From Funk to Gospel, Reggae to Country: Snoop Dogg’s Genre Tour Continues With Altar Call’
There’s barely a genre that Snoop Dogg hasn’t touched. An early pioneer of the 1990s G-Funk era, Big Snoop came in swinging with his debut album and magnum opus, “Doggystyle” in 1993. Throughout the decade, he’d remain consistent in hip-hop, but at the turn of the late-2000s, Snoop would turn to more eclectic stylings, whether dropping straight soul classics or trying country music.
Almost four years after the passing of his mother, Beverly Tate, on Monday, April 14, Snoop announced the upcoming release of his second gospel album, “Altar Call,” which will be dedicated to Tate. The LP arrives on what would have been Tate’s 74th birthday, and follows Snoop’s 2018 album “Bible of Love.”
“The spirit of my mother will forever live within me. This album is a reflection of what she has taught me to use my voice and my platform to spread love and heal the world,” Snoop said in a statement.
Like his return to gospel, Snoop has utilized his musical range in expanding the genres of disco, reggae, and more, we BET.com recaps below.
Country
Before collaborating with the likes of Trace Adkins and Jelly Roll, Snoop hit the backroads with Willie Nelson on twangy 2015 song “My Medicine,” which also featured Everlast.
Disco
The always charismatic Snoop crooned on 2008 single “Sensual Seduction,” also known as “Sexual Eruption,” which was a mainstay on “106 & Park” during R&B’s autotune era.
Funk
The West Coast rap icon brought the funk on his 2015 album, “Bush,” which was executive produced by Pharrell Williams. With an all-star cast of Charlie Wilson, Stevie Wonder, T.I., Rick Ross and more, Snoop brought back 1970s roller skating jams while dedicating the album to his favorite plant, Mary Jane.
Gospel
Snoop held the good word close on his 2018 gospel effort “Bible of Love,” and brought out the genre’s finest, like B Slade, Kim Burrell, Tye Tribbett and John P. Kee.
Reggae
While in his rastaman era, Snoop became ‘Snoop Lion’ and offered messages of wisdom on his 2013 LP “Reincarnated,” rapping reggae acts Popcaan, Mavado, and Collie Buddz as guest artists.
