Key Takeaways
- Snoop Dogg teamed up with animator Tristan Zammit, aka Tristious, to give "Lodi Dodi" fresh visuals featuring an in-studio performance and a cartoon version of himself.
- The 1993 Doggystyle track pays homage to Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick's 1985 classic "La Di Da Di," while Zammit's animation credits include Juice WRLD's "Righteous" and XXXTENTACION's "BAD!"
Snoop Dogg has dug deep into his catalog of hits to pull out a classic from his Doggystyle era and put a new spin on it.
On Thursday (November 5), the Doggfather teamed up with acclaimed animator and director Tristan Zammit (better known as Tristious) to re-release "Lodi Dodi" with a new set of animated visuals.
The new video, which pairs Zammit's distinct style with Snoop's laidback flow, sees the Death Row Records boss delivering an in-studio performance while watching a TV show that depicts Snoop as a cartoon character. Check out the video below.
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Born in Toronto and based in Philadelphia, Zammit has built an impressive portfolio over the years, which includes XXXTENTACION's "BAD!," Juice WRLD's "Righteous," Lil Uzi Vert's "Myron," Lil Yachty’s "Forever Young" featuring Diplo, and many more.
Originally released in 1993, at a time when G-funk was taking over the sound of hip-hop, "Lodi Dodi" was created as a homage to Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick's 1985 classic "La Di Da Di."
In other recent Snoop Dogg news, the rapper's hunt for an ice cream taster has finally ended, with him awarding the job to Annabelle Traves, a Brisbane-born, Dubai-based violinist.
