Album: Authentic by LL Cool J (2013)
Genre: Hip-Hop | Style: Urban/R&B | Mood: Intense
Record Label: Def Jam Recordings
Format: Album

Description: Authentic is the thirteenth studio album by American hip hop recording artist LL Cool J. It was released on April 30, 2013 by S-BRO Music Group, 429 Records. It is his first album since 2008's Exit 13 and his first to not be released on Def Jam. The album features guest appearances from Fitz and The Tantrums, Eddie Van Halen, Snoop Dogg, Fatman Scoop, Seal, Charlie Wilson, Melody Thornton, Earth, Wind & Fire, Bootsy Collins, Travis Barker, Chuck D, Tom Morello, Z-Trip, Mickey Shiloh, Monica and Brad Paisley.

Artist Background: James Todd Smith (born January 14, 1968), better known as LL Cool J (an abbreviation for Ladies Love Cool James), is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and actor from Bay Shore, New York. He is known for romantic ballads such as "I Need Love", "Around the Way Girl" and "Hey Lover" as well as pioneering hip-hop such as "I Can't Live Without My Radio", "I'm Bad", "The Boomin' System", and "Mama Said Knock You Out". He has released thirteen studio albums and two greatest hits compilations, includ... Part of the Queens, New York (USA) music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Music Scene: Part of the Queens, New York (USA) music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: Hip-Hop, Urban/R&B, Intense, 2010s, Album, Def Jam Recordings

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Authentic is the thirteenth studio album by American hip hop recording artist LL Cool J. It was released on April 30, 2013 by S-BRO Music Group, 429 Records. It is his first album since 2008's Exit 13 and his first to not be released on Def Jam. The album features guest appearances from Fitz and The Tantrums, Eddie Van Halen, Snoop Dogg, Fatman Scoop, Seal, Charlie Wilson, Melody Thornton, Earth, Wind & Fire, Bootsy Collins, Travis Barker, Chuck D, Tom Morello, Z-Trip, Mickey Shiloh, Monica and Brad Paisley.

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