Black Thought and Mach-Hommy are about to collaborate, with the two esteemed wordsmiths quietly putting together a highly anticipated release.
Black Thought and Mach Hommy are joining forces for a collaborative album aimed at pushing hip-hop lyricism forward. Two of rap’s most technically respected wordsmiths are officially preparing a joint project.
Mach-Hommy revealed the partnership directly to supporters via his newsletter, giving a rare glimpse into his upcoming plans.
“I have a few projects in my room: one with August Fanon, one with Ras G…and last but not least Black-Hommy,” he said.
A release date or tracklist has yet to be revealed. However, this statement alone has piqued the interest of those who appreciate dense lyricism.
The foundations for this collaboration were laid several years ago. In a 2024 conversation with Pigeons & Planes, both artists hinted at their creative chemistry.
“Sometimes I send back cat poems [to them] Because it’s like, I don’t really believe it,” Black Thought said. “So when you find people who are at the same type of time, that’s going to best serve the culture of all of you working together. So I think we’ll probably continue to build.”
Maher confirmed the feeling was mutual.
“Oh, yeah, we’re building, I got a folder for you,” he said.
Their studio connection isn’t theoretical. Fans have already heard the screeching back-and-forth on “Copy Cold” from Mach-Hommy’s 2024 album #RICHAXXHAITIAN. They also previously appeared together on Your Old Droog’s 2020 song “Pravda,” which also featured performances from El-P and Tha God Fahim.
Discussing the origins of “Copy Cold,” Maher once described how unlikely the “Black Minds” collaboration initially felt.
“I wrote this song ten years ago…and the inner voice was like ‘Black Thought.’ And then the rational mind said, ‘Get out of here,'” Maher said. “So I put it away because that was never going to happen. Ten years later, I have Black Thought on my phone, talking about, ‘Where are the records? When are we going to cook?'”
Black Thought also openly supported Mach’s abilities. In 2023, he made an appearance on Questlove Supreme, stating that Mach-Hommy is an artist who deserves wider recognition.
“That’s my trump card,” he said. “I think he’s one of those people. He understands the sensibilities of people that have been around since the ’90s, but he still feels cutting edge. I think his connection to the whole Griselda family and this movement, but his obviously different way, is also important.”
The timing suggests both artists are entering another active chapter. Mach-Hommy hasn’t released a solo album since #RICHAXXHAITIAN, while Black Thought’s last major release was his 2023 collaboration with El Michels Affair, Glorious Game. He also hinted at a follow-up to Cheat Codes, his critically acclaimed collaboration with Danger Mouse.
