West Coast lyricist Blu. Virginia producer Nottz. How about a full-fledged studio effort together? Say less. The hip-hop pair are coming through in a big way with a super fire-looking Afrika album in the works.

Blu and Nottz have a new ‘Afrika’ album coming soon

It’s more than just a fire tune like their new ‘Marcus Garvey’ anthem, hip-hop heads and Attackers alike can start geeking out for the duo’s new studio album coming to life. While a release date remains unknown right now, the pair are expected to drop the audio fire sooner than later.

An independent hip-hop fixture for more than 15 years, famed Los Angeles emcee Blu has mastered the lost art of the album, imbuing each new project with unique themes and often recruiting a single producer to craft a cohesive sonic experience.  This has lead to full-length collaborations with the likes of Exile, Madlib, Shafiq Husayn, Oh No, Damu The Fudgemunk, and more, along with the 2018 classic Gods In The Spirit, Titans In The Flesh, produced by Virginia beatsmith Nottz.  With major credits dating back to the late 1990s, Nottz is a production icon who has worked with Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dogg, The Game, Pusha T, Scarface, Ghostface Killah, Slaughterhouse, Rapsody, Asher Roth, Little Brother, Talib Kweli, and many more. 

Now, Blu and Nottz are reuniting for the new album Afrika, a celebration of the rich history and culture of their ancestral homeland.  "These are lyrics that I needed to express to those who support my music, so they can hold with them what I hold most important to who I am, African," Blu explains.  "I hope this project inspires many others to speak on the father and home of humanity, Afrika."  With a release date fast approaching, Blu and Nottz are also unveiling the lead single "Marcus Garvey", an exultant Afrocentric anthem featuring Canadian rap legend Shad and acclaimed Detroit emcee Quelle Chris.  Afrika is set for worldwide release on December 8th, and is now available for pre-order on CD and limited-edition colored vinyl.