Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj Collaborations: Future's 'Honest' LP [VIDEO]
The Freebandz founder Future collaborates with two of the hottest female artists in music for his upcoming sophomore album, "Honest." He reveals that his new album will have notable features, pop star Miley Cyrus and Young Money rapper Nicki Minaj.
The gem of collaboration, Nayvadius Cash, has numerous hit records, and has helped making remarkable hit singles for Lil Wayne, Rihanna and DJ Khaled. Known for his auto-tuned sound, he also has previously worked together with Nicki Minaj on Rich Gang's "Tapout," DJ Khaled's "I Wanna Be With You," and DJ Clue's "Rich Friday."
"You know that I can make hits. You know I can do all these rap records. So, I'm going to start opening up and letting you know my struggles," Future says during his preview of "Honest" at the New York Billboard office.
Future Hendrix talks about how he and Cyrus began to work on their collaboration. "I worked with Miley Cyrus when we were working on her project, for her album," he says. "I was doing some records in Vegas and Mr. Hudson sent a hook back he did on a Mike Will track. He played it for Miley and she wanted to be a part of it, so I'm putting the record on my album also."
Future has worked with Miley Cyrus' "My Darlin'" from her "Bangerz" album. "I wrote three songs and an additional five songs and am featured on one," he says. "She's a big star. Her MTV performance took it to another level. It's like she planned it, but she's going along with whatever is happening."
His record with Cyrus is titled "Real and True." On the track, Miley shows off her vocal skills, "We've been in the same place for a long, long time / If our hearts go to the wrong place I still know you're mine / I know it's been rough but when you're on my side, I know it will be alright."
Nicki Minaj is featured on a track called "Rock Star Life," which is produced by DJ Clue. Future says he was attracted to this song because of its "New York sound." He says, "Nicki Minaj is dope. We've worked in the studio together, but that particular record she wasn't in the studio."
The majority of "Honest" is hip-hop love songs. Future already has released the upcoming album's first single also named "Honest," and its street single "Shit." He has delayed the release to later this year or early 2014, and it will be released on Epic Records.