Busta Rhymes enlist Swizz Beatz, Timbaland and Pharrell for the next album.
Busta Rhymes has been away from music for some months now, but the rapper is reportedly working on his eleventh studio album, a follow-up to 2020’s “Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God.” Rhymes did release a short project recently, a 5 track EP “The Fuse Is Lit” in December 2022.
The news about the next album was first shared by Swizz Beatz, who showers praise for legendary Busta Rhymes. “This is a Busta Rhymes appreciation post,” he said while riding on a boat. “My brother’s been doing this so long, from Leaders of the New School … to headlining every major festival, tour, show. Leaders was the ’80s and Busta’s been kicking a*s since [then].
He continued: “It’s 2023. My bro got all new deals, all new music coming out. I just want to take the time to say I appreciate my brother Busta Rhymes for his longevity, his distinctive style, voice. I wish everybody a long career like Busta Rhymes. He’s the biggest deal.”
“Him and Spliff Star don’t play no games on that stage doing older songs and new songs. He’s boxed with the best of ’em. He’s been on the charts with the best of ’em. And one week he was on the stage with Janet Jackson and Mary J. Blige — that’s just one week!
“Cheers to my brother Busta Rhymes for life. Wait until you hear this new music this man got. The album executive produced by Swizz Beatz, Timbaland and Pharrell. Wrap your face around what that’s gonna sound like.”
Rhymes also reacted to the post with a comment: “I Guess it’s Time!!!! You let the cat out the bag huh King???!!!!! SWWWWWIIIZZZYYYY!!! I love you and appreciate beyond description King!! Our years of friendship and being brothers cannot be described in words!! Wait till they hear how we are going to SHIFT THE CULTURE with this album Executive Produced my you @timbaland @pharrell & myself King!! It’s been an incredible process doing this every step of the way with you Kings and we ain’t Stoppin’ NO TIME SOON!! I’m a leave it at that!! Maximum love King!! Y’all better start rethinking all types a sh*t!!”
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Following the announcement, Busta Rhymes and all three executive producers were featured in a picture on their social media. “Only if y’all knew why @bustarhymes is laughing like that,” wrote Beatz.
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