L.A.X.

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Album
L.A.X.
L.A.X. cover
Official Album Cover [1]
Studio album by The Game
Released July 22, 2008
Recorded 2007–present
Genre Hardcore hip hop, West Coast hip hop, Gangsta rap
Label Geffen, Interscope
Producer Dr. Dre, Cool & Dre, Scott Storch, Just Blaze[2], FOC, DJ Khalil [3], J. R. Rotem, Polow Da Don, DJ Toomp, Timbaland[4], Jelly Roll, Tre Beats, Ervin "E.P." Pope, Kanye West[5], Swizz Beatz, Knobody, Hi-Tek, Nottz
The Game chronology
Doctor's Advocate
(2006)		 L.A.X.
(2008)
Singles from L.A.X.
  1. "Game's Pain"
    Released: April 21, 2008

L.A.X. (Los Angeles Times)[6] is the upcoming third and supposedly final[7] studio album by rapper The Game, set for release on July 22.[8]

Contents

Background

On December 31, 2007, The Game announced at Nas' New Year's Eve party the title and release date of the album.[9] The album's title was originally "The D.O.C.", but was changed to "L.A.X.". It was reported near mid-March that The Game had left prison. His manager later stated that he was still in jail, but he is expected to be released in time to promote the album.[6] He was released after serving eight days, and went back to work with Cool & Dre.[10] Dre (of Cool & Dre), stated The Game was like 'Pac, and that lyrically, he was "[somewhere] else right now".[10]

The album was pushed back to June 24, as well as rival group G-Unit's sophomore album Terminate on Sight.[11] But was later changed to July 8, as Interscope moved both albums. On June 8, it was announced that L.A.X. would be pushed back a week later to July 15, the same release date as Nas' ninth studio album.[12]

On April 14, a snippet of a song titled "Hustler's Dream" produced by Dre & Vidal was leaked by DJ Clue. It is rumored that it was originally going to be on Doctor's Advocate but did not make the cut and is going to be a bonus track on L.A.X.[13]

On May 1st, The Game told Power 106 that "Big Dreams" might not be on the album.[14]

The Game appeared on 106 & Park on May 16, 2008, where he confirmed L.A.X. may be the last studio album The Game records, as he intends to promote his record label, Black Wall Street, and start producing music, following in the footsteps of mentor Dr. Dre.

Music

Production

The Game announced that Dr. Dre will be producing for the album but neither Dr. Dre nor Aftermath Entertainment have confirmed.[9] Nu Jerzey Devil has stated that Dr. Dre, Scott Storch, and Cool & Dre will be producing for the album.[15][16] On March 28 on the Tim Westwood show, The Game said that he has been in the studio with Scott Storch, Cool & Dre and Just Blaze. He also said that he has "made shit for the clubs" with Scott Storch. On May 1st, The Game told Power 106 so far he has worked with Just Blaze, Kanye West, Cool & Dre, Scott Storch, Timbaland, Knobody, Ervin "E.P." Pope, Jelly Roll & Tre Beats[17]. The Game told 106 & Park that he spoke to Dr. Dre on May 15, 2008 and there is still a possibility that 1 or more Dr. Dre beats will be on the album but it is as of now, unlikely. On 106 & Park, The Game confirmed that Dr. Dre is not going to be on the album and he will possibly never work with him again.

Guests

Nu Jerzey Devil has stated that Lil Wayne[15] will be making a guest appearance. So far Akon, Busta Rhymes[18], Chris Brown[19], Chrisette Michele, Common[20], Ice Cube, Keyshia Cole, Lil Wayne[15], Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, Marsha Ambrosius, Mary J. Blige, Nas[21], Ne-Yo, Raekwon, Raheem DeVaughn, Fabolous, Robin Thicke[22] are all set to make an appearance.[23] On May 16, 2008 The Game told 106 & Park that his next single or 3rd single will be a track featuring Lil Wayne. He also stated that Wayne may have 2 guest appearances on the album.

