LL Cool J is able to warmth up simply in time for the summer time. The Radio rapper returned on Friday (June 14) together with his first single of the 12 months “Saturday Night time Particular” that includes Rick Ross and Fats Joe.
After connecting with Joey Crack and Rozay, the 56-year-old will look to hold the momentum from “Saturday Night time Particular” into LL’s first album in over a decade later this 12 months.
“It’s the true deal, child. It’s go time. ‘Saturday Night time Particular’ is the primary single,” he advised followers on social media earlier this week. “I’ll let you understand in regards to the options. Couple of days … Hit the hyperlink within the bio, you’ll be capable of discover out somewhat sooner. Tracklisting for the album is coming. Album can be out within the fall. Yo, it’s on, child.”
It’s not the primary time LL and Fats Joe have linked. The pair of New Yorkers collaborated practically three many years in the past again in 1995 on “I Shot Ya,” which landed on LL Cool J’s Mr. Smith album.
LL Cool J had a busy 2023 as a part of the fiftieth anniversary of hip-hop tribute efficiency on the Grammy Awards after which trekked throughout America on The F.O.R.C.E. Reside Tour.
The “I’m Dangerous” rapper was teasing an album all through final 12 months, which he says is executive-produced by Q-Tip, however determined to drag again on releasing it.
LL sat down together with his Rock The Bells platform the place he in contrast himself to NBA famous person LeBron James from a long life standpoint because it pertains to his legacy in hip-hop.
“I don’t take into consideration my legacy, I’m nonetheless creating it,” he defined. “I’ll use LeBron for instance, merely due to his longevity. In the event you requested him in basketball years, in 12 months 15 what did he take into consideration his legacy, he had loads of basketball to play in 12 months 15, when a lotta guys had been walkin’ away from the sport.”
LL continued: “I don’t actually concern myself with legacy conversations, that’s gonna be extra in regards to the affect that your work had on particular followers. In the end your music has to do the speaking, there’s nothing you’ll be able to actually say about that. I’m extra enthusiastic about exhibiting what’s attainable.”
Hearken to “Saturday Night time Particular” beneath.