Can you feelSnoop DoggandChrisStapleton’s music in the air tonight?
Cindy Blackman Santanaplays drums on the new version of Collins' 1981 hit song, which was announced with a teaser video starring all three stars that features a clip of the cover.
Snoop Dogg and Chris Stapleton.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty; Brett Carlsen/Getty
Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty; Brett Carlsen/Getty
Stapleton, 44, can be heard crooning a faithful rendition of the iconic lyrics in the preview clip. Snoop, 51, will rap football-related lyrics on the full version, according to a press release, though his verses aren’t heard in the teaser.
While the rapper and the country star may seem like an odd pairing, Stapleton’s previously spoken about listening to Snoop’s music — as well as Dr. Dre — growing up.
“[Snoop and Dre’s music] was so real that it translated even to some kid in eastern Kentucky who had no notion of the things that he was talking about,” he told60 Minutesin 2022. “It was dangerous too, and real and dangerous are very appealing to, you know, 15- to 16-year-old kids.”
Cindy Blackman Santana.Steve Jennings/WireImage
Steve Jennings/WireImage
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In addition to its status as a classic ’80s hit, “In the Air Tonight” has a lengthy history of use before football games. ESPN previously aired a feature about howthe song helps players get their heads in the gamebefore hitting the field.
“It was fascinating to me to see how one song could get you in that mode to go kick some tail,” said former Steelers star and two-time Super Bowl champion Hines Ward in the feature.
“I don’t care if you are the home team, the away team, you are hearing that song no matter what,” added Terry McLaurin of the Washington Commanders.
The new version of “In the Air Tonight” premieres on ESPN before Monday’s Saints and Panthers game and on ABC before the Browns and Steelers game the same night. It’ll air before allMonday Night Footballgames as well as ESPN’s week 18 Saturday doubleheader, super wild card and first divisional playoff game.
source: people.com
