Snoop Dogg recently shared his thoughts on the reception of his latest album, ‘Missionary.’
- The rapper addressed critics who initially had negative comments about the project.
- By the end of the album, some critics experienced a change of heart, moved by the music.
- Despite mixed reviews, ‘Missionary’ is still projected to make it onto the Billboard 200.
- The album includes collaborations with big names in the music industry.
Snoop Dogg took to Instagram to express his gratitude for the support his album ‘Missionary’ has received. He acknowledged the mixed reviews, especially from critics who initially didn’t think highly of the album. “First of all, thank y’all for the support for Missionary,” he said.
Snoop noticed that some critics were skeptics at first. They listened to the album and openly said they didn’t expect to enjoy it. However, as they progressed through the tracks, they found themselves liking his work more and more.
As listeners reached tracks eight, nine, and ten, they became emotionally invested. By the end of the album, these critics were impressed with the project Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre put together. The rapper pointed out the blend of both love and criticism.
Snoop emphasized that both the love and hate are motivations for him to continue creating music. He values both kinds of feedback and sees them as part of the process: “We do it because we love what we do. Thank y’all!”
In his caption accompanying the video, he playfully commented, “Thin line between love and hate [prayer emoji] ya kids and ya mama love me [laughing emoji].” His humor lightens the mood despite the criticism.
Moving forward, ‘Missionary’ is expected to reach the Billboard 200 charts. Although it’s not expected to reach top positions, it will be at number 20, showing that despite the criticism, there is notable interest.
According to market analysis, the album’s first week is predicted to sell around 36,000 units. This would make it one of Snoop’s least successful commercial projects and Dr. Dre’s worst-performing release in terms of sales numbers.
Alongside this, the 16-track album features collaborations with prominent artists such as Eminem, 50 Cent, and Sting, showing the diversity and eclectic nature of ‘Missionary.’ Even with low sales expectations, the album has elements that fans and critics alike may find notable.
Snoop Dogg appreciates both criticism and support, seeing them as part of his musical journey.
