On November 23, 1993, a duo so groundbreaking and charismatic crashed into the Hip-hop scene, shaking it to its core and causing irreversible changes. It was late in the year 1993, and Snoop Dogg had just released his iconic debut album, Doggystyle, entirely produced by Dr. Dre. The album and the two artists who created it changed the trajectory of West Coast Hip-hop with an impact that can still be felt today. After the storybook year West Coast Hip-hop had in 2024, with Kendrick Lamar and Tyler, The Creator dominating year-end conversations, Dre and Snoop are gearing up for their own 2024 release with Missionary.
The Dr. Dre-produced Snoop album is set to be released this Friday, December 13, with features ranging from Tom Petty to Method Man. Before the legendary duo looks to reignite the flame, it feels like the perfect time to look back at the spark that started it all. For this Golden Age Thursday, we witness a young Snoop and Dre take over the 1994 American Music Awards with a captivating performance of their hit “Gin and Juice.” The legendary Doggystyle single can still be found in rotation, and this performance showcases precisely how the bouncy G-funk song achieved its longevity. You can watch the full performance below.
