LL Cool J- Exit 13 Album Review

LL really displays his lyricism and versatility on this album and keeps your attention throughout. He asked for live instrumentation for the production of the album, which adds an intense feel. LL constantly noted that he put a lot of hard work and determination on this upcoming project. He turned down eight movies to do so. Eight movies! The music proves it. All in all, “Exit 13″ is good album. It’s a good mixture of style from song to song. Something to look forward to in the fall. “You Better Watch Me,” “Ringtone Murder” and “We Rollin” are some standout tracks. Here’s the track list and brief breakdown for each individual joint.

“Intro/It’s Time For War” - Strong beginning. Choir singing, soldier marching, theme feel. LL goes in on this one.

“Old School New School” - Ryan Leslie on production, epic, glorious, feel.

“Feel My Heart Beat” (ft. 50 Cent) - Swagger track, drums on point, J-Kwon flow on “Tipsy.”

“Get Over Here” (ft. Nicolette, Jiz, Lyrikal, Ticky Diamonds) - Features his upcoming artist Nicolette, nice flow from LL.

“Baby” (ft. The Dream) - Radio single.

“You Better Watch Me” - Production by Marley Marl, one of my favorite tracks off the album, laced with “Get Money” and “Where Da Cash At” drums, 90’s hard feel.

“Cry” - N/A.

“Baby Rock Remix” (ft. Richie Sambora) - Decent track, not really feeling this as much, commercial sound.

“Rocking With The Goat” - Head nodder, produced by DJ Scratch, drums knockin’.

“This Is Ringtone Murder” - Another one of my favorite joints on the album, retro, b-boy feel, LL really airs out is opinion on upcoming artists. Ringtone murder!

“Like A Radio” - Production by Ryan Leslie who is also on the hook, possible single.

“I Fall In Love” (ft. Elan of The Dey) - Song for the girls, bollywood sample, Timbo style, dance track.

“You’re Only A Customer” - Decent track, horns etc., didn’t keep my attention.

“Mr. President” (ft. Wyclef Jean) - Self explanatory, letter to the president, nice production, Wyclef on the hook.

“American Girl” - Marching band feel, comparing historic events to females, creative.

“Speedin’ On Da Highway” (ft. Funkmaster Flex) - Didn’t play track.

“Come And Party With Me” (ft. Fat Joe, Sheek Louch) - Hard clashing with party feel, 50ish.

“We Rollin’” - Ride out track, reclined seat music, another one of my favorite joints.

“Outro/Dear Hip-Hop” - Ode to Hip-Hop, reminiscing on the old state of Hip-Hop.