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Reincarnated is the upcoming twelfth studio album by American recording artist Snoop Dogg, and the first under his new moniker Snoop Lion.[2] It is set to be released on April 23, 2013 under Berhane Sound System, Mad Decent, Vice Records and RCA Records.[3] The album is his departure from hip hop and his debut in the reggae genre.[4]

The album features guest appearances from Drake, Chris Brown, Busta Rhymes, Akon, Rita Ora, Mavado, Popcaan, Mr. Vegas, Collie Buddz and Miley Cyrus, among others. The album's production was handled by Major Lazer, Ariel Rechtshaid, 6Blocc, Dre Skull, Supa Dups and Diplo, who also served as executive producer.[5] It is a companion project to the documentary film Reincarnated.

Background

Prior to recording the album, Snoop Dogg had traveled to Jamaica and studied in the Niyabinghi branch of the Rastafari movement. He has cited reggae musicians such as Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Gregory Isaacs and Jimmy Cliff as influences for the album.[6] Snoop has said, in regards to his new musical direction, “I feel like I’ve always been Rastafari, I just didn’t have my third eye open.”[2][7]

Diplo and Major Lazer are the album's main producers, with Diplo as executive producer as well.[8] Songs announced for the album include "No Guns Allowed", "Ashtrays and Heartbreaks", and "Harder Times".[9] Other producers include Ariel Rechtshaid, 6Blocc, Dre Skull and Supa Dups among others.

Release and promotion

Singles

The album's first single "La La La", a track produced by Major Lazer, was released on July 20, 2012. The music video, directed by filmmaker Eli Roth, was released on October 31, 2012. The album's lead single and the second officially released, was "No Guns Allowed" which features Snoop Lion's daughter Cori B and Canadian rapper Drake. It was premiered and performed live on Conan on March 12, 2013.[10][1] The song was released for retail on April 2, 2013, along with the pre-order of the album.[11] On April 2, 2013, the music video was released for "No Guns Allowed" featuring Cori B and Drake.[12]

The first promotional single, "Here Comes the King," which is also a Major Lazer produced track with Ariel Rechtshaid and 6Blocc, features singer-songwriter Angela Hunte, who is best known for writing Jay-Z and Alicia Keys successful 2009 hit "Empire State of Mind". It was released on December 3, 2012, with it's music video, directed by Andy Capper, being released on February 7, 2013. The second promotional single, "Lighters Up", another Major Lazer production, features Jamaican musicians Mavado and Popcaan, with an uncredited Jahdan Blakkamoore on chorus. It was released to iTunes on December 18, 2012,with it's music video directed by Andy Capper, being released exclusively to VEVO on February 2, 2013.[13] On April 3, 2013, the song "Ashtrays & Heartbreaks" featuring Miley Cyrus was released.[14]

Track listing

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Rebel Way"  
2."Here Comes the King" (featuring Angela Hunte)Major Lazer, Ariel Rechtshaid, 6Blocc3:25
3."Lighters Up" (featuring Mavado and Popcaan)Major Lazer, Dre Skull3:48
4."So Long" (featuring Angela Hunte)  
5."Get Away" (featuring Angela Hunte)  
6."No Guns Allowed" (featuring Drake and Cori B)Major Lazer, Ariel Rechtshaid, Dre Skull3:31
7."Fruit Juice" (featuring Mr. Vegas)  
8."Smoke the Weed" (featuring Collie Buddz)  
9."Tired of Running" (featuring Akon)  
10."The Good Good" (featuring Iza)  
11."Torn Apart" (featuring Rita Ora)  
12."Ashtrays & Heartbreaks" (featuring Miley Cyrus)Major Lazer, Ariel Rechtshaid, Dre Skull4:06
13."Boulevard" (featuring Jahdan Blakkamoore)  
14."Remedy" (featuring Busta Rhymes and Chris Brown)  
15."La La La"Major Lazer3:27
16."Harder Times" (featuring Jahdan Blakkamoore)  
Notes
  • The track listing was confirmed by Amazon on March 23, 2013.[15]

References

  1. ^ a b "Snoop Lion Drops New Single 'No Guns Allowed,' Featuring Drake: Listen". Billboard. 2013-03-20. Retrieved 2013-03-24.
  2. ^ a b "Why did Snoop Dogg change his name when he became a Rasta?". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2012-10-01.
  3. ^ Carl Williott. "Snoop Lion's 'Reincarnated' Album Gets Release Date & Guest Spots From Drake, Chris Brown | Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on". Idolator.com. Retrieved 2013-03-24.
  4. ^ MTV. "Snoop Dogg Releases First Single 'La La La' From Reggae Album". MTV. Retrieved 2012-07-26.
  5. ^ "Snoop Lion Announces 'Reincarnated' Album Release Date". MissInfo.tv. 2013-02-28. Retrieved 2013-03-24.
  6. ^ Alexis, Nadeska (2012-08-02). "Snoop's Reggae Album Still Has 'West Coast Attitude' - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV.com. Retrieved 2012-10-01.
  7. ^ "Snoop Lion (Snoop Dogg) Inks Deal With RCA Records To Release "Reincarnated" In Spring 2013". Retrieved 6 December 2012. {{cite web}}: Text "Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales" ignored (help); Text "HipHop DX" ignored (help)
  8. ^ 07/31/2012 00:00:00 (2012-07-31). "Snoop's Reggae Reincarnation Confused Dr. Dre At First - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV.com. Retrieved 2012-10-01. {{cite web}}: |author= has numeric name (help)
  9. ^ "Latest Music News, Band, Artist, Musician & Music Video News". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-10-01.
  10. ^ Horowitz, Steven J. (2013-03-07). "Snoop Lion "Reincarnated" Cover Art | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-03-24.
  11. ^ "Snoop Lion Releases "No Guns Allowed" Single From Forthcoming 'Reincarnated' Album". Icon vs. Icon. Retrieved 2013-03-24.
  12. ^ http://www.rap-up.com/2013/04/02/video-snoop-lion-f-drake-and-cori-b-no-guns-allowed/
  13. ^ "Listen: Snoop Lion f/ Mavado & Popcaan "Lighters Up"". Complex. 2012-12-10. Retrieved 2013-03-24.
  14. ^ http://www.rap-up.com/2013/04/03/new-music-snoop-lion-f-miley-cyrus-ashtrays-and-heartbreaks/
  15. ^ "Reincarnated: Amazon.co.uk: Music". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-03-24.
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