Chuck D and David "C-Doc" Snyder teamed up for a track from the forthcoming HBO documentary "Say Hey, Willie Mays!" As suggested by the title, the film revolves around the life of baseball icon Willie Mays.
Author and director of the film Nelson George attended the premiere in New York City with Chuck over the weekend and commemorated the moment with a Twitter post that read, "With @MrChuckD last night at premier of #SayHeyWillieMays. Chuck wrote and produced an original tribute to Willie that plays over the doc's closing section. Met him back in '81 when he was attending Adelphi University. Amazing to collaborate on a project about a mutual hero."
Mays began his career with the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro American League and ultimately became one of the greatest baseball players in the history of Major League Baseball. As a centerfielder for the San Francisco Giants, he played in a record-tying 24 All-Star Games during his tenure with the franchise. He played his final season with the New York Mets, ending his career with 660 home runs and a .302 batting average. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1979.
The film features interviews with not only the 91-year-old legend but also his family. "Say Hey, Willie Mays!" debuts on November 8. Watch the trailer below, which features Chuck D's unmistakeable voice.
