DJ/producer Destructo has teamed up with rap icon, Snoop Dogg for their new single, “You Only Die Once” today. A spiritual successor to “Y.O.D.O” (a 2018 collaboration with Grammy-nominated producer Chris Lake), “You Only Die Once” fuses its bass-heavy house beat with smooth, buttery flows from Snoop Dogg – a combination that results in an unprecedented matchup between two music titans. Listen to the track now below.
Speaking about the collaboration, Destructo said, “What a dream come true to finally have a G-house record with the one and only Snoop Dogg – I’ve been a fan since ‘Deep Cover,’ his debut collaboration with Dr. Dre in 1992.”
The histories of Destructo and Snoop Dogg have already been intertwined, with the rapper performing his debut album Doggystyle in full at HARD Summer 2017. And now, after years of trying to work together, the two artists have finally linked up for their first ever music collaboration.
“You Only Die Once” represents the apotheosis of dance-infused hip-hop, cementing Destructo as the premier go-to producer for such a genre hybrid. As a musician with an unparalleled intuition and ear – and as someone who cares about sonic integrity above all else – Destructo is the perfect foil for Snoop Dogg’s laid-back, vibes-centric creative approach.
The track also comes off the heels of Destructo performances in cities such as Sacramento, Denver, and Boston, and releases ahead of headlining shows at Sound Bar in Chicago, IL and Temple in San Francisco, CA. He’ll also play festivals this summer such as Shambhala Music Festival.
Destructo tour dates
4/21/23: Sound Bar – Chicago, IL
4/28/23: Temple – San Francisco, CA
6/17/23 – 6/18/23: Summer of Sound – Winnipeg, MB
7/21/23 – 7/24/23: Shambhala Music Festival – Salmo River Ranch, BC
8/3/23 – 8/6/23: The Annual Campout Arts & Music Festival – Vernonia, OR