bigted Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 (edited) I find it interesting that LL might stay with Def Jam now that Jay-Z ain't there and I've playing that mixtape he released a lot ever since it came out, he seems very hungry again LL Cool J Talks "Exit 13" And Staying With Def Jam? July 1st, 2008 | Author: Omar BurgessLL Cool J has not had a platinum-selling album in nearly ten years, and he says he has himself to blame. "With all my television and film projects, the quality level of my recent albums has suffered," LL said, while speaking with Rolling Stone. "This is a record that I actually, honestly believe from the deepest part of my soul, I would buy- every record you make is not like that." "Mr. Smith" credits his lyrical improvement to the Hollywood writer's strike, which gave him more time to focus on music. He estimates that he threw away two full albums worth of material from his original version of the forthcoming Exit 13. Fellow Queens native 50 Cent will likely lend his support, and LL says the album showcases "a whole other level of dedication, commitment, creativity." Wyclef Jean, Lil Kim, Jim Jones, KRS-One, Method Man and Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora are all slated to be featured. Will LL Cool J's 13th album be his last at the only label he's ever known? In past years Def Jam's longest tenured emcee has not been shy about voicing his displeasure with the label's former president Jay-Z. With Shakir Stewart taking Jay-Z's vacated spot, "The G.O.A.T." even hinted that the August 5 release of Exit 13 may not be his final Def Jam effort saying, "It's my last record on the contract, but that doesn't mean that our relationship is over." Edited July 2, 2008 by bigted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpinJack AJ Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 It's encouraging 2 hear that he threw away 2 albums worth of work 2 come up with the finished product. It sounds like that 50 Cent fling and the vibe he was on early in the album's stages is probably filtered out for better music. I'm also not surpised that he's considering saying. Jay-Z didn't really know what 2 do with Def Jam and LL is the only cornerstone left to the label. If he sees hope for the label, i could see him sticking around for the love and not the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Definition Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 thanks for the info, and yeah if he did stay it would be for the love of the label and not money issues, as long as they can promote him and whatnot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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