The dynamic duo of hip-hop royalty, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre, is back—and they’re not just making music; they’re making history. The pair just dropped the Missionary short film, an electrifying prelude to Snoop Dogg’s much-anticipated studio album of the same name. Produced by none other than Dre himself, Missionary lands via Death Row, Aftermath, and Interscope, setting the stage for yet another cultural milestone.
At the heart of this project is “Last Dance with Mary Jane,” a track that marries Snoop’s laid-back charisma with a little help from the late Tom Petty and Jelly Roll. The song, built around Petty’s iconic original, has roots as deep as Dre’s ties to Interscope founder Jimmy Iovine. Dre recalled a moment of serendipity, sharing with the Los Angeles Times: “I’ve got this clip of Tom saying, ‘If Dre ever samples “Mary Jane’s Last Dance,” he’s going to have an instant hit.’” Dre didn’t just take the compliment; he lived up to it. “Snoop’s putting everything—his career, his legacy—in my hands,” Dre explained. “So it’s my job to nurture that and make sure it’s perfect.”
The album isn’t just a collection of tracks; it’s a full-circle moment for Snoop and Dre. Their first major collaboration since Snoop’s 1993 debut Doggystyle, Missionary is a sonic reunion 30 years in the making. But this isn’t about resting on laurels—it’s about building something bigger. “It’s a moment for the culture,” says Snoop. “This album marks not just where we’ve been, but where we’re headed.”
Missionary embodies the duo’s unrelenting drive. “We’re still in love with what we do,” Snoop shares. “I’m peaking right now, and Dre sees that. He brings the best out of me. He’s so particular—about my delivery, the music, the concepts. It’s all in the details.”
Snoop and Dre aren’t just reliving the past—they’re reshaping the future. With Missionary, they’ve created a blueprint for timelessness in hip-hop, proving that when legends unite, the result isn’t just music—it’s a movement.
