New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Last Word PR) - Larger-than-life hip-hop trailblazer Lil Jon is back and bigger than ever, with his much buzzed-about solo debut, "CRUNK ROCK," which hit stores and online platforms June 8th. The new album features an exuberant array of new signature Lil Jon classics, including the rousing singles "Outta Your Mind" featuring LMFAO, and "Ms. Chocolate," featuring R&B superstars R.
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In rare form, Lil Jon is joined by a host of sought-after guests and producers on the long-awaited release, including, Drumma Boy, Steve Aoki, LMFAO, and others. The rap icon has purposefully mined the new CD with a riveting assortment of styles. "I wanted to leave no stone unturned," says Lil Jon. "You got rock collaborations, electro-collaborations, you got Crunk, Dance, even Bali Funk...I call it all Lil Jon's lifestyle music."
The Atlanta-born star has also been working overtime to promote his new release, with scheduled appearances on Lopez Tonight on TBS, Chelsea Lately's show on E!, and an acclaimed performance on VH1's seventh installment of their hip-hop honors series - 2010 VH1 Hip-hop Honors: The Dirty South, which aired on June 7th. This year's show marks the first time the series has honored a specific geographical area, which is a testament to the importance of the southern sound on hip-hop. Lil Jon is considered one of the leaders of the South's Crunk movement, which has been embedded in urban music culture for nearly a decade. A new Lil Jon offering also graces the much anticipated Jersey Shore Soundtrack, also released by Universal Republic, and slated for record stores on July 20th.
Other songs on Crunk Rock include the raucous club banger "Shots," which also features LMFAO, "Hey" featuring 3OH!3, and "Like A Stripper," among others.
His first studio album in four years, Lil Jon and The East Side Boyz's last two albums, "The Kings Of Crunk" and "Crunk Juice," achieved multi-platinum status, spawning several smash singles including "Get Low," "I Don't Give A @No &%," featuring Mystical and Krayzie Bone, as well as "Real N*!@No $ Roll Call" feat. Ice Cube and "Lovers and Friends" featuring superstars Usher and Ludacris.
Lil Jon is also known as one of the most in-demand producers in the music world. Most recently he's worked with diverse artists such as Miley Cyrus, as well as being featured on West Coast electro-icon Steve Aoki's upcoming, star-studded album. Past production/featured artist efforts have garnered Lil Jon numerous awards, including a Grammy for Best Rap/Song Collaboration for Usher's "Yeah!," BMI's Legends of Atlanta Award, BMI's Pop Songwriter of the Year, eight Billboard Awards, a Radio Music Award, multiple MTV Video Music Awards, as well as an American Music Award. Lil Jon has also become a notable branding icon, featured in commercials for Subway and Heineken, as well as hosting international "Pimp My Ride" with cameos in movies such as Date Movie and Scary Movie 4. The multi-talented artist/producer has also had songs featured in a multitude of film soundtracks, recently including Land Of The Lost, The Karate Kid, and the acclaimed movie The Hangover.
