Snoop Lion

From time to time musicians can often take new directions, trying fresh things. The idea being that they wish to become a better artist and a change can also aid them in 'discovering' themselves. Some attempt these feats successfully and others, well, not so much. Robbie Williams attempting to rap is one such example.

This leads me onto Mr Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, aka Snopp Dogg. Actually, the artist that was formally known as Snoop Doggy Dog, then became Snoop Dogg - but now, has a yet another new identity. "Snoop Lion." The new title came about due to a journey of self discovery to the bountiful Caribbean island of Jamaica. On this expedition he underwent a religious and artistic awakening. As you often do on such trips to an island in which partaking of a leafy, herby, green substance is more than commonplace.  

So, Snoop says he met a Rastafarian priest or priests (I can't even begin to speculate on how many joints he would have had). Anyway, the priest asked him what his name was. Presumably, the priest lives in a cave without a TV. To which Snoop replied: ''Snoop dawg." The priest wasn't having it and told the rapper, (whilst looking into his hazy bloodshot eyes. "No, no more, bludklart, you are the light; you are the lion!" (again, it would be churlish of me to guess how much green was in either ones system). Snoop, as you would, must have been very pleased to have been called a lion and labelled as the "light." He says that on being told these profound words he then began to understand why he was there, (with the rasta' priest).

Yes, an epiphany occurred in his mind and life made sense, (probably). He has been stated in the past as saying he is Bob Marley reincarnated. Whatever happened to folk being reincarnated as cats and dogs? I don't know... apparently, according to Snoop Lion - Jamaica has always been his spiritual home, (oh really). As the people there have always embraced him, (island pusher men and all I expect), as a man well known for being fond of cannabis consumption. His visits must be jovially welcomed when he lands on the tropical island. Less so than his ill fated trip to Norway. Taking your own weed into Jamaica is tantamount to taking your own burgers into Macdonalds. Bad practice. 

Mr Lion now proclaims that he wishes to send a positive message to the kids. No more will he rap about promiscuous booty shaking women, hustling or drugs that one cannot obtain over your local chemist counter or fire arms, that unless you are a law enforcer it's probably best you don't own one. The new mantra for a born again O.G is to make music that children and grandparents can enjoy. Maybe even together in front of the fireplace.  

I will watch with semi interest in how this new venture plays along. The Dogg is dead, long live the...er, Lion. La, La, La... coincidently, the title of a reincarnated Snoop Lion single is called that, "La La La." I very much doubt that it is a direct reference to actually being in La La Land, but as in most things in life, I could be wrong. 

Demola, TCC