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Snoop Lion - a.k.a. Snoop Dogg - is pulling out all the stops for his upcoming reggae album Reincarnated.  

According to hiphopwired.com, the rapper-turned-rasta announced on Thursday that his 12th album will feature a number of big name rappers, including Drake, Busta Rhymes and T.I. Chris Brown, Akon and Rita Ora will also get recording time on the album. 

Snoop also let fans know that he has pinned down a release date.  After several delays, the album is now scheduled to hit stores on April 23rd. 

Meanwhile, fans can get a glimpse at Snoop's transformation from gangsta rapper to Rastafari in his upcoming documentary "Reincarnated."  The film follows Snoop as he journeys to Jamaica in search of spiritual enlightenment.  It also tracks the recording of Reincarnated the album.  The documentary hits theaters on March 15th.  

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