To understand why fans are scrambling for the Missionary zip, we have to rewind. After the colossal success of 1993’s Doggystyle , fans begged for a direct follow-up produced entirely by Dr. Dre. While Snoop and Dre have worked on countless tracks (from Still D.R.E. to Bush ), a full-length, cohesive album remained the white whale of hip hop.

Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre released their anticipated collaborative album Missionary on December 13, 2024, featuring 16 tracks produced by Dre. This project includes guests like Eminem, 50 Cent, and Sting, with standout tracks often considered to be "Hard Knocks" and "Gorgeous".