ContactMusic — Snoop Dogg has previewed his new reggae album Reincarnated The Drop it Like its Hot rapper gave fans a taste of his new musical direction with the track La La La produced by Diplo and Ariel Rechtshaid and executive produced by Major Lazer... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Snoop Lion aka Snoop Dogg gives us a taste of what to expect from his new album “Reincarnated”. Produced by Diplo and Major Lazer production team, “La La La” was recorded during the rapper’s time in Jamaica. Take a listen below. more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Cher Lloyd releases another collaboration with a rapper. This time the former X-Factor contestant links up with Snoop Dogg for “Want U Back”. This will serve as Cher’s next US single. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The inaugural Catalpa NYC Music Festival hits Randall's Island on July 28 and 29, with performances by The Black Keys, Snoop Dogg, TV On The Radio, The Big Pink, A$AP Rocky, Matt and Kim, Zola Jesus and more. Tickets... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Mariah Carey will be crowned a “BMI Icon” at the BMI Urban Awards on Sept. 7  in Beverly Hills. Previous honorees include James Brown, Little Richard, Al Green, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton and Snoop Dogg. more info

Guardian Music — The performances in Ice-T's documentary on the composition of rap are often mesmerisingWith a very simple premise, rapper Ice-T – this film's presenter and co-director with Andy Baybutt – has created a very enjoyable and often fascinating movie. ... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Maverick Sabre is joining Brit rockers Kasabian and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds in Marlay Park on August 23rd. Also on the bill are Manchester siblings The Cribs.The London born but Irish raised singer-songwriter has been touring with Plan B... more info

The Independent — Ice-T's celluloid rap sheet includes such esoteric capers as Urban Menace – a notorious horror flick that starred Snoop Dogg as a psychopathic priest. But his latest cinematic venture is more cerebral: directing a documentary about the history of h... more info

Guardian Music — Catch up with the last seven days in the world of musicThis weekAs Britain experiences a remarkably rainy July, it's perhaps not surprising that people are less keen to venture out and watch some bands – and this week has been a particularly bad on... more info

411 Mania — Maynard James Keenan!!! In this edition of The Savage Animal, Mikey MiGo takes a look at the music videos of A Perfect Circle. This, a 2012 U.S.A. “Dream Team” rant, a review of Snoop and Wiz's new stoner movie, the making of Rockst... more info