Legendary rap virtuoso Snoop Dogg continues to shatter perceptions and incorrigibly challenge the genre. Just months after shocking the world with his long-awaited reunion project “Missionary” with Dr. Dre, the West Coast pioneer is shifting gears into sacred territory. This time, Snoop’s back on the pulpit, announcing his upcoming gospel album, “Altar Call,” due for release on April 27 via Death Row Records.
This is not Snoop’s first spiritual rodeo. In 2018, he confounded fans and critics alike with a 32-track gospel double album, “Bible of Love,” which entered the Billboard Gospel Albums chart at No. 1. And now, seven years later, he’s ready to preach again but with extra soul, with more intention, with a greater sense of divine purpose. “April 27, I’m dropping a gospel album on Death Row Records,” Snoop declared in an abbreviated but impactful Instagram presentation. “It’s called “Altar Call.” You heard it first. A gospel album, April 27. God is good. Won’t he do it?” In less than three weeks, a 21-track compilation will provide a refreshing summer sound while maintaining the genuine essence that Snoop has always been known to deliver. Though the news surprised some, Altar Call isn’t just a new side gig for Snoop Dogg but a labor of love that showcases his evolution as an artist and a man of faith.
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The cast of “Altar Call” is practically a Grammy stage roster. Multi-hyphenate powerhouse Jamie Foxx, jazzy soul master Robert Glasper, producing rapper Denaun Porter, Southern beat maker Jazze Pha, gospel guitarist Charlie Bereal, rising soulstress Jane Handcock, and smooth-voiced October London are all in the mix. With this level of talent involved, expect a genre-combining blend of gospel, R&B, soul, and West Coast wobbles that only Snoop could pull off.
What makes this project special and unique is its timing, not just its message. With the hip-hop world still digesting the nostalgic energy of “Missionary,” Snoop’s decision to follow it up with a gospel album immediately says a lot about his present-day state of mind. It’s a celebration of faith, family, and the search for redemption, done with much the same charisma that helped make Snoop a household name decades ago. Though “Altar Call” represents a spiritual evolution, Snoop incorporates his roots with his faith.
The album will likely still have the slick production and storytelling lyricism he’s known for, with messages of hope, redemption, and gratitude channeled through it. It is Snoop Dogg-style gospel music, cool, creative, and steeped in culture. As we approach April 27, everyone is focused on Snoop as this visionary who continues to carve new paths. Whether you’re a believer, a listener, or just curious about the man’s alchemy, “Altar Call” is guaranteed to be a music release that reverberates far beyond album-listening figures. In a time that demands it, Snoop Dogg is undeniably himself, unsparing, and highly favored.
