Snoop Dogg Announces ‘Missionary’ Album with Dr. Dre Set for December Release
In a highly anticipated announcement, Snoop Dogg has revealed that his collaborative album with Dr. Dre, titled Missionary, is scheduled for release this December. The iconic rapper shared the news via Instagram on October 27, providing fans with a glimpse of the project while posing in front of a wall featuring the logos of Death Row, Aftermath, and Interscope Records, all accompanied by Dre’s classic track, “The Next Episode.”
In his post, Snoop captioned the announcement with a mix of emojis, signaling the excitement surrounding this new release: “Missionary. December 🐾🔥💪🎤🐾🐾🐾.”
Details about the album have been trickling in, including an exciting revelation from Jelly Roll, who disclosed his participation in an interview with Bootleg Kev. He recounted a memorable FaceTime call with Dr. Dre that sparked his collaboration on the album. Jelly Roll expressed his disbelief at the opportunity, saying, “I’m legitimately on the Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre album. It’s crazy. It’s unreal.”
During the call, Dr. Dre presented Jelly Roll with a choice: to write something and send it back, or to come and collaborate in person. Jelly Roll didn’t hesitate, stating, “If coming and writing with you is an option, I’m coming.” He described the session as a warm and welcoming experience, emphasizing Dre’s talent as a producer and his ability to elevate artists in the studio.
Jelly Roll shared that Dre is like “a conductor of a symphony,” fine-tuning every detail while ensuring that artists feel valued and inspired. “He’s clearly correcting me and getting what he wants out of me but doing it while like making me feel like I’m like Adele,” he recalled, illustrating Dre’s unique blend of encouragement and constructive feedback.
As the music world eagerly awaits the release of Missionary, fans are left wondering what this album will bring and how it will add to the legacies of both Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre. With its promise of star-studded collaborations and the classic West Coast sound, Missionary is poised to be one of the standout releases of the year.
