The new album, which Death Row says will blend gospel with R&B and hip-hop, is all set to drop on April 27. While the move might seem random, folks who’ve paid attention know Uncle Snoop’s always had an ear for gospel. In 2018, he unloaded his own solo gospel album, Bible of Love. Now, Death Row is releasing what’s essentially a sequel — a collaborative effort derived from the spirit of the good book. And Snoop’s late mother, Beverly, who passed away in October 2021. It’s an imprint that’s there thematically, symbolically, and literally; her face adorns the cover of the album.

“The spirit of my mother will forever live within me,” Snoop tells Okayplayer, exclusively. “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.”