Big Sean Speaks on Choosing E-40, Says Kanye West on Third Album (Article+Audio Interview)

#AMPtv got the word that Detroit rap star Big Sean recently gave insight on his upcoming, third studio album, during an interview with DJ Whoo Kid.

When he was asked about the features on the album, the G.O.O.D. Music MC had revealed that he can't confirm anything with “Dance (A$$)(Remix)” collaborator Nicki Minaj. He dropped a “you gotta wait and see” when asked about collaborations with rapper 2 Chainz, but did reveal details that Kanye West will have a space on the album.

“Yeah, he took time,” Big Sean said when he was asked about Kanye West. “That guy right there he took his time out. That’s an OG, man. Shout out to the boy. Shout out to the homie.” On top of speaking on potential features, Big Sean spoke on what his fans can expect from his coming album, music-wise. He exposed the fact that the records will be “harder” than his past albums and “a little bit darker” as well. “I feel like these records are just harder, man,” he said in a video via HotNewHipHop.com.

“I try different things all the time and I feel like this one’s more intense as far as just the raps are at a high level. I’m just making it something that I wanna do. Something that’s probably a little bit darker than the last one. Yeah, it’s gonna be good though. We getting it ready for you. It’s almost ready…We got some crazy ones on there, man. Even that ‘Paradise’ verse. I feel like that verse was—That’s a wild one right there.” 

During the past few weeks, Big Sean has released a slew of records including the E-40-assisted track, “I Don’t Fuck With You.” When speaking on why he chose E-40 for the DJ Mustard-produced track, the Detroit rap artist on being a prior fan of E-40 for quite some time and mentioned that the artist was a perfect fit for the song. “E-40’s the OG,” Big Sean said. “I don’t think him and Mustard never really worked together. E-40, he’s just one of my favorite rappers from when I was eight-years-old and my bro was playing me The Lox. Playing me Mase. Playing me all these different things. E-40 was one of them people that got a lot of respect in Detroit. I don’t know what the connection is between The Bay and Detroit, but he just—He had me out there. And ever since I known him he’s just been loyal. He just been cool. And to me he fit the record perfect. I had to get the OG on there. I feel like he added a certain aesthetic to it.”

In relation to a release date for his third album, Big Sean says fans can expect it either sometime late this year or early next.