LL Cool J Is Back With New Song ‘Saturday Night Special’ Featuring Rick Ross And Fat Joe

Veteran rapper LL Cool J has returned to the Hip-Hop scene. The artist recently released his new single, “Saturday Night Special,” featuring fellow artists Rick Ross and Fat Joe.



After taking a decade-long hiatus from recording to focus on acting, LL is back to his original craft that made him a household name. The song, released by Def Jam Recordings and Virgin Music Group, was produced by another Hip-Hop veteran, Q-Tip. An accompanying music video, with Ross and Fat Joe, also released on June 14.







“‘Saturday Night Special’ is just the beginning,” LL said, as reported by The Source . “There’s a lot more where this came from, and I’m hype for y’all to hear this new record. We’re doing this for the fans and for Hip-Hop culture.”



Fans of the legendary rapper can expect to hear more with his 14th album The Force (Frequencies of Real Creative Energy) . The album also commemorates the 40th anniversary of Def Jam, which first signed LL. Under the label, LL Cool J found mainstream success, releasing hits such as “Mama Said Knock You Out” and R&B single “I Need Love.”



Ahead of the LP’s fall release, “Saturday Night Special” explores the dynamics of hustle culture, touching on the themes of early Hip-Hop that LL helped establish. As for the lyrics themselves, the song, named after a revolver class, speaks about players in the hustle culture, such as the “greedy killer” and “daredevil type” in the game.



The 56-year-old explored other parts of his career in recent years. He hosted the Grammy for four consecutive years, as well as played Agent Sam Hanna in the long-running TV series NCIS: Los Angeles. However, his contribution to rap remained celebrated with his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2021. He also became the first rapper to receive the Kennedy Center Honors in 2017.



His newest project marks his long-awaited return to Hip-Hop. The chart-topper hopes to have similar success to his early years.



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