Freddie Gibbs & Madlib are a week away from delivering their new collaborative album Bandana, and while the record has yet to arrive, the pair are already plotting a follow-up effort.
In conversation with Entertainment Weekly, Gibbs revealed that he'll be teaming with the elusive producer for a third album, set to complete a trilogy that also includes 2014's Piñata. While Gibbs didn't divulge a release date, he did share the title of the prospective third LP:
The duo may not strategize when it comes to making music together, but they do have one thing planned: a third album. "Piñata, Bandana, and Montana. It's a trilogy," says Gibbs. But could it be another five years before it sees the light of day, like the last one? "Maybe," says Madlib...Adds Gibbs about a release date, "We don't think about it." Like fine wine, it will take time.
Madlib also confirmed to EW that he had been at work on a new Black Star album with Yasiin Bey (f.k.a. Mos Def) and Talib Kweli, corroborating claims made by the former MC last year that a follow-up to their acclaimed Mos Def and Talib Kweli Are Black Star was on the way. The producer told the publication that eight tracks have been recorded for the yet-to-be-detailed effort so far.
Bandana arrives June 28 through Keep Cool/RCA Records & Madlib Invazion/ESGN. The album appearances from Pusha-T, Killer Mike, Yasiin Bey, Black Thought and more.
Ahead of the album's release, Gibbs and Madlib have shared singles "Giannis," "Crime Pays." "Bandana" and "Flat Tummy Tea."
In conversation with Entertainment Weekly, Gibbs revealed that he'll be teaming with the elusive producer for a third album, set to complete a trilogy that also includes 2014's Piñata. While Gibbs didn't divulge a release date, he did share the title of the prospective third LP:
The duo may not strategize when it comes to making music together, but they do have one thing planned: a third album. "Piñata, Bandana, and Montana. It's a trilogy," says Gibbs. But could it be another five years before it sees the light of day, like the last one? "Maybe," says Madlib...Adds Gibbs about a release date, "We don't think about it." Like fine wine, it will take time.
Madlib also confirmed to EW that he had been at work on a new Black Star album with Yasiin Bey (f.k.a. Mos Def) and Talib Kweli, corroborating claims made by the former MC last year that a follow-up to their acclaimed Mos Def and Talib Kweli Are Black Star was on the way. The producer told the publication that eight tracks have been recorded for the yet-to-be-detailed effort so far.
Bandana arrives June 28 through Keep Cool/RCA Records & Madlib Invazion/ESGN. The album appearances from Pusha-T, Killer Mike, Yasiin Bey, Black Thought and more.
Ahead of the album's release, Gibbs and Madlib have shared singles "Giannis," "Crime Pays." "Bandana" and "Flat Tummy Tea."
