[SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn] Singer G-Dragon (Kwon Ji-yong, 36) is set to collaborate with Grammy-winning pop star Anderson .Paak (39) on his upcoming album, marking G-Dragon's first full-length release in 11 years.

According to insiders, G-Dragon's third studio album, titled 'Ubermensch,' will include a track he worked on with Anderson .Paak, although details about the song remain strictly confidential.

In an interview with Rolling Stone Korea last August, Anderson .Paak mentioned the possibility of collaborating with G-Dragon, stating, "G-Dragon is a good friend of mine, and we have plans to work on a few projects together." G-Dragon also expressed his admiration for Anderson .Paak when he shared a photo of their meeting on social media last May, saying, "I finally found him. My ideal type."

Fans are eagerly anticipating the synergy between G-Dragon and Anderson .Paak, who have built a friendship over the years through music, and are curious to see what new challenges they will present to music lovers worldwide.

In response to inquiries, G-Dragon's agency, Galaxy Corporation, stated, "We cannot confirm anything regarding the album at this time."

Anderson .Paak, a versatile artist with a Korean-American mother, is known for his skills in rapping, singing, and playing instruments. He won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album in 2019 for his album 'Ventura.' In 2021, he formed the R&B supergroup Silk Sonic with Bruno Mars, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 in April of that year, and he went on to win four Grammy Awards in 2022, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year.

Additionally, it has been revealed that Karina from the girl group aespa will appear in the music video for one of the tracks on G-Dragon's new album, generating buzz after her appearance was captured on camera.

G-Dragon's album will feature a total of eight tracks, including the pre-released songs 'POWER' and 'HOME SWEET HOME.' He will kick off his world tour on March 29-30 at the Goyang Sports Complex.

[SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn]

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