When worlds as different as reggae-infused rock and West Coast hip-hop collide, sparks are inevitable — but no one expected this. Sting and Snoop Dogg have taken The Police’s haunting classic Message in a Bottle and reimagined it into something bold, hypnotic, and entirely their own. Sting’s timeless voice carries the familiar cry for connection, while Snoop slips in with smooth, effortless verses that turn the lonely castaway into a modern-day storyteller. The blend is unexpected yet strangely perfect, a conversation across genres, decades, and oceans. For fans, it’s more than a remix — it’s proof that great songs never die, they just find new waves to ride.
In addition to occasionally punctuating Snoop’s verses, Sting gets a brief vocal spotlight near the end of the track: “In a moment jump up on it, see the ocean, stay in motion /You’re not broken, know I’m chosen, I just gotta have faith / Time is passin’, I stay active, mamis laughin’, movies, rappin’ Millions stackin’, / Look what happened, life just isn’t the same..”
“Another Part of Me” is taken from Snoop Dogg’s upcoming Missionary album, which features the ubiquitous rapper / Olympic commentator teaming up with legendary rap producer Dr. Dre to (somewhat belatedly) celebrate the 30th anniversary of 1993’s Doggystyle.
The Missionary track list also includes a cover of “Last Dance with Mary Jane,” with vocals from the late Tom Petty and current country favorite Jelly Roll. The album is due to arrive Dec. 13.
Sting will resume his Sting 3.0 power trio tour in 2025 with shows in both North and South America. You can get his complete tour itinerary at Sting.com.
Hear Snoop Dogg and Sting Perform ‘Another Part of Me’