After weeks of building anticipation through social media teasers, Cordae and Anderson .Paak have officially confirmed their highly anticipated collaborative project. The duo announced that their joint album, titled Heavy Is the Crown, is scheduled for release on October 23 via APESHIT/Mass Appeal/EMPIRE.
The upcoming project is a testament to the long-standing friendship between the two artists. Fans have already noted that the album’s artwork serves as a creative nod to the cult classic comedy film Step Brothers, further highlighting the chemistry and playful dynamic the pair shares. You can view the official album artwork in the original post above.
To celebrate the announcement, the duo shared an engaging trailer that offers a glimpse into the creative energy behind the record. You can watch the trailer below:
This announcement follows a busy year for Anderson .Paak, who recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of his acclaimed album Malibu. That milestone was marked by the release of exclusive anniversary vinyl and limited-edition cassettes in partnership with EMPIRE. Heavy Is the Crown is expected to receive a similarly robust rollout, including a six-retailer exclusive vinyl product release and an animated zoetrope version for direct-to-consumer fans.
As anticipation builds for the October 23 drop, fans can secure their copies early by pre-ordering the album here.
