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While it has only been two years since the release of The Red Light District, acclaimed rapper Ludacris (Chris Bridges) has gone through more than a few personal changes. From dealing with ""haters"" spitting in his direction to his role in the Oscar winning film Crash to his blown out of proportion ""disagreement"" with Oprah to being a father to his daughter, 28-year-old Luda continues to mature as a man and an artist on his fifth disc Release Therapy.""
Chris ""Ludacris"" Bridges put his experiences of being not just an artist in Release Therapy, but also reveals some of what he has learned as CEO of Disturbing Tha Peace Records. Under his watch are a collection of talented and diverse artists, which include; Shawnna (the dynamic Chicago bred female rap star), Bobby Valentino (the smooth R&B platinum selling singer), Field Mob (the groundbreaking hip hop duo) and the newest addition to the DTP family and Shareefa (the dynamic R&B rising superstar).
Having gathered a dazzling crew of collaborators on Release Therapy, Ludacris releases his inner wild child alongside R. Kelly on Woozy, makes an aural film of life on ""Based on a True Story,"" produced by Timbaland and brings the country hotness on ""Satisfaction"" with Field Mob.
Unafraid of the Black heavy metalist inside of him, Luda reveals his inner rock god on the Runners produced song ""Slap."" Talking about the madness and aggravation of just trying to make it through the workday, Ludacris sounds on the verge of exploding. ""We all have struggles in our life,"" he says. ""Not just Black people, but all people. I wrote 'Slap,' because there are times when we all want to punch a wall, knock out a window or just hit somebody."" Smiling, Ludacris admits that ""Slap"" is one of his favorite tracks. ""It's just one of those songs everybody, including myself, can relate to.""
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| "Never scared to be different," as he puts it, Ludacris didn't need a deal to make a name for himself. He was already a homegrown star in the ATL--selling his self-produced, independent first album straight out of his trunk--before he got put on. But when he did get called up to the majors, he did it in a big way. As the first artist signed to Def Jam South, under the tutelage of Scarface, Luda effortlessly dropped hit after hit, including memorable collaborations with Nate Dogg, Pharrell, and Mystikal. Four major label LPs and a string of acting roles later, Ludacris returns with his fifth Def Jam effort, Release Therapy, which carries more than a few potential club anthems (most notably the Pharrel-produced banger "Money Maker") and asserts his spot among commercial hip-hop's top dogs. The guest-list features rap cameos from Young Jeezy, Field Mob, and Beanie Siegel, radio-friendly R&B hooks from R. Kelly, Bobby Valentine, and Mary J. Blige, and an MC's dream line-up of hitmakin' producers that includes Kanye West, Pharrell, Jermaine Dupri, and Rick Rubin. |
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Personnel: Cypress Fluellen, Jennifer Robinson (vocals); Lenny Mollings, Mike Hartnett (guitar); James Czeiner (strings); Phillip Stewart (saxophone); Craig King, Jason Perry (keyboards); George Stanley, Keri Hilson (background vocals). |
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Audio Mixers: Vincent Dilorenzo; Andros Rodriguez; Phil Tan. |
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Recording information: Chalice Recording Studio, LA, CA; Deadly Soundz Studio, New Orleans, LA; Ludaplex, Atlanta, GA; Maze Studios, Atlanta, GA; Nasty's Crib, Orlando, FL; Nexxus Media Group Studios, Dallas, TX; Right Track-Sound On Sound Recording, New York, NY; Studio 609 Recordings, Philadelphia, PA; The Chocolate Factory, Chicago, IL; The Field, Orlando, FL; Thug Mansion Studios, Atlanta, GA; Townhouse Studios, London, England; Trak Meet Studios, St. Louis, MO. |
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Photographer: Christian Lantry. |
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"Never scared to be different," as he puts it, Ludacris didn't need a deal to make a name for himself. He was already a homegrown star in the ATL--selling his self-produced, independent first album straight out of his trunk--before he got put on. But when he did get called up to the majors, he did it in a big way. As the first artist signed to Def Jam South, under the tutelage of Scarface, Luda effortlessly dropped hit after hit, including memorable collaborations with Nate Dogg, Pharrell, and Mystikal. Four major label LPs and a string of acting roles later, Ludacris returns with his fifth Def Jam effort, RELEASE THERAPY, which carries more than a few potential club anthems (most notably the Pharrel-produced banger "Money Maker") and asserts his spot among commercial hip-hop's top dogs. The guest-list features rap cameos from Young Jeezy, Field Mob, and Beanie Siegel, radio-friendly R&B hooks from R. Kelly, Bobby Valentine, and Mary J. Blige, and an MC's dream line-up of hitmakin' producers that includes Kanye West, Pharrell, Jermaine Dupri, and Rick Rubin. |
