LL Cool J’s new album coming out in September
LL Cool Jaward-winning hip hop icon, entrepreneur, philanthropist announces his 14th studio album “The FORCE (Frequencies of Real Creative Energy)”, which will be published on September 6, 2024 Street Def Jam Recordings / Virgin Music Group.
The new album, consisting of 14 tracks, features contributions from Nas, Eminem, Rick Ross, Fat Joe, Busta Rhymes, Saweetie, Snoop Dogg, Don Pablito, JS.AND, Mad Squablz and Sona Jobarteh.
“The FORCE” is available for the pre-order and pre-save
“The FORCE,” LL’s first album in more than a decade, is a powerful reminder of just how visceral his music can be. Produced entirely by Q-Tip by A Tribe Called Quest, “The FORCE (Frequencies of Real Creative Energy)” represents years of intense work, which the Queens emcee likens to “learning how to rap again.”
“It’s like a director going back to film school after making blockbusters,” LL says, or “Denzel going back to acting class.”
The album highlights LL’s new musical stylings and addresses timely issues such as racial injustice, law enforcement abuse, isolation and the implications of the pandemic, legacy, and reflections on LL’s place in the scene.
“We’re talking about 14 tracks of fire, all made by me and the one and only Q-Tip,” LL said. “When you listen to this album, you don’t just hear music, you experience a whole new vibe, a whole new level of artistic passion.”
Following the success of his first single “Saturday Night Special” featuring Rick Ross and Fat Joe, LL has released “Passion” the second song from the new work.
The FORCE tracklist and collaborations:
Spirit of Cyrus (Featuring Snoop Dogg)
The FORCE
Saturday Night Special (Featuring Rick Ross and Fat Joe)
Black Code Suite (Featuring Sona Jobarteh)
Passion
Proclivities (Featuring Saweetie)
Post-Modern
December 30th
Run Back
Huey In Da Chair (Featuring Rhymes Envelope)
Basquiat Energy
Praise Him (Featuring Nos)
Murdergram Deux (Featuring Emminem)
The Vow (Featuring Mad Squablz, JS.AND, and Don Pablito)
LL COOL J is a legendary figure in the entertainment industry, with a career that spans four decades. A Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and two-time Grammy Award winner, he pioneered 1980s hip hop and helped define the genre, even coining the acronym “GOAT” (Greatest of All Time).
He has released ten consecutive multi-platinum albums, with hits like “Radio” and “Mama Said Knock You Out.” In 2017, he was the first rapper to receive the prestigious Kennedy Center Honor and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In 2018, he launched “LL COOL J’s Rock The Bells Radio” on SiriusXM, which has become a global platform for hip hop. In 2023, he embarked on The FORCE tour in collaboration with The Roots and other artists. LL has also hosted the Grammy Awards for five consecutive years and produced the concert special “A Grammy Salute To 50 Years Of Hip-Hop.”
In addition to his music, LL COOL J is an actor, author, and philanthropist known for his work in causes such as children’s literacy and arts programs in schools. He founded the charity “Jump & Ball” in 2005 to support the local community in Queens, New York. He divides his time between New York City and Los Angeles, continuing to be one of the most beloved and innovative figures in entertainment.
