LL COOL J TAPS EMINEM, NAS, SNOOP & MORE FOR THE FORCE

LL COOL J has released his first album in more than a decade, THE FORCE (Frequencies of Real Creative Energy), on Def Jam/Virgin Music Group.

Produced entirely by A Tribe Called Quest’s Q-Tip, the 14-track project taps into LL's network of hip-hop legends, with Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Nas, Busta Rhymes and Fat Joe among the LP's guests. Additional contributors include Rick Ross and Saweetie, as well as Mad Squablz, J-S.A.N.D., Don Pablito and Sona Jobareth.

“It feels good to finally have this record out in the world,” LL confided. “As I’ve said before, this album brings a whole new vibe. I’m returning to my roots… You all better buckle up.”

In addition to previously released singles "Proclivities" f/Saweetie and "Saturday Night Special" f/Rick Ross & Fat Joe, LL COOL J dug deep for album highlight "30 Decembers."

Written during the pandemic, the track details the Queens native's experiment with anonymity, during which he'd don a black mask and shades under a black hoodie and take the train around NYC with no security, giving him the freedom to revisit his old stomping grounds.

Listen to the album below while we try to decipher Shady's "Murdergram Deux" verse.