He’s been laying low ever since his little outburst at 2009’s MTV Video Music Awards, but now Kanye West is headed to the studio to work on his comeback.

In a new post on his website, the rapper writes:

First of all, I want to thank everybody for their constant love and support over these past 6 years! I’m so happy to be back in the studio making new music. I will bring you the best I have to offer with the same dedication that Kobe (Bryant) has on the court.

West adds:

Let us look past headlines and deal with just a bit of reality in this new decade. We have our own outlets now. We don’t have to believe everything anymore.

This will be his first album since 2008’s 808s & Heartbreaks.