Ludacris prepares "1.21 Gigawatts" mixtape for October 12 release

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

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.