Theater of the Mind

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Theater of the Mind is the sixth upcoming studio album by American rapper Ludacris. It is scheduled to be released in November 11, 2008.[2]

Background

The album was slated for release on October 21st. In April 2008, a song named "Stay Together" appeared on xxlmag.com;[3] supposedly from the new album. DJ Toomp has also worked on this album.[4] T.I. will also be appearing on a track called "Wish You Would".[5]

The first single "What Them Girls Like" was released on August 7, 2008. The single "co-stars" Chris Brown and Sean Garrett.

The second single "Wish You Would" was released on September 2, 2008. The single "co-stars" T.I..

A video for the song "Undisputed" has been made. The video features boxer Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and 6-year old boxer Pretty Boy Bam Bam.[6]

Concept

Ludacris says the album is theatrical, conceptual-wise. Every song you hear sounds like a scene from a movie.[7]

Guests

Ludacris stated that none of the tracks will be featuring any guests, instead they will be "co-starring".[5] Confirmed co-stars include Lil Wayne, 50 Cent, Kanye West, The Game[8], T.I., Chris Brown, Sean Garrett, T-Pain[9] and more. The rock band Good Charlotte is planned to have an appearance.[1] Ludacris' fellow Disturbing tha Peace artist, Willy Northpole is scheduled to co-star with The Game as a backing vocalist.[10] He hopes to work with Eminem for the album.[9]

The Preview

Ludacris released a "Gangsta Grillz" mixtape with DJ Drama called The Preview. The mixtape was released as a download on July 28, 2008.

Confirmed tracks

Title Featuring[5] Written by Producer(s) Sample(s) Track Length
"Call Up the Homies"[9] The Game C. Bridges, J. Taylor, W. Adams Clinton Sparks
"One More Drink"[9] T-Pain C. Bridges, F. Najm, J. Smith
"Stay Together"[9] C. Bridges, P. Beauregard DJ Paul & Juicy J 4:18
"Undisputed"[11] Floyd Mayweather C. Bridges, F. Mayweather Don Cannon 4:36
"What Them Girls Like"[10] Chris Brown & Sean Garrett C. Bridges, C. Brown, S. Garrett, R. Jerkins Darkchild 4:06
"Wish You Would"[5] T.I. C. Bridges, C. Harris, A. Davis DJ Toomp 4:50
"Last of a Dying Breed"[12] Lil Wayne C. Bridges, Dwayne Carter
"Do The Right Thing"[13] Common & Spike Lee
"Southern Gangster"[14] Rick Ross & Playaz Circle

References

  1. ^ a b Ludacris Acts Out on September's 'Theater of the Mind'
  2. ^ http://www.defjam.com/site/news.php?news_id=106174 Ludacris news
  3. ^ Ludacris "Stay Together" audio.
  4. ^ DJ Toomp: Grammy Family. Accessed July 6, 2008.
  5. ^ a b c d Ludacris, T.I. 'Wish You Would' Believe There's No Beef Between Them. Accessed August 8, 2008.
  6. ^ http://straightfromthea.com/2008/09/08/video-ludacris-vs-a-6-year-old Ludacris vs. a 6-year old
  7. ^ (July 16, 2008). Ludacris Gets Theatrical on Sixth Album Rap-Up. Accessed August 3, 2008.
  8. ^ Ludacris Interview.
  9. ^ a b c d e Ludacris' Busy Fall: New Album, Two Films. Accessed September 2, 2008.
  10. ^ a b Low Key (July 17, 2008). The Ludacris Experience… BET. Accessed August 3, 2008.
  11. ^ http://straightfromthea.com/2008/09/08/video-ludacris-vs-a-6-year-old Ludacris vs. a 6-year old
  12. ^ http://www.thehiphopchronicle.com/2008/09/18/ludacris-speaks-to-the-hip-hop-chronicle-videoaudio Ludacris Speaks to Hip Hop Chronicle
  13. ^ http://www.thehiphopchronicle.com/2008/09/18/ludacris-speaks-to-the-hip-hop-chronicle-videoaudio Ludacris Speaks to Hip Hop Chronicle
  14. ^ http://www.thehiphopchronicle.com/2008/09/18/ludacris-speaks-to-the-hip-hop-chronicle-videoaudio Ludacris Speaks to Hip Hop Chronicle
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