Song Review: “Satellite” by Bebe Rexha ft. Snoop Dogg

Satellite ft. Snoop Dogg

Bebe Rexha

• Genre: Pop
• Date: 20 Apr, 2023
• Content: cleaned
• Track(s): 1
• ℗ 2023 Warner Records Inc., except Track 6 ℗2022 What A DJ Ltd. under exclusive license to Warner Records Inc.

Bebe Rexha’s “Satellite” featuring Snoop Dogg is a dance-pop/disco track that transports the listener to another galaxy. With its captivating beats and dreamy lyrics, the song, which is the third single from Bebe’s third studio album, Bebe, brilliantly encapsulates the sense of a cosmic trip.

The song begins with an intro by Snoop Dogg, who sets the tone with an irresistible beat that transports the listener to another planet. In the first verse, Bebe Rexha’s mesmerizing vocals take center stage, portraying an out-of-body experience while floating through space and flawlessly mixing with the song’s synthwave and electro-pop influences.

With his typical smooth rap flow matching Bebe’s ethereal vocals, Snoop Dogg’s verse adds an added dimension of depth to the track. The two musicians’ collaboration feels natural and effortless, demonstrating their unmistakable chemistry.

Not only does “Satellite” stand out for its space-themed lyrics, but also for the narrative surrounding its development. Bebe Rexha claimed that she sneaked into Snoop Dogg’s DMs, looking for a collaboration on the track. To her amazement, Snoop answered the next morning with his verse, illustrating that taking a chance may occasionally result in wonderful outcomes.

The song’s release date is notable since April 20 is associated with cannabis culture – a suitable connection given Snoop Dogg’s well-known marijuana connection. The song’s promotion included a behind-the-scenes film of the music video, which showed Bebe and Snoop lighting up and smoking a joint together, underlining the track’s laid-back and lighthearted feel.

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“Satellite” is a great example of how performers from many genres can collaborate to produce a distinct and compelling sound. The song, produced by Joe Janiak and written by Bebe Rexha, Snoop Dogg, Kunfetti, Maya Kurchner, and Sam DeRosa, is a monument to the power of collaboration in the music industry.

Higher than a satellite… pic.twitter.com/oALYzFcw2g

— Bebe Rexha (@BebeRexha) April 20, 2023

The song’s combination of dance-pop, synthwave, and electronica elements creates an immersive environment that allows listeners to become lost in the music. The infectious chorus, which includes Bebe talking about getting “higher than a satellite,” will stay with you long after the song has finished.

Finally, “Satellite” is a hypnotic duet between Bebe Rexha and Snoop Dogg that transports listeners on a celestial journey. Fans of both singers will like the song’s enticing sounds, dreamy lyrics, and seamless blend of dance-pop and disco elements. Bebe and Snoop’s chemistry shows through in the song, illustrating that occasionally taking a chance and reaching out may result in an out-of-this-world collaboration.

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