Explicit Version. Exit 13 into the 2008 release by LL Cool J who
has enjoyed one of the most successful and sustained careers in
Rap history since releasing his debut as a youth. His
aggressive style has achieved Grammy Awards and platinum sales
with massive crossover success. This album has several songs
featuring special guests like It's Ya Girl Nicoletter, Jiz,
Lyrikal, Richie Sambora, Ryan Leslie, Funkmaster Flex, Wyclef
Jean, Joe, Sheek Louch, Elan of The DEY, Grandmaster Caz,
Ticky and The Dream. 19 tracks.
About the Artist
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"I never could have predicted that I'd still be
rocking the mic more than two decades after my debut, but here I
am," LL Cool J says with a smile. Here he is indeed. Nearly 25
years since he first burst onto the scene, LL Cool J continues
his vibrant, trailblazing career with the release of EXIT 13, his
appropriately titled 13th album for the only label he has called
home - Def Jam s. EXIT 13 is a study in contrast and
showcases LL Cool J's duality. "Depending on my mood, I can be
aggressive, explosive and in-your-face, or alternately suave,
smooth and . It's no secret that I like making love songs
as much as I like to lay down rhymes," commented LL. With a
career chock full of both and a new album packed with
collaborators as diverse as 50 Cent, Wyclef Jean, Richie Sambora
and The Dream, and producers such as Suits, DJ Scratch, Ilfonics
and Raw Uncut, EXIT 13 is the album LL Cool J fans have been
clamoring for - full of passion, braggadocio and smooth rhymes.
"When it came time for me to go into the studio, I tried to make
this project as relevant as my first, and having that sense of my
career coming full circle. Believe me, it was a blessing to be
able to go back into the studio and create this album." Joining
forces with 50 Cent on a track called "Heartbeat," the two Queens
natives rap over a stripped down track, while sounding like they
are having a good time. "It's a song about role playing," says LL
of "Heartbeat." On the tracks "Rocking With The Goat," LL taps
into his native New Yorker persona, and teams with labelmates The
Dream on EXIT 13's first single "Baby." The track, which recently
debuted on the Billboard charts, marks LL's 42nd career chart
debut. What began for LL Cool J in the nascent, burgeoning rap
and hip hop scene of the 80's, has now seeped throughout the
musical and cultural phenomenon that is today's hip hop. All the
while, LL Cool J has remained a musical and cultural force, a
living icon and a significant, relevant artist still churning out
the hits. First introduced to the world in 1984 as a Def Jam
Records ship artist, LL is the first rap artist to amass ten
consecutive platinum-plus selling albums, while 2004's "THE
DEFinition" and 2006's "Todd Smith" both went Gold. He is
currently tied for third place for most Billboard chart debuts by
a rapper. As an entertainer, he has succeeded in crossing into
multiple mediums. Already a talented actor, author,
artist, two-time Grammy Award winner and NAACP Image Award
winner, LL continues to display his wide range of talents in his
projects. He recently inked an exclusive deal with Sears, Roebuck
to brand an affordable clothing line that will appeal to
families. A focal point of Sears own re-branding efforts, LL's
merchandise is slated to hit stores in time for back to school.
"The clothes are fashion forward, and I'm using my whole family
in the ad campaign.As an actor, LL Cool J recently wrapped
production on "The Deal" site William H. Macy and Meg Ryan.
He also recently starred in Para Pictures' "Last Holiday,"
site Queen Latifah. The film was lauded by fans and critics
alike and proved to be a box office draw. Both "Last Holiday" and
"Edison," a film starring Morgan Freeman, Kevin Spacey and Justin
Timberlake, are now available on DVD. Over the years, LL has
appeared in more than 30 films and starred site accled
actors such as Samuel L. Jackson and Colin Farrell in Sony
Pictures blockbuster "S.W.A.T.," Al Pacino, Jamie Foxx and
Cameron Diaz in Oliver Stone's "Any Given Sunday," and Gabrielle
Union in Focus Features' "Deliver Us from Eva." Other film
credits include "Rollerball," "Charlie's Angels," "Kingdom Come,"
"In Too Deep," "Toys," and "Slow Burn," with Ray Liotta. He has
also received a Blockbuster Award for best comedic performance as
the "Chef" in Renny Harlin's blockbuster action film "Deep Blue
Sea."
Three years ago, LL transitioned to television with a dramatic
and critically accled performance on the second season
premiere of FOX's hit drama "House." He recently guest starred on
the NBC comedy "30 Rock" in a memorable performance as hip hop
mogul Ridiculous. He currently has a new dramatic television
series is in development at CBS. Also an author, LL's recently
released his new fitness book, LL Cool J's Platinum Workout,
which was a New York Times Bestseller. In the book LL shares his
personal workout regimen in a revolutionary new program that
promises to help anyone build muscle and burn . In 2002 he
released a children's book, And the Winner Is, as part of
Scholastics series of books and CDs by today's hottest rap stars
called "Hip Kid Hop." And the Winner Is tells the story of a
young basketball player who learns the importance on winning and
losing gracefully. He also penned a 1997 autobiography, I Make My
Own Rules.