Spliff Star and Busta Rhymes Perform at Teaching Matters Celebrates A Night Out At TAO Downtown To Benefit Early Reading Featuring Busta Rhymes at TAO Downtown on February 20, 2020 in New York City. 
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Busta Rhymes' New Album to Be Executive Produced by Swizz Beatz, Timbaland and Pharrell

Busta Rhymes' New Album to Be Executive Produced by Swizz Beatz, Timbaland and Pharrell

Published Wed, May 17, 2023 at 9:20 AM EDT

Busta Rhymes' forthcoming album will be executive produced by three heavy hitters — Swizz Beatz, Pharrell, and Timbaland.

Swizz Beatz shared the news in an Instagram Live in which he praised Busta for his longevity.

“This is a Busta Rhymes appreciation post,” Swizz said from 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 ass since [then]. 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.”

He continued: “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.”

Swizz also recently shared his plans for an upcoming Verzuz, calling on T.I. and Rick Ross for a "King of The South" battle. In an Instagram Live with his Verzuz co-founder, Timbaland, Swizz said Rick Ross has said he's down for the song battle and the decision lies with T.I.

“Rick Ross said he wanted T.I.,” Swizz Beatz said. “Rick Ross and Tip. Battle of the south. Crown of the south. King of the south. T.I., talk to me... Ross you can fly your plane to the party.”  

In addition to planning upcoming Verzuz battles, the super producer is also planning to connect with his music friends for a much-anticipated performance at the 2023 Rock The Bells Festival on August 5 in Queens. This year's festival is particularly special as it also commemorates the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop.

Watch Swizz showing Busta love in the post above.

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