by Ladies Love Cool James is back on the music tip with “Authentic,” his thirteenth studio album moved up to an April 30th release. The cover art has the hip-hop veteran throwing his hood up, showing he still knows what’s up. It’s full of features, and not just the hip-hop kind. All genres are represented, from rock, to country, to R&B/soul/funk: artists like Eddie Van Halen, Chuck D, Earth, Wind & Fire, Seal, Monica, Snoop Dogg, Charlie Wilson, and Brad paisley, just to name a few.
One thing you’ll notice is the absence of the album’s first two singles, “Ratchet” and “Take It” ft. Joe. “Ratchet” was released in October of last year to a dismal reception, and the smooth Joe-assisted “Take It” (which has a video and was performed at the UNCF Evening of Stars) is not on the set…who’s idea was that!?
Always, check out the tracklisting for yourself and then listen to some snippets:
1. “Bath Salt”
2. “Not Leaving You Tonight” feat. Fitz and the Tantrums & 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 (Love the World)” feat. Charlie Wilson, Melody Thornton, & Earth, Wind & Fire
7. “Bartender Please” feat. Snoop Dogg, Bootsy Collins, & Travis Barker
8. “Whaddup” feat. Chuck D, Travis Barker, Tom Morello, & DJ 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
