LL Cool J hasn’t launched an album since 2013’s Genuine, however the drought must be ending in some unspecified time in the future later this yr. The Radio rapper on June 7 introduced plans for his first single of the yr, “Saturday Night time Particular,” which can be arriving on June 14.
“In case you missed it, new single ‘Saturday Night time Particular,’” he stated within the clip whereas posted up within the studio with shades on and his signature Yankee fitted cap. “It’s coming June 14. Go to the hyperlink within the bio. Signal as much as the pre-save it. Ya know what I imply?”
The surprises didn’t cease there, as LL promised that his long-awaited subsequent “album’s coming within the fall.”
The New York native continued: “It’s the actual deal, child. It’s go time. ‘Saturday Night time Particular’ is the primary single. I’ll let concerning the options. Couple of days … Hit the hyperlink within the bio, you’ll be capable to discover out a little bit sooner. Tracklisting for the album is coming. Album can be out within the fall. Yo, it’s on, child.”
LL Cool J had a busy 2023 as he was a part of the fiftieth anniversary of hip-hop tribute efficiency on the Grammy Awards and hit the highway for The F.O.R.C.E. Dwell Tour.
The 56-year-old was regularly teasing an album all through final yr, which he says is executive-produced by Q-Tip, however hasn’t but gone by means of with releasing it. He additionally didn’t make it clear if this is similar LP.
LL beforehand raved concerning the undertaking and dealing with Q-Tip on the 2023 Grammys. “I do know all of the methods,” he advised E! Information on the time. “I received this coated. I believe actually and sincerely, that Q-Tip as a producer is unbelievable and what he did on this document for me, I believe is superb. So the world will resolve.”
He continued: “The album, I believe, is absolutely, actually particular. I believe it’s one thing it’s fashionable with out chasing. It’s a complete new factor. I can’t look forward to the folks to see it.”
LL’s final album, Genuine, was launched in 2013 and debuted at No. 23 on the Billboard 200. Discover his announcement beneath.