Music lovers and internet users alike are buzzing with excitement after producer Terrace Martin teased unreleased music featuring hip-hop legend Kendrick Lamar and iconic producer Quincy Jones.
On January 21, 2025, acclaimed American artist Terrace Martin took to his X account to share an intriguing revelation with his followers. The producer posted a tweet in which he indicated that he had discovered a 17-year-old hard drive containing unreleased music collaborations with various artists.
The tweet quickly gained traction, amassing over 130,000 views, as users on X responded with their support for the potential release. Many fans expressed their excitement and anticipation for the music, fueling further speculation about what the long-awaited material could sound like. Expressing this, one user wrote:
"Drop drop drop 😂😂," one commented.
Many other users echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing their eagerness to hear the tracks as soon as possible. Some fans also expressed admiration for Martin’s career and the caliber of the artists he has worked with over the years.
"I NEED TO HEAR THIS ASAP," a user on X commented.
"Yessssir!! Definitely need to hear it! It’s inspiring to hear that someone of your caliber has continued to grow and improve and the catalog of legends you’ve worked with is amazing," one more commented.
"Yes! Stop playing with us ser!" a third wrote on X.
Some users even took a more practical approach, advising Terrace Martin to back up the hard drive to avoid potential mishaps, a concern over the possibility of losing valuable music.
"For the love of god, please back it up somewhere, make copies of copies, anything! 🙏 Learn from what happened to Madlib, Q-Tip, RZA…," a netizen on X commented.
"Any? Brother, we would like to hear all of it," a second user commented.
"more Ole Folks vibes ?! you've been MVP level for longer than many have been alive 🔥," one more wrote on X.
As of now, Terrace Martin has not responded to the online reactions nor provided any additional details regarding when or how he might release the music.
Terrace Martin’s 17-year-old hard drive reveals collaboration with Kendrick Lamar and Quincy Jones
On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, producer Terrace Martin took to his X account and shared an update with his followers. Martin tweeted that he had recently recovered an old hard drive containing a treasure trove of music, including ideas from some of his favorite artists.
"I just recently got a hard drive recovered from 17 years ago . It’s so many ideas and demos from some of my favorite artist I have worked with," Martin wrote.
The producer continued by expressing his fascination with the music he created during that period, reflecting on how his work with prominent figures such as Kendrick Lamar, Quincy Jones, James Fauntleroy, and Beastie Boys shaped his sound.
"it’s interesting to hear where i was at musically 17 years ago along side with friends like James Fauntleroy, Kendrick Lamar, Beastie Boys, Quincy Jones & so many more. I can tell by the texture of the music that I was completely confident yet completely uncomfortable. Would you like to hear any of this stuff?" Martin added.
Terrace Martin is well known for his extensive work with some of the music industry's most influential figures. Currently serving as a staff producer for legendary icons such as Quincy Jones, Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, and Top Dawg Entertainment (including Kendrick Lamar and Schoolboy Q), Martin's influence on modern music is undeniable.
His ability as a multi-instrumentalist and the discovery of this old music drive have many fans wondering what musical gems could emerge from it.
As of now, it remains unclear whether the material will be shared as a full album or as individual tracks.