To continue their work of “illuminating the unity among seemingly disparate groups,” genre-busting quintet Gangstagrass called upon an acclaimed collaborator on their latest single.

That collaborator is 15-time GRAMMY winner and three-time CMA Musician of the Year Jerry Douglas, who brought his dobro to further bridge the divide between bluegrass and hip hop on “The Only Way Out is Through.”

“I’ve always been a collaborator, so I am naturally attracted to other collaborators,” Douglas said. “Gangstagrass is definitely in that category. For a while now, I was constantly asked if there is any type of music that I haven’t been involved in. For the longest time, my answer was ‘rap.’ Until I heard Gangstagrass, I didn’t know how it would work out. When they asked if I would sit in with them at the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, I jumped at the chance. ‘The Only Way Out Is Through’ is not only a huge box checked for me but a leap forward for me in my musical education. I love the song. I love the heart and soul these guys project onto the listener, and I am so thankful to be taken into the Gangstagrass family.”

The collaboration didn’t stop there; globally renowned ensemble The LowDown Brass Band provided horns on the track, further establishing “The Only Way Out is Through” as the latest example in Gangstagrass’ illustrious career of what’s possible when musical barriers are eliminated. Dynamic production artfully bridges the gap between the two conventionally juxtaposed genres, while uplifting vocals inspire us to persist through the rigors of life.

You’ll love listening through this one, over and over again. Dig in!