Snoop Dogg Duets With Buzz Aldrin

4 months ago 25th Jun 15:00

Rappers Snoop Dogg and Talib Kweli have teamed up with famed astronaut Buzz Alrin to give the moon hero's new song an out-of-this world hip-hop twist.

Aldrin, the second person to step foot on the moon in 1969 after Neil Armstrong, has recorded the track Rocket Experience with the rap heavyweights as his guests - and he's recruited chart sensation Soulja Boy Tell 'Em to feature in the promo.

The retired space explorer, 79, aims to boost interest in space and science with the tune - and Snoop Dogg is ecstatic to be involved in the project; He says, "I want kids interested in space. It's their future. (Aldrin) pushes kids to achieve their dreams."

The Drop It Like It's Hot hitmaker insists there's nothing unusual about the collaboration: "Buzz has got the biggest buzz on the streets right now. He's got Talib Kweli and (me) in the studio with him, and I only work with the best."

The single has been released on iTunes and profits from the song will benefit three charities, including Aldrin's ShareSpace Foundation.