Producer: Don Cheegro; Rich Skillz; Happy Perez; Andre Harris; Vidal Davis; The Neptunes; Trak Starz; James "Polow Da Don" Jones; The Runners; KenJo |
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Engineer: Josh Houghkirk; Graham Marsh; Andros Rodriguez; Dylan Ely; James Czeiner; Lenny Mollings; Bryan "B" Baldwin; Tony Rey |
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Pharrell Williams |
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R. Kelly |
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Bobby Valentino |
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Young Jeezy |
Compilation Appearances
Associated Artists and Works
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DJ Ideal |
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Jeremih |
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Storm, DJ |
Technical Info
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Release Date : 09/26/2006 |
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Original Release Date : 2006 |
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Catalog ID : 0007224 |
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Label : Def Jam (USA) |
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Number of Discs : 1 |
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Studio/Live : Studio |
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Mono/Stereo : Stereo |
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SPAR Code : n/a |
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UPC : 00602517029163 |
Professional Reviews
- 3 stars out of 5 -- "[T]he therapy tunes are more convincing, particularly 'Runaway Love' -- a powerful song about women in bad situations that recalls Kanye West on 'Roses'."
- 3 stars out of 5 -- "The anger is a new look for him, as is the role of political pundit or chronicler of social ills."
- "His fifth major-label album offers enough fierce dis tracks and exuberant punchlines to all but ensure a top 10 debut." -- Grade: B-
- "RELEASE is his most serious work ever....Even the foreboding Billy Paul sample on the hook signals Luda's glimpse into corners previously avoided."
(p.149)
- "Luda manages to deliver social commentary with equal skill..."
(p.137)
- "Taking a curtain call of sorts, 'Cris was finally ready to get personal on wax."
Bio
LudacrisWhile it has only been two years since the release of The Red Light District, acclaimed rapper Ludacris (Chris Bridges) has gone through more than a few personal changes. From dealing with "haters" spitting in his direction to his role in the Oscar winning film Crash to his blown out of proportion "disagreement" with Oprah to being a father to his daughter, 28-year-old Luda continues to mature as a man and an artist on his fifth disc Release Therapy."
Chris "Ludacris" Bridges put his experiences of being not just an artist in Release Therapy, but also reveals some of what he has learned as CEO of Disturbing Tha Peace Records. Under his watch are a collection of talented and diverse artists, which include; Shawnna (the dynamic Chicago bred female rap star), Bobby Valentino (the smooth R&B platinum selling singer), Field Mob (the groundbreaking hip hop duo) and the newest addition to the DTP family and Shareefa (the dynamic R&B rising superstar).
Having gathered a dazzling crew of collaborators on Release Therapy, Ludacris releases his inner wild child alongside R. Kelly on Woozy, makes an aural film of life on "Based on a True Story," produced by Timbaland and brings the country hotness on "Satisfaction" with Field Mob.
Unafraid of the Black heavy metalist inside of him, Luda reveals his inner rock god on the Runners produced song "Slap." Talking about the madness and aggravation of just trying to make it through the workday, Ludacris sounds on the verge of exploding. "We all have struggles in our life," he says. "Not just Black people, but all people. I wrote 'Slap,' because there are times when we all want to punch a wall, knock out a window or just hit somebody." Smiling, Ludacris admits that "Slap" is one of his favorite tracks. "It's just one of those songs everybody, including myself, can relate to."
With Release Therapy, Ludacris releases a classic disc that rises to the top of the hip-hop heap. Yes, this is what rap music has been waiting for since the beginning of the millennium.
