Snoop Dogg Talks "BUSH," Iggy Azalea & Macklemore In NY Times Profile

Remember Snoop Dogg and Iggy Azalea's Instagram "feud" from last year? It almost seems like ancient history now, and it looks like The Doggfather's changed his tune since then. In a new profile in the New York Times, the Cali OG says he believes there's a place in hip hop for Iggy and Macklemore, saying that they both have "soul." He also reveals what his career path would be if "rap never came out"-- read some excerpts below.

You have a new album, “Bush,” coming out this month, and there’s more singing than rapping on it. It’s very funk-inspired. Why the change?

"There’s a void for that style of music. I think if rap never came out, I’d have been a R&B singer. I would have been like Rick James, though — an edgy renegade."

What about this suburban streak in hip-hop, like Iggy Azalea and Macklemore?

"Rap is supposed to grow. One thing about Iggy and Macklemore: They got soul. They’re inspired by hip-hop. I don’t care how you’re gonna take it to your people and flip it and dip it and serve it."

Read the full thing here.

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<b>Feature Writer</b> Ever since he borrowed a copy of "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below" from his local library, Patrick's love affair with hip-hop has been on an extended honeymoon phase. He now contributes features to HNHH, hoping to share his knowledge and passion with this site's broad audience. <strong>Favorite Hip Hop Artists:</strong> André 3000, Danny Brown, Kanye, Weezy, Gucci Mane, Action Bronson, MF DOOM, Ghostface Killah <strong>Favorite Producers:</strong> Lex Luger, Kanye (again), RZA, Young Chop, Madlib, J Dilla, Hudson Mohawke

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