Anderson.Paak And Cordae Team Up For Joint Album ‘Heavy Is The Crown’
The rap and R&B favorites are making their collaborative magic official with a brand-new LP dropping this October.
By Nina BrooksPublished Updated 1 min read
Two of hip-hop and R&B's slickest creators are officially joining forces for a full-length project. Anderson.Paak and Cordae have formally announced their collaborative album, titled *Heavy Is the Crown*, which is scheduled to land on streaming platforms on October 23. The joint LP will be released through a partnership between APESHIT, Mass Appeal, and EMPIRE. Alongside the official announcement, the music duo dropped a promotional teaser trailer to give fans a glimpse of the vibe they have cooked up in the studio.
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Listeners will not have to wait very long to get their hands on the new music. *Heavy Is the Crown* arrives everywhere on October 23, making it one of the most anticipated late-autumn hip-hop releases of the season. This powerful artistic link-up has been years in the making. The two musicians first demonstrated their rare dynamic on the 2019 hit single "RNP," which landed on Cordae's celebrated debut studio album, *The Lost Boy*. That track highlighted their sharp back-and-forth lyrical bouncing and laid the groundwork for future collaboration. Since that initial collaboration, both performers have expanded their individual stars significantly. Anderson.Paak grabbed worldwide acclaim alongside Bruno Mars as part of the retro-R&B duo Silk Sonic, while also working as a producer and drummer. Meanwhile, Cordae has consistently solidified his standing as one of the most respected lyricists in modern rap.
What to expect from heavy is the crown
While specific guest features and full tracklist details for *Heavy Is the Crown* are still being kept under wraps, the energy surrounding the trailer suggests a polished blend of soulful production and rap dexterity. With the October 23 release date rapidly approaching, fans can expect more single teasers and project details to surface soon. Keep your eyes on streaming services and social channels as Anderson.Paak and Cordae prepare to hand over their joint vision to the world.
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People also ask
- When does Heavy Is the Crown come out?
- The album is scheduled to release on October 23.
- Have Anderson .Paak and Cordae worked together before?
- Yes, the duo previously collaborated on the hit track 'RNP' from Cordae's 2019 debut album, The Lost Boy.
- What record labels are releasing Heavy Is the Crown?
- The collaborative record is being released through APESHIT, Mass Appeal, and EMPIRE.
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