Game talks New Album, "Soundtrack to Chaos"

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Originally, Game intended to retire, following the release of his 2008 album, L.A.X. However, his label coaxed him into recording one more album. Game said the only way he would return to the game is if he could record an album called D.O.C. (Diary of Compton) and work with all the legends of the West Coast.

In January of 2009, Game announced The R.E.D. Album and began working on the project. As the project neared completion, Game reunited with Dr. Dre. From there, the album became subject to several delays. Game told fans, his next album would be D.O.C.

Weeks before the official release of R.E.D., Game talked about his next album. Today, Game announced he was already working on his next album and even revealed the title. Game announced his next album would be titled Soundtrack to Chaos and would not feature any guest appearances.

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Game already working on "R.E.D." follow-up

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Initially, Game intended to retire following the release of his third studio album, L.A.X. Game had completed his contract with Geffen Records, but had to return to Interscope Records. Before his move to Geffen, Game was signed to Interscope. The Compton rapper still owed Interscope two more albums.

Early in 2009, Game began working on The R.E.D. Album and planned to release it before the end of the year. As he was completing the album, Game and Dr. Dre reunited. Soon, Game returned to Aftermath Entertainment and Dr. Dre delayed the album so he could work on it.

The R.E.D. Album was delayed until a 2011 release date. Game said he would record one more album after this. On his current hit single, "Pot of Gold," he said he would "give Interscope two more albums" and then he was done for good. Only weeks after the release of the video, Game announced he would sign to Cash Money Records after he was done at Interscope Records.

Barely done with The R.E.D. Album, Game has already teamed up with 1500 Or Nothin' Mars to begin working on his fifth studio album. Game said this fifth album will be his final album. More than likely, Game means this will be his final Interscope album, as he will have delivered "two more albums" to the label at that point.

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Game secures August 23 release date for "The R.E.D. Album"

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Two years of anticipation will finally come to an end in the middle of the summer. Four years ago, Game began working on L.A.X., saying it would be his final album. But, he had signed a contract, obligating him to one more album.

In January of 2009, Game announced his next studio album would be The R.E.D. Album. Game said he had hit a new lyrical peak on this new album. He also said he would not mention 50 Cent or Dr. Dre on the new disc.

All of this changed right before the December 2009 release of the album. Snoop Dogg helped reunite Game and Dr. Dre, which led to him coming back to Aftermath Entertainment. Dre soon began reworking The R.E.D. Album, pushing it back.

For over a year, Dr. Dre has been working on the album, having Pharrell also come in and do some work on the album. After the release of the first single, "Red Nation," with Lil Wayne, and a couple of other songs floating around the internet, Game finally has confirmation. He met with Interscope head, Jimmy Iovine and they put together an official release date for The R.E.D. Album on August 23 of this year.

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Dr. Dre is holding "The R.E.D. Album" up

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Following the commercial and critical success of L.A.X., Game was ready to move into a new phase. Ever since being banished from G-Unit, Game was hoping to get back in Dr. Dre's good graces. His post-G-Unit albums were filled with pleas for Dre to hear him out.

But, The R.E.D. Album was going to be different, as Game focused more on his own career. Game was going to officially step up as the King of L.A. with this album. Recording began early in 2009. The album's official release was supposed to be right before the end of 2009.

Game wrapped the album up early and was thinking of releasing it ahead of time. But, a chance meeting with Snoop Dogg led to him changing directions in his entire career. While recording with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg felt one of the beats would be perfect for Game and he invited Game to record. Right then, Game and Dr. Dre settled their beef and Game returned to Aftermath Entertainment.

For over a year, Game has been back home and Dr. Dre has been putting the finishing touches on Detox, his final album. But, Game has been waiting for over two years to put his album out. Dr. Dre told Game to delay the album because he wanted to rework it. Dr. Dre's busy schedule keeps him from doing most of what he plans to and Game says it is the reason his album did not come out sooner. Game promised when his album did release, it will change the landscape of hip hop.

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Game grows Time Sensitive over "The R.E.D. Album"

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Two years ago, Game was expected to release The R.E.D. Album and begin focusing on adding talent to his label. Following the release of the successful, L.A.X., Game had finally faced reality. He was prepared to move on with his career without mentioning Dr. Dre.

Initially, Game planned to release the album in December 2009, when he received the shock of his life. Snoop Dogg had been working with Dr. Dre on Detox when he realized one of the beats was perfect for Game. Snoop later invited Game to their session.

Being in the same room for the first time in four years led to Dr. Dre embracing Game again. He decided to take over his album and release it through Aftermath Entertainment. But, The R.E.D. Album has suffered multiple delays since then.

Slowly approaching the two year mark and Game has become an afterthought in the hip hop world. Game boasted of how his album would be a classic whenever it was released. But, recently, he admitted if he waits too much longer to release it, no one will purchase it. Game has sensed his popularity is slowly dwindling even after the successful release of Purp & Patron.

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