Work is well under way on the much-anticipated Alliance album; fresh off the press is Keeping it Gangsta, featuring an all-star line-up of Bounty Killer, Mavado, Busy Signal, Wayne Marshall and Bling Dawg.

The track was recorded this week at the Big Ship studios, with Stephen McGregor as producer. The track is just a preview of what Alliance fans can expect from the upcoming album, chalked up for a 2nd quarter release on VP Records.

"The album is going to be full of crazy collaborations," said Alliance spokesperson Julian Jones-Griffith. "The Alliance has a wealth of talent and we will be showcasing it with a very high level of production. We have recorded some incredible tracks already with some knock-out surprises."

As well as the better-known Alliance members, new comers Bugle, Serani, Flex, K Twins and many others will be featured, including tracks featuring artists who are being dubbed as "friends of the Alliance."

Beats on the album will come from DASECA, Stephen McGregor, Birch, Swizz Beats and many others.