Just a couple of months ago, two of the West Coast's most prominent rap figures Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre announced a new alcoholic beverage. Promotional videos for the perfectly named "Gin & Juice" rolled out in February, as each artist continues to create more avenues for themselves. It seems the drink is in the process of being rolled out still, according to The Source, and it is being distributed nationally through Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits. It is known to be the largest beverage distributor in the United States, so there is clearly a lot of support behind the spiked concoction.
Four flavors are available, including apricot, citrus, melon, and passionfruit and it is a premium gin-based cocktail. While Snoop and Dre will certainly not have too much trouble marketing it themselves, some extra exposure never hurts. The iconic G-funk duo has done just that, according to HipHopDX, as they have asked country singing star HARDY to give the drink a larger audience outside of hip-hop. The Mississippi native got the okay to recreate the rappers' essential track "Gin & Juice" with Southern flare.
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Listen To "Gin & Juice" By HARDY
HARDY told Complex that he was honored for this incredible offer. "I’m still in disbelief, but I am so stoked that I’m dropping my version of ‘Gin and Juice’ with the blessing of Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg themselves. Thankful for the opportunity." HARDY does a great job of flipping some memorable lines, as well as performing the hook. He even made sure to incorporate the iconic ringing synths into his version. Be sure to check out the two songs back-to-back with the links above.
What are your thoughts on this brand-new single "Gin & Juice" by HARDY? Did the country star do Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg justice with this interpolation, why or why not? Do you think we are going to continue to see the melding of country and hip-hop more often going forward? Was this a smart marketing move by Dre and Snoop to ask HARDY to do this? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.
Quotable Lyrics:
So much drama out in Tennessee
It's kinda hard bein' H-A-R-D-Y
But I somehow, someway
Keep comin' up with country-a** s*** like every single day
May I kick a little somethin'
For the G's and make a few M's?