Nas has been announced as the executive producer of a new concept album from Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda that is inspired by cult film The Warriors.
The album, which will be called Warriors, sees Miranda collaborate with singer Eisa Davis on the 26 track project, as well as producer Mike Elizondo, best known for his work with Dr. Dre and Eminem.
According to a press release, Warriors “features a star-studded cast of voices” that will be revealed before the album’s release on October 18.
Miranda and Davis said in a statement: “We’ve spent the past three years musicalizing the Warriors’ journey home, from the South Bronx to Coney Island. Along the way we’ve gotten to work with a lot of our favorite artists, and we’ll be announcing their roles on the album in the weeks ahead. We can’t wait to share these songs with you on October 18.”
The album, like the 1979 film which starred James Remar …