Snoop Doggs New single ‘Gorgeous’, featuring Jhené Aiko, marks an exciting return to his roots while ushering in a new era in his collaboration with Dr. Dre.
The track, released 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 Missionaryscheduled for release on December 13th.
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With “Gorgeous,” Snoop channels his signature West Coast style, combining laid-back rap verses with Aiko’s ethereal vocals to deliver a song that’s smooth and reflective, an early taste of the creative synergy expected on Missionary.
“Gorgeous” isn’t just a new single; it represents the continuation of a legendary collaboration between Snoop and Dre that has shaped hip-hop since the early 1990s. Their history began with the theme song for the 1992 film Deep coverage and quickly escalated with The Chronicwhere Snoop’s voice became synonymous with Dre’s groundbreaking production style.
The collaboration reached a peak when Dre produced Snoop’s debut album, Doggy stylewhich landed at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and cemented Snoop’s status as a hip-hop heavyweight. Since then, Snoop has amassed twelve Billboard Top 10 hits, with such career-defining songs as “Gin and Juice” and “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” the latter becoming his first No. 1 single.
The role of Dr. Dre in Snoop’s career has been pivotal, with each collaboration underscoring their mutual influence on the sound and legacy of West Coast hip-hop. Snoop’s recent milestone of achieving Billboard Top 10 hits for four consecutive decades (joining the likes of Jay-Z and Mariah Carey) only highlights his continued relevance in the industry.
Next to Jhené Aiko, ‘Gorgeous’ sets the stage Missionaryfeaturing an array of high-profile guests, from Eminem and 50 Cent to Sting and the late Tom Petty.
Stream “Beautiful” below.
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