by Jake Paine
posted January 06, 2011
hiphopdx .com

With hits produced for Nas, Notorious B.I.G. and 50 Cent, Mobb Deep "s Havoc gives Budden a joint for "The Great Escape" that leaves him speechless.

Jersey City, New Jersey emcee Joe Budden has worked with top producers throughout the last decade. The Slaughterhouse member has charted hits with Just Blaze, as well as worked with Hip Hop mainstays like J. Cardim, Omen and others. Yesterday on Twitter, Budden revealed that for his forthcoming The Great Escape album, he "s teamed with one of the most respected producers in Hip Hop: Mobb Deep "s Havoc.

Havoc is known for producing hits for 50 Cent, Notorious B.I.G. and Nas, in addition to his role in Mobb Deep. This is believed to be the first collaboration for the pair. The Great Escape, which is billed as Budden "s third studio album, will be released later this year.