Confirmed tracks

Title Featured guest(s) Producer(s)
"Big Dreams" [24] Cool & Dre
"Camera Phone"[25] Ne-Yo
"Game's Pain"[26] Keyshia Cole Knobody & Dahoud Darien
"Make the World Go 'Round"[10] Cool & Dre
"People" [27] Mary J. Blige Cool & Dre
"Red Magic"[10][28] Lil Wayne Cool & Dre
"Street Ryders"[21] Akon & Nas Cool & Dre
"Thug and a Gentleman"[29] Ne-Yo
"Undefeated"[30] Busta Rhymes, Ice Cube, & Marsha Ambrosius

References

  1. ^ http://www.rap-up.com/2008/06/11/album-cover-the-game-lax/
  2. ^ SOHH Exclusive: The Game Follows 50 Cent's Lead W/ New Site, Plans Retirement | Daily Hip-Hop News | SOHH.com /
  3. ^ Abcdr du Son | Interview Producteur - DJ Khalil
  4. ^ YouTube - The Game in studio of Power 106 FM ''www.Compton-Game.de''
  5. ^ SOHH Exclusive: The Game Follows 50 Cent's Lead W/ New Site, Plans Retirement | Daily Hip-Hop News | SOHH.com /
  6. ^ a b (March 11, 2008) Not so fast, The Game's still in jail Accessed March 13, 2008.
  7. ^ Features : The Game: The AllHipHop Interview Part 1
  8. ^ http://www.thisizgame.com/main/
  9. ^ a b Omar Burgess (January 4, 2008). Black Wall Street Confirms The Game's Retirement Rumor. HipHopDX. Accessed January 4, 2008.
  10. ^ a b c d Game Headed to the Studio After Leaving Jail. MTV. Accessed March 20, 2008.
  11. ^ Thomas A. Harden (April 20, 2008). http://www.sohh.com/articles/article.php/14709 SOHH Exclusive: The Game Vs. G-Unit, Rappers Prepare For A SoundScan Showdown]. SOHH.com. Accessed April 20, 2008.
  12. ^ http://www.rap-up.com/2008/06/08/the-game-moves-lax-to-july-15/
  13. ^ YouTube - The Game - Hustlers Dream - L.A.X Bonus Track
  14. ^ YouTube - The Game in studio of Power 106 FM ''www.Compton-Game.de''
  15. ^ a b c Tim "Styles" Sanchez (January 18, 2008). Nu Jerzey Devil: Heaven Sent. XXL. Accessed January 19, 2008.
  16. ^ Shaheem Reid and Jayson Rodriguez, with additional reporting by Rahman Dukes. Mixtape Monday: Game Gets A Special Delivery From Dr. Dre; Prodigy Takes A Tip From 50 Cent. MTV News. Accessed February 24, 2008.
  17. ^ YouTube - The Game in studio of Power 106 FM ''www.Compton-Game.de''
  18. ^ SOHH Exclusive: The Game Follows 50 Cent's Lead W/ New Site, Plans Retirement | Daily Hip-Hop News | SOHH.com /
  19. ^ THE GAME INTERVIEW WITH Incognito ‘Da Yungsta’
  20. ^ SOHH Exclusive: The Game Follows 50 Cent's Lead W/ New Site, Plans Retirement | Daily Hip-Hop News | SOHH.com /
  21. ^ a b Jokesta (July 9, 2007). Game Preps Final Album, Collabs With Nas & Akon. Def Sounds. Accessed July 26, 2007.
  22. ^ SOHH Exclusive: The Game Follows 50 Cent's Lead W/ New Site, Plans Retirement | Daily Hip-Hop News | SOHH.com /
  23. ^ Features : The Game: The AllHipHop Interview Part 1
  24. ^ http://www.rap-up.com/2008/06/08/the-game-moves-lax-to-july-15/
  25. ^ Game Isn't Missing 50 Cent, Dr. Dre: 'I Can Do It On My Own' - News Story | Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV News
  26. ^ http://i32.tinypic.com/2ew2yz5.jpg
  27. ^ Cool & Dre comment on tracks from LAX
  28. ^ Jake Paine (March 25, 2008). Universal Signs More Than Snoop/The Game Ghostwriter Problem Hip Hop DX. Accessed March 31 [[2008].
  29. ^ Game Isn't Missing 50 Cent, Dr. Dre: 'I Can Do It On My Own' - News Story | Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV News
  30. ^ Game Isn't Missing 50 Cent, Dr. Dre: 'I Can Do It On My Own' - News Story | Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV News
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