergy to come on Missionary.
“Gorgeous” isn't just a new single. represents the continuation of a historic partnership between Snoop and Dre that has shaped hip-hop since the early 90s. Their story began with the theme song for the 1992 film Deep cover and quickly escalated with The Chroniclewhere Snoop's voice became synonymous with Dre's innovative production style.
The partnership culminated when Dre produced Snoop's debut album, Doggystylewhich reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and cemented Snoop's status as a hip-hop heavyweight. Since then, Snoop has racked up 12 Billboard Top 10 hits, with career-defining tracks like “Gin and Juice” and “Drop It Like It's Hot,” the latter marking his first No. 1 single.
The role of Dr. Dre in Snoop's career has been pivotal, with each collaboration highlighting their mutual influence on the sound and legacy of West Coast hip-hop. Snoop's recent milestone of achieving Billboard Top 10 hits in four consecutive decades—joining the ranks of Jay-Z and Mariah Carey—only underscores his enduring relevance in the industry.
Along with Jhené Aiko, 'Gorgeous' sets the scene Missionarywhich will feature an array of high-profile guests, from Eminem and 50 Cent to Sting and the late Tom Petty.
stream “Gorgeous” below.
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