Farnsworth Bentley Hooks Up with Kanye and Andre 3000 for New Album

By: Yves Erwin Salomon

Farnsworth Bentley is almost done with his long-awaited debut album. Sean "Diddy" Combs's former manservant has been working diligently on his untitled G.O.O.D. Music debut album, which is scheduled to hit this summer. MTV.com reports that Bentley has recorded with Kanye West, Outkast's Andre 3000, singer Esthero, and hip-hop trio Sa-Ra. Bentley said, "Kanye's really excited. I've been collaborating with some really good producers and good friends."

In addition to his A-list buddies, the umbrella-toting rapper has also worked with some up-and-coming producers. Bentley said, "With technology being the way it is, with ProTools so accessible and so many people working and making music, your hit could be right down the street. And I really take the CDs (people try to hand me)."

He added, "I remember being on the street and wantin'to be part of the game, and I've gotten some really crazy hot records (from newcomers), and because Kanye really is about his brand, which is G.O.O.D. Music, it's not an ego thing as far as who's producing what. So I've gotten some really good music out of some 'no-name'or newer producers."

The rapper hasn't picked a single, but "Since I Was Nine" -- which was produced by Tony DeNiro -- is a frontrunner.