LL Cool J Announces Release Of New Album 'Authentic'
Thursday, 21 March 2013
Written by Elliott Batte
American hip-hop and rap star LL Cool J has announced that his new album ‘Authentic’ will hit shelves on May 6th.
The two-time Grammy award-winning and multi-platinum selling artist returns with a powerful album that came from his true passion for music. LL recently hosted the 55th Annual Grammy Awards on CBS, and performed his blazing new song ‘Whaddup’ (taken from the album) with Blink 182’s Travis Barker, RATM’s Tom Morello, Public Enemy’s Chuck D and DJ Z-Trip. The exciting and thrilling performance closed the Awards, and is now available on iTunes.
Speaking of his album, LL Cool J commented: “With Authentic, I wanted to work on a project that showed my genuine love for music and was truly made for the fans. I’m not trying to compete with 17-year-olds on the radio, but I am talking directly to the folks who came up with me and those who love real music. We may not be teenagers anymore, but we do still like to have fun.”
Celebrating his 30th year in music, ‘Authentic’ features the iconic rapper in his element. The Album is anchored by LL’s expressive attitude where his sensitive side is as present as his slicing lyrical switchblades. ‘Authentic’ comes to life with crazy club jams, tender tracks, personal tributes, and hard-hitting commentary addressing the current hip-hop climate.
You can check out the tracklisting for the album below, as well as new track ‘Whaddup’ - make sure you don’t miss the album when it drops in May!
'Authentic' tracklisting is as follows:
1. 'Bath Salt’ Feat. Maserati Cool J
2. 'Not Leaving You Tonight' Feat. Fitz & The Tantrums with Eddie Van Halen
3. 'New Love' Feat. Charlie Wilson
4. 'We Came To Party' Feat. Maserati Cool J, Snoop Dogg & Fatman Scoop
5. 'Give Me Love' Feat. Seal
6. 'Something About You (Love The World) 'Feat. Charlie Wilson, Earth, Wind & Fire & Melody Thornton
7. 'Bartender Please' Feat. Snoop Dogg, Bootsy Collins &Travis Barker
8. 'Whaddup' Feat. Chuck D, Travis Barker, Tom Morello & Z-Trip
9. 'Between The Sheetz' Feat. Mickey Shiloh
10. 'Closer' Feat. Monica
11. 'Live For You' Feat. Brad Paisley
12. 'We're The Greatest' Feat. Eddie Van Halen
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