Anthony Edwards is currently recognized as one of the most thrilling talents in the NBA, an unapologetic shooting guard who is just as captivating in off-court interviews as he is dynamic during games. If that wasn’t enough evidence that he’s one of God’s favorites, he also seems to have impeccable taste in music and a promising future as a successful A&R.

If his initial contribution to the ongoing Culture Jam project is any indication, we’re in for a treat. “Damage Control,” the first single from the Edwards-curated Legend In My Hood compilation, showcases the surprising pairing of Wale and Pusha T over a beat crafted by Don Cannon. It’s a flawless three-man weave of a track, with Wale embodying the finesse guard, Pusha taking on the role of the punishing power forward, and Don Cannon orchestrating it all like a Hall of Fame point guard.

I referred to this as an “unlikely combo,” but honestly, it’s surprising this collaboration didn’t happen sooner. While Virginia Beach isn’t technically part of the DMV area, these regions are often grouped together, making it seem like they would have crossed paths by now. Although Wale is typically recognized as more of a backpack rapper — sorry, Ralph, but it’s true — and Pusha is deeply rooted in the streets, Wale has been linked with a crew of street rappers for a significant part of his career, and Pusha is widely considered one of the top examples of his subgenre, lyrically.

But hey, it’s finally happening, and it’s definitely worth the wait. Be sure to check it out above.

Anthony Edwards is currently one of the NBA’s most exciting talents, an unapologetic shooting guard who’s just as entertaining in off-court interviews as he is dynamic on the court. As if that wasn’t enough proof he’s one of God’s favorites, he also, apparently, has impeccable music taste and a future as a successful A&R.

That is, if his first contribution to the ongoing Culture Jam project is anything to judge by. “Damage Control,” the first single from the Edwards-curated Legend In My Hood compilation, features the unexpected combination of Wale and Pusha T over a beat by Don Cannon and… well… it’s a perfect three-man weave of a track, with Wale playing the finesse guard, Pusha playing the punishing power forward, Don Cannon directing traffic like a Hall of Fame point guard.

I say “unlikely combo” up there, but honestly, it’s kind of a wonder this didn’t happen sooner. Although Virginia Beach isn’t part of the DMV area proper, these things get lumped together enough that you’d think they’d have crossed paths. And while Wale is better known as more of a backpack rapper — sorry, Ralph, you know it’s true — while Pusha is hip-deep in the streets, the former was associated with a crew of street rappers for the better part of a decade, and Push is widely regarded as one of the upper echelon examples of his subgenre, lyrically.

But hey, it’s happening now, and it’s well-worth the wait. Check it out above.

Anthony Edwards is currently one of the NBA’s most exciting talents, an unapologetic shooting guard who’s just as entertaining in off-court interviews as he is dynamic on the court. As if that wasn’t enough proof he’s one of God’s favorites, he also, apparently, has impeccable music taste and a future as a successful A&R.

That is, if his first contribution to the ongoing Culture Jam project is anything to judge by. “Damage Control,” the first single from the Edwards-curated Legend In My Hood compilation, features the unexpected combination of Wale and Pusha T over a beat by Don Cannon and… well… it’s a perfect three-man weave of a track, with Wale playing the finesse guard, Pusha playing the punishing power forward, Don Cannon directing traffic like a Hall of Fame point guard.

I say “unlikely combo” up there, but honestly, it’s kind of a wonder this didn’t happen sooner. Although Virginia Beach isn’t part of the DMV area proper, these things get lumped together enough that you’d think they’d have crossed paths. And while Wale is better known as more of a backpack rapper — sorry, Ralph, you know it’s true — while Pusha is hip-deep in the streets, the former was associated with a crew of street rappers for the better part of a decade, and Push is widely regarded as one of the upper echelon examples of his subgenre, lyrically.

But hey, it’s happening now, and it’s well-worth the wait. Check it out above.

Anthony Edwards is currently one of the NBA’s most exciting talents, an unapologetic shooting guard who’s just as entertaining in off-court interviews as he is dynamic on the court. As if that wasn’t enough proof he’s one of God’s favorites, he also, apparently, has impeccable music taste and a future as a successful A&R.

That is, if his first contribution to the ongoing Culture Jam project is anything to judge by. “Damage Control,” the first single from the Edwards-curated Legend In My Hood compilation, features the unexpected combination of Wale and Pusha T over a beat by Don Cannon and… well… it’s a perfect three-man weave of a track, with Wale playing the finesse guard, Pusha playing the punishing power forward, Don Cannon directing traffic like a Hall of Fame point guard.

I say “unlikely combo” up there, but honestly, it’s kind of a wonder this didn’t happen sooner. Although Virginia Beach isn’t part of the DMV area proper, these things get lumped together enough that you’d think they’d have crossed paths. And while Wale is better known as more of a backpack rapper — sorry, Ralph, you know it’s true — while Pusha is hip-deep in the streets, the former was associated with a crew of street rappers for the better part of a decade, and Push is widely regarded as one of the upper echelon examples of his subgenre, lyrically.

But hey, it’s happening now, and it’s well-worth the wait. Check it out above.