Step Brothers! Anderson.Paak & Cordae Announce Joint Album 'Heavy Is The Crown'

Two of hip-hop’s most dynamic voices are officially joining forces for a full-length project. Anderson.Paak and Cordae have announced their debut joint album, *Heavy Is The Crown*, which is scheduled to land on October 23. The collaborative effort will be distributed through APESHIT, Mass Appeal, and EMPIRE, marking a major moment for both rap stars as they lock in for a complete body of work. While the duo has yet to unveil a lead single or an official tracklist, they have already opened pre-orders and pre-saves for eager fans. Collectors are in for a treat, as physical releases include a special animated zoetrope vinyl pressing and a custom lenticular-cover CD. Adding a comedic twist to the rollout, the album artwork is directly inspired by the iconic poster for Adam McKay’s 2008 cult comedy *Step Brothers*. ## When is the Anderson.Paak and Cordae album coming out? A full-length collaboration between the two artists has been years in the making. Their musical connection first caught fire back in 2019 with "RNP," a beloved track featured on Cordae’s Grammy-nominated debut project, *The Lost Boy*. That song immediately highlighted their effortless chemistry, pairing Cordae’s sharp storytelling with.Paak’s vibrant, soulful vocals and signature bounce. Rather than letting that hit be a one-off moment, the rap duo kept the momentum going over the years. They reconnected in 2023 for "Two Tens" and followed up in 2024 with "Summer Drop," both of which appeared on Cordae’s third studio album, *The Crossroads*. Each track further proved that the pair bring out the absolute best in each other whenever they step into the studio together. ## What movie poster inspired the Heavy Is The Crown album cover? *Heavy Is The Crown* marks another high-profile team-up for.Paak, who famously teamed up with Bruno Mars for the multi-Grammy-winning project Silk Sonic. The drummer and vocalist has built a reputation for bringing electric energy to collaborative efforts, while Cordae continues to gain praise for his reflective lyrics and nostalgic hip-hop sound. With physical copies available to order right now, fans are eagerly waiting to see what guest features and production heavyweights might pop up on the project. More updates, including single drops and music video teasers, are expected to surface as the October release date gets closer.