LL Cool J Authentic

LL Cool J Authentic

Two-time Grammy-winning recording artist, LL Cool J, has revealed the final track listing for his forthcoming album Authentic. The multi-platinum artist returned to the studio and kicked the volume up to create a powerful new album that came from his true passion for music and would speak to his fans.

Authentic features a diverse and wide array of legendary and new artists that underscore the Album's roots of being born out of the true love for music, including, Brad Paisley, Chuck D, Eddie Van Halen, Earth, Wind & Fire, Monica, Snoop Dogg, Seal, Travis Barker and many more. Collectively these artists have achievedtremendous success in music, including many Grammy® Awards, multi-platinum albums, MTV Video Music Awards, Billboard Awards, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions and nominations, NAACP Awards, and Country Music Awards, among many other accolades. Final track listing is below, Authentic will be released on 26 April on 429 Records through Universal Music Australia.

'With Authentic, I wanted to work on a project that showed my genuine love for all music," LL says. 'Collaborating with these myriad of artists was an amazing experience and this album got me back to my roots and is for the fans across all generations who love real music too."

Celebrating his 30th year in music, Authentic features the iconic rapper in his element. The album is anchored by LL's expressive attitude where his sensitive side is as present as his slicing lyrical switchblades. Authentic comes to life with rock-hip-hop anthems, crazy club jams, tender tracks, personal tributes, and hard-hitting commentary addressing the current hip-hop climate.

On the heels of the release of LL's new album, LL will tour this summer all across America in support of Authentic. As a part of performing this summer, LL featuring DJ Z-Trip, will headline 'The Kings Of The Mic" Tour, joined by legendary Hip-Hop artists Ice Cube, Public Enemy and De La Soul. Australian rapper, Seth Sentry, recently won the opportunity of a lifetime when fans at the South By South West music conference voted for him to be the support act on the tour via the Dorito's #BoldStage.

'It was incredible to watch the up-and-coming talent last night on the Doritos #BoldStage and see the fans reactions to the performances," said LL Cool J in a statement." 'The fans were bold enough to seize the moment and make the night epic. I am excited to have Seth Sentry join me ontour."

First introduced to the world in 1984 as a Def Jam Records flagship artist, LL is the first rap artist to amass ten consecutive platinum-plus selling albums. The multi-platinum artist and two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee is currently tied for third place for the most Billboard chart debuts by a rapper. For three decades, LL has continued to influence hip-hop with rap ballads that captivate generations of audiences. Since then, the veteran rapper has evolved his scope of work across entertainment appearing in numerous television and film roles, among many other projects. LL is currently starring in the highly rated tv program NCIS: Los Angeles which can be seen on Network Ten.

Authentic was recorded in Los Angeles and is Executive Produced by LL Cool J and will be released as a joint venture by LL COOL J, Inc. and 429 Records. For more information, details and updates, visit ­­­­ www.LLCOOLJ.com

Authentic Tracklist

1. 'Bath Salt"
2. 'Not Leaving You Tonight" Feat. Fitz & The Tantrums with Eddie Van Halen
3. 'New Love" Feat. Charlie Wilson
4. 'We Came To Party" Feat. Snoop Dogg & Fatman Scoop
5. 'Give Me Love" Feat. Seal
6. 'Something About You" Feat. Charlie Wilson, Earth Wind & Fire and Melody Thornton
7. 'Bartender Please" Feat. Snoop Dogg, Bootsy Collins & Travis Barker
8. 'Whaddup" Feat. Chuck D, Travis Barker, Tom Morello and Z-Trip
9. 'Between The Sheetz" Feat. Mickey Shiloh

10. 'Closer" Feat. Monica
11. 'Live For You" Feat. Brad Paisley
12. 'We're The Greatest" Feat. Eddie Van Halen & Travis Barker