Fans are more excited than ever as Rolling Stones just shared more details about their new album "Hackney Diamonds." Who will be appearing in the record as collaborators?
The group recently spoke in an interview with The New York Times where they shared the official featuring artists included in their new album.
During the official announcement event held in London, United Kingdom, earlier this month, they revealed that Lady Gaga will be featured on the song "Sweet Sounds of Heaven."
Hackney Diamonds long read with the New York Times is out now. Mick, Keith and Ronnie talk about the conception of the record & announce its legendary featured artists – @PaulMcCartney @eltonofficial @ladygaga & Stevie Wonder.https://t.co/ubOGxvIrFh pic.twitter.com/aG8CRcrBuZ
— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) September 14, 2023
More recently, in the article, the group said other stars would be Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, and Elton John. (via Q105.7)
McCartney reportedly contributed bass to a song titled "Bite My Head Off." On Lady Gaga's track, Stevie Wonder contributed keyboards.
Lastly, John would be on the song "Live by the Sword" as he was the one who reportedly played the piano.
"Hackney Diamonds" is produced by famed producer Andrew Watt, popularly known for producing albums by Iggy Pop, Ozzy Osbourne, and more.
Rolling Stones Shares How They Worked on 'Hackney Diamonds'
Elsewhere in the interview, the group revealed their musical process back when they were recording the album.
Mick Jagger said, "We do like four or five takes. 'OK,' and we move on."
He added that no one "had the time to really think" about whether the songs that they worked on were good or if they should be doing the track in the first place.
"I get introspective, you know. Is this song as good as the other one? Is this song like another one I've done? You can figure that out later. Let's keep moving," the singer added.
The producer said the group set up the studio like they were on stage as he wanted the album to "sound huge" as the Rolling Stones are "larger than life."
Rolling Stones to Collaborate With Lady Gaga
In early reports, it was revealed that the song where Lady Gaga would feature in, "Sweet Sounds of Heaven," would revolve around the genre of gospel.
"You've never been to church in your life," Keith Richards teased the track during the announcement event hosted by Jimmy Fallon.
This would be the second time Lady Gaga would work with the Rolling Stones as she already performed with them during the "50 and Counting" tour in 2012 at the Prudential Center.
