When the stars align just right, we get treated to something truly special—and folks, it seems like Snoop Dogg is about to sprinkle some celestial magic on us once again! Fresh off his reunion album Missionary with the legendary Dr. Dre, our beloved West Coast rap icon is gearing up to release a brand-new solo album that promises to be unlike anything we’ve heard before. Yes, you heard that right! Set to drop on April 27, Altar Call will bring a refreshing gospel flair to his signature style. It’s almost as if the universe is saying, “Get ready, everybody, Snoop’s bringing the good vibes and soulful harmonies just in time for spring!” And let’s be real—who doesn’t love a little music that lifts the spirits? So, what does this mean for Snoop’s legacy, the world of hip-hop, and, dare I say, our personal playlists? As the planets spin and align, let’s dive into what this new project has in store for us!
Snoop Dogg may not be too far removed from his reunion album Missionary with Dr. Dre, but he’s ready to drop again. Per Billboard, the California rap mogul and entertainer announced a new solo album, but not just any hip-hop record. This one’s going to have a gospel flair to it and it’s going to be titled Altar Call. But because of the December release of Missionary, you may be thinking that this won’t be dropping for quite a while. Wrong! It’s actually going to be out in just over two weeks, April 27, to be exact.
Snoop Dogg dropped the news on his Instagram account with a short video. “April 27, I’m dropping a gospel album on Death Row Records. It’s called Altar Call. You heard it first. A gospel album, April 27. God is good. Won’t he do it?” We also have some details on the features. Jamie Foxx, Robert Glasper, Denaun Porter, Jazze Pha, Charlie Bereal, Jane Handcock, October London, are just several of them. There will be plenty of room for more too thanks to the 21-song tracklist.
This is also going to a special release for Snoop Dogg as he’s decided to dedicate it to his late mother, Beverly Tate. She unfortunately passed away back in October 24, 2021. Tate was 70 and was in the hospital for three months up until that day. The cause of her death still remains undisclosed all these years later. If you didn’t know, Snoop had a performance in Boston the same day that she died. However, he went ahead and did it anyway and explained why with a touching message to the crowd.
“I wasn’t even gonna come out here and perform tonight ’cause my mother passed away earlier tonight, but in the spirit of the people of Boston, I wanted to come out here and represent for y’all because this is what my mama would have wanted me to do. Afterwards, Dogg thanked the crowd for their overwhelming support and energy. “I needed this. I f*cking love y’all for getting my spirit right tonight. Peace, love and soul.”