Snoop Lion

So, Snoop Lion né Dogg‘s first ever reggae LP, ‘Reincarnated’, has gained a sheet of ‘official info’. It’ll be released on 22 Apr, and will feature earnest reggae artistes like, erm, Chris Brown, Rita Ora, Drake, Busta Rhymes and TI. Oh, and Jamaican musicians Mavado and Popcaan, who do have real dancehall credentials. Oh, and Snoop’s teenage daughter Cori B, who appears on ‘No Guns Allowed’. Make of that what you will.

Snoop makes this of ‘Reincarnation’, and “true reggae music” in general: “We were searching for true reggae music and the message of peace and hope it reflects. It’s so much a part of who I am, and this record is all about paying homage and giving respect to those who created and love reggae music, and hopefully introducing it to a whole new audience. I feel truly honoured to make this album and respect to all who blazed the path for me”.

Can I just say how excited I was to see Snoop? I can? Well thanks, I was excited to see Snoop. He was so open and chill before and after the interview that it surprised me.

Snoop's been in the game for long you'd think he'd walk around with an air, but that's far from the truth.

To kick off the chit chat, I asked him about his name change and if it bothers him when he's called Snoop Dogg instead of Snoop Lion. It turns out that he's perfectly fine being called either one.

After that, he picked up a few questions that's he's never been asked from my 'magical' box. For one, he answered a question about cleaning his toes. Yup, cleaning his toes.