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Snoop Dogg's Reggae Journey: A Musical Experiment?
31 Aug
Summary
- Snoop Dogg's reggae album 'Reincarnated' faced criticism for his vocal performance.
- Major Lazer and Dre Skull are credited for strong production on the album.
- Bunny Wailer expressed anger over Snoop's alleged cultural appropriation.
Snoop Dogg's transformation into reggae artist Snoop Lion, culminating in the album 'Reincarnated,' has been met with significant controversy. The project, intended as a spiritual journey documented in a film, faced immediate backlash from reggae icon Bunny Wailer.
Wailer accused Snoop of inappropriately using Rastafarian culture for personal gain. These criticisms echo in the album reviews, where Snoop's vocal delivery and artificial patois are frequently cited as weaknesses.
Despite these shortcomings, the album benefits from robust production by Major Lazer, Dre Skull, and Ariel Rechtshaid. These collaborators infuse the record with a genre-bending mixtape feel, exploring various reggae subgenres.
Guest artists like Angela Hunte, Mavado, and Popcaan provide crucial support, lending credibility and hooks that Snoop's own performance lacks. However, not all collaborations succeed, with some tracks falling flat despite the professional backing.
