Crunk Rock

Crunk is set to make a comeback in 2010 thanks to Lil Jon. The rapper who popularized the genre will release his solo debut this summer.


The King of Crunk’s first album in over five years, Crunk Rock, will arrive June 8 via his new label home, Universal Republic. Described as a lifestyle party album, the set boasts features from Game, R. Kelly, 3OH!3, Pitbull, Elephant Man, David Guetta, Soulja Boy Tell’em, Ying Yang Twins, and more. Tracks include “Miss Chocolate” featuring R. Kelly and Mario, as well as the LMFAO-assisted “Outta Your Mind.”

Lil Jon shared his excitement about returning to music. “I’m finally ready to get Crunk Rock out there to my people!! It’s been a long time comin’ and the album has somethin’ for everyone on it,” he stated. “I gave them every kind of Lil Jon that they have ever heard on an album. From the crunk sh*t to R&B, to house, electro, and rock… The album is on a whole other level. I can’t wait for da people to hear it!!!”

Lil Jon and the East Side Boyz’s last project, 2004’s Crunk Juice, went multi-platinum, spawning the smash singles “What U Gon’ Do” and “Lovers and Friends” featuring Usher and Ludacris. (rap-up.com)




Its crazy how many people are making a comeback, along with this here article I saw something that said Missy is also in the lab cooking something up to offer. I guess at the end of the day, music is like riding a bike. As long as you dont use the vocals or the expression and articulation there is always a place to drop some words to a beat. BUT, the question is will the people receive it well enough to spend their hard earned money on your product. Not to mention the economic issues of today, the question can be posed is it too late. Without a doubt times have changed since both Lil Jon and Missy were relevant beyond a certain extent. Not theres always work being done behind the scenes in more ways than we will ever know- beit production, songwriting, A&R or Exec Production responsibilities. There are many ways to make a buck. But putting your face on that screen again on the packaging of that offer is something totally different. Sade is essence defied odds selling 500,000 within her first week or so. With that performance she is the definition of Timeless and International stardom. And so is Whitney Houston despite her recent live performance issues, whom sold roughl a million copies last time out.

The issue at hand- Can Lil Jon sell records right now? Lets hope that All Star supporting cast he has can come up big. Last time I checked Lil jon was not a solo-caliber type of artist. And wheres the East Side Boyz at?