Quartile rating: 6/10 · 1 rating
Evolution as an artist is often times what separates legends from the more mundane. After being heavily influenced by his experience in Jamaica – and his subsequent name change from Snoop Dogg to Snoop Lion – the LBC showman prepares his latest reggae-infused album Reincarnated. As part of the process, VICE followed Snoop to the island nation as he recorded various songs with backing from Diplo, Ariel Reichtshaid and Dre Skull of Major Lazer. Having grown tired of what rap provided him, the documentary reveals the rebirth and inspiration for his latest project.
A fairly standard music documentary following Snoop Dogg's reggae reinvention as Snoop Lion, shot competently by VICE with decent on-location Jamaica footage giving it some visual warmth. The narrative arc of artistic rebirth is interesting in concept but feels somewhat superficial and self-promotional in execution. The novelty of a hardcore rap legend pivoting to reggae gives it a distinctive hook, though the documentary form itself is conventional. The ending resolves predictably with the album's completion, offering little emotional payoff beyond promotional closure.