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Future Revealed the Heavy Metal Legend He Always Wanted To Work With Because of the ‘Pain and Expression’ in His Voice

Future shared how much he loved Ozzy Osbourne’s music back in 2012 and teased what a potential collaboration would’ve sounded like.

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Future has embodied everyone from Jimi Hendrix to Teddy Pendergrass over the years. But would you ever expect him to try his hand at Black Sabbath? Evidently, he’s a massive fan of Ozzy Osbourne and wanted to work with him long before the iconic rocker passed away.

In a 2012 interview with Complex, the Atlanta legend shared what he loved about Ozzy’s music back then. Ultimately, he marvels at how Osbourne used to utilize his voice. Not only is it the sheer power and force in which he howls, but the darker feelings underneath the surface.

“I just like his tone. I’m into tones and pain and expression. His voice just says a lot,” Future said. “I........

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