2 Chainz discusses Ludacris and DTP Records

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

For over a decade, 2 Chainz has been signed to DTP Records, but the name may be throwing people off. Until recently, 2 Chainz was known as Tity Boi. A background artist for many years, 2 Chainz gained fame in 2007 with the "Duffle Bag Boy" single, featuring Lil Wayne, as one half of the Playaz Circle.

While he has released two successful albums with Playaz Circle under the DTP label, 2 Chainz has gone solo. 2 Chainz said he has nothing but love for Ludacris, Chaka Zulu, and the DTP team. He also said he has no issues with Def Jam. But, when it comes to his own projects, he wants to have full control.

Even though 2 Chainz plans to release his album through his own label, DTP will still be involved. 2 Chainz is still heavily involved in the ongoings of DTP. Recently, Ludacris asked him to do some A&R work for his Ludaversal album. 2 Chainz said he deals with a lot of producers, who would definitely be interested in working with Ludacris. The artist formerly known as Tity Boi went on to say he delas with many rising producers.

His T.R.U. REALigion mixtape will be released on November 1.

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Ludacris prepares "1.21 Gigawatts" mixtape for October 12 release

By The Hip Hop Writer
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Long before he became the big-time businessman he is today, Ludacris was on the underground scene. Ludacris was initially a DJ before he began putting out his own music. His street album, Incognegro, led to him being signed to Def Jam.

Upon signing to Def Jam, Ludacris provided an outlet for his artists, with his DTP label. While building the talent on his label, Ludacris was very successful in his own career. Ludacris released seven successful albums with Def Jam.

Moving away from rapping, Ludacris has also had a successful career as an actor. At one point, Ludacris had considered leaving the rap game to focus on movies and his business. But, during the recording of Battle of the Sexes, he had a change of heart.

With his Ludaversal album in the works, Ludacris wants to provide fans a mixtape before the album. For the first time in years, Ludacris will be releasing a mixtape. Previously, he announced the title of the mixtape as 1.21 Gigawatts. Recently, he revealed the mixtape would be released on October 12 of this year and will quickly be followed by the album.

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Ludacris preparing "1.21 Gigawatts" mixtape

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Last year, Ludacris returned from a brief hiatus with his comeback album, Battle of the Sexes. Promising the album for years, Ludacris was in for a surprise when he began recording. It was intended for the album to be a collaboration between him and female rapper, Shawnna.

Shawnna had been one of the original artists signed to Ludacris' label, Disturbing tha Peace. The two planned to record an album together and release it to the public. In the middle of recording, Ludacris learned she left his label for T-Pain's Nappy Boy record label.

The loss of Shawnna was not what got to Ludacris, instead it was how he found out. Like the rest of the public, Ludacris discovered this loss through the internet. Having been close with his artist for years, Ludacris decided not to be spiteful. Still having to deliver Battle of the Sexes, Ludacris decided to release it as a solo album.

Before putting the album together, Ludacris had considered retiring from rap. But, the album helped him fall back in love with the game. Now, Ludacris is giving the streets music they want. On the mixtape scene, he will provide them with 1.21 Gigawatts. Ludacris hopes this will hold fans over until he releases his long-awaited album, Ludaversal.

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Ludacris plans to top "Battle of the Sexes" with "Ludaversal"

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Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Late in 2009, Ludacris was working on two projects. The first project was the long-awaited Battle of the Sexes project with Shawnna. The second was the sequel to his Theater of the Mind album. Ludacris had pushed his own album back to complete the collaboration album with Shawnna.

In the middle of recording, Ludacris learned Shawnna had left his label for T-Pain's Nappy Boy label. Not holding any hard feelings, Ludacris readjusted the album and prepared to release it as his next solo album, relying heavily on collaborations. Ludacris invited several female rappers and vocalists to complete the album.

Despite the change, Battle of the Sexes, ended up being met with positive critical reception. The album also sold well and Ludacris went back to work on Ludaversal. Recently, Ludacris discussed the album, saying he intends to release the album before the end of 2012. When speaking on the content, Luda says he will not rest until the album is better than his last, song-by-song.

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Ludacris talks New Album and Release Date

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Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

In 2009, Ludacris intended to release Ludaversal, the follow-up to his 2008 album, Theater of the Mind. However, he also agreed to finally release his Battle of the Sexes album with Shawnna. In the middle of recording, Shawnna decided to leave DTP Records in favor of T-Pain's Nappy Boy label.

While Ludacris held no ill will towards Shawnna for leaving, he did remove her recordings from the album. Ludacris made the decision to release Battle of the Sexes as his next solo album. With this decision came the delay of Theater of the Mind until 2011. Ludacris had to focus to make the album his and set it up for a 2010 release.

Recently, Ludacris discussed his Ludaversal album and how it is coming along. The Atlanta rapper is again working with Pharrell and his Neptunes production team. Ludacris promised the fans his album would definitely be released before the end of this year, as he has decided to begin releasing an album a year again.

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