In response to his reputation as a studio “perfectionist,” Dr. Dre has acknowledged that his purported quest of sound quality isn’t what it looks.
Snoop Dogg joined Dre when they spoke with Complex about their next album, Missionary, and their new alcoholic beverage line, Gin & Juice, which is based after Snoop’s iconic 1993 song.
Speaking about the label of perfectionist that some have applied to him over the years to justify his paucity of musical output, Dre remarked, “I guess you call it perfection, but I want things right.” To be really honest with you, I use [perfectionism] as a way to squander time, not to acquire time.
“You know, I’m not sure if anything can ever be perfect. I don’t even want it to be flawless because music shouldn’t be perfect since humans aren’t perfect.
Additionally, Dre provided insight into the method via which he and Snoop are completing the tracklist on Missionary: “It needs to be appropriate for all parties concerned. I, Snoop, and Jimmy [Iovine] are the three parties participating at this point. We leave if the three of us are enjoying it.
“But it can’t be two to one; it’s gotta be three to zero,” Snoop continued. When it’s 3-0, everything is always perfect.
In recent years, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre have been working diligently on Missionary, with the founder of Aftermath Entertainment optimistic that the finished result will stand up to his greatest efforts.
Dre stated, “This one’s gonna show a different level of maturity with [Snoop’s] lyrics and with my music,” in an interview with Entertainment Tonight last week. I’m not playing, but I think this is some of the best music I’ve ever done in my career.
“The musicians I’m currently working with and some of the writers in the studio that are helping us,” he continued. Both Snoop and I are delighted about this. People are going to love this, in my opinion.
Dre also revealed that “an amazing roster of artists” including rock star Sting will be featured on the album.
The renowned producer said that he and Snoop are hoping for a November release, which would fall on the 31st anniversary of their first (and only other) full-length collaboration, Doggystyle. The release date has not yet been disclosed.
“I have to go downstairs and start mixing as soon as we’re done. He pumped his fists together. “I wanted 14 songs, Snoop wants 16, so we have that thing happening,” he remarked. When it comes to the mixes, I’m on song number 11. For a November release, I must finish and deliver by September 1st.
