- LOS ANGELES — Rapper
Snoop Dogg is venturing back into his church roots with his new gospel album,
"Altar Call” and has dedicated it to his late mother, Beverly Tate, who passed
away in 2021.
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- The new album is scheduled for release on April 27 under
Death Row Records.
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- "The spirit of my mother will forever live within me.
This album is a reflection of what she has taught me - to use my voice and my
platform to spread love and heal the world. Just another chapter out of the
Bible of Love," Snoop Dogg shared with Okayplayer.
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- The album features a lineup of artists across 21 tracks,
including Jamie Foxx, Robert Glasper, Denaun Porter, Jazze Pha, Charlie Bereal,
and October London. It will also include a special debut from the Death Row
Mass Choir, reports aceshowbiz.com.
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- The album cover, featuring an image of his mother Beverly
Tate, underscores the deep personal connection the rapper has with this
project.
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- As he paid tribute to his late mother, "U taught me how
to read and write how to struggle and fight and all the facts of life. Now you
finally got ya wings, mama."
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- This is not the first time for Snoop Dogg in gospel music.
In 2018, he released "Bible of Love.”
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- Speaking about his unique musical journey, he shared,
"This is not a money-driven project, it's a spirit-driven project. I've
referred to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on most of my recordings, letting
people know that I am a born-again Christian."
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- Snoop Dogg is now preparing for the release of the lead
single from "Altar Call", "Mother I Miss You" featuring John
P. Kee, on April 18.
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- "Altar Call" is set to be a "heartfelt
testimony, a moment of reflection, faith, and community," embodying a
universal message of grace and redemption.
