07/10/08 - LL Talks Exit 13; Denies Signing To G-Unit

Black Superman · 07-10-2008, 06:55 PM

After a 2 year hiatus, veteran LL Cool J is gearing up for the release of Exit 13, his 13th and final LP under his Def Jam recording deal.

Unlike his other albums, the Farmer’s Boulevard legend has worked closely with another Queens native, rapper 50 Cent.

“I did a whole album with 50, I did an album by myself, then I went and did another album by myself,” LL disclosed to AllHipHop.com. “I decided to use like two or three songs from the album I did with 50, one from the second album I did by myself, and the rest is all new material.”

Some have expressed concern that LL may pattern himself after 50’s more successful albums, such a Get Rich or Die Tryin’, a claim the MC quickly denied.

“Watching him work made me hungry again, but it was also important for me to come out with an LL Cool J album that doesn’t sound like I’m trying to be 50 Cent,” LL clarified. “I’m not doing that.”

LL also dismissed rumors that he was attempting to sign to G-Unit over his dissatisfaction with Def Jam’s promotion of his last album.

“There were a lot of, for lack of a better word, doe-does out there that were like ‘LL is going to sign to G-Unit,’” the veteran laughed. “I don’t know what these guys were thinking. Why would I work for 20 years to sign to another artist? I don’t know where the stupidness came from. I don’t think they understand who they’re dealing with and the reason why I’m here.”

LL openly criticized former Def Jam president Jay-Z about his work in promoting rap albums on the label.

Now with a new regime, he feels rap projects including his own, will get the attention they deserve.

“Before Lyor and them left we did a deal and I got my full catalog. LL Cool J owns his whole body of work. I’m very happy about the growth Def Jam has experienced,” he revealed. “Now, do I feel the Hip-Hop side of the music needs more attention? Yes. I think Hip-Hop will be served more now that Shakir Stewart [new Def Jam Executive Vice President] is up there doing what he does. People are excited about Hip-Hop. People are excited about my project and I know it’s going to succeed.”

Exit 13 is set for release on August 26.

The album features production from DJ Scratch, Tricky Stewart, and Raw Uncut.

Guests include KRS-One, Jim Jones, 50 Cent, Lil’ Kim, Trey Songz, The Dream, and Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi.

AHH

SKUBA · 07-10-2008, 07:57 PM

Thats hella funny.......ll is probably one of the most reckgonizable faces in the game....he wouldnt even need g unit.....talk is cheap and always will be!!!

THA WEATHA MAN · 07-10-2008, 09:43 PM

Good that he didnt sign to G-Unit, that would have been a bad move. Cant wait for the album though. Should be good.

slatz · 07-10-2008, 11:21 PM

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Rapper Eater · 07-10-2008, 11:27 PM

Album looks like fire! And lmao at him signing with G-Unit.

Lil Bad Uno · 07-10-2008, 11:34 PM

LL changed his mind about signing to G-unit after Tos first week btw the track with Jim is fuckin crazy man

King Bkjj11 · 07-11-2008, 01:13 AM

LL is gonna make a classic

timmy_H · 07-11-2008, 03:38 AM

Game is going to sell more than this rap wannabe pop star.

Naturalbornalkaholik · 07-11-2008, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by timmy_H

Game is going to sell more than this rap wannabe pop star.

wtf LL is a fuckin legend

Blizzy · 07-11-2008, 07:36 AM

LL's released 12 albums and has no label and isn't breakin no new artists...thats the only dissappointment with his career...other then that he's a legend...

DemonicSinn · 07-11-2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by black superman

“there were a lot of, for lack of a better word, doe-does out there that were like ‘ll is going to sign to g-unit,’” the veteran laughed. “i don’t know what these guys were thinking. I don’t know where the stupidness came from."

lmao......

DemonicSinn · 07-11-2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by timmy_H

Game is going to sell more than this rap wannabe pop star.

Nigga kill yo'self. LL never tried to be a pop star. His last few album he just wanted to cater to the ladies. That what his name stands for Ladies Love Cool James. Been in the game since 1985. How many rappers you know lasted 23 years in the game? Dumb ass boy.

nwoite13 · 07-11-2008, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timmy_H

Game is going to sell more than this rap wannabe pop star.

please LL cool j never tried to pop star idiot. LL cool j is not wannabe ,idiot .LL cool j is hip hop. please game is the rap wannbabe compared to LL cool j ,fag.LL cool j has put better music then game will ever put out . game can't touch ll cool j . LL cool j is hip hop legend & game is not . get off games dick ,groupie . all old school is better then new school & ll cool j is old school. LL cool j is a hip hop king & game is not .LL cool j pit def jam on the map & has done more for hip hop thne game will ever do .you new school fans are idiots & your music suck s bad.

JCdkny · 07-12-2008, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nwoite13

please LL cool j never tried to pop star idiot. LL cool j is not wannabe ,idiot .LL cool j is hip hop. please game is the rap wannbabe compared to LL cool j ,fag.LL cool j has put better music then game will ever put out . game can't touch ll cool j . LL cool j is hip hop legend & game is not . get off games dick ,groupie . all old school is better then new school & ll cool j is old school. LL cool j is a hip hop king & game is not .LL cool j pit def jam on the map & has done more for hip hop thne game will ever do .you new school fans are idiots & your music suck s bad.

LMAO co fckin sign!

G Bird · 07-12-2008, 03:33 AM

He killed that Hi Haters beat from Maino, shit was tight! Can't wait for the album... wish 5-0 wasn't on it though. He been rappin since 3 years before I was even born!!

