Not every artist will be able to work with Madlib. He’s hailed as one the most innovative producers in hip hop, a talent that has earned him the title 2019’s Best Producer Alive by Complex. There are plenty people who want to connect with the producer or get on one his beats—and it isn’t an issue because Madlib just sends over the music. However, in order to work face-to-face with the superproducer, he says there has to be a unique connection.

“Usually, I just send music out. I don’t really get with the artists. So it takes a special person for me to come out the studio,” Madlib told Complex. His personal and pressional relationship with acclaimed rapper has been ongoing since 2011. (and beyond) for album the year. That may have been a praiseworthy project for fans, but Madlib shared that he has a few more collaborations on standby that will blow minds.

“I’m trying to do that album with Pusha-T,” Madlib stated, adding that they’re in the beginning stages sending each other music. “I’m also working with the Griselda crew. All three them are real dope. They’re bringing back that real New York sh*t.”  adding that those two artists worked on a half-an-hour music together.

“They did like 30 minutes stuff, just going back and forth, going crazy. I heard it. Somebody played it on the phone, but I haven’t actually—,” Madlib said before being interrupted with a question about his desire to hear the songs. “, and they were just, one minute on that one, that one, that one. It was crazy.”

If  don’t hold your breath. Madlib said he wouldn’t have a problem if Kanye wanted to release the songs, but he’s adamant that it will never happen. “Same with ,” he added.