Lil Yachty continues his impressive streak with an unexpected collaboration featuring J. Cole, blending live instrumentation with insightful lyrics.

The video for “The Secret Recipe,” co-directed by Yachty and AMD Visuals, showcases the Let’s Start Here creator effortlessly vibing with the 16-time Grammy-nominated Cole. The last time we heard from Cole was in August when he appeared alongside Gucci Mane on Mike Will Made-It’s “There I Go.” Throughout the year, Lil Yachty has maintained his momentum with hit singles like “Strike (Holster)” and, just a month ago, “Tesla.”

Addressing the element of surprise in his work, Lil Boat stated in an interview with Complex’s Ecleen Luzmila Caraballo, “I’m just an artist, and you should never expect anything because I will always do something unexpected. Just don’t expect it. … You know, I hate to disappoint, but I’m here to disappoint if you start expecting shit.”