LL Cool J Makes Comeback After 11 Years [Video]

LL Cool J is set to release his first album in 11 years, “The FORCE,” on September 6. Over the past two years, he has been deeply immersed in writing, rapping, and producing new music. Reflecting on the journey, he explained to the Associated Press, “I just felt like the tracks that this producer was giving me were better than the songs that I was writing.”

LL Cool J shared a poignant experience where the late Phife Dawg appeared to him in a dream, offering encouragement about his new music but with a hint of skepticism. “He told me, ‘Yo, man, that new music you’re working on is great, man.’ But he had a look on his face like a Cheshire cat, like he was lying to me.”

Initially, LL Cool J collaborated with Dr. Dre, producing 30-40 tracks. However, he felt his own contributions weren’t strong enough. As he revealed on Way …