The Real K.I.N.G. · 07-12-2008, 03:54 AM

I was just listening to some LL songs I'm waiting on the album now. New video is fire high quality shit.

07-10-2008, 06:55 PM	#1
Black Superman Show Time Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,588 Repped: 259 Repped 5,423 Times in 619 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 11 Times in 9 Posts	07/10/08 - LL Talks Exit 13; Denies Signing To G-Unit 07/10/08 - LL Talks Exit 13; Denies Signing To G-Unit After a 2 year hiatus, veteran LL Cool J is gearing up for the release of Exit 13, his 13th and final LP under his Def Jam recording deal. Unlike his other albums, the Farmer’s Boulevard legend has worked closely with another Queens native, rapper 50 Cent. “I did a whole album with 50, I did an album by myself, then I went and did another album by myself,” LL disclosed to AllHipHop.com. “I decided to use like two or three songs from the album I did with 50, one from the second album I did by myself, and the rest is all new material.” Some have expressed concern that LL may pattern himself after 50’s more successful albums, such a Get Rich or Die Tryin’, a claim the MC quickly denied. “Watching him work made me hungry again, but it was also important for me to come out with an LL Cool J album that doesn’t sound like I’m trying to be 50 Cent,” LL clarified. “I’m not doing that.” LL also dismissed rumors that he was attempting to sign to G-Unit over his dissatisfaction with Def Jam’s promotion of his last album. “There were a lot of, for lack of a better word, doe-does out there that were like ‘LL is going to sign to G-Unit,’” the veteran laughed. “I don’t know what these guys were thinking. Why would I work for 20 years to sign to another artist? I don’t know where the stupidness came from. I don’t think they understand who they’re dealing with and the reason why I’m here.” LL openly criticized former Def Jam president Jay-Z about his work in promoting rap albums on the label. Now with a new regime, he feels rap projects including his own, will get the attention they deserve. “Before Lyor and them left we did a deal and I got my full catalog. LL Cool J owns his whole body of work. I’m very happy about the growth Def Jam has experienced,” he revealed. “Now, do I feel the Hip-Hop side of the music needs more attention? Yes. I think Hip-Hop will be served more now that Shakir Stewart [new Def Jam Executive Vice President] is up there doing what he does. People are excited about Hip-Hop. People are excited about my project and I know it’s going to succeed.” Exit 13 is set for release on August 26. The album features production from DJ Scratch, Tricky Stewart, and Raw Uncut. Guests include KRS-One, Jim Jones, 50 Cent, Lil’ Kim, Trey Songz, The Dream, and Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi. AHH __________________ HH Board's Top 5 or Better... Who Hotter Than Me? HIT DA REP OR CLICK THE GREEN

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THA WEATHA MAN Cud Make It Rain Or Snow Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Away From Home Posts: 7,504 Repped: 2,409 Repped 9,895 Times in 685 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 14 Times in 13 Posts	Good that he didnt sign to G-Unit, that would have been a bad move. Cant wait for the album though. Should be good. __________________ "I was taught wise, Im known to extort guys, this aint Cali, its Harlem nigga we do walkbys" -Big L

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Rapper Eater Now Nigga Why U Mad?? Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 479 Repped: 59 Repped 132 Times in 45 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 12 Times in 11 Posts	Album looks like fire! And lmao at him signing with G-Unit. __________________ I need some rep

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Lil Bad Uno Born and Raised in Bpt Join Date: May 2008 Location: US Posts: 1,070 Repped: 157 Repped 163 Times in 45 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 3 Times in 3 Posts	LL changed his mind about signing to G-unit after Tos first week btw the track with Jim is fuckin crazy man __________________ zshare.net/download/1906929794e9d899 Support spider download Connected 4

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King Bkjj11 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 52 Repped: 0 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	LL is gonna make a classic __________________ Cam'ron come here

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SKUBA Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO/MILLBRAE Posts: 36 Repped: 0 Repped 1 Time in 1 Post Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 1 Time in 1 Post	Thats hella funny.......ll is probably one of the most reckgonizable faces in the game....he wouldnt even need g unit.....talk is cheap and always will be!!!

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timmy_H Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: valley of dead Posts: 608 Repped: 38 Repped 31 Times in 16 Posts Neg Reps: 34 Neg Repped at 9 Times in 7 Posts	Game is going to sell more than this rap wannabe pop star. __________________ I can cum from 6 feet away!!!!!

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Blizzy Wordsmith Join Date: May 2008 Location: In Battlefield's Posts: 3,369 Repped: 691 Repped 347 Times in 160 Posts Neg Reps: 25 Neg Repped at 27 Times in 26 Posts	LL's released 12 albums and has no label and isn't breakin no new artists...thats the only dissappointment with his career...other then that he's a legend... __________________ MY MUSIC CHECK IT OUT myspace.com/ttpbloodshot

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G Bird Travis G Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Midwest 715 Posts: 8,092 Repped: 3,493 Repped 1,860 Times in 224 Posts Neg Reps: 4 Neg Repped at 53 Times in 22 Posts	He killed that Hi Haters beat from Maino, shit was tight! Can't wait for the album... wish 5-0 wasn't on it though. He been rappin since 3 years before I was even born!! __________________ "I went in for an interview, for delivery / "Locked up, felonies?" now the dude quizzin me / I'm workin on my future, why you need to know my history? / All he did was Google me, no big mystery"

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The Real K.I.N.G. Too Ill For Radio Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Windy City Posts: 2,945 Repped: 829 Repped 467 Times in 188 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 8 Times in 8 Posts	I was just listening to some LL songs I'm waiting on the album now. New video is fire high quality shit. __________________ R.O.B.

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