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MF DOOM and Jay Electronica appear on new "Barz Simpson" song by Sonnyjim and The Purist

15 August 2022, 16:16 | Written by Cerys Kenneally

Sonnyjim and The Purist have released their new single "Barz Simpson", which features the late MF DOOM and Jay Electronica.

"Barz Simpson" is the first taster of Sonnyjim and The Purist's forthcoming album White Girl Wasted, and sees them link up with the late MF DOOM and Jay Electronica.

According to a press release, Sonnyjim recorded his verse in one take, and when he and The Purist agreed that it sounnded like a DOOM track, they asked him to contribute 16 bars. MF DOOM returned the track a day later, and had recorded double the amount they asked for.

White Girl Wasted has been in the works for four years, and will also feature contributions from DJ Premier, Madlib, Lee Scott and Milkaveli.

"Barz Simpson" featuring MF DOOM and Jay Electronica is out now. Sonnyjim and The Purist's White Girl Wasted album will arrive on 6 September through The Purist’s label Daupe!
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