The popularity gained is an absolute game changer for the charity project.
Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre sampled the 2018 song “Watermelon Fantasy” in their track “Outta Da Blue.” The original was recorded and produced by musicians with learning disabilities for the London charity Daylight Studio.
When the “Watermelon Fantasy” becomes reality
Snoop and Dre’s “Outta Da Blue” has already garnered a lot of attention in the weeks following its release. Among other things, he was introduced in the trailer for the Netflix film “Back in Action”, which is scheduled to be released in January 2025. He also appeared on the soundtrack of the football video game “Madden NFL 25.” The track was released on their new album MISSIONARY, which came out on December 13th.
The artists Tina Bruins, Mandy Priddice and Cedrick Letshou Olembo sang “Watermelon Fantasy” in a project in 2018. It was produced by Jack Daley, the founder of “Daylight Studio”, in collaboration with music producer Oliver Price.
Singer Bruins told “The Guardian” that she was surprised by the two rap stars’ choice of sample: “[…] At first I thought it was just a fantasy,” said the 40-year-old. “It was a nice shock because it shows that I make good music,” she continued. Bruins is a big Snoop Dogg fan himself. “I’m proud of [Watermelon Fantasy]because Snoop Dogg used it.” The two rappers have not yet commented on the collaboration.
Listen to the original here:
An unexpected breakthrough
The proceeds from the collaboration will now be split evenly between Bruins and their colleagues Priddice and Letshou Olembo, while part of the production shares will go back to the charity. Jack Daley, who launched the nonprofit project, is thrilled by the attention for “Watermelon Fantasy.”
Opposite “The Guardian” He said that this success was “the greatest event in my life” and described 2024 as the “best year” of his career. This media exposure could prove “life-changing” for the charity, with revenue from the collaboration helping to further expand Daylight Studio’s work.
Not yet dreamed up
The initiators Daley and Price now hoped that this would not be the last project of this kind. “It would be great if artists like Kendrick Lamar or Drake also sampled something from our catalog,” The Guardian quoted music producer Oliver Price as saying. The Daylight Studio team is committed to continuing to provide a platform for artists with learning disabilities and changing the perception of this often overlooked group. “It’s about making society aware that people with learning disabilities have a lot to offer,” Price added.