Terrace Martin has unearthed a musical treasure trove. The renowned producer and musician recently revealed on social media that he recovered a hard drive from nearly 20 years ago, containing unreleased collaborations with an impressive roster of artists, including Kendrick Lamar, the Beastie Boys, and Quincy Jones.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday (January 21), Martin shared his excitement with fans and reflected on the creative journey captured in the long-lost files.
“I just recently got a hard drive recovered from 17 years ago,” he posted. “It’s so many ideas and demos from some of my favorite artists I have worked with. It’s interesting to hear where I was at musically 17 years ago alongside friends like James Fauntleroy, Kendrick Lamar, Beastie Boys, Quincy Jones & so many more.”
Martin described the recordings as a snapshot of a younger, evolving artist who balances confidence with creative uncertainty. He also asked fans if they were interested in hearing the material.
The announcement comes months after Martin made headlines for warning Drake’s OVO camp during the height of Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s beef. In a since-deleted tweet, he told OVO members in Los Angeles to “stay home or move back to the 6.”
It remains to be seen whether the recovered tracks will be released, but fans are already eager to dive into this sonic time capsule.