In late 2007, KRS-One [click to read] and Buckshot [click to read] both announced that the veteran emcees from The Bronx and Brooklyn respectively would be linking for a collaborative, joint-venture LP. Nearly a year and a half later, sources close to Duck Down Records have confirmed the recording underway of this momentous meeting of the masters of ceremony.
The two emcees have reportedly opened the studio to an array of star-studded guests. Last Friday, Mary J Blige recorded for the project over a reportedly “tantalizing” Black Milk [click to read] beat. The track is reportedly titled “On The Grind,” featuring Blige on the chorus, bridge and the song’s opening and closing. Over a decade ago, the Queen of Hip Hop/R&B worked with the label for her famed “I Love You” remix with Smif N’ Wessun [click to read].
Other confirmed guests to date are K’naan, as well as label-mates Naledge, Heltah Skeltah and the aforementioned Smif N Wessun. Production duties are already in the works for Havoc, 9th Wonder, Marco Polo, Khrysis, Illmind and MoSS.
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While a star-studded list has already confirmed involvement, the Duck Down reps added that 50 Cent [click to read] and Immortal Technique [click to read] are also in discussion to appear.
The Havoc-produced track “Robot” will be turned into a video April 20th, directed by DXnext alum Todd Angkasuwan [click to read].
The KRS-One and Buckshot album is presently planned for August release through Duck Down Records.
