New Music Friday: Fresh Albums from Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre, DMX, Fat Joe, and More
This week in hip-hop has been filled with excitement, and New Music Friday is here to shift the focus back to the artistry of some of the genre’s most iconic figures, both past and present.
Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre have reunited on “Missionary,” a highly anticipated follow-up to 1993’s classic “Doggystyle.” This new album features an impressive lineup of guest artists, including Eminem, 50 Cent, Method Man, Sting, and Tom Petty. However, it’s Snoop who commands the spotlight, delivering his best performance yet over Dr. Dre’s signature polished beats.
In other news, the estate of the late DMX has released his second posthumous project, “Let Us Pray: Chapter X.” Although it runs more like a four-track EP than a full album, it explores DMX’s spiritual side with the help of gospel producer Warryn Campbell.
Fat Joe also makes a comeback with “The World Changed On Me,” his first solo album in over a decade. Meanwhile, Florida’s BossMan Dlow wraps up a successful year with “Dlow Curry,” named after the NBA sharpshooter.
Roc Marciano and The Alchemist return with “The Skeleton Key,” a follow-up to their 2022 collaboration, “The Elephant Man’s Bones.” Additionally, artists like Sleepy Hallow, RJMrLA, and Paul Wall offer fans new tracks to enjoy as the weekend approaches.
Here’s a rundown of this week’s new releases:
Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre — Missionary
Features: Eminem, 50 Cent, Method Man, Sting, Tom Petty, Jhené Aiko, Jelly Roll, BJ The Chicago Kid, Fat Money, K.A.A.N., Alus, Cocoa Sarai
Production: Dr. Dre, Dem Jointz, Sam Sneed, BoogzDaBeast, Focus…
Label: Death Row / Aftermath / Interscope Records
DMX — Let Us Pray: Chapter X
Features: Snoop Dogg, Killer Mike, MC Lyte, Lecrae, Terrace Martin, Mary Mary, Lena Byrd-Miles, RoyzNoyz Orchestra
Production: Warryn Campbell
Label: Def Jam
Fat Joe — The World Changed On Me
Features: Remy Ma, Ty Dolla $ign, DJ Khaled, Babyface, Anitta, Cool & Dre, Tony Sunshine, Chris Rock, Tuggawar, Karma Nova
Production: Cool & Dre, Don Cannon, DJ Khaled, Smash David, 808 Ray
Label: RNG / EMPIRE
BossMan Dlow — Dlow Curry
Features: Lil Baby, GloRilla, Ice Spice, French Montana, Babyface Ray, NoCap
Production: D.A. Got That Dope, ChaseTheMoney, LuhRonMadeDis, King Nathan, Gentle Beatz
Label: Alamo Records
Roc Marciano & The Alchemist — The Skeleton Key
Features: N/A
Production: The Alchemist
Label: Pimpire Records / Marci Enterprises
Sleepy Hallow — Read This When You Wake Up
Features: Sheff G, Babyface Ray, Dracodontjam, Jay Bezzy, Gray Hawken, B.B. Sophia
Production: Great John, Nephxw, Jrdyn, MD$, Ruuben
Label: Winners Circle Entertainment / RCA Records
Paul Wall — Once Upon a Grind
Features: Big K.R.I.T., Slim Thug, Freeway, Lil Keke, Z-Ro, Berner, Termanology, Eddie Coke
Production: Credits unavailable
Label: Paul Wall
RJMrLA — Cuffing Season
Features: Kalan.FrFr, Siete7x, Lambo4oe, Big Eph, Lilcadipge
Production: Credits unavailable
Label: OMMIO / EMPIRE
Kota The Friend & Statik Selektah — Once In a Blue Moon
Features: Logic, Phearnone
Production: Statik Selektah
Label: Fltbys
Valee & SURF GANG — Grey Sky London
Features: N/A
Production: evilgiane, Niketech, Harrison, Eera, Ccured
Label: Surf Gang Records / Decent Distribution
Dizzee Rascal — I Invented Grime
Features: N/A
Production: Dizzee Rascal
Label: Big Dirtee Records
With so much fresh music hitting the airwaves, hip-hop fans have plenty to look forward to this weekend